Momo-a-Go-Go

Hankering for a little retail relief? Introducing Momo to Go, tasty hand-selected sets of our favorite gifts, ready for takeout or delivery*! Many combos are one-of-a-kind, so don’t dally — take your pick and give us a jingle. Feel free to use this menu as a starting point to customize your own sets (substitutions welcome, additional charges may apply). Delivery is $5 within a five-mile radius of Momo. Shipping charges apply to orders farther afield.

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Hot Stuff Special   $30

Add a little zest to your life with tasty pickled peppers to tuck into a sammy, or drizzle on pizza. Sided with to-grow peppers from Japan (just add water) and finished with a spicy sticker from Mis0happy. Update: last Togarashi To Grow went to Julie, happy to replace with another grow pot or other item of your choice.

Ramen Lover   $40

For the noodle nerd, a hearty helping of favorites including a cotton tea towel and tantalizing tabisocks, garnished with a Ramen Girl pin from local artist Stasia Burrington.

Hawaii Plate   $40

Go loco moco for island-style treats. Brownie Mochi Mix (also available in regular) and fun-for-the-family Hanafuda Japanese card game, topped with a delicious Hawaii grindz decal.  

Scrub-a-Dub-Dub   $40

Wash away your cares with heavenly scented soap, lathered up with our delightful silicone Korean fish scrubbie. You’ll feel squeaky clean, but not too crispy with a side of creamy Japanese hand treatment. Update: Thanks to popularity, travel-size tubes have now been replaced with full-size tubes.

Little Birds   $25

Serve up quiet entertainment from morning ’til night with two board books from local librarian turned author Toni Yuly. Tossed with a silicone duck scrubbie for good, clean fun. Update: Last two books going home with Jiawen!

Ahhhh Spa   $35

Savor self-care with our signature soy-wax candle (Momo x Lulumière) in a reusable Japanese teacup, sided with a fragrant bath fizzy and soothing Korean beauty mask. Update: One Sweet Pea & Clover fizzy left, new shipment of Sea Salt & Lavender arriving soon!

Chai Time   $35

Tea time is ‘me’ time, with a perfectly spiced cup of chai sipped out of a charming cup, both locally sourced. Jaipur Avenue box holds 15 packets; other Bowl Maker animal designs also available. Update: this spoon now belongs to Grace as she purchased this particular package. Other spoons still available, let us choose for you! Another update: Variety pack and koi cup are sold out, Original Masala and other cute cups still available. 

Scrunchie Donuts   $25

Choose two of your favorite flavors of this kawaii accessory made by Seattle’s own Morning Siren. Crafted of scrap fabric, it’s an eco-chic way to perk up your pony. Substitute Japanese socks for a Scrunchie at no extra charge. Apricot, Mustard, Blueberry or Butterscotch. Update: Mustard went to Chloe, Blueberry to Victoria and Butterscotch already claimed, too. If your heart is set on a scrunchie, contact @MorningSiren on IG, I’ll bet Kaitlin can round up another!

Kids Combo   $30

A medley of snack-sized goodies including a Kidrobot Savory & Sweet surprise keychain, meditating animal blind box, Italian wood racecar, cupcake spinner pen and Panda zip-lock bags for nibbles. Update: Meditating animals currently sold out, should we order more? Weigh in!

Cat Mama’s Delight   $30

Crazy cat ladies, rejoice! This one’s for you. Two reusable nylon snack bags (carry those kitty treats) and a locally foraged Space Kitty pin from Stasia Burrington, accompanied by a yummy cat pen. Update: Donut cat pen currently sold out.

Sunday Grace

Pandemic

What if you thought of it
as the Jews consider the Sabbath —
the most sacred of times?
Cease from travel.
Cease from buying and selling.
Give up, just for now,
on trying to make the world
different than it is.
Sing. Pray. Touch only those
to whom you commit your life.
Center down. 

And when your body has become still,
reach out with your heart.
Know that we are connected
in ways that are terrifying and beautiful.
(You could hardly deny it now.)
Know that our lives
are in one another’s hands.
(Surely, that has come clear.)
Do not reach out your hands.
Reach out your heart.
Reach out your words.
Reach out all the tendrils
of compassion that move, invisibly,
where we cannot touch.

Promise this world your love — 
for better or for worse,
in sickness and in health,
so long as we all shall live.

- Lynn Ungar 3/11/20

Good Fortune is Gone but Savings Still Linger

Alas, the sale-on-a-sale is over, but good finds are still to be had on our Momo sale rack.

Here’s a little sample of the fabulousness at reduced prices. You’ll find more than a few comfys for working around the home or taking a spring stroll.

From our neighbors to the south, Bridge and Burn!
Terrific shirtdress  that doubles as a soft duster. Sizes  XS and S

Bridge and Burn skirt - ours is an all-purpose grey! Size S

We love this Keller dress/jacket. Sturdy cotton
in a versatile dove grey. Sizes S and M

Sweet little dresses from Carleen. S and M in blue denim or white

White denim Carleen. Pockets!

Conscious Clothing is all about sustainability.
Hemp jumpsuit is oh-so-comfy. Sizes XS-M

Roll-neck Maska sweater. Sizes XS and S

Rumi Murakami top, size M

Rowr! Sparkz faux leopard coat, size S

Spring Into Zuri

Fresh for spring! Newly arrived Zuri #justonedress, so versatile for the season. We receive two or three of each fabric in limited sizes, so come in soon to check out our selection. You’re welcome to call, too, happy to help via phone or text. And there’s more in store, just ask!

Butterfly Effect

Superbloom

World Wide Web

Trillium

Arabesque

New Wave

Good Fortune is in Your Future

Our Sale-on-a-Sale is Here!

Confucius say, “Wise shopper is one smart cookie!” Or so it goes when it comes to our Momo Semi-annual Good Fortune Sale, officially starting today. Inside a crunchy cookie, you’ll find savings on clothing, accessories and other neat stuff you quite possibly admired this season. The game of chance runs for two weeks; come in often as we randomly markdown more items throughout the sale. So, here’s how it works:

• Decide that you must have this SALE item. 

• Bring said sale ITEM to the counter. 

• Pick a FORTUNE cookie out of a jar and open it.

• Receive a special fortune with an ADDITIONAL 10% - 30% OFF.

• Eat COOKIE (do not eat fortune).

• Leave feeling STYLISH and clever for saving money.

Follow these guidelines and we assure you that you will be a WINNER! First ones in the shop get the best picks, so we’ll be seeing you at Momo soon. 😉

A Touch of Red for Valentines Day

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Cerise, Scarlet, Vermillion, Ruby — whatever the shade, red suggests passion, power, courage and determination. It’s the color of blood and fire, primordial life energy. In the Chinese culture, it’s the luckiest of all hues, symbolizing wealth and good fortune. And on Valentine’s Day, it’s a universal expression of love.

At Momo, we love red ... in perfectly appropriate doses. Never ones to be overly dramatic, we know a little goes a long way. So here, for your Valentine’s giving, a mini tour of our engaging accents. Of course, there’s more in store, so drop by and give us a browse. And remember, we’re always happy to wrap. 

Crimson Kimono: Head-to-toe accessories. A harp hair clip to hold the heaviest of hair, a silken brooch made by local lovely Thea Starr, and fabulous fun chirimen shoelaces for low or high tops. 

Dots right! Everyone loves i Ronni Kappos vintage glass jewelry. Handmade in Los Angeles, these modern classics are a sure hit. 

Red Letter Day: Check out our sweet selection, carefully picked by Mr. Momo, the fussy card guy. 

Red Hot: Goodies for the hottie in your life. Dried Hawk’s Claw chiles from Japan (a thoughtful gift matched with a suribachi mortar and pestle) and Seattle’s own Mama Lil’s pickled peppers. 

Lucky Belly: Do you love a foodie or a secret chef? Locally made tea towel with lacquered wood chopsticks from Japan make a tasty pair. 

❤️❤️❤️

Love & Luck in the Year of the Rat

Look Out 2020:
Here Comes the Lucky Rat!

Kung Hei Fat Choi! Saturday, January 25^th welcomes the Lunar New Year of the Metal Rat. Quick witted, energetic and agile, the rodent scampers in, ready for action. Among the most auspicious of Chinese horoscope signs, this optimistic survivor is well equipped for turning dreams into reality, observing its surroundings and strategizing accordingly. Under the rat’s watch, financial opportunity abounds, so take advantage and stash cash for the future. The element of metal adds an edge to ambitions — we cut ties with the past with little regrets. 

Intelligent and sociable, the gregarious rat loves its pack, so expect to hang out with family and friends. Still, remember to look out for yourself and take a break from the rat race to rejuvenate body and soul. Happy Lunar New Year from all of us at Momo,

xo Rat on!

🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 

Looking for diverse diversion? 

Come to the ’hood and regale the rat!

Saturday, January 25: The Wing Luke Museum kicks off the celebration with a dragon dance, children's activities and lunar new year lore. See their website for more details. 

Saturday, February 8: Chinatown/International District explodes with sights and sounds in Seattle's biggest party for the rat. More details at our neighborhood website.

🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 🐁 

Big Love

Many thanks to Toni Yuly for generously sharing her torn tissue Rat Love art with Momo. A local author, illustrator and former librarian, Toni has been a friend and avid supporter of Momo for over a decade. Check out her lovable books and more examples of her work at toniyuly.com. We love you, Toni!

Cuddle Huddle

Shout “Go Hawks!” from the sofa as you show your team spirit in the comfort of cozy room socks. At Momo we’ve got the gear for the armchair athlete with our limited supply of his-n-her’s Japanese socks in Seahawks blue and green (or Sounders, depending on your game 😉). Pop in soon to join the cuddle. 

Wear your colors!

And if you’re craving something EXTRA plush and toasty to pad around in during the snowy days ahead, we still have a handful of these great cuffed room socks! With freezing temperatures in the forecast, you can never keep your toes too snug. Grips assure firm footing while being easy on hardwood floors.

Homey New Year to you! Enjoy the snow.

Aloha, Tuesday!

Poor Tuesday. It’s the middle child of weekdays. Everyone appreciates the fresh start of Monday, and Wednesday is Humpday — halfway there! We can see the weekend from Thursday; then it’s Hello Friday! (And don’t even mention the most popular pair, Saturday and Sunday.)

But there are more than a few reasons to love the most trivialized day of the week. Tuesday is:

1.     The safest day to drive.

2.     The most productive day of the week.

3.     The best day to land a job.

4.     The smartest day to schedule a meeting.

5.     The most popular day to exercise.

6.     The lowest day for airfares. 

7.     The best night to get a good sleep.

We’ve also decided that Tuesday is the ideal day for Momo to take a long-awaited rest. Since everyone’s busy getting things done instead of going shopping, it makes sense that after nearly a decade of being open seven days a week, we will be closed every Tuesday.

But not to worry, we’ll still be here for you, Monday, Wednesday through Saturday, 11 – 6 and Sunday, 12 – 5. And on Tuesday, we’ll see you at the gym!

Happy New Year,

xo Momo