New Year, New Resolutions

New Year’s resolutions: Eat healthier, exercise more, drink less, find love, get organized ... the list goes on.

More than 40% of us make New Year's resolutions. Less than 9% of us accomplish them. The reason, according to experts, is that the resolutions are too vague. What’s “healthier?” What, exactly, does “organized” mean? We’re into the second half of January, and already the commitment is beginning to fade!

At Momo, we had a flash of brilliance: why not make clear, easy and fun resolutions? By attaining 100% of your objectives, you’ll feel good about yourself and have a great time doing it! Here are a few suggestions for boosting your self-esteem, right here in the neighborhood. 



“Be a more adventuresome eater” = Try a new restaurant!
Sup Shop – from the Pho Bac family, a new venture that features their classic pho, along with new dishes like sliders, assorted bar snacks, and dessert. And!! they've added wine! 45 selections are currently available.
Go Poké – while Seattle is teeming with poke these days, we firmly believe that our neighborhood poke is some of the best. Made from fresh fish flown in daily from the owners’ family in Hawaii, it’s delicious and healthy.
Tsukushinbo – a long time favorite of ours, this hidden gem serves up some of the tastiest sushi in town.

“Find my personal style” = Wear more exuberant socks!
Spice up your Seattle blacks and greys with fun and funky socks. A semi-secret way to add color, wild patterns and whimsy to your outfit. Momo always has a selection of fanciful/cheerful/bright socks waiting to adorn your feet.



“Make time for fun” = Play more games!
Our absolute favorite place to do this is at the Seattle Pinball Museum. With over 50 pinball machines dating from the 1930’s to current day, we promise that you’ll find one to play over and over. Especially nice features are: (1) with a purchased admission you have unlimited free access to all of the games and (2) beer and more beer.

Cool Cottons for Summer Sewing

Soaring temperatures find you retreating to the shade of the indoors, hankering for a project to heat up your creativity and cool your mind? Look no further for inspiration: at Momo you’ll find a newly unveiled collection of lightweight cotton remnants with beautiful vintage Asian motifs, perfect for summer stitching.

Iconic cranes, illuminated with a faint hint of gold. 

In pristine condition, this fabric (varying from 1/2 to 3-1/2 yards) comes from the private stash of a Momo friend who stored them with loving care. At $4 – $28 they’re a steal, and perfect for whipping up a tenugui to cool your head, a light summer skirt or even an elegant noren to block the fierce sun. Supplies are limited, so make hay while the sun shines.

This could become a strikingly handsome noren.

An assortment of future fabric fun!

Momo for Mama

Mother’s Day is rapidly approaching (May 10th)! Put a sparkle in the apple of your eye with a burst of color for Mom on her special day. A vibrant accessory will add a spot of cheer to your mother’s wardrobe — and put a smile on her face.

Warm her heart with a super soft, subtly shaded scarf by Woven of Walla Walla.  Kim Nemeth hand-looms these ethereal accents from silk and bamboo blends, making them a perfect gift for those who find wool or cashmere to be itchy. 

Fiddlehead fern silk and bamboo.

If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the years, it’s that moms appreciate sweet, thoughtful jewelry. Momo has an entire case of lovingly hand-crafted pieces in a vast array of vivid hues.

Vintage Czech and German glass from i. Ronni Kappos.

Wee enameled whales by Seattle’s Flora and Fawn.

Delicate Japanese seed bead necklace by LA artist Kyyote. 

So many colors!

And fresh from Amsterdam, our Sticks and Stones handbags are a veritable rainbow of leather. We’re especially fond of the coin-purse inspired cross-body bags.

Please stop by ... and in addition to inspiration and/or advice, we also offer fancy and fanciful gift wrapping! Happy Mother’s Day, with love from Momo.

Amazing Metalicus: One Size, Many Ways to Wear

“Manon” asymmetric tank, also in cobalt.

Fresh for spring layering: new Metalicus from Down Under. Beloved for their easy-to-layer styling and impossible-to-wrinkle textiles, these are a particular favorite of travelers.

Here’s a sampling of our latest one-size-pleases-all collection:

“Naomi” snap-front cardigan.

“Naomi” tank with side snaps, available in black and moss. 

“Naomi” maxi vest with front snaps, available in black and moss.

“Manon” tank dress, so fun in stripes.

“Primrose” tee, available in white, frost grey and sage.

“Athena” cardigan, available in black and frost grey.