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The customers come in all shapes and sizes (and species) to Momo's Flowers and More for a simply lovely little bouquet or something grand but some of our...

We get calls all the time at Momo's flowers and More from folks who don't have a lot of experience ordering flowers but want something lovely to celebrate...

Here at Momo's Flowers and More we are just getting over the non stop madness that is Valentine's Day and have a little moment to give thanks to all those...

Perhaps you have an Emily in your life. We do. And she's unforgettable. And charming. And a little kooky. So Momo created an arrangement that reflects those...

Flowers and Poetry go together. Add a little jazz and now you're cookin'! There's always a little jazz playing in the background at Momo's Flowers and More....

Everyone loves the flowers they receive from Momo's Flowers and More but today we wanted to give you a little glimpse "behind the scenes" at the place voted...

Here at Momo's Flowers and More we are often reminded that happiness comes in all shapes and sizes, colors and hues. Many times the happiness has nothing to...

As restrictions slowly ease and vaccinations multiply it looks like weddings are coming back and the quiet but enduring love that may have been hibernating...

Whew! We made it through Valentine's Day! For most florists Valentine's Day is Christmas, Hannakuh, New Years Day and Thanksgiving all rolled in to one....

Sure the Pandemic has effected us like everybody else. Wedding and bar and bat mitzva cancellations came in droves as health concerns out-weighed the need...

One thing is certain: You're never too old to appreciate flowers. And apparently you're never too young either! Here at Momo's Flowers and More we love...

We like to think that Momo's Flowers is more than just a flower shop. That's why we call it Momo's Flowers and More. And part of the more part is our lovely...

We know how it is. You suddenly realize that it's Aunt Eunice's birthday and you happen to be a thousand miles away. Or your best friend's wedding...

Well. Our hearts go out to all that have been effected by the Covid 19 Pandemic. And that includes all of us. It is abundantly clear that literally EVERYONE...

It is International Woman's Day. And here at Momo's Flowers and more we are reminded that every bride is a princess but not all princesses are brides. For a...

Now that the madness that is Valentine's Day is over Momo's Flowers and More has gone back to the little "oasis of Joy" here on Ramona Street. While...

Anything can happen on any given day at Momo's Flowers and More and last week we got an interesting call. Flower Power Daily called and asked if we had any...

There is something about a wreath on the front door of a house that says "This is not just a house. It's a home." There is something special at this special...

Rarely these days can you say "a good time was had by all" but that is exactly what happened when Momo and Ron ventured to Playmountain East in San Francisco...

In an all new collaboration with Playmountain East in San Francisco, Momo's Flowers and More is offering a Shimenawa Making Workshop on Sunday, the 1st of...

We're celebrating! And we have good reason. Besides being voted Best Florist in Albany and receiving a Commendation from the Chamber of Commerce and the City...

Momo recently created an arrangement to celebrate her favorite time of year. Fall. When the leaves turn golden and red and the flowers somehow look a little...

Here at Momo's Flowers and More the moments of happiness can come in big and small packages. Recently Momo created a deluxe version of the arrangement we're...

Yellow is the most luminous of all the colors of the spectrum. It’s the color that captures our attention more than any other color. In the natural world,...

Guess what? Momo's Flowers and More was voted Best Flower Shop in Albany California! We received the award and a Certificate from the Albany Chamber of...

How would you like to spend a lovely afternoon making the world just a little lovelier? Ever wondered how Momo works her magic with Flowers? Want to create...

Here at Momo's Flowers and More we help people celebrate all kinds of occasions. Some can be somber but most are joyous. A recent one that was near and dear...

As the Summer winds down and the Fall starts to fall here at Momo's Flowers and More we are starting to notice the little things that Make Momo's such a...

Recently someone asked us "Is Momo's Flowers and More a mom and pop operation?" We had to think about it for a moment. And we realized yes, it is a mom and...

There's more than just the flowers at Momo's Flowers and More. Besides an exquisite selection of gifts either made by local artisans or imported from Japan-...

Of course every wedding is filled with special moments. But here at Momo's Flowers and More we get to see a few that may not show up on the wedding video....

There's a special light that filters through the front windows and door at Momo's every afternoon. As the day settles into evening and the last bouquets have...

Summer is here. It's hard to believe we opened the shop just seven months ago, in the Winter of 2018. We made it to our first Summer! And Momo has created...

On a recent foggy morning in Berkeley, Momo and her team (Yoko, Ron and Bruce) were hard at work preparing the flowers for a Jewish wedding to occur that...

It's Early. It's so early it's before early starts. Momo and Ron are on the hunt for the very freshest most beautiful flowers and this is when the flower...

We did it! We made it through Mother's Day! Wow! (which of course is Mom spelled upside down.)  What a whirlwind of happy emotions as sons, husbands,...

Momo's Flowers and More is located in Albany California at 853 Ramona Avenue just off the busy shopping street Solano Avenue. It is also just down the street...

You never know who's going to pop in to Momo's Flowers and More. It could be a Grandmother getting a little hand tied bouquet for her granddaughter who is...

Momo's Flowers and More is more than just a flower shop. With its gurgling fountain and exquisitely curated gifts, its unique succulent wall hangings and...

There's a new member of the bouquet family here at Momo's Flowers and More and we wanted to share it here on the blog.  Winter is over. Spring is here....

"Springly Basket" is one of the most popular designs here at Momo's Flowers and More. People like the convenience of the kraft bag with handles, the charming...

Here at Momo's flowers and More we don't like to brag. We let the flowers do the talking. The arrangements speak for themselves. The bouquets do the...

Here at Momo's Flowers and More we have been getting more and more wedding orders and we couldn't be happier. There is something about conferring with a...

Every day at Momo's Flowers and More is different. Some days it is a non stop hustle. Orders fly out the door and old and new customers chatter in all the...

After the hustle and bustle of Valentine's Day Momo and the crew at Momo's Flowers and More are enjoying a little calm. And one of Momo's signature...

We did it! We survived our first Valentine's Day!  Yes, there were lots of orders. Yes, each one included special instructions and important messages....

Valentine's Day is here! And Momo has made some lovely arrangements and bouquets designed to let that special someone know how special they are!  It has...

On a recent Sunday afternoon at Momo's Flowers and More a group of people gathered in what one critic has called "An oasis of the soul" with no further...

Here at Momo's Flowers and More we make deliveries all around our neighborhood daily. From Albany to Oakland, from Berkeley to El Cerrito. We get all kinds...

Momo's Flowers and More is more than just a flower shop. Besides hand made (by Momo!) house wares and imported (from Japan!) gifts, Momo now offers classes...

Momo's Flowers and More is all about beautiful flowers... And MORE! Besides gorgeous bouquets designed by World Class designer Momo, the "And More" part of...

Kooza!  Kooza means "Treasure Box" in Sanskrit. It is also the name of a Cirque du Soleil show. The very show that Momo's husband Ron was the lead clown...

Here at Momo's Flowers and More we just got a little more. Thanks to a nice connection with a Japanese importer Momo has been able to order some unique gifts...

Momo's received another interesting order the other day.  A martial Arts instructor who teaches Iaido, The Art of the Japanese sword at Nishi Kalgan...

This is “Joelle”. Joelle is a new creation by Momo at Momo’s Flowers and More. Momo got a recent phone order from a grandmother who wanted something special...

We finally Opened!  Friends all came to the grand opening and Momo's Flowers and More is now a reality. And the reviews are already in... Before and...

It started a long time ago. Momo was just six years old being raised by my grandmother and my great grandmother in Hiroshima where they grew rice, vegetables...