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I'll admit it – what first caught my eye about Jessica's jewelry site was the unusual name she used for her pieces: Future Momo Jewelry. And her answer to my question about where this name came from, is just as unique and unusual as the jewelry sold under it.

Jessica is a non-profit fund raiser by day, but works her artistic “calling” into a busy life. Her work is inspired by nature – among other things – and quite literally!! She says, “I studied Botany at college and find that a lot of my inspiration is drawn from my love of nature. Whenever I feel the need for some creative ideas, I take a trip down to the arboretum or the conservatory in Golden Gate Park.” Jessica also draws on her Asian roots – often being drawn to Asian-inspired pieces. One thing she doesn't look to for ideas? Trends. Jessica says they come and go, but she wants her jewelry to feel timeless.

Future Momo jewelry is created using semi-precious stones such as garnet and smoky topaz, as well as crystals, Venetian glass, and vintage charms. Prices range from $20 for a pair of earrings to around $100 for a semi-precious stone necklace.

Jessica lives in San Francisco, and takes advantage of the artistic cities and surrounding areas to sell her items. She says she usually sells her jewelry at trunk shows in the SF Bay Area, and also sells at various brick-and-mortar boutiques, such as Stitch Lounge (in San Francisco).

Additionally, you can find her online, and www.futuremomo.com, and on Etsy at futuremomo.etsy.com, www.shoporangebutton.com, and right here on ekaweeka (http://www.ekaweeka.com/413/)

Jessica says when she's not fund-raising, jewelry-creating, or showing her things, she also likes to crochet and would like to learn how to knit. “I can sew basic things, but have never attempted anything too complicated! I also enjoy things like photography, embroidery and cross-stitching.”

So ... back to the story behind “Future Momo.” Jessica explains it, “comes from a song by one of my ex-boyfriend's bands, called "Give Us This Day.” In the song, there is a lyric that says "Every future moment... We may take them as they come.” He changed Moment to Momo, which is the name of my cat and means peach in Japanese, when he sang to me.”

If you live in the Bay Area and would like to see Jessica's jewelry as well as support other artists, come to Mafia Made, a yearly event put on by San Francisco Craft Mafia (organized in part by Jessica). It’s Sunday, October 21st from 12-5 at the Hall of Flowers in Golden Gate Park. All the information can be found on the website www.sfcraftmafia.com.