ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Carly earned her degree in Art History and Spanish and has traveled extensively throughout the world since she was a child. She has studied Spanish and Art History in both Mexico and Spain. In 2002 she founded C. Smith Fine Art Advisory, curating art collections for high-end collectors, hotels and corporations. Over a decade, C. Smith Fine Art grew to be one of the leading consultancies in the field. Carly resides in Phoenix, AZ with her husband and two boys, both of whom are being raised bilingual. Momo’s Mundo is named in honor of Carly’s beloved Mother who instilled in her a lifetime of appreciation for arts, culture, and imagination.
OUR MISSION
“Momo’s Mundo is a result of one woman’s love for art, culture, and activism combined with the desire to use her hands and design expertise to bring products that reflect this love to like-minded adults and children.”
I love art. My children love creating art. I love learning about the world. I love teaching my children about the world. They love learning. I also love feeling good about an activity they are doing, and what they are learning. I, like many other parents, want my children to be citizens of the world. I love surrounding my family with items that tell a story and remind us of places we love.
Throughout the past seven years, while raising my children to be bilingual, I began noticing that there are few stylish and modern products that incorporate the Spanish language. I see shirts everywhere that have messages in English, why not Spanish, too? I also know that I will only purchase a garment if it is high quality and stylish. I thought, "why not bring some on-trend shirts to the market that incorporate some Spanish phrases?"
I also love collecting objects for my home that mean something to me and start a conversation about a family adventure, a trip or even art history. I have collected many of the items in my home when traveling, and I encourage my children to do the same. Many of the stuffed animals on their shelves are handmade animals from Mexico. After spending much of my career as an art advisor, I know a thing or two about sourcing beautiful pieces. I love combining both my art experience and travel to bring beautiful handmade items to the Momo's Mundo collection.
I hope you enjoy these products with your family as much as I have with mine. Please feel free to offer feedback on any activities or products you would like to see!
Gracias!
Carly