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Weekend Market Picks May 31 – June 1, 2014: Crafts in Chelsea

Karen Seiger

May 30, 20143 min read

Weekend Market Picks May 31 – June 1, 2014: Crafts in Chelsea

There is nothing like strolling through a beautiful New York neighborhood and coming across a wonderful craft market. Luckily for us,...

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Count Justinian: A Sticky Tale of Moustache Wax

Karen Seiger

May 28, 20144 min read

Count Justinian: A Sticky Tale of Moustache Wax

Darwin Martin and Count Justinian Moustache Wax on Display at the Frank Lloyd Wright Graycliff Estate Here’s a story of Frank Lloyd...

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Memorial Day Weekend Market Picks: Kitty Rose LyfeStyle Makes A Statement

Karen Seiger

May 23, 20145 min read

Memorial Day Weekend Market Picks: Kitty Rose LyfeStyle Makes A Statement

Catherine, Founder of Kitty Rose Lyfestyle wearing her statement earrings (Photo courtesy of Kitty Rose LyfeStyle) I recently visited The...

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Haydee Corona Seiger: A Loving Tribute to Our Mother

Karen Seiger

May 12, 201410 min read

Haydee Corona Seiger: A Loving Tribute to Our Mother

My mother Haydee Seiger I woke up on the Monday morning after Easter, and my heart physically ached. My mom had died on Easter Sunday,...

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Weekend Market Picks May 10 & 11, 2014: Juli Ra Designs & More for Mother’s Day

Karen Seiger

May 9, 20144 min read

Weekend Market Picks May 10 & 11, 2014: Juli Ra Designs & More for Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day to everyone! If you haven’t told your mom how much you love and appreciate her recently, do it this weekend. And...

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Open Letter to Community Board 7: Save Crafts On Columbus

Karen Seiger

May 5, 20143 min read

Open Letter to Community Board 7: Save Crafts On Columbus

Dear Ms. Caputo and the Esteemed Members of Community Board 7: I am writing to express my support for Crafts On Columbus, an extremely...

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Customer Service: Natchie Art Turns a Cardboard Box Into A Lovely Experience

Karen Seiger

Apr 17, 20143 min read

Customer Service: Natchie Art Turns a Cardboard Box Into A Lovely Experience

There is always talk amongst everyone selling products about how to provide outstanding customer service. This is a story about one...

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Weekend Market Picks April 4 & 5, 2014: Let The Outdoor Season Begin

Karen Seiger

Apr 4, 20143 min read

Weekend Market Picks April 4 & 5, 2014: Let The Outdoor Season Begin

The Bleecker Street Flea and Artisan Market is one of many markets now open for the 2014 Outdoor Season The Spring Outdoor Market Season...

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Weekend Market Picks + Food Markets and Makers on NY1

Karen Seiger

Mar 28, 20142 min read

Weekend Market Picks + Food Markets and Makers on NY1

Spring Markets on NY1 (Photo by Medy Youcef) Watch for the Markets of New York City segment on NY1 this weekend – all about the Spring...

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Feathery Fashion: Eat Your Heart Out, Daisy Buchanon

Karen Seiger

Mar 13, 20142 min read

Feathery Fashion: Eat Your Heart Out, Daisy Buchanon

It is virtually impossible for any woman to pass the bright, sparkly, feathery head bands by Dora Marra of Headdress NYC and not at least...

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Never Thought I’d Fall In Love With A Pair Of Socks, Yet Here We Are

Karen Seiger

Mar 7, 20144 min read

Never Thought I’d Fall In Love With A Pair Of Socks, Yet Here We Are

Cynthia Wears Her Alpaca Socks By Nuna Knits (Photo by Ed Lefkowicz) I don’t have to tell you that this winter has been a particularly...

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Karen Seiger

Feb 13, 20144 min read

Natchie Art: Can You See The Music?

“Risk It All” Lyric Pendant by Nadia Ackerman (Photo by NatchieArt.com) I found myself crying in a holiday market. With two other people...

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Success Stories: The Skill Behind the Sparkle at Altantis Jewelry Studio

Karen Seiger

Feb 6, 20143 min read

Success Stories: The Skill Behind the Sparkle at Altantis Jewelry Studio

Atlantis Jewelry. His jewelry designs grace the city’s best artisan and design markets. What makes Arsham and Atlantis Jewelry my first...

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Colibri Catalog: Free App To Create Instant Catalogs

Karen Seiger

Jan 29, 20142 min read

Colibri Catalog: Free App To Create Instant Catalogs

My husband James’ company, Colibri Solutions, develops custom desktop and mobile databases for businesses in a wide variety of...

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Still Holiday Shopping? These Markets Are Open (And Nobody’s Judging You)

Karen Seiger

Dec 22, 20131 min read

Still Holiday Shopping? These Markets Are Open (And Nobody’s Judging You)

This was indeed the last weekend to shop for your Christmas gifts. However, don’t discount Monday and Tuesday! The markets listed below...

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Photo of the Day, December 18, 2013: Kiln Design Studio

Karen Seiger

Dec 17, 20131 min read

Photo of the Day, December 18, 2013: Kiln Design Studio

This intriguing, small enamel bowl felt lovely in the palm of my hand. It is part of a set of three little bowls made by Elissa Ehlin and...

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Bestow Holiday Pop Up: Take Your Style to New Heights

Karen Seiger

Dec 15, 20132 min read

Bestow Holiday Pop Up: Take Your Style to New Heights

The Bestow Holiday Pop Up may be the most exciting new addition to the holiday market world this season. It is sponsored by Design...

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Photo of the Day, December 14, 2013: Blinged Out Cocktail Jewelry By Edward Owl

Karen Seiger

Dec 13, 20132 min read

Photo of the Day, December 14, 2013: Blinged Out Cocktail Jewelry By Edward Owl

Edward Owl’s Prince Ring, 13K Swiss Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring Some jewelry makes a statement. Edward Owl Design and Ornament goes KAPOW!...

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Photo of the Day December 12, 2013: Vernakular Sewer Cover Doormats

Karen Seiger

Dec 12, 20131 min read

Photo of the Day December 12, 2013: Vernakular Sewer Cover Doormats

Imagine having a sewer cover right outside your front door. It would be pretty horrible because it would mean your doorway was built over...

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Holiday Market Picks December 7 & 8, 2013: Vespertine Haute Réflecture

Karen Seiger

Dec 6, 20132 min read

Holiday Market Picks December 7 & 8, 2013: Vespertine Haute Réflecture

Vespertine Reflective Clothing by Sarah Canner What if bikers could be seen at night without having to put on dumpy crossing guard gear? ...

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