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Karen Seiger

Jun 7, 20123 min read

Weekend Market Picks – June 9 & 10, 2012 + Paz Sintes Textile Jewelry

[nggallery id=133] I have admired the work of textile jewelry designer Paz Sintes for a long time. I ran into her recently Bedford Barrow...

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Karen Seiger

Jun 5, 20122 min read

New Video: Coney Island Olde Time Strongman Spectacular!

Two weekends ago, I hopped on the N train straight to Coney Island for the Olde Time Strongman Spectacular! My great friend Steve Weiner...

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Karen Seiger

Jun 4, 20123 min read

Guest Markets: Portobello Road & Camden Locks in London

In honor of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, I am thrilled to feature two amazing guest markets in London, England: Portobello Road and...

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Karen Seiger

Jun 1, 20123 min read

Weekend Market Picks, June 2 & 3, 2012: Four Flasks from Citybitz

Joan Huggard from Citybitz creates some of the most fabulous souvenirs of New York, bar none. She takes photos of New York icons, like...

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Karen Seiger

May 25, 20122 min read

Weekend Market Picks: May 26 & 27, 2012 + Strawberries

Strawberries! The markets are brimming with ripe, sweet, delicious strawberries, like these ones from Kernan Farms at the Union Square...

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Karen Seiger

May 22, 20122 min read

My Market Treasures from May 19 – 20, 2012!

This past weekend was phenomenal for markets! Several annual and semi-annual events took place. James and I hit the road with our cameras...

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Karen Seiger

May 13, 20121 min read

Happy Mother’s Day 2012

Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you, Mom, for taking me traveling and for being smart, righteous and and stylish. Here’s a picture of Mom with...

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Karen Seiger

May 11, 20123 min read

Weekend Market Picks for Mom, May 12-13, 2012: Macaron Parlour’s Ice Cream Macarons

We went to visit Mad. Sq. Eats this afternoon to get some more macarons for the weekend from Macaron Parlour. Lo and behold, Macaron...

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Karen Seiger

May 6, 20121 min read

Do You Recognize This Earring?

I received an email from the person who purchased this earring and necklace set at the Union Square Holiday Market in December. She...

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Karen Seiger

Apr 24, 20122 min read

Guest Market: Budapest’s Gouba Sunday Bazaar

Our first Guest Market is the Gouba Sunday Bazaar in Budapest, Hungary! Recently, three of our very dear friends moved from New York’s...

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Weekend Market Picks for April 14 & 15, 2012: The Markets Are in Full Swing!

Karen Seiger

Apr 12, 20122 min read

Weekend Market Picks for April 14 & 15, 2012: The Markets Are in Full Swing!

The spring season and the markets are in full swing this weekend, and the weather is heading up into the 70s just for the occasion. Get...

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A Testimonial for The Woman Who Wasn’t There

Karen Seiger

Apr 5, 20122 min read

A Testimonial for The Woman Who Wasn’t There

This entry is a departure from my usual market enthusiasm, but it’s a very important subject to me and probably to many others who...

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Workshop Series: Revealing The Mysteries of Social Media

Karen Seiger

Apr 2, 20121 min read

Workshop Series: Revealing The Mysteries of Social Media

I am honored to be giving a Three Part Social Media Workshop Series with the Business Center for New Americans, a wonderful organization...

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Karen Seiger

Mar 10, 20122 min read

Weekend Market Picks for March 10 & 11 + Spring Flowers from Lyndee Designs at SUPER!market

So much for winter, but HELLO SPRINGTIME! Because it’s so gorgeous out, I’m featuring the sweet, delicate flower blossom necklaces from...

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Karen Seiger

Feb 24, 20122 min read

Weekend Market Picks: February 25 & 26 + Raaka Virgin Chocolate

I remember my first taste of Raaka Chocolate’s blueberry lavender bar. It was at the 2010 Columbus Circle Holiday Market. And it was...

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Karen Seiger

Feb 17, 20122 min read

Weekend Market Picks + Draugsvold Jewelry!

I am thrilled to feature an amazing jewelry designer, Melissa Draugsvold this weekend. I first heard the buzz about her designs at...

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Karen Seiger

Jan 22, 20122 min read

Recycle Your Closet Party With Grace Napoleon

Grace is the founder of Folk Couture, the art of making clothes out of vintage and previously owned clothes. Since Grace first, well,...

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Karen Seiger

Nov 21, 20112 min read

Special Holiday Contest Featuring Wacky Magnets

In celebration of the start of the holiday season, we are holding a contest drawing in conjunction with one of our favorite market...

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Karen Seiger

Nov 10, 20113 min read

Weekend Market Picks for November 12 & 13 + Gloves by Lamia Akar

I visited the The Market NYC / Young Designers Market in their great new digs at 328 W. 14th Street between 8th and 9th. Happy to report...

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Karen Seiger

Oct 13, 20112 min read

Remembering Steve Jobs with Bugged Out – Cross Posted from Sirene MediaWorks

Cross Posted from Sirene MediaWorks I wrote this posting for my business blog originally. And then last weekend I visited with the...

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