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Karen Seiger

Oct 8, 20113 min read

Weekend Market Picks, October 8-9, 2011 and Metropolis Soap Company on Kickstarter!

This weekend weather is going to be gorgeous, which is lucky because there are many wonderful fall events going on in the city’s artisan,...

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Karen Seiger

Oct 6, 20111 min read

Photo of the Day – October 6, 2011: The Krampus by Geno Sartori

Who is this devil of a fellow? He is Krampus. Krampus visits naughty children over the holidays in Europe, while St. Nick is busy...

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Karen Seiger

Sep 30, 20113 min read

Weekend Market Picks – October 1-2, 2011 + Over the Moon Jewel

We are headed into a wonderful weekend full of fantastic market events! Several annual events are going on this weekend and some into...

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Karen Seiger

Sep 22, 20113 min read

Weekend Market Picks – September 24-25, 2011 + Bar Suzette

This weekend is jam-packed with exciting market events! The annual London Terrace Street Fair is on Saturday, and I am positively GIDDY...

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Karen Seiger

Sep 20, 20112 min read

Photo of the Day – September 20, 2011: Antique Locomotive Smoking Caddy ca. 1860

On weekdays, the cafeteria tables and benches at PS 87 are filled with kids eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. But on Sundays,...

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Karen Seiger

Sep 7, 20112 min read

The Markets Take Fashion’s Night Out

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: the markets of New York city are the heart of innovation in design, food, decor, and many...

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Karen Seiger

Sep 5, 20111 min read

Markets 2.0 Event Recap by The Experimental Gourmand

I want to thank everybody who came to the New York Public Library’s Mid-Manhattan Branch for the event last Thursday, Markets 2.0: The...

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Karen Seiger

Sep 2, 20111 min read

WIN! Fall Giveaway with SchoolHouse Kitchen and Shaya Fine Handcrafted Jewelry

UPDATE! The Winners Are: – For Markets of New York City: Paul Pena – For SchoolHouse Kitchen: Connie George – For Shaya Fine...

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Karen Seiger

Jul 22, 20112 min read

Weekend Market Picks – July 23-24, 2011!

The image above is by Naima Rauam, a fine artist known for her images of the old Fulton Fish Market. She keeps this institution alive...

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Karen Seiger

Jun 23, 20112 min read

Weekend Market Picks for June 25-26 and It’s Strawberry Season!

This weekend boasts several brilliant annual markets, including Funday in Carroll Gardens, the Makers Market in the Socrates Sculpture...

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Karen Seiger

Jun 20, 20111 min read

Photo of the Day: Birdhouse Jewelry

Birdhouse Jewelry’s tented boutique at the Brooklyn Flea has become a destination in and of itself within the flea. Designers Amy and...

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Karen Seiger

Jun 16, 20113 min read

Market Picks for June 18 & 19, 2011

Well, Friday’s going to be a wet one, but the weekend weather is looking promising for the markets! My Market Picks for this weekend,...

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Karen Seiger

Jun 11, 20112 min read

Guest Blogger: Christine Chitnis and The Markets of New England

I am thrilled to welcome author and photographer Christine Chitnis as a guest blogger! She is the author of Markets of New England,...

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Karen Seiger

Jun 5, 20112 min read

Smorgasburg Met My Seriously High Expectations

You know that face we all make when we bite into something absolutely delicious? The one that is accompanied by the words, “Mmmmmmmm,”...

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Karen Seiger

May 27, 20113 min read

It’s Fleet Week: Market Picks for May 28-29

It’s Fleet Week! So in honor of our sailors and marines visiting the city, we New Yorkers have arranged for splendid weather and some...

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Karen Seiger

May 18, 20113 min read

Markets Picks This Weekend – May 21-22: So Many Markets, So Little Time!

Saturday, May 21, 2011 Brooklyn Craft Central’s Shop the Archway: Markets of New York City is a proud sponsor of this wonderful artisan...

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Karen Seiger

May 13, 20111 min read

This Weekend’s Market Picks: May 14-15, 2011

Saturday: 9th Avenue International Food Festival: I love that they feature local shops and merchants in this street fair, and proceeds...

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Karen Seiger

May 11, 20111 min read

100 Images: A Year in the Markets of New York City

A year ago this week, Markets of New York City hit the the bookstores! I am so thankful for all the friendships, adventures, vintage and...

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Karen Seiger

May 6, 20111 min read

Openings and Special Events This Weekend at the Markets (May 7-8)

Spring Handmade Cavalcade: So much crafty talent in one place! Don’t miss this event from The {NewNew} Etsy Artisans Group! (This...

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Karen Seiger

Apr 28, 20111 min read

Weekend Picks – Fun at the Markets April 30 – May 1!

Saturday & Sunday, April 30th – May 1st Manhattan Crafts on Columbus (Outside, Artisans) This is the first of three weekends! Brooklyn...

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