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Karen Seiger
Apr 20, 20112 min read
Artisans, Food Trucks and Fleas – Oh My!
The Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market has been doing some exciting things up in Midtown. Known for its classic flea market vendors selling...
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Karen Seiger
Apr 12, 20112 min read
Two Fleas Grow in Williamsburg
A lot of people asked me what I thought of the Brooklyn Flea moving to Williamsburg, just steps away from the new location for Artists &...
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Karen Seiger
Mar 27, 20113 min read
Dekalb Market Will Bring Local Entrepreneurs and Farmers to Downtown Brooklyn
There are lots of great markets growing and thriving in Brooklyn these days, and one of the most exciting ones is the coming Dekalb...
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Karen Seiger
Jan 7, 20112 min read
Word Cloud and Poetry at the Markets
Happy New Year!!! I hope you had a great holiday season! I purchased every single gift this year at the wonderful holiday markets all...
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Karen Seiger
Dec 22, 20102 min read
Happy Holidays and a Hearty Thank You!
Happy Holidays! I’ve been called away from my market passions for family reasons for the past couple of weeks. But I hope the 2010 NYC...
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Karen Seiger
Nov 29, 20102 min read
Folk Couture Designs by Grace Napoleon
Brooklyn Craft Central Holiday Market Featured Designer! Grace Napoleon has an eye for colors. And for patterns. And buttons. And...
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Karen Seiger
Nov 28, 20103 min read
Final Reflections on the Markets of New York City Crowd Funding Project
I was amazed and thrilled to exceed the funding goal on my IndieGoGo.com crowd funding project, See the Amazing Markets of New York City,...
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Karen Seiger
Nov 16, 20101 min read
Photo of the Day – November 17, 2010: Marly Malone at the Hand Laundry
It had been quite a while since I’d last been to the Park Slope Flea. So it was nice to go back and see all the great treasures there. ...
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Karen Seiger
Nov 5, 20102 min read
Meet Me At The Markets This Weekend!
Everyone is working feverishly to get ready for the holiday markets that will be opening very soon, and I’ll be keeping you posted about...
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Karen Seiger
Oct 29, 20102 min read
Market Events This Halloween Weekend
It’s Halloween weekend! You can go to any artisan, farmer, food, or flea market in town and find a Halloween Wonderland. Here are a few...
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Karen Seiger
Oct 27, 20104 min read
Five Things I Learned About Crowd Funding for a Small Business
This past weekend, my first foray into the world of crowd funding came to a happy, successful conclusion. Posting my project on...
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Karen Seiger
Oct 21, 20102 min read
Steampunk, Harvest, Good Causes and More at the Markets this Weekend
[singlepic id=800 w=320 h=240 float=center] There are a ton of wonderful activities and events going on at the markets. Visit the...
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Karen Seiger
Sep 29, 20101 min read
New Video! Market Signs: Beautiful, Personal, and Helpful
As I wander through the farmers markets, artisan markets and flea markets, I love to look at all the different kinds of signs. Signs...
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Karen Seiger
Sep 28, 20101 min read
Photos of the Day – September 28, 2010: Jennifer Toledo and Wild Rose
In a large section at the back of the Greenflea is Wild Rose, a wonderland of dreamy, ornate, white furniture. High Victorian meets...
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Karen Seiger
Sep 24, 20102 min read
So Many Markets This Weekend! Which Ones Will You Visit?!
Fall Market Season is officially in full swing! Here are some of the amazing events going on this weekend in New York City! Saturday,...
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Karen Seiger
Sep 23, 20101 min read
Photo of the Day – September 23, 2010: Eyewear by Sarita
Whatever your style, Sarita has the eyewear for you. A pillar of the East 67th Street Market, Eyewear by Sarita sells antique, vintage...
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Karen Seiger
Sep 14, 20101 min read
Photo of the Day – September 14, 2010: Wink & Flip
Wink & Flip designer and founder Natasha Spedalle has beautiful, sparkly baubles under her tent at the Hester Street Fair. She handmakes...
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Karen Seiger
Aug 23, 20101 min read
Photo of the Day – August 24, 2010: Debbie Wilburn at the Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market
As I wrote in Markets of New York City, the Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market is where fabulous shoes go to find a new and worthy home. It’s as...
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Karen Seiger
Aug 2, 20102 min read
Photo of the Day, August 2, 2010: Savannah’s Cupcakes & More
These days James and I rarely have weekend days together, with me off at the markets and his working 24/7 as entrepreneur. So we decided...
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Karen Seiger
Jul 29, 20101 min read
Photo of the Day- July 30, 2010: Andre’s Tavern Vintage Wine Items
Andre Burgos’ shop at the Antiques Garage, Andre’s Tavern Vintage Wine Items, will transport you back in time. Imagine a wood paneled...
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