Karen Seiger
Columbus Circle and Hester Street Holiday Markets Are Open
Hester Street Holiday Market at One Penn Plaza (Photo courtesy of Hester Street Fair) All of grand holiday markets in Manhattan are now...
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Karen Seiger
Nov 28, 20142 min read
Weekend Holiday Markets November 29 & 30, 2014
My tiny nieces Maddie & Tessa at the Grand Central Holiday Fair (although they’re not so tiny these days…) I hope you had a wonderful...
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Karen Seiger
Nov 21, 20142 min read
Weekend Market Picks November 22 & 23, 2014: Brussels Sprouts 2015
Every year I have to post a story about Brussels sprouts because the are just so pretty. This year I’ve found some true beauties at the...
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Karen Seiger
Nov 12, 20141 min read
Celebrating 750 Stories About Passion, Innovation And Entrepreneurship
Created with Tagul.com I recently surpassed a milestone: 750 stories, right here on Markets of New York City! I started this site as a...
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Karen Seiger
Nov 12, 20144 min read
Press Release: Grand Central Holiday Fair Opens November 17, 2014
Grand Central Terminal is one of my favorite places in the city, and their holiday market is filled with world-class artisans, many of...
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Karen Seiger
Jul 11, 20141 min read
My Story In The New York Times Metropolitan Diary
My anecdote has been published in the New York Times Metropolitan Diary! It even has its own awesome illustration by the talented Victor...
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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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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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Karen Seiger
Dec 28, 20131 min read
New Year’s Market Picks: Now It’s Time To Shop For You
Madison Square Park had the very first public Christmas tree in the country 1912! You spent all season shopping for great gifts for...
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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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Karen Seiger
Dec 19, 20132 min read
Photo of the Day December 19, 2013: Yummy Handpies at LIC Flea
Your mama never let you eat your pie with your hands. Until now. I ate a handpie from Handpie NYC at the LIC Flea recently. I love...
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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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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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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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Karen Seiger
Dec 13, 20131 min read
NEW VIDEO: The Best Gifts are Local and Handmade
Many many thanks to all the wonderful people who participated in this Holiday video! Mr. Cory’s Cookies Lolafalk – Clever Little Wallets,...
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Karen Seiger
Dec 13, 20133 min read
Holiday Market Picks December 13 – 15, 2013: Meryienda Gluten Free Bake Shop
Meryienda Cookies: (Clockwise) Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, Toasted Coconut Chocolate Chip, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chip,...
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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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Karen Seiger
Dec 10, 20132 min read
Photo of the Day, December 10, 2013: Refined Gooey Bites from Fav’s Treatery
Fav’s Bakery Coconut Bars Actually, I have to show you four photos of the day – it was impossible to choose just one! Fav’s Treatery...
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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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Karen Seiger
Dec 4, 20131 min read
Photo of the Day – December 4, 2013: Strudels and Pies By Hans
My first piece of pumpkin pie this season was absolutely perfect. Crisp, flaky crust filled with smooth, deep, cool pumpkin and topped...
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