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Celebrate New York’s Handmade History This Season

Karen Seiger

Nov 13, 20171 min read

Celebrate New York’s Handmade History This Season

I am happy to share an incredible gift resources from the amazing artisans of the New York Handmade Collective (formerly known as the...

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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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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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Weekend Market Picks October 5 & 6, 2013: Pumpkin Season and Other Fall Events

Karen Seiger

Oct 4, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks October 5 & 6, 2013: Pumpkin Season and Other Fall Events

It’s finally safe to talk about pumpkins! Any earlier than October 1 is just not pumpkin season. But we’re in full fall swing, and I...

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Weekend Market Picks June 29 & 30, 2013: Jenowade’s Messages of Hope and Sexy Fun

Karen Seiger

Jun 28, 20134 min read

Weekend Market Picks June 29 & 30, 2013: Jenowade’s Messages of Hope and Sexy Fun

It has been a big week for marriage equality and civil rights in our country. I am thrilled with the ongoing progress we are making as a...

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Weekend Market Picks June 15 & 16, 2013: Summer Strawberries

Karen Seiger

Jun 14, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks June 15 & 16, 2013: Summer Strawberries

I was recently chastised, and deservedly so, by my favorite Greenmarket manager, who shall go unnamed, for not having tried seasonal...

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For the Vegetarian Kitchen: How To Butcher An Eggplant?

Karen Seiger

Jun 6, 20132 min read

For the Vegetarian Kitchen: How To Butcher An Eggplant?

You may know my friends Sara and Phil of Rocks and Salt from their stylish handmade hats and skirts. And now they’ve created vegetarian...

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Weekend Market Picks May 25 & 26, 2013 + Bugged Out!

Karen Seiger

May 24, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks May 25 & 26, 2013 + Bugged Out!

The 17 year cicadas have arrived in Staten Island already. So what better time to write about our good friends at Bugged Out? Graphic...

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Cool Market Photo: The Irresistible Cuteness of Little Bunny

Karen Seiger

May 23, 20131 min read

Cool Market Photo: The Irresistible Cuteness of Little Bunny

This story is long overdue, mostly because the ridiculous amounts of cuteness I have been keeping from you. Little Bunny is a wonderful...

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Weekend Market Picks, May 4 & 5, 2013: Van Houten Farms Spring Flowers

Karen Seiger

May 3, 20132 min read

Weekend Market Picks, May 4 & 5, 2013: Van Houten Farms Spring Flowers

The Union Square Greenmarket is filled with flowers and trees for the city’s gardens, balconies and window boxes. I Loads of people were...

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Weekend Market Picks April 20 – 21, 2013: LazyLooz No Bake Biscuit Cakes

Karen Seiger

Apr 19, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks April 20 – 21, 2013: LazyLooz No Bake Biscuit Cakes

LazyLooz is the brainchild of Rakan Ammouri, based on a snack his mother used to make for her kids. LazyLooz are no-bake snack cakes made...

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Photo of the Day, April 2, 2013: Tea for Two with Elephant in the Attic

Karen Seiger

Apr 2, 20131 min read

Photo of the Day, April 2, 2013: Tea for Two with Elephant in the Attic

Elephant in the Attic is a wonderful collection of vintage objects at Artists & Fleas that will turn any space into a home. I wanted to...

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Happy Valentine’s Day with a Warm Heart of Stone

Karen Seiger

Feb 14, 20132 min read

Happy Valentine’s Day with a Warm Heart of Stone

Happy Valentine’s Day! I realize it’s more like Valentine’s Evening, but I couldn’t let this day go by without expressing my appreciation...

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Photo of the Day 1/30/2013: Eavesmade For the Love Of Science

Karen Seiger

Jan 30, 20132 min read

Photo of the Day 1/30/2013: Eavesmade For the Love Of Science

This is my first Valentine’s Day story for the season! I am the daughter of a genetics professor. Now, there is no one more liberal arts...

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Karen Seiger

Dec 11, 20125 min read

2012 Holiday Markets Guide

Welcome to the 2012 Holiday Markets of New York City Guide! The city is at its sparkly best during the holidays! Our amazing holiday...

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Holiday Markets Gift List: I Love New York!

Karen Seiger

Dec 10, 20123 min read

Holiday Markets Gift List: I Love New York!

Welcome to the first Markets of New York City Holiday Gift List! Obviously, I had to start with the I ♥ New York Gift List: Adornments...

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Karen Seiger

Nov 23, 20122 min read

Penguins Abandon Antarctica for Williamsburg, Brooklyn NYC

The fabulous New York Etsy Street Team is holding their 5th Annual Holiday Handmade Cavalcade! Here is the press release in full:...

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Karen Seiger

Aug 24, 20123 min read

Weekend Market Picks – August 25 & 26, 2012 + Cynthia Rybakoff Modern Vintage Jewelry

You want a dramatic look? Jewelry Designer Cynthia Rybakoff‘s stupendous Fortress of Solitude Necklace will give you drama. Named after...

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Karen Seiger

May 17, 20123 min read

Weekend Market Picks, May 19 & 20, 2012: A Whole Lotta Markets Going On

This is one of the busiest market weekends of the season! All of the weekly markets are up and running full out, and so this week I am...

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Karen Seiger

May 8, 20121 min read

Photo of the Day May 8, 2012: Sweatertoys

The thing about this sweet pink hippo from Sweatertoys, the brown elephant, and the red squirrel, is that they seem so soulful. They have...

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