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2013 Holiday Markets of New York City Guide

Karen Seiger

Nov 12, 20135 min read

2013 Holiday Markets of New York City Guide

Post Welcome to the 2013 Holiday Markets of New York City Guide! The city is at its sparkly best during the holidays! Our amazing holiday...

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Karen Seiger

Nov 5, 20131 min read

Mermaids in Manhattan

I have such a soft spot for mermaids. Always have. In fact, my final act of rebellion of the last millennium was to get a tiny tattoo of...

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Weekend Market Picks, November 2 & 3, 2013: Bryant Park Winter Village

Karen Seiger

Nov 1, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks, November 2 & 3, 2013: Bryant Park Winter Village

OK – Are you sitting down? It is opening weekend of the Holiday Shops at Bryant Park! The Holiday Village encompasses the Holiday Shops...

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Weekend Market Picks October 26 & 27, 2013: Halloween at Chelsea Market

Karen Seiger

Oct 25, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks October 26 & 27, 2013: Halloween at Chelsea Market

Edgar Allen Poe Pumpkin and his Raven friend at Chelsea Market If you’re looking for some Halloween Spirit, look no further than Chelsea...

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Weekend Market Picks October 18 – 20, 2013: East Side Community School Flea

Karen Seiger

Oct 18, 20134 min read

Weekend Market Picks October 18 – 20, 2013: East Side Community School Flea

Help These Students Raise Funds For Their Art History Study Trip This weekend is perfect for being in the city, and also for a lovely day...

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Weekend Market Picks October 12-13, 2013: M. N. Davis & Son Feedsack Inspired Designs

Karen Seiger

Oct 11, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks October 12-13, 2013: M. N. Davis & Son Feedsack Inspired Designs

Yup, I said “feedsack inspired design.” Growing up in Ohio, I used to love going to the farm supply store with my dad to get gigantic 50...

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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 September 21 & 22, 2013: The Steampunk Illuminist

Karen Seiger

Sep 20, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks September 21 & 22, 2013: The Steampunk Illuminist

Terry Pielkin’s Steampunk Illuminist Lamp at The Market NYC Terry Peikin is the Steampunk Illuminist. He creates incredible lamps from...

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Weekend Market Picks – September 14 & 15, 2013: Silk Roses by Michèle Bidault

Karen Seiger

Sep 13, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks – September 14 & 15, 2013: Silk Roses by Michèle Bidault

Silk Rose Jewelry by Michèle Bidault at Flea Marqueta in Spanish Harlem Newsflash: Keep an eye out for my Fall Market Picks segment with...

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Weekend Market Picks September 7 & 8, 2013: Plus My Mom!

Karen Seiger

Sep 6, 20132 min read

Weekend Market Picks September 7 & 8, 2013: Plus My Mom!

Please go to a market on my behalf and let me know what you find there! Last week, I wrote about a cluster of markets in Brooklyn. This...

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Weekend Market Picks Aug. 31 – Sep. 1: Brooklyn Bridge Park Farmers Market

Karen Seiger

Aug 30, 20134 min read

Weekend Market Picks Aug. 31 – Sep. 1: Brooklyn Bridge Park Farmers Market

I recently visited a new Down To Earth Market that opened by the Brooklyn Bridge Park. My sister- and brother-in-law were visiting with...

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Weekend Market Picks, August 24 & 25, 2013: Captivating Designs by Atlantis Jewelry

Karen Seiger

Aug 23, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks, August 24 & 25, 2013: Captivating Designs by Atlantis Jewelry

Atlantis Jewelry’s 18K ring with a brown diamond, surrounded by pavé diamonds set in rhodium. Available this weekend at ID Pop Shop in...

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Weekend Market Picks August 3-4, 2013: Sweet and Fluffy Roxbury Mountain Maple Cotton Candy

Karen Seiger

Aug 2, 20134 min read

Weekend Market Picks August 3-4, 2013: Sweet and Fluffy Roxbury Mountain Maple Cotton Candy

My sister-in-law Marcy has an even bigger sweet tooth than I do. So whenever we visit each other, I know I’m in for lots of treats. No...

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Weekend Market Picks July 27 & 28, 2013: Southern Hospitality for Charming New York City Feet

Karen Seiger

Jul 26, 20134 min read

Weekend Market Picks July 27 & 28, 2013: Southern Hospitality for Charming New York City Feet

New Yorkers walk hundreds of miles every year. And yet how many of us think about the condition of our feet? But all that is changing,...

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Weekend Market Picks July 13 & 14: Cherry Season with Samascott Orchards

Karen Seiger

Jul 12, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks July 13 & 14: Cherry Season with Samascott Orchards

I normally don’t choose any favorite anything when it comes to markets because I truly appreciate all aspects of all markets. But I will...

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Introducing the First Travel Guide for Morning People: Manhattan Before8

Karen Seiger

Jul 6, 20132 min read

Introducing the First Travel Guide for Morning People: Manhattan Before8

I am so happy to let you know about Manhattan Before8, an inspiring new e-guide to early morning NYC. I am not a morning person. I prefer...

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Weekend Market Picks July 6 & 7, 2013: NEW VIDEO with Ice Riders Shaved Ice

Karen Seiger

Jul 5, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks July 6 & 7, 2013: NEW VIDEO with Ice Riders Shaved Ice

Is it hot out? I hadn’t noticed. I’ve been busy dreaming about my next shaved ice from Ice Riders. This group of transplanted Texans are...

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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 22 & 23, 2013 + Le Primitive on Bleecker

Karen Seiger

Jun 21, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks June 22 & 23, 2013 + Le Primitive on Bleecker

Roberta from Le Primitive, was in her usual spot, but she had some brand new designs at the Bleecker Street Market alongside Our Lady of...

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ID Pop Shop Celebrates Its 2nd Anniversary

Karen Seiger

Jun 20, 20131 min read

ID Pop Shop Celebrates Its 2nd Anniversary

James is heading to the markets while I’m visiting family in San Diego, and he stopped by Chelsea Market to help celebrate ID Pop Shop‘s...

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