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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...
Karen Seiger
Jul 11, 20141 min read
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Haydee Corona Seiger: A Loving Tribute to Our Mother
My mother Haydee Seiger I woke up on the Monday morning after Easter, and my heart physically ached. My mom had died on Easter Sunday,...
Karen Seiger
May 12, 201410 min read
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Just Wanted To Let You Know What’s Going On
Mom reading my book at the Metropolitan Museum book store in 2011. That was a good day! Hi All! I have been a little light on the blog...
Karen Seiger
Feb 21, 20141 min read
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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...
Karen Seiger
Sep 7, 20132 min read
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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...
Karen Seiger
Aug 2, 20134 min read
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Guest Market: Lucky Street Vintage & Flea Market in Oceanside, CA
I went to visit my mom in San Diego in mid-June. One day, we hit Highway 1 and headed north to Oceanside in search of the Lucky Street...
Karen Seiger
Jul 8, 20133 min read
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Fresh Mint To Cool Off Your Summertime
One of my very favorite things in the world is mint iced tea. I make a pot of strong black tea, usually English Breakfast Tea, and steep...
Karen Seiger
Jun 25, 20131 min read
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Weekend Market Picks May 11 & 12 2013: Wonder Woman Necklace for Mom from Lu Crafts
: I ran into my friend Louise Lasson of Lu Crafts at the Etsy New York Handmade Cavalcade last weekend. She has started making these...
Karen Seiger
May 10, 20133 min read
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New Video: My Mother, My Fashion Inspiration
Throughout my entire life, Haydee Seiger, my mother, has dressed impeccably. She adores textiles and yarns — their textures, colors,...
Karen Seiger
Dec 31, 20122 min read
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Weekend Market Picks, September 29 & 30, 2012 + Luv U Me Organic Perfumes & Scrubs
I remember how I cried when the bottom dropped off the box holding my new bottle of Takashimaya perfume that James had given me for...
Karen Seiger
Sep 28, 20125 min read
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Shiny, Luscious Milk Chocolate Bar from Nunu Chocolates at Mad.Sq.Eats.
I’ve promised them some tasty treats too. Sadly, as I am not checking a suitcase, I can’t take the preserves and pickles I’d normally...
Karen Seiger
Sep 26, 20122 min read
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Do’s & Don’ts for Walking in New York City
Now that summer is here and the city is filling up with visitors from around the world – over 50 million a year – I thought it would be a...
Karen Seiger
Jul 12, 20124 min read
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Happily Chewing on Queen Anne Cherries
This week we bought cherries for my mom, who was here for a visit. She’s tiny, but she can devour a half pound of sweet, juicy cherries...
Karen Seiger
Jun 21, 20121 min read
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My Market Treasures – Raab, Scarves & Monsters
How about the weather this weekend?! I hope you were able to spend time outside with your mom! I gave two tours of the World Trade...
Karen Seiger
May 14, 20122 min read
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Thanks for Celebrating the Launch of Markets of New York City!
Last week we launched Markets of New York City at Posman Books in Chelsea Market. It was exactly what I hoped my Big Fat New York Book...
Karen Seiger
May 28, 20102 min read
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Photo of the Day – May 17, 2010: Mike’s Deli
I’m thinking it’s time for a visit to the Arthur Avenue Retail Market. David Greco, chef and owner of Mike’s Deli inside the market,...
Karen Seiger
May 17, 20101 min read
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