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My Story In The New York Times Metropolitan Diary

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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Haydee Corona Seiger: A Loving Tribute to Our Mother

Karen Seiger

May 12, 201410 min read

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,...

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Just Wanted To Let You Know What’s Going On

Karen Seiger

Feb 21, 20141 min read

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...

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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 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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Guest Market: Lucky Street Vintage & Flea Market in Oceanside, CA

Karen Seiger

Jul 8, 20133 min read

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...

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Karen Seiger

Jun 25, 20131 min read

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...

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Weekend Market Picks May 11 & 12 2013: Wonder Woman Necklace for Mom from Lu Crafts

Karen Seiger

May 10, 20133 min read

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...

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New Video: My Mother, My Fashion Inspiration

Karen Seiger

Dec 31, 20122 min read

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,...

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Karen Seiger

Sep 28, 20125 min read

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...

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Karen Seiger

Sep 26, 20122 min read

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...

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Do’s & Don’ts for Walking in New York City

Karen Seiger

Jul 12, 20124 min read

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...

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Karen Seiger

Jun 21, 20121 min read

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...

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Karen Seiger

May 14, 20122 min read

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...

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Karen Seiger

May 28, 20102 min read

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...

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Karen Seiger

May 17, 20101 min read

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,...

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