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Karen Seiger
Sep 15, 20174 min read
The Egg-bow at Le Coq Rico: Taste The Colors
UPDATE: I am thrilled to announce that Le Coq Rico NYC has now added the Egg-bow to its year-round brunch menu! So we’ll be able to enjoy...
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Karen Seiger
Jun 19, 20142 min read
Vintage Cake Pedestals for Cozy Kitchens – At the Astoria Flea
Pressed Glass Square Cake Plate from Affordable Antiques at the Astoria Flea There are few things I like more in the world than cake,...
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Karen Seiger
Apr 18, 20143 min read
Easter Weekend Market Picks April 19 & 20, 2014
Beautiful old instruments and sheet music at the Brooklyn Flea’s market at PS 321 in Park Slope, Brooklyn – Now open for the new season!...
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Karen Seiger
Apr 17, 20143 min read
Customer Service: Natchie Art Turns a Cardboard Box Into A Lovely Experience
There is always talk amongst everyone selling products about how to provide outstanding customer service. This is a story about one...
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Karen Seiger
Mar 21, 20143 min read
Weekend Market Picks March 22 & 23, 2014: Visit The Union Square Artists
Despite rumors of a nor’easter next week, it is officially springtime in the city. And that means that the Union Square artists are back...
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Karen Seiger
Mar 13, 20142 min read
Weekend Market Picks March 14-16, 2014: Rich Compost and Wiggler Worms
I have to give a big shout out to the Lower East Side Ecology Center and their important composting program. Every weekend in New York...
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Karen Seiger
Mar 10, 20141 min read
Hyacinths Mean Spring Is Just Around The Corner
Hyacinths from Petal Plants Flowers at the Union Square Greenmarket Saturday was just a tease of sunny, warm weather, wasn’t it? But...
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Karen Seiger
Mar 5, 20144 min read
Market Success Story: Around the World in 80 Bruffins
In December, I ran into my friend Nordea McCoy of Nordea Soaperie on a day where she wasn’t selling in a market. She was just a civilian...
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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 3, 20132 min read
Photo of the Day – December 3, 2013: Urban Man Made Gifts for Guys
I don’t know about you, but I always have a difficult time holiday shopping for guys. Dads, husbands, friends – it doesn’t matter. They...
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Karen Seiger
Nov 22, 20132 min read
Weekend Market Picks November 23 & 24, 2013: Visiting Chef Lucas Corazza at Smorgasburg
Brazil’s Chef Lucas Corazza, Visiting Vendor at Smorgasburg this weekend I love everything about cultural exchanges, especially when...
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Karen Seiger
Nov 21, 20131 min read
Join Our Magical Campaign: Unicorns Buy Local and Handmade!
Download Me and Share My Magical Message! I teamed up with the wonderful and talented Jenipher Lyn of Nightly Doodles to create this...
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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 7, 20132 min read
ID Pop: Fine, Fun and Serious Design in New York City
ID Pop Shop Shoppers ID Pop Shop is open once again in Chelsea Market. And once again, I am blown away by the design, innovation and...
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Karen Seiger
Oct 31, 20131 min read
Indian Corn: Pop It, Boil It or Hang It On Your Door
Indian corn is a lovely symbol of fall in North America and our Native American heritage. But can you do with it in these modern times?...
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Karen Seiger
Oct 28, 20133 min read
Hurricane Sandy: Images and Stories One Year Later
This sweet boy enjoyed a wafel from Wafels & Dinges Truck at the Hurricane Sandy FEMA Disaster Relief Center on Staten Island October...
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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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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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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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