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Karen Seiger

Jan 16, 20122 min read

Four Beautiful Words: Crispy Purple Potato Chips

Saturday I was feeling particularly low energy as I was walking through Union Square. The Greenmarkets always make me feel better, and...

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Karen Seiger

Nov 26, 20111 min read

Video: Handmade in the Holiday Markets of NYC

Since I’ve been shopping for gifts in the artisanal holiday markets around the city, everyone wants me to pick them in gift exchanges. ...

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Karen Seiger

Jul 29, 20112 min read

Weekend Market Picks – July 30-31, 2011 and Brewla Bars Video

For my Market Picks this weekend, I’m thinking about Lower Manhattan. There are some wonderful, established markets that stay enticing...

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Karen Seiger

Apr 5, 20114 min read

Lake Effect Artisanal Ice Cream: It’s All About Doing Business Locally

I interviewed Jason & Eric for Sirene MediaWorks and thought I’d share their insights with the market community as well, especially since...

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Karen Seiger

Nov 28, 20103 min read

Final Reflections on the Markets of New York City Crowd Funding Project

I was amazed and thrilled to exceed the funding goal on my IndieGoGo.com crowd funding project, See the Amazing Markets of New York City,...

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Karen Seiger

Nov 15, 20101 min read

Video of the Day: Clothing Designer Catherine Joseph at the One of a Kind Show

I went to the One of Kind Show and Sale in New York City this weekend and saw some fabulous design. I’m always enthusiastic about...

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Karen Seiger

Oct 27, 20104 min read

Five Things I Learned About Crowd Funding for a Small Business

This past weekend, my first foray into the world of crowd funding came to a happy, successful conclusion. Posting my project on...

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Karen Seiger

Oct 12, 20101 min read

New Video! The Unique Jewelry Designs of Stacey Miller Unlimited

Stacey Miller is not only a great jewelry designer, but she is also hysterically funny. I can listen to her stories for hours. Her...

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Karen Seiger

Sep 29, 20101 min read

New Video! Market Signs: Beautiful, Personal, and Helpful

As I wander through the farmers markets, artisan markets and flea markets, I love to look at all the different kinds of signs. Signs...

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Karen Seiger

Sep 9, 20102 min read

Video of the Week: Windows of Agate and The {NewNew}

You may have noticed my project on IndieGoGo.com to add video to this site. The project is starting to gain momentum, and so I wanted to...

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