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Weekend Market Picks September 26, 27 & 28, 2014: The Cameo Sisters Jewelry Designs

Karen Seiger

Sep 25, 20144 min read

Weekend Market Picks September 26, 27 & 28, 2014: The Cameo Sisters Jewelry Designs

Cameo Sisters’ Coral and Turquoise Necklaces at the Nolita Market Cameo Sisters Designs, owned by two wonderful sisters, make beautiful...

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Weekend Market Picks July 19 & 20, 2014: We All Scream for Local Craft Ice Cream

Karen Seiger

Jul 18, 20143 min read

Weekend Market Picks July 19 & 20, 2014: We All Scream for Local Craft Ice Cream

It is a big weekend for ice cream and other frozen treats! There’s an Ice Cream Social in Manhattan and another in Brooklyn. And here is...

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Easter Weekend Market Picks April 19 & 20, 2014

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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Weekend Market Picks March 14-16, 2014: Rich Compost and Wiggler Worms

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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Weekend Market Picks November 16 & 17, 2013: Seasonal Squashes from S&SO Produce Farm

Karen Seiger

Nov 15, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks November 16 & 17, 2013: Seasonal Squashes from S&SO Produce Farm

Since I learned how easy it is to make butternut squash soup, I’ve come to love it even more. I don’t really have a set recipe – I just...

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ID Pop: Fine, Fun and Serious Design in New York City

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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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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For Mother’s Day: Lolafalk Designs For The Stylish Traveler

Karen Seiger

May 1, 20132 min read

For Mother’s Day: Lolafalk Designs For The Stylish Traveler

Lolafalk handbags, wallets and accessories make me happy! These designs remind me of the gorgeous, colorful artisan markets of Guatemala...

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Photo of the Day, April 2, 2013: Tea for Two with Elephant in the Attic

Karen Seiger

Apr 2, 20131 min read

Photo of the Day, April 2, 2013: Tea for Two with Elephant in the Attic

Elephant in the Attic is a wonderful collection of vintage objects at Artists & Fleas that will turn any space into a home. I wanted to...

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Weekend Market Picks February 16 & 17, 2013 + KM Candles & Body

Karen Seiger

Feb 16, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks February 16 & 17, 2013 + KM Candles & Body

I understand that slate, steel, teal and cool beige are the colors of the day. Chic and sleek, no doubt, but forgive me if I err on the...

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Weekend Market Picks 2/2-3/2013 + Cauliflower

Karen Seiger

Feb 1, 20132 min read

Weekend Market Picks 2/2-3/2013 + Cauliflower

Simple, hot, gentle and tasty. Steamed cauliflower with melted butter was one of my mom’s favorite winter vegetables. I don’t make it...

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Photo of the Day 1/16/13 – Kieselstein-Cord Sterling Buckle at the Antiques Garage

Karen Seiger

Jan 15, 20131 min read

Photo of the Day 1/16/13 – Kieselstein-Cord Sterling Buckle at the Antiques Garage

How I’ve made it this far without discovering the work of Barry Kieselstein-Cord, I have no idea. But I’m glad I happened upon his...

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Weekend Market Picks – January 5 & 6, 2013

Karen Seiger

Jan 4, 20132 min read

Weekend Market Picks – January 5 & 6, 2013

While many of the markets are on a seasonal hiatus, some great ones are open through the winter: Weekend Market Picks Saturday, January...

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Karen Seiger

Nov 23, 20122 min read

Penguins Abandon Antarctica for Williamsburg, Brooklyn NYC

The fabulous New York Etsy Street Team is holding their 5th Annual Holiday Handmade Cavalcade! Here is the press release in full:...

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Karen Seiger

Sep 6, 20123 min read

Weekend Market Picks, September 8 & 9 + GoLLyNYC Nostalgic T’s

I pity the fool who hasn’t searched through the stacks of t-shirts by GoLLyNYC. This Mr. T tee is the handiwork of Artist/Designer Keith...

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Karen Seiger

Jul 27, 20122 min read

Weekend Market Picks July 28-29, 2012 + The Indie Style Society

Nothing says “hot summer in the city” better than comfy, sexy cut-off shorts. These Daisy Dukes are from The Indie Style Society and...

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Karen Seiger

Jul 6, 20122 min read

Weekend Market Picks July 7 & 8, 2012 + Mercato Handmade Head Scarves

Chika Michieli of Mercato Handmade Head Scarves is a very talented accessories designer, best known for her groovy hair accessories. Her...

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Karen Seiger

Sep 12, 20112 min read

Check Out My New Threads on the Nate Berkus Show!

My Fashion Makeover on the Nate Berkus Show airs today on the season premier at 2PM on NBC in New York! For listings in other cities,...

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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

Jun 22, 20111 min read

Independent Designers Pop Up in Chelsea Market

Opening Day of the Independent Designers Pop Shop at Chelsea Market today revealed a wonderful array of high quality clothing, jewelry,...

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