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READY SET SUMMER: Recycled, Sustainable, One-Of-A-Kind Artisanal Crafts

Karen Seiger

Apr 27, 20183 min read

READY SET SUMMER: Recycled, Sustainable, One-Of-A-Kind Artisanal Crafts

NY Handmade Collective’s (NYHC) second edition of “READY SET SUMMER” puts a focus on recycled/sustainable one-of-a-kind artisanal crafts....

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The Broadway French Market Opens For The Season

Karen Seiger

May 7, 20142 min read

The Broadway French Market Opens For The Season

My friends at the Bensidoun Group opened their lovely French Market on Broadway this week. The Bensidoun family runs the gorgeous farmers...

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Weekend Market Picks, November 2 & 3, 2013: Bryant Park Winter Village

Karen Seiger

Nov 1, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks, November 2 & 3, 2013: Bryant Park Winter Village

OK – Are you sitting down? It is opening weekend of the Holiday Shops at Bryant Park! The Holiday Village encompasses the Holiday Shops...

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Weekend Market Picks October 5 & 6, 2013: Pumpkin Season and Other Fall Events

Karen Seiger

Oct 4, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks October 5 & 6, 2013: Pumpkin Season and Other Fall Events

It’s finally safe to talk about pumpkins! Any earlier than October 1 is just not pumpkin season. But we’re in full fall swing, and I...

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Weekend Market Picks June 22 & 23, 2013 + Le Primitive on Bleecker

Karen Seiger

Jun 21, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks June 22 & 23, 2013 + Le Primitive on Bleecker

Roberta from Le Primitive, was in her usual spot, but she had some brand new designs at the Bleecker Street Market alongside Our Lady of...

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Karen Seiger

Sep 14, 20122 min read

Weekend Market Picks September 15 & 16, 2012 + Nancy Edwards Jewelry

And now, for my Indian Summer Weekend Market Picks! Saturday, September 15, 2012 Chelsea Triangle French Market: This market is back for...

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Karen Seiger

Jul 20, 20122 min read

Weekend Market Picks, July 21 & 22 + Chozen Ice Cream

One of my favorite artisanal ice cream makers, Chozen, will be at Ice Cream Day. The scoop pictured is their luscious Ronne’s Rugelach,...

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Karen Seiger

Apr 18, 20121 min read

Photo of the Day – April 18, 2012: Elaine Arsenault Handbags

I saw many of Elaine’s handmade creations, including the stunning tote above, on a recent trip to SUPER!Market on Mulberry Street in...

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Workshop Series: Revealing The Mysteries of Social Media

Karen Seiger

Apr 2, 20121 min read

Workshop Series: Revealing The Mysteries of Social Media

I am honored to be giving a Three Part Social Media Workshop Series with the Business Center for New Americans, a wonderful organization...

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Karen Seiger

Apr 1, 20123 min read

“Made” At The Architectural Digest Home Design Show

I took a few days off last week to hang out with my mom in LA for my birthday. Many thanks to my friend and colleague Ed Lefkowicz for...

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Karen Seiger

Sep 9, 20113 min read

Weekend Market Picks – September 10 & 11, 2011

I hope you had an awesome summer, dodging earthquakes, hurricanes and floods! If anyone can explain what’s going on with this crazy...

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Karen Seiger

Jul 22, 20112 min read

Weekend Market Picks – July 23-24, 2011!

The image above is by Naima Rauam, a fine artist known for her images of the old Fulton Fish Market. She keeps this institution alive...

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Karen Seiger

Jul 8, 20112 min read

Weekend Market Picks: July 9-10, 2011 + Cherries!!!

And stop by any Greenmarket to pick up plump, juicy cherries, like the ones in the photo from the Cheerful Cherry Farm! Saturday & Sunday...

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Karen Seiger

Apr 28, 20111 min read

Weekend Picks – Fun at the Markets April 30 – May 1!

Saturday & Sunday, April 30th – May 1st Manhattan Crafts on Columbus (Outside, Artisans) This is the first of three weekends! Brooklyn...

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Karen Seiger

Apr 9, 20112 min read

Prospect Heights Craft Fair: A Great Collection of Local Artisan for a Good Cause

This year’s third annual Prospect Heights Craft Fair featured an impressive collection of local and regional artisans. Proceeds from...

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Karen Seiger

Mar 27, 20113 min read

Dekalb Market Will Bring Local Entrepreneurs and Farmers to Downtown Brooklyn

There are lots of great markets growing and thriving in Brooklyn these days, and one of the most exciting ones is the coming Dekalb...

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Karen Seiger

Nov 11, 20104 min read

Everybody Loves a Cookie: Interview with Baker Jenni Shah

Markets of New York City is a proud sponsor of Brooklyn Craft Central’s Holiday Market, and we will be featuring some of the artisans who...

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Karen Seiger

Nov 10, 20101 min read

The Three Tomatoes Trunk Show Tonight!

Three Tomatoes Insiders Holiday Trunk Show As you may know, I write a monthly column about markets for The Three Tomatoes, a wonderful...

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Karen Seiger

Nov 5, 20102 min read

Meet Me At The Markets This Weekend!

Everyone is working feverishly to get ready for the holiday markets that will be opening very soon, and I’ll be keeping you posted about...

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Karen Seiger

Nov 4, 20101 min read

Photo of the Day – November 4, 2010: Artist Harriet Faith

I spent a Saturday morning in September at the Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket signing books and chatting with the good people of Brooklyn. ...

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