A Guide to the Best Artisan, Farmer, Food & Flea Markets

Artisan Markets

The artisan markets are home to many of New York’s most talented designers, craftspeople and fine artists. These markets take traditional craft fairs to the next level through fine design, wild creativity, and innovative use of technology. Visit the artisan markets and buy handmade products directly from the people who made them. You will find future trends in jewelry, accessories, fashion designs, decorative pillows and lamps, candles, organic body products and so much more.

Cool Market Photo: The Irresistible Cuteness of Little Bunny

This story is long overdue, mostly because the ridiculous amounts of cuteness I have been keeping from you. Little Bunny is a wonderful and whimsical card design company based in Sunnyside, Queens. Owner and artist Jess Chambers draws lovely animals and uses a gocco printer to create exactly right greeting

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Cool Market Photo May 14, 2013: Kamspots Handmade Planters

Last weekend at the Museum School Craft Fair was a lovely booth filled with happy plants in beautiful planters, each unique and handmade by Kamspots. Ceramic artist Kam Wong Cichowski wanted just the right kind of planter for her plants at home, and so she set out to make them herself.

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

Louise Lasson of Lu Crafts recently started making these great pendant necklaces with pictures she comes across in catalogs or magazines. This fabulous Wonder Woman necklace struck me as the perfect Mother’s Day gift. See them at this weekend’s Museum School Craft Fair!

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Flowing and Colorful Hand Painted Silk Scarves by Sarah Wood

Sarah Wood’s Scarves of Painted Silk are wonderful accessories to bring colorful elegance to your wardrobe. She hand paints each scarf, and they are all unique pieces of art that you can wear year round.

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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 and Mexico. If I had my way, everything in my home would be hot pink, orange, purple and green.

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