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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....
Karen Seiger
Apr 27, 20183 min read
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Get Ready For The Grand Central Holiday Fair 2018 Casting Call
Grand Central Holiday Fair Casting Call 2018 I feel like I’m just waking up from my post-holiday market hibernation! I’m sure our amazing...
Karen Seiger
Mar 26, 20181 min read
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WovenWell: Give Gifts That Give Back
WovenWell Founder Kim Widener at the TSQ Gifted Holiday Market The new holiday market kiosks in Time Square are a breath of fresh air in...
Karen Seiger
Dec 16, 20172 min read
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The Holiday Markets Are Opening!
Hanging out with Joan from CityBitz at Union Square The grand holiday markets are opening all over the city, and there are wonderful ...
Karen Seiger
Nov 17, 20172 min read
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Celebrate New York’s Handmade History This Season
I am happy to share an incredible gift resources from the amazing artisans of the New York Handmade Collective (formerly known as the...
Karen Seiger
Nov 13, 20171 min read
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Weekend Market Picks October 21 & 22, 2017
Día de Los Muertos Market (Photo courtesy of La Sirena Mexican Folk Art) Wowza! There are so many fun and fabulous markets this weekend!...
Karen Seiger
Oct 20, 20174 min read
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Weekend Market Picks September 30 – October 1, 2016: Antlers!
I use antlers in all of my decorating – at Hell’s Kitchen Flea Yesterday was summer, and today is fall. That was quick! But better to be...
Karen Seiger
Sep 30, 20173 min read
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Weekend Market Picks August 26 – 27, 2017: 97th Street Concession
97th Street Concession on Rockaway Beach Hi Everyone! I’ve taken most of August off from markets because I’ve been super busy editing...
Karen Seiger
Aug 25, 20173 min read
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Weekend Market Picks June 10 & 11, 2017: a Studio By The Sea
Teensy Bluebird of Happiness by Jody A. Lee, a Studio By The Sea This lovely birdie jewerly box is handmade by Jody A, Lee of a Studio...
Karen Seiger
Jun 9, 20174 min read
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A Unicorn Grows In Brooklyn – And Opens Her Own Store
Unicorns Welcome at the New Brooklyn Owl Store with Owner Annie Bruce (Photo by Michelle Danahy) Kindred Spirits at Brooklyn Owl (photo...
Karen Seiger
May 3, 20172 min read
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Weekend Market Picks April 29 & 30, 2017: Springtime Spruce Up
Meet Fine Independent Designers at ID Pop Shop through Sunday! So, is Spring over? It’s going to be in the 80’s again today, so leave the...
Karen Seiger
Apr 29, 20172 min read
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ATTENTION VENDORS: Grand Central Holiday Fair Open Call April 5 & 6, 2016
Grand Central Holiday Fair Casting Call April 5 & 6, 2017 A call for potential vendors to join Grand Central Terminal’s acclaimed annual...
Karen Seiger
Apr 3, 20172 min read
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Show Us Your Handmade Pink Pussy Hats
My sister made her kitty Opal her own hat My sister Leslie made fleece pussy hats for her friends and herself, and her kitty. I...
Karen Seiger
Jan 22, 20172 min read
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Coney Island USA Presents: ‘How Cool Is This New Year’s Eve Party?”
Ring in the New Year with Coney Island USA, your Not For Profit Arts Organization at the Beach! Schedule of Events: 8pm – Doors open at...
Karen Seiger
Dec 30, 20161 min read
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The Shrunken Mohawk: A Holiday Tale
Never put your favorite wool hat in the dryer! In May 2015, I received an email from Anna-Lena in Germany. Her boyfriend Peer had visited...
Karen Seiger
Dec 18, 20162 min read
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Making The Magic Happen at the Grand Central Holiday Fair (VIDEO)
The team at Grand Central made this wonderful time-lapse video of the making of the Grand Central Holiday Fair! This year, the market is...
Karen Seiger
Dec 9, 20161 min read
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Stats Prove We All Actually Do Love Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is on November 26, 2016! Obviously, I love to shop from small businesses at any possible time, and for any...
Karen Seiger
Nov 22, 20164 min read
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Weekend Market Picks November 5 & 6, 2016: The Gift of Bakelite
Sheila Strong Sells An Amazing Array of Bakelite Jewelry on Bleecker Street Happy Marathon Weekend! We saw the fireworks kicking off the...
Karen Seiger
Nov 4, 20163 min read
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Weekend Market Picks October 29 & 30, 2016: Fall Craftstravaganza
Bicycle Paintings by Talia Lempert will be at the Fall Craftstravanza in Chelsea on Saturday! What a weekend! It’s definitely time to...
Karen Seiger
Oct 28, 20163 min read
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The Grand Bazaar Is Filled With Things You’ll Love Plus A Jewelry Event!
Beautiful colors at the new Grand Bazaar NYC You can always use stylish blue rain boots! The truth is, the large flea and antiques market...
Karen Seiger
Sep 21, 20163 min read
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