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Weekend Market Picks May 31 – June 1, 2014: Crafts in Chelsea
There is nothing like strolling through a beautiful New York neighborhood and coming across a wonderful craft market. Luckily for us,...
Karen Seiger
May 30, 20143 min read
Count Justinian: A Sticky Tale of Moustache Wax
Darwin Martin and Count Justinian Moustache Wax on Display at the Frank Lloyd Wright Graycliff Estate Here’s a story of Frank Lloyd...
Karen Seiger
May 28, 20144 min read
Memorial Day Weekend Market Picks: Kitty Rose LyfeStyle Makes A Statement
Catherine, Founder of Kitty Rose Lyfestyle wearing her statement earrings (Photo courtesy of Kitty Rose LyfeStyle) I recently visited The...
Karen Seiger
May 23, 20145 min read
Haydee Corona Seiger: A Loving Tribute to Our Mother
My mother Haydee Seiger I woke up on the Monday morning after Easter, and my heart physically ached. My mom had died on Easter Sunday,...
Karen Seiger
May 12, 201410 min read
Weekend Market Picks May 10 & 11, 2014: Juli Ra Designs & More for Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to everyone! If you haven’t told your mom how much you love and appreciate her recently, do it this weekend. And...
Karen Seiger
May 9, 20144 min read
Open Letter to Community Board 7: Save Crafts On Columbus
Dear Ms. Caputo and the Esteemed Members of Community Board 7: I am writing to express my support for Crafts On Columbus, an extremely...
Karen Seiger
May 5, 20143 min read
Customer Service: Natchie Art Turns a Cardboard Box Into A Lovely Experience
There is always talk amongst everyone selling products about how to provide outstanding customer service. This is a story about one...
Karen Seiger
Apr 17, 20143 min read
Weekend Market Picks April 4 & 5, 2014: Let The Outdoor Season Begin
The Bleecker Street Flea and Artisan Market is one of many markets now open for the 2014 Outdoor Season The Spring Outdoor Market Season...
Karen Seiger
Apr 4, 20143 min read
Weekend Market Picks + Food Markets and Makers on NY1
Spring Markets on NY1 (Photo by Medy Youcef) Watch for the Markets of New York City segment on NY1 this weekend – all about the Spring...
Karen Seiger
Mar 28, 20142 min read
Feathery Fashion: Eat Your Heart Out, Daisy Buchanon
It is virtually impossible for any woman to pass the bright, sparkly, feathery head bands by Dora Marra of Headdress NYC and not at least...
Karen Seiger
Mar 13, 20142 min read
Never Thought I’d Fall In Love With A Pair Of Socks, Yet Here We Are
Cynthia Wears Her Alpaca Socks By Nuna Knits (Photo by Ed Lefkowicz) I don’t have to tell you that this winter has been a particularly...
Karen Seiger
Mar 7, 20144 min read
Natchie Art: Can You See The Music?
“Risk It All” Lyric Pendant by Nadia Ackerman (Photo by NatchieArt.com) I found myself crying in a holiday market. With two other people...
Karen Seiger
Feb 13, 20144 min read
Success Stories: The Skill Behind the Sparkle at Altantis Jewelry Studio
Atlantis Jewelry. His jewelry designs grace the city’s best artisan and design markets. What makes Arsham and Atlantis Jewelry my first...
Karen Seiger
Feb 6, 20143 min read
Colibri Catalog: Free App To Create Instant Catalogs
My husband James’ company, Colibri Solutions, develops custom desktop and mobile databases for businesses in a wide variety of...
Karen Seiger
Jan 29, 20142 min read
Still Holiday Shopping? These Markets Are Open (And Nobody’s Judging You)
This was indeed the last weekend to shop for your Christmas gifts. However, don’t discount Monday and Tuesday! The markets listed below...
Karen Seiger
Dec 22, 20131 min read
Photo of the Day, December 18, 2013: Kiln Design Studio
This intriguing, small enamel bowl felt lovely in the palm of my hand. It is part of a set of three little bowls made by Elissa Ehlin and...
Karen Seiger
Dec 17, 20131 min read
Bestow Holiday Pop Up: Take Your Style to New Heights
The Bestow Holiday Pop Up may be the most exciting new addition to the holiday market world this season. It is sponsored by Design...
Karen Seiger
Dec 15, 20132 min read
Photo of the Day, December 14, 2013: Blinged Out Cocktail Jewelry By Edward Owl
Edward Owl’s Prince Ring, 13K Swiss Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring Some jewelry makes a statement. Edward Owl Design and Ornament goes KAPOW!...
Karen Seiger
Dec 13, 20132 min read
Photo of the Day December 12, 2013: Vernakular Sewer Cover Doormats
Imagine having a sewer cover right outside your front door. It would be pretty horrible because it would mean your doorway was built over...
Karen Seiger
Dec 12, 20131 min read
Holiday Market Picks December 7 & 8, 2013: Vespertine Haute Réflecture
Vespertine Reflective Clothing by Sarah Canner What if bikers could be seen at night without having to put on dumpy crossing guard gear? ...
Karen Seiger
Dec 6, 20132 min read
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