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Weekend Market Picks, September 29 & 30, 2012 + Luv U Me Organic Perfumes & Scrubs

I remember how I cried when the bottom dropped off the box holding my new bottle of Takashimaya perfume that James had given me for...

Karen Seiger

Sep 28, 20125 min read

Weekend Market Picks September 22 & 23, 2012 + Naturally Susan’s Beauty Products

I have tried them, and I absolutely loved the way they made my skin feel. I gave myself a super luxury facial, starting with the Oatmeal...

Karen Seiger

Sep 21, 20123 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...

Karen Seiger

Sep 14, 20122 min read

Remembering September 11, 2001

I couldn’t go through this day without remembering my experiences on September 11th and the days, weeks, months and years since the...

Karen Seiger

Sep 11, 20121 min read

Weekend Market Picks, September 1 & 2, 2012 + D.U.O. Gear

He says he only started painting recently, but I have a feeling that he’s had it in him his whole life. So when you step into his T-shirt...

Karen Seiger

Aug 31, 20123 min read

The Blue Bird of Happiness: A True New York Story

This is a true story about a bluebird and how it flew from New York to its new home in South Carolina. Several weeks ago, one of my...

Karen Seiger

Aug 29, 20122 min read

Weekend Market Picks – August 25 & 26, 2012 + Cynthia Rybakoff Modern Vintage Jewelry

You want a dramatic look? Jewelry Designer Cynthia Rybakoff‘s stupendous Fortress of Solitude Necklace will give you drama. Named after...

Karen Seiger

Aug 24, 20123 min read

Frozen Fruit + Chocolate + A Stick = Trop Pops

James and I were roaming around Greenflea on a hot, humid Sunday two weekends ago, and several people strongly recommended that we go try...

Karen Seiger

Aug 21, 20121 min read

Weekend Market Picks, August 18 + 19, 2012 + Kimberlin Brown Jewelry

The silver snail shell ring pictured caught my eye this week at the Independent Designer Pop Shop (ID Pop Shop). This round, shiny beauty...

Karen Seiger

Aug 17, 20123 min read

Weekend Market Picks – August 11-12, 2012 + Ft. Greene Greenmarket

And now for the Weekend Market Picks! Saturday, August 11, 2012 Greenpoint / McCarren Park Greenmarket: This market is another one of my...

Karen Seiger

Aug 10, 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...

Karen Seiger

Jul 27, 20122 min read

Chic Spikes from Andrea Bocchio Jewelry

Last weekend, I visited Artists & Fleas in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. This market has so many great things to see, and they always have...

Karen Seiger

Jul 25, 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,...

Karen Seiger

Jul 20, 20122 min read

Weekend Market Picks – July 14 & 15, 2012 + Les Canelés de Céline

If you haven’t guessed by now, I’m a Francophile. In fact, I had my first Aha! moment about what would become Markets of New York City...

Karen Seiger

Jul 13, 20123 min read

Do’s & Don’ts for Walking in New York City

Now that summer is here and the city is filling up with visitors from around the world – over 50 million a year – I thought it would be a...

Karen Seiger

Jul 12, 20124 min read

Three Inspiring New Books From Brooklyn Flea Businesses

Well, maybe it’s not all that remarkable when you think about it. The Flea is a place of commerce, where people can buy and sell things,...

Karen Seiger

Jul 10, 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...

Karen Seiger

Jul 6, 20122 min read

Weekend Market Picks, June 30 – July 1, 2012 + TESAGE Handbags & Totes

Yukiko and the TESAGE Collection will be at the Independent Designer Pop Shop in Chelsea Market through Monday, July 2nd. Visit...

Karen Seiger

Jun 29, 20123 min read

Weekend Market Picks – June 23 & 24, 2012: Happy Anniversary to Amy’s Bread!

Amy’s Bread became 20 years old this past week! It warms my heart to celebrate this major milestone, which Baker, Entrpreneur and Author...

Karen Seiger

Jun 22, 20123 min read

Weekend Market Picks – June 16 & 17, 2012 + Father’s Day Gifts from Devils May Care

And now for the Market Picks on what looks to be a glorious weekend! Saturday & Sunday, June 16 & 17 Artists and Fleas: This fine market...

Karen Seiger

Jun 15, 20123 min read