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Photo of the Day, May 15, 2012: Peonies from James Durr Farm

Peonies are my very favorite flower in the whole wide world. I love all flowers, but there’s a special place in my heart for peonies....

Karen Seiger

May 14, 20121 min read

Happy Mother’s Day 2012

Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you, Mom, for taking me traveling and for being smart, righteous and and stylish. Here’s a picture of Mom with...

Karen Seiger

May 13, 20121 min read

Weekend Market Picks for Mom, May 12-13, 2012: Macaron Parlour’s Ice Cream Macarons

We went to visit Mad. Sq. Eats this afternoon to get some more macarons for the weekend from Macaron Parlour. Lo and behold, Macaron...

Karen Seiger

May 11, 20123 min read

Do You Recognize This Earring?

I received an email from the person who purchased this earring and necklace set at the Union Square Holiday Market in December. She...

Karen Seiger

May 6, 20121 min read

Guest Market: Budapest’s Gouba Sunday Bazaar

Our first Guest Market is the Gouba Sunday Bazaar in Budapest, Hungary! Recently, three of our very dear friends moved from New York’s...

Karen Seiger

Apr 24, 20122 min read

Photo of the Day – April 19, 2012: Fresh Till Death Vegan Nut Milks

There was a lot of buzz in the crowd about Fresh Till Death nut milks with coffee at the Vegan Shop Up this past weekend. So I had to...

Karen Seiger

Apr 19, 20121 min read

Photo of the Day – April 17, 2012: Pelzer’s Pretzels

Pelzer’s Pretzels is a new pretzel company in Brooklyn that makes soft, chewy Philadelphia Style pretzels. I ate a delicious Everything...

Karen Seiger

Apr 17, 20121 min read

Weekend Market Picks for April 14 & 15, 2012: The Markets Are in Full Swing!

The spring season and the markets are in full swing this weekend, and the weather is heading up into the 70s just for the occasion. Get...

Karen Seiger

Apr 12, 20122 min read

A Testimonial for The Woman Who Wasn’t There

This entry is a departure from my usual market enthusiasm, but it’s a very important subject to me and probably to many others who...

Karen Seiger

Apr 5, 20122 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...

Karen Seiger

Apr 2, 20121 min read

Shop for the Next Design Trends at SUPER!market

SUPER!market opened late last fall, and it has proven to be a wonderful design destination. I feel like I’m the first to know about the...

Karen Seiger

Mar 16, 20122 min read

Weekend Market Picks for March 10 & 11 + Spring Flowers from Lyndee Designs at SUPER!market

So much for winter, but HELLO SPRINGTIME! Because it’s so gorgeous out, I’m featuring the sweet, delicate flower blossom necklaces from...

Karen Seiger

Mar 10, 20122 min read

Weekend Market Picks: February 25 & 26 + Raaka Virgin Chocolate

I remember my first taste of Raaka Chocolate’s blueberry lavender bar. It was at the 2010 Columbus Circle Holiday Market. And it was...

Karen Seiger

Feb 24, 20122 min read

Weekend Market Picks + Draugsvold Jewelry!

I am thrilled to feature an amazing jewelry designer, Melissa Draugsvold this weekend. I first heard the buzz about her designs at...

Karen Seiger

Feb 17, 20122 min read

Saving A Home One Delicious Cake At A Time

I was delighted to see Mortgage Apple Cakes at the market. I’ll be honest and say that I haven’t actually tried the original apple cake...

Karen Seiger

Feb 8, 20122 min read

Reflections on the Chocolate Show in Time for Valentine’s Day

Honestly, I had the impression that the Chocolate Shows were for tourists. Even the one in Paris, with its gigantic subway ads and...

Karen Seiger

Feb 3, 20122 min read

Four Beautiful Words: Crispy Purple Potato Chips

Saturday I was feeling particularly low energy as I was walking through Union Square. The Greenmarkets always make me feel better, and...

Karen Seiger

Jan 16, 20122 min read

Video: Handmade in the Holiday Markets of NYC

Since I’ve been shopping for gifts in the artisanal holiday markets around the city, everyone wants me to pick them in gift exchanges. ...

Karen Seiger

Nov 26, 20111 min read

Lauren Wimmer Jewelry at Grand Central Holiday Fair

Lauren Wimmer Jewelry features lush, textured, jewelry designs. Lauren launched her design firm in 2003, and she has sold her works in...

Karen Seiger

Nov 15, 20111 min read

You’re Invited! Brooklyn Craft Central Holiday Market!

Markets of New York City is a proud sponsor: [singlepic id=1217 w=480 h=640 float=center] Brooklyn Craft Central Holiday Market When: ...

Karen Seiger

Nov 12, 20112 min read