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Columbus Circle and Hester Street Holiday Markets Are Open

Hester Street Holiday Market at One Penn Plaza (Photo courtesy of Hester Street Fair) All of grand holiday markets in Manhattan are now...

Karen Seiger

Dec 1, 20141 min read

Weekend Holiday Markets November 29 & 30, 2014

My tiny nieces Maddie & Tessa at the Grand Central Holiday Fair (although they’re not so tiny these days…) I hope you had a wonderful...

Karen Seiger

Nov 28, 20142 min read

Weekend Market Picks November 22 & 23, 2014: Brussels Sprouts 2015

Every year I have to post a story about Brussels sprouts because the are just so pretty. This year I’ve found some true beauties at the...

Karen Seiger

Nov 21, 20142 min read

Celebrating 750 Stories About Passion, Innovation And Entrepreneurship

Created with Tagul.com I recently surpassed a milestone: 750 stories, right here on Markets of New York City! I started this site as a...

Karen Seiger

Nov 12, 20141 min read

Press Release: Grand Central Holiday Fair Opens November 17, 2014

Grand Central Terminal is one of my favorite places in the city, and their holiday market is filled with world-class artisans, many of...

Karen Seiger

Nov 12, 20144 min read

My Story In The New York Times Metropolitan Diary

My anecdote has been published in the New York Times Metropolitan Diary! It even has its own awesome illustration by the talented Victor...

Karen Seiger

Jul 11, 20141 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

New Year’s Market Picks: Now It’s Time To Shop For You

Madison Square Park had the very first public Christmas tree in the country 1912! You spent all season shopping for great gifts for...

Karen Seiger

Dec 28, 20131 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 19, 2013: Yummy Handpies at LIC Flea

Your mama never let you eat your pie with your hands. Until now. I ate a handpie from Handpie NYC at the LIC Flea recently. I love...

Karen Seiger

Dec 19, 20132 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

NEW VIDEO: The Best Gifts are Local and Handmade

Many many thanks to all the wonderful people who participated in this Holiday video! Mr. Cory’s Cookies Lolafalk – Clever Little Wallets,...

Karen Seiger

Dec 13, 20131 min read

Holiday Market Picks December 13 – 15, 2013: Meryienda Gluten Free Bake Shop

Meryienda Cookies: (Clockwise) Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, Toasted Coconut Chocolate Chip, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chip,...

Karen Seiger

Dec 13, 20133 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

Photo of the Day, December 10, 2013: Refined Gooey Bites from Fav’s Treatery

Fav’s Bakery Coconut Bars Actually, I have to show you four photos of the day – it was impossible to choose just one! Fav’s Treatery...

Karen Seiger

Dec 10, 20132 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

Photo of the Day – December 4, 2013: Strudels and Pies By Hans

My first piece of pumpkin pie this season was absolutely perfect. Crisp, flaky crust filled with smooth, deep, cool pumpkin and topped...

Karen Seiger

Dec 4, 20131 min read