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Weekend Market Picks July 12 & 13, 2014: I Had A Dream Come True This Week

The illustration of my dream come true. (Image by Victor Kerlow for the New York Times Metropolitan Diary) I had a dream come true this...

Karen Seiger

Jul 11, 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

Weekend Market Picks July 5 & 6, 2014: Vintage Mic for Authentic Sound

Happy Fourth of July! I get misty when I hear the Star Spangled Banner. Every time. So I thought I’d feature this very cool antique...

Karen Seiger

Jul 4, 20142 min read

Weekend Market Picks June 21 & 22, 2014: INSIDERS1 World Cup Collection

The entire world is watching the World Cup in Brazil. So if you haven’t seen any of the games yet, you’d best start watching now! The US...

Karen Seiger

Jun 20, 20143 min read

Weekend Market Picks June 14 & 15, 2014: Brooklyn Delhi Tomato Achaar

Chitra Agarwal is the co-founder of Brooklyn Delhi, along with her partner Ben Garthus. Together, they make achaar, a traditional Indian...

Karen Seiger

Jun 13, 20144 min read

Coney Island’s Mermaid Parade Set for June 21, 2014

I am happy to support Coney Island USA’s Mermaid Parade! This organization and the entire area were badly damaged by Hurricane Sandy, and...

Karen Seiger

Jun 6, 20143 min read

Weekend Market Picks June 7 & 8, 2014: See Father Panik for a Badass Father’s Day Gift

Badass Knuckles Necklace by Father Panik Industries Is your dad a true badass? Or maybe an aspiring one? Either way, the place to go to...

Karen Seiger

Jun 6, 20143 min read

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

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

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

Weekend Market Picks May 3 & 4, 2014

Mad. Sq. Eats outdoor food market is open for the month of May For everyone who didn’t drown on Thursday, we all deserve a beautiful...

Karen Seiger

May 2, 20143 min read

Easter Weekend Market Picks April 19 & 20, 2014

Beautiful old instruments and sheet music at the Brooklyn Flea’s market at PS 321 in Park Slope, Brooklyn – Now open for the new season!...

Karen Seiger

Apr 18, 20143 min read

Weekend Market Picks April 12 & 13, 2014: Rooftop Ready Seeds + ABCSA

Last week, ABC Kitchen, one of my very favorite restaurants, launched the second season of ABCSA, delivering locally grown, seasonal...

Karen Seiger

Apr 11, 20144 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

Weekend Market Picks March 22 & 23, 2014: Visit The Union Square Artists

Despite rumors of a nor’easter next week, it is officially springtime in the city. And that means that the Union Square artists are back...

Karen Seiger

Mar 21, 20143 min read

Weekend Market Picks March 14-16, 2014: Rich Compost and Wiggler Worms

I have to give a big shout out to the Lower East Side Ecology Center and their important composting program. Every weekend in New York...

Karen Seiger

Mar 13, 20142 min read

Weekend Market Picks March 1 & 2, 2014: Knoll Krest Farm Fresh Pasta

Knoll Krest Farm from Dutchess County, New York is best known for its delicious, organic eggs from cage-free chickens. Once you have a...

Karen Seiger

Feb 28, 20143 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

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