I’m always happy to help spread the word about markets that benefit schools, like this one for PS 9 in Brooklyn: Come to the Prospect Heights Craft Fair on Saturday, April 13th from 11am to 6pm and explore a lovingly curated marketplace of independent artists and designers from Brooklyn and beyond. You’ll find an extensive showcase of handmade treasures, such as stationery, textiles, artisanal food, jewelry, and so much more.  You can see our extensive list of artists on our

And now, for my Indian Summer Weekend Market Picks! Saturday, September 15, 2012 Chelsea Triangle French Market: This market is back for the season, featuring a wonderful collection of French food sellers, fresh produce and baked goods. I’ll be there doing a book signing from 11:30 – 1:30! 10AM – 3PM, 9th Avenue between 14th & 15th Street, Manhattan Grand Central Market: I know everyone rushes through Grand Central Terminal to get on trains or off trains. But I encourage you

Last weekend, I visited Artists & Fleas in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. This market has so many great things to see, and they always have really good food vendors without long lines! They also play great music, which adds to the energy and good vibes. The unique fiber designs by Andrea Bocchio Jewelry captured my attention, first with the colors, from the subtle tangerine, grey and cream in her “Maipo” necklace (pictured below) to bright purple, orange, hot pink and blue pieces. T

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: the markets of New York city are the heart of innovation in design, food, decor, and many other trends that we’ll see a couple of years from now in mainstream catalogs.  And this Thursday, September 8th, 2011, the markets are taking part in Fashion’s Night Out in a fun, fabulous, winning way : Manhattan Hester Street Fair Takes Over Henri Bendel on 5th Avenue:  50 of Hester Street’s fine designers, artists, chefs, and craftspeople w

Everyone is working feverishly to get ready for the holiday markets that will be opening very soon, and I’ll be keeping you posted about all these events.  For this weekend, though, I thought I’d share my plans, and maybe you can meet me there! TONIGHT, Friday, November 6, 2010 First Friday at The Loom: It’s a Zombie Fashion Show!  That’s right – the Better than Jam Co-Op, featuring many talented designers and artists from the artisan markets around New York, is hosting a fas

Last weekend was the opening of the 2010 outdoor season for the Brooklyn Flea in Ft. Greene.  It was a gorgeous day, and the shoppers and artisans alike were happy to be out in the sunshine.  I thought I’d feature several of the extremely talented designers and artists who are often to be found at the Brooklyn Flea.  If you didn’t make it out to the Brooklyn Flea last weekend, make sure you go this weekend! Yani Amor, Jewelry Designs David Denosowicz of Loyalty & Blood Marti