Blog

Karen Seiger

Nov 16, 2010
1 min

Photo of the Day – November 17, 2010: Marly Malone at the Hand Laundry

It had been quite a while since I’d last been to the Park Slope Flea. So it was nice to go back and see all the great treasures there. It is a classic flea market in the playground of P.S. 321 in the heart of Park Slope in Brooklyn. I saw a lot of really great small things, from ceramic figures and old photographs to collectible glassware and beautiful vintage jewelry, including a beautiful brass mermaid pin that I totally regret not taking home with me. I should know bet

0 views

Karen Seiger

Nov 9, 2010
1 min

Photo of the Day – November 9, 2010: Harvest Wreath from Lebak Farm

I visited the Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket in Brooklyn this past weekend, and I fell in love with this beautiful holiday wreath from Lebak Farm. The dried flowers in bright pink, rust, cream, and bright yellow, along with the feathery grass, all combine to give this wreath a fluffy, cheery, harvest feel. My awesome sister-in-law, Marcy Green of Dragonfly Floral and Event, tells me that the flowers include statice, strawflower (gomphrena), sesame bloom, millet, dune grass, a

1 view

Karen Seiger

Nov 5, 2010
2 min

Meet Me At The Markets This Weekend!

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

0 views

Karen Seiger

Nov 4, 2010
1 min

Photo of the Day – November 4, 2010: Artist Harriet Faith

I spent a Saturday morning in September at the Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket signing books and chatting with the good people of Brooklyn. Afterward, I took a stroll to see the artisans who set up their tables at the entrance to Prospect Park. The work of Artist Harriet Faith struck a chord with me. She is a fine artist and jewelry maker. Her style has a dreamy quality, with layers of colors and images, and different textures. The subject matter is lovely and imaginative, w

0 views

Karen Seiger

Oct 29, 2010
2 min

Market Events This Halloween Weekend

It’s Halloween weekend! You can go to any artisan, farmer, food, or flea market in town and find a Halloween Wonderland. Here are a few highlights: TONIGHT, Friday, 10/29 This is the last weekend to hang out at the Big Gay Ice Cream Truck for the season! Go to their party tonight to say so long to the Salty Pimp. 7pm-9pm, outside Destination Bar (13th and Avenue A; map). Saturday 10/30 Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket: It’s a Pumpkin Carving Contest! Bring your carved pumpk

1 view

Karen Seiger

Oct 21, 2010
2 min

Steampunk, Harvest, Good Causes and More at the Markets this Weekend

[singlepic id=800 w=320 h=240 float=center] There are a ton of wonderful activities and events going on at the markets. Visit the markets of New York City for bake sale and rummage sale fund raisers, local farms, fish mongers, pumpins, and a whole lot more. And the Annual Steampunk Fashion Show and Exhibition finally here, so don’t miss it! Saturday, October 24 Calabaza Fest at the Bushwick Farmers Market: Celebrate Day of the Dead, Harvest Season, and Food at the Bushwick

0 views

Karen Seiger

Sep 2, 2010
1 min

Photos of the Day – September 2, 2010: Peppers from S.&S.O. Produce Farms

Remember that glorious, perfect day last Saturday? I had the great good fortune to spend it doing a book signing at the Greenpoint Greenmarket in McCarren Park. One of the larger markets, it has been fully embraced by the community, and it is also the perfect destination for people exploring the Williamsburg and Greenpoint neighborhoods. I met many nice families and dogs shopping at the market, with Hillary Hawke and the Flipsides playing the perfect plucky market soundtra

0 views

Karen Seiger

Jul 29, 2010
1 min

Photo of the Day – July 29, 2010: Another Work In Progress

I remember the days when my sisters and I would sit on the living room floor playing Monopoly for hours on end. I was always the banker, and I always cheated. Those were nostalgic, care-free days (and I hope my sisters have forgiven me by now). Another Work in Progress evokes those sentiments with spiral notebooks, sketch books, note pads, treasure boxes, and wall clocks made from old board games. Proprietor and artisan Dara Hymowitz collects vintage board games of all sor

0 views

Karen Seiger

Mar 9, 2010
1 min

Photo of the Day: March 10, 2010

Need a taste of the Caribbean without the airfare? Go have lunch at Ramonita’s Restaurant at the Moore Street Market in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Try a plate of habichuelas (beans or peas) and a plátano relleno de carne (plantain stuffed with beef). Wash it down with a batido de papaya (papaya smoothie). And pick up some spices and other Caribbean ingredients for your kitchen at the food vendors while you’re there! #FoodMarket #batidodepapaya #RamonitasRestaurant #spices #p

0 views

Karen Seiger

Feb 26, 2010
2 min

Better Than Jam Co-Op: Entrepreneurs Thriving in the Markets and Beyond

[nggallery id=22] The markets of New York not only offer shoppers the rare opportunity to meet the people who make the things that we love; they also provide a place for creative people to meet, become friends, and start getting really big ideas. The Better Than Jam Co-Op in Bushwick, Brooklyn is one such idea. It is an exciting example of the entrepreneurial and creative spirit that takes root in the markets and grows into an innovative enterprise. Printmaker and clothing

0 views

Karen Seiger

Jan 12, 2010
2 min

The Brooklyn Flea Continues to Blow My Socks Off

As I braved the frigid weather to get to the Brooklyn Flea’s new indoor market, I wondered what kind of indoor space could possibly accommodate the large number of vendors and the crowds of shoppers. I got out of the subway station and asked a nice lady if she knew where One Hanson Place was. “It’s right in front of you, honey,” she said. “That huuuuuge building right on the corner.” One Hanson Place used to house the Williamsburgh Savings Bank. The tallest building in Broo

0 views

Markets of New York City

Blog

Markets of

New York City