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Karen Seiger

Jul 27, 2010
2 min

Photo of the Day – July 27, 2010: Glassblower Kiva Ford

As we all know, markets of any kind can be scrappy affairs, with crowds of people carrying unwieldy bags filled with bulky purchases, having a nosh, pushing strollers, leading dogs, and generally making their way through the market vendors. I buy my eggs at the very end of my trips to the Abingdon Square market because it’s a bit of a gauntlet to get them all home in one piece. The Spring Bust Craftacular in May was just such a vibrant scene, made even more so by a DJ spinni

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Karen Seiger

Jul 22, 2010
1 min

Photo of the Day – July 22, 2010: Lavender Sachets, New from Nordea Soaperie!

If you haven’t tried the handmade soaps and beauty products from Nordea Soaperie, you are missing out on some fine quality soaps, body butters, lip balms, and more. Proprietor Nordea McKoy uses artisanal soap making processes with incredible care and imagination. I love the scents she creates, including cucumber/aloe and fig. I haven’t tried the blue musk yet, but I look forward to it. The “Oh What A Man” body bar is scented with sandalwood and a hint of lime, which is ap

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Karen Seiger

Jul 16, 2010
3 min

5 Fun Things To Do At The Markets This Weekend – July 17 & 18, 2010

It’s going to be a scorcher this weekend! So grab your nalgene water bottle, your sunblock, and your market tote, and head straight out to these market events: Kidding Around: The Brooklyn Indie Market and The {NewNew} are teaming up for “Kidding Around,” another Sustainable Living event this Saturday. Bring your kids or come out and pick up some wonderful handmade clothing and toys for them, as well as some pretty baubles for yourself! Saturday, July 17, 11AM – 7PM under

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Karen Seiger

Jul 13, 2010
1 min

The Brooklyn Indie Market and The {NewNew} Present “Kidding Around” This Saturdayl

The Brooklyn Indie Market and The {NewNew} Etsy Artisans Group have teamed up this summer to bring us several special events focusing on sustainable living. The first one was “Handmade Hearth and Home” in June, featuring gorgeous handmade home decor items. This weekend’s event is Kidding Around, focusing on handmade items for children. The participating artisans create a collection of handmade treasures that you just won’t find in a store. Here is a sampling of the kinds o

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Karen Seiger

Jul 6, 2010
1 min

Photo of the Day – July 6, 2010: Ceramics by Michiko Shimada

This Sunday is Summerware: Ceramics in Brooklyn! This inaugural event “brings together the New York community of clay artist, potters and progressive ceramic designers.” Some of my favorite ceramics artists will be there, including Michiko Shimada, who creates fine, lovely, and unusual pieces in her Brooklyn studio. I first saw her distinct designs at a Homemade Brooklyn pop-up shop, and then again at the Renegade Craft Fair in McCarran Park. This Sunday, you can find he

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Karen Seiger

Jun 6, 2010
2 min

The Renegade Craft Fair Will Rock Your Crafty World

Well, folks, they’ve done it again! The craft fair wizards of Renegade are putting on an incredible event in McCarran Park this weekend. We spent a lovely afternoon strolling among the colorful tents, marveling at the beautiful, creative, witty, clever, and superlative designs. There are over 300 independent artisans from around the country, and I guarantee that you will be amazed by many-if not most-of the people you meet and the things you see. Take a look at some of the

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Karen Seiger

May 15, 2010
1 min

Photo of the Day – May 16, 2010: Fotografia47

Photographer Donna Lee Michas of fotografia47 has an eye for detailed, beautiful, and meaningful images. She combines these images with inspirational or funny quotes from Abraham Lincoln to VW billboards. Her photos come in crisp white frames or unframed, and she will be happy to help you find the perfect one for any occasion. Meet Donna at Union Square, and also check out her shop on Etsy. #KarenSeiger #Etsy #AbrahamLincoln #photography #DonnaLeeMichas #VW #unionsquare #M

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Karen Seiger

May 9, 2010
2 min

Fabulous Food and Crafts at the Brooklyn Lyceum

On May 1st and 2nd, the Brooklyn Lyceum was host to the wonderful Spring Food and Crafts Market. I went to the Lyceum’s Holiday Market in December, and I bought loads of gifts. The manuscript for the guidebook had already been submitted, but I called my editor at Little Bookroom and asked if there was any way we could make a last minute addition. This market was too good to leave out of the book. Fortunately, Little Bookroom and our wonderful book designer worked it all ou

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Karen Seiger

Apr 25, 2010
2 min

Citybitz – Mini Tributes to New York City

Artisan of the Week for the Brooklyn Lyceum’s Spring Food and Craft Market! If ever there was a great idea for a New York City artisan, it’s Citybitz’ “photographic creations,” featuring the details and culture of the city. Artist and designer Joan Huggard creates functional art, such as jewelry, mirrors, card cases, money clips, pillboxes, and compacts, all featuring photographic images. She does her own photography of iconic sites, both macro and micro. She takes beautifu

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Karen Seiger

Apr 24, 2010
2 min

Opening Day of the Hester Street Fair

Today was Opening Day of the Hester Street Fair! I got there a little bit after it opened at 10 AM, and things were already in full swing. Everyone was commenting on the great vibe of the market and the lovely setting under a canopy of London Plane trees. By the end of the day, the total tally was over 11,000 visitors! Vintage and flea market type vendors are there selling furniture, clothing, posters, decorative items, and much more. I saw a set of four Arts & Crafts sty

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Karen Seiger

Apr 16, 2010
2 min

Pumpkin & Honey Bunny: Handmade Greeting Cards and Fizzy Sodas

[nggallery id=35] Vendors of the Week for the Brooklyn Lyceum’s Spring Food and Craft Market! Erica Rothchild and Anton Nocito are the team behind Pumpkin & Honey Bunny and P&H Soda and Syrup. It sounded like a cute and sweet name to me, and then I learned that the original Pumpkin & Honey Bunny are the robbers in the opening scene of Pulp Fiction. Gives the name a bit of a different twist, wouldn’t you say? Erica is a graphic designer who makes beautiful hand-printed greet

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Karen Seiger

Apr 9, 2010
1 min

Photo of the Day – April 10, 2010: IMHandmade Brooklyn

This beautiful angel pendant from IMHandmade of Brooklyn is made from a casting of a vintage piece. This designer creates a diverse collection of handmade jewelry, clothing, home wares, and vintage items. The theme that binds them all together is an passion for handmade craftsmanship and style. Another piece of hers that I love is her handmade fabric rose necklace. I’ll show you that one next time. You can find this designer at the Brooklyn Indie Market, the Atlantic Ant

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Karen Seiger

Apr 8, 2010
1 min

Photo of the Day – April 9, 2010: Elements for Inspired Living

This fabulous throw pillow from Elements for Inspired Living makes me want to redecorate my entire apartment! This Hell’s Kitchen-based designer uses new and vintage fabrics for her home decor pieces, and she expertly applies applique techniques to give them even more character (see the appliqued circles on this fruit-covered pillow). You can find the hand-made pillows, handbags, clothing and more from this designer at the Brooklyn Indie Market and on her Etsy shop. She wi

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Karen Seiger

Apr 6, 2010
1 min

Photo of the Day – April 6, 2010: Hoot Hair Flair

Yessir, that’s a birdie on my head! Celebrate Springtime with wild, fun, colorful headbands from Hoot Hair Flair at Artists and Fleas. These headbands are beautifully handmade and loaded with imagination and whimsy. #KarenSeiger #Etsy #CelebrateSpring #HootHairFlair #Headbands #MarketsofNewYorkCity #ArtistsandFleas

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Karen Seiger

Mar 25, 2010
2 min

Toast as Inspiration Part 1: Virginia Kraljevic, Doodler Extraordinaire

[singlepic id=376 w=320 h=240 float=center] Featured Artisan – Brooklyn Lyceum Spring Market and Handmade Cavalcade! There is something about toast that evokes a sense of comfort, home, breakfast. Maybe it’s the fragrance that wafts through the house, or maybe it’s the crunchy bread combined with the melted butter and jam. So I wasn’t surprised when I started noticing the influence of toast on creative design in the artisan markets around New York City. This is the first o

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Karen Seiger

Mar 8, 2010
1 min

Photo of the Day – March 9, 2010

Nordea Soaperie’s handmade soaps are lovely to use because they smell beautiful and leave my skin feeling great. We also love her lip balm, which I first saw at the Brooklyn Lyceum’s Holiday Market last December. These felted soaps are particularly special because they foam right up, and you can use them as a scrubbie. The felt shrinks in the hot water as the soap gets smaller smaller, and when it’s all gone, you can use the colorful woolen remains as little bowls for pape

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Karen Seiger

Feb 3, 2010
3 min

Artisans + Farmers = A Match Made in Heaven (well, Gowanus actually)

I have been thinking about Valentine’s Day, for obvious reasons. So I thought I would write about a very happy union in Brooklyn: the Makers Market and Community Markets at the Old American Can Factory. The Makers Market is a great destination if you are seeking finely crafted handmade products. And now you can buy your veggies for the week there too! During this freezing winter season, the Makers Market and Community Markets have joined forces to create an indoor artisa

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