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Karen Seiger

Jul 13, 2011
1 min

Photo of the Day – July 14, 2011: Baby Seal by Belle Ami Crochet

Can you even believe the cuteness? This adorable, shiny-eyed baby seal, hand-crocheted by Mary Grabenstatter of Belle Ami Crochet, was just one character in the entire parade of cuteness on her table at the Astoria Market last weekend. Sweet and unusual animals, including purple manatees, koala bears, hedgehogs, and geckos make up the Belle Ami collection. Mary has also recreated some of the characters from our favorite Pixar movies and shorts, including Mike Wazowski, Sull

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Karen Seiger

Jul 11, 2011
1 min

Photo of the Day – July 12, 2011: WebbedWare Vintage Fabric Jewelry

To me, WebbedWare designs appear retro and modern at the same time, like the classic Diane Von Furstenburg Wrap Dress. They also have a preppy feel, with bold and classic patterns. You can wear every one of Courtney’s handmade pieces to any kind of event at any time of day. Find Courtney and WebbedWare every weekend at the Artists and Fleas Market in Williamsburg, or visit her online shop. Courtney is also a member of the {NewNew} Etsy Artisan Group. #KarenSeiger #cuffs #M

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Karen Seiger

Jul 8, 2011
2 min

Weekend Market Picks: July 9-10, 2011 + Cherries!!!

And stop by any Greenmarket to pick up plump, juicy cherries, like the ones in the photo from the Cheerful Cherry Farm! Saturday & Sunday Brooklyn Flea: I’m definitely feeling the need to visit the Brooklyn Flea, as it’s been a few weeks. Looking forward to seeing my usual favorites and checking out what’s new in food, artisans, and fleas! Saturday in the Ft. Green location and Sunday in Williamsburg. Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market and Sunday Gourmet Food Truck Bazaar: The Hel

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Karen Seiger

Jul 3, 2011
1 min

BaconMarmalade: Some – But Not All – Secrets Revealed on Food.Curated

Bacon Marmalade: Bacony Goodness by Mistake from SkeeterNYC on Vimeo. I can’t believe I haven’t seen this video until now. Thank you, Liza deGuia of Food.Curated for this fascinating interview with Chef Ross Hutchison, who, with his partner Joanna Cybulski, is the genius behind BaconMarmalade. Ross shares the story behind his innovative, delicious product, but not all the secrets! I remember exactly where I was the first time I tried BaconMarmalade. It was the weekend I l

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Karen Seiger

Jul 1, 2011
2 min

Weekend Market Picks for July 2-3, 2011!

I love staying in town when everyone else leaves because it feels like I have it all to myself. But I’ll share New York City with you this weekend if you happened to stay in town or come for a visit! Here are my Artisan, Farmer, Food and Flea Market Picks for this Fourth of July holiday weekend: Saturday and Sunday, July 2 – 3, 2011 Antiques Garage: It’s supposed to be a beautiful weekend, but if you’re just too darn hot, go stroll around the Antiques Garage. It has two ful

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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

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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

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Karen Seiger

Oct 13, 2010
1 min

Photo of the Day – 10/13/2010: Fatty Crew Beef Brisket Sandwich at the Madison Square Market

I devoured this beef brisket sandwich from the Fatty Crew at the Madison Square Market. Fatty Crab, Fatty ‘Cue, and Cabrito are serving up their delicious specialties all in one booth at the market. So you can cross all three off your Bucket List in one fell swoop! This sandwich had melt-in-your-mouth bits of beef brisket, sprinkled with chili jam, sliced red onion, pickled red onion, special cheese sauce, and cilantro on a fresh baguette. Yeah, it was good! The Madison S

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Karen Seiger

Oct 12, 2010
1 min

New Video! The Unique Jewelry Designs of Stacey Miller Unlimited

Stacey Miller is not only a great jewelry designer, but she is also hysterically funny. I can listen to her stories for hours. Her dedication to her art is obvious in her beautiful, modern designs. She handles metal in unusual ways, from drilling and oxidizing it with acid, to crocheting it into necklaces and earrings. The results are fine, light, asymmetrical pieces that are mostly one-of-a-kind. They have a rare combination of that gritty industrial feel mixed with a

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Karen Seiger

Oct 11, 2010
1 min

Photo of the Day 10/11/2010: Silver Kooshball Ring from Wits Productions

The jewelry designs by Natalia Porter of Wits Productions is seriously fun. At first glace, her pieces are beautifully cast in silver, with fine details and bright accents. But look a little closer. That star burst ring? It’s a kooshball, cast in silver. Those brightly colored necklaces with bright blue or red cabochon links? They’re fluffy cotton pompoms, the kind that edge the pillows in your grandma’s house. Many of Porter’s jewelry is made from toys and castings fr

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Karen Seiger

Oct 8, 2010
2 min

New Product Review: Liquid Soap from Meow Meow Tweet!

Meow Meow Tweet’s rich, natural handmade soaps are in my Pantheon of Favorite Bath Products. I couldn’t pick a favorite, but I do love their Black Tea Honey and Lavender with Lemon Peel bars. And now they have launched a new Liquid Soap made with pure and straightforward ingredients, including organic coconut, olive and castor oils and other natural ingredients. It currently in three scents: Lavender Lemongrass, Cedar & Sage, and Tangerine Basil. I picked up a bott

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Karen Seiger

Oct 6, 2010
2 min

Photo of the Day – 10/6/2010: Similar Alien

You see a lot of things at the market. But these blue aliens at Artists and Fleas were a first for me. Tim Kelly is the artist behind Similar Alien, “a metaphorical art series about life, love, history, and pop culture.” On one level, he paints aliens. One of his favorite subjects is rock stars. It’s not difficult to imagine Jerry Garcia, Mick Jagger, or 50 Cent as genius aliens come to earth from outer space. (The one subject that’s missing is Michael Jackson, although

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Karen Seiger

Oct 5, 2010
1 min

Photo of the Day – October 5, 2010: Sego Jewelry

I met designer Samuel Guillén of Sego Jewelry at Artists and Fleas in Williamsburg this past weekend. I was drawn to his simple and sleek display, which featured fine, geometric, handmade jewelry with a modern and architectural look. Sego’s Silver Bead and Wire Cuff has little beads that travel up and down a silver matrix around your wrist. This kinetic design move as you move, giving it an extra dimension. The cuff pictured isn’t kinetic, but the angles and layers make i

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