Please go to a market on my behalf and let me know what you find there! Last week, I wrote about a cluster of markets in Brooklyn. This week, look for the ♦ identifying several markets in the Lower East Side area. Saturday, September 7, 2013 Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket: It’s time for a shout out for this flagship farmers market in Brooklyn! I walked through the plaza recently on Friday. It’s a splendid plaza, but the market truly puts the “grand” into Grand Army. The market

So, it’s almost 2AM. I finished a 13 hour work day (grueling but huge progress made, thanks for asking). I’m trying to ignore everyone talking about the heat because there’s not much I can do about it except take another shower.  I’m not sure what the weather has in store for us this weekend, and I know the heat can be very dangerous. So I thought I would do something different this week. I would love to hear from YOU which markets or market sellers you love and why. Please p

Welcome to the first Markets of New York City Holiday Gift List! Obviously, I had to start with the I ♥ New York Gift List: Adornments NYC’s New York Subway Token Necklace, from the Etsy Street New York Team. This hilarious necklace combines a genuine, nostalgic NYC subway token with a charm of one of our local subway rats of unusual size. (Fortunately, these ones are tiny.) (Photo by AdornmentsNYC.etsy.com) Berkshire Berries New York Rooftop Honeyat the Union Square Greenmar

Chelsea Market Baskets is at the heart of the holiday spirit at Chelsea Market!  The shop is loaded with delicious treats, from chocolates, candies and tins of cookies to pickles, cheeses, and crispy crackers.  They can whip up a splendid gift basket filled with treats and wrapped in cellophane, festive ribbons, and colorful ornaments. I am thrilled to tell you about their gift wrapping service this year!  In addition to their custom baskets and beautiful gift boxes, they hav

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