I am thrilled to feature an amazing jewelry designer, Melissa Draugsvold this weekend. I first heard the buzz about her designs at SUPER!market in January. You know you’re onto something when the other designers are wearing her jewelry themselves! Melissa’s one-of-a-kind designs are intriguing statement pieces made from romantic, evocative, and nostalgic pieces of vintage jewelry. You might recognize an element in one of her necklaces as something your favorite fabulous aun

Hi Everyone! It was an incredible holiday season at the markets!  There were almost 50 market events throughout the city, and they were all filled with festive shoppers. I took a little hiatus to rest a bit, catch up on business, and write a couple of book proposals (more on that coming soon). The photo is my co-author Pantera Azul. Not your usual mouse pad, but much warmer and fuzzier. I want to thank every single person who bought their holiday gifts in the markets. You hav

NEWSFLASH!  Now you’re really down to the wire!  Buy all your last minute gifts in the Markets of New York City!  You’ll be glad you did! Check out Markets of New York City on NY1: Navigating the Holiday Markets!  (List of the designers and markets mentioned.) I am very excited to publish the 2011 New York Holiday Markets Guide! The guide links to over 40 events throughout the boroughs, and we will be adding more as they are announced.  Again this year, there are both traditi