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Weekend Market Picks September 26, 27 & 28, 2014: The Cameo Sisters Jewelry Designs

Karen Seiger

Sep 25, 2014
4 min

Weekend Market Picks September 26, 27 & 28, 2014: The Cameo Sisters Jewelry Designs

Cameo Sisters’ Coral and Turquoise Necklaces at the Nolita Market Cameo Sisters Designs, owned by two wonderful sisters, make beautiful handmade jewelry. Their style is quite delicate, and you can see the fine, handcrafted techniques in their pieces if you look carefully. They have the unique talent of creating statement pieces that are also understated. Look at these coral and turquoise necklaces to understand what I mean. The colors and shapes are dainty and small, but they

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Weekend Market Picks July 19 & 20, 2014: We All Scream for Local Craft Ice Cream

Karen Seiger

Jul 18, 2014
3 min

Weekend Market Picks July 19 & 20, 2014: We All Scream for Local Craft Ice Cream

It is a big weekend for ice cream and other frozen treats! There’s an Ice Cream Social in Manhattan and another in Brooklyn. And here is a shout out to Washington’s own DC Scoop at the Union Market with 15 local ice cream vendors! I am also incredibly excited to be featured in Edible Brooklyn! Check out this list of 10 Brooklyn markets where you should eat this summer. Weekend Market Picks! Saturday, July 19, 2014 LIC Flea: It’s a big weekend at the LIC Flea market! They are

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Easter Weekend Market Picks April 19 & 20, 2014

Karen Seiger

Apr 18, 2014
3 min

Easter Weekend Market Picks April 19 & 20, 2014

Beautiful old instruments and sheet music at the Brooklyn Flea’s market at PS 321 in Park Slope, Brooklyn – Now open for the new season! Happy Easter! I hope you are planning to get out and enjoy springtime while it is with us. It looks like the weather is going to be great too! So plan on spending time outside this weekend shopping and eating at these amazing spring markets: Weekend Market Picks Saturday, April 19, 2014 Union Square Greenmarket: Union Square is the largest f

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Weekend Market Picks March 14-16, 2014: Rich Compost and Wiggler Worms

Karen Seiger

Mar 13, 2014
2 min

Weekend Market Picks March 14-16, 2014: Rich Compost and Wiggler Worms

I have to give a big shout out to the Lower East Side Ecology Center and their important composting program. Every weekend in New York City, you can drop off your compostables in bins at the Union Square Greenmarket. You can also pick up a large or small bag of nutrient rich Paydirt Potting Soil, made from NYC’s own composted scraps, with a bit of help from our friends the red wiggler worms. It’s perfect for planting your summer garden on the fire escape. With Earth Day comin

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Weekend Market Picks November 16 & 17, 2013: Seasonal Squashes from S&SO Produce Farm

Karen Seiger

Nov 15, 2013
3 min

Weekend Market Picks November 16 & 17, 2013: Seasonal Squashes from S&SO Produce Farm

Since I learned how easy it is to make butternut squash soup, I’ve come to love it even more. I don’t really have a set recipe – I just cut a medium sized squash in two longways pieces and roast them in the oven in a pan of steam, along with some carrots. Once the squash gets very soft. I peel off the skin and throw the soft, cooked pulp along with the carrots into a big soup pot and let it simmer with some chicken stock. After a while, I add a pinch of salt and pepper, as we

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ID Pop: Fine, Fun and Serious Design in New York City

Karen Seiger

Nov 7, 2013
2 min

ID Pop: Fine, Fun and Serious Design in New York City

ID Pop Shop Shoppers ID Pop Shop is open once again in Chelsea Market. And once again, I am blown away by the design, innovation and energy of this event. ID Pop Shop (which stands for Independent Designer Pop shop) is a venue where some of New York’s finest independent and emerging designers can bring their wares to the public. The quality of the clothing, accessories and decor products is always outstanding, with a very exciting mix of styles. This week’s event features 24

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Weekend Market Picks July 13 & 14: Cherry Season with Samascott Orchards

Karen Seiger

Jul 12, 2013
3 min

Weekend Market Picks July 13 & 14: Cherry Season with Samascott Orchards

I normally don’t choose any favorite anything when it comes to markets because I truly appreciate all aspects of all markets. But I will admit that high summer is my very favorite time in the farmers markets. Our farmers are harvesting the juiciest fruits, sweetest corn and plumpest tomatoes as I write. And I have been enjoying as much of their bounty as I can so I can savor the memories in the deep winter while I’m trying to peel a squash without severing a finger. Today’s p

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For Mother’s Day: Lolafalk Designs For The Stylish Traveler

Karen Seiger

May 1, 2013
2 min

For Mother’s Day: Lolafalk Designs For The Stylish Traveler

Lolafalk handbags, wallets and accessories make me happy! These designs remind me of the gorgeous, colorful artisan markets of Guatemala and Mexico. If I had my way, everything in my home would be hot pink, orange, purple and green. Well, maybe not everything, but a lot of things would be. (Alas, marriage is all about compromise.. and not blinding your partner.) Lauren “Lola” Falkowski’s leather and fabric products not only look lovely, but they are very clever and practical.

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Photo of the Day, April 2, 2013: Tea for Two with Elephant in the Attic

Karen Seiger

Apr 2, 2013
1 min

Photo of the Day, April 2, 2013: Tea for Two with Elephant in the Attic

Elephant in the Attic is a wonderful collection of vintage objects at Artists & Fleas that will turn any space into a home. I wanted to move right into the small market boutique of Caitlin Brubacher, curator and owner of Elephant in the Attic and Burnt and Mended handmade accessories for men and women on Etsy. She has an eye for fun prints and pictures too, many of which are framed and hanging in her boutique (left), with many more unframed images to thumb through in the bins

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Weekend Market Picks February 16 & 17, 2013 + KM Candles & Body

Karen Seiger

Feb 16, 2013
3 min

Weekend Market Picks February 16 & 17, 2013 + KM Candles & Body

I understand that slate, steel, teal and cool beige are the colors of the day. Chic and sleek, no doubt, but forgive me if I err on the side of bright orange, purple and red in my personal preferences! This is why I find the beautifully colored and wonderful smelling candles from KM Candles and Body so refreshing and delightful. KM’s Kelly Marks sells her vegan soy candles each weekend at Artists & Fleas in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scents she creates are as appealing as th

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Weekend Market Picks 2/2-3/2013 + Cauliflower

Karen Seiger

Feb 1, 2013
2 min

Weekend Market Picks 2/2-3/2013 + Cauliflower

Simple, hot, gentle and tasty. Steamed cauliflower with melted butter was one of my mom’s favorite winter vegetables. I don’t make it very often myself, but when I do, it brings back memories of winter sledding parties when we were little kids. Just a little nostalgia on a freezing winter weekend. Cut your cauliflower into bite sized pieces and place in a steamer till just tender (about 5 minutes). Melt two tablespoons of butter over the cauliflower, with a dash of sea salt.

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Photo of the Day 1/16/13 – Kieselstein-Cord Sterling Buckle at the Antiques Garage

Karen Seiger

Jan 15, 2013
1 min

Photo of the Day 1/16/13 – Kieselstein-Cord Sterling Buckle at the Antiques Garage

How I’ve made it this far without discovering the work of Barry Kieselstein-Cord, I have no idea. But I’m glad I happened upon his stunning sterling silver belt buckle last weekend at the Antiques Garage. Collectibles and decorative arts specialist Roslyn Raphan was showing several examples of Kieselstein-Cord’s work at her tables in the Garage. Her taste is exquisite, and she is available for private appointments for clients to spend time looking at her collections. This par

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Weekend Market Picks – January 5 & 6, 2013

Karen Seiger

Jan 4, 2013
2 min

Weekend Market Picks – January 5 & 6, 2013

While many of the markets are on a seasonal hiatus, some great ones are open through the winter: Weekend Market Picks Saturday, January 5, 2013 East 67th Street Flea Market: A traditional flea, the East 67th Street Market is a wonderful place to search for treasures, from vintage jewelry to cashmere sweaters. You can also get your watches fixed there. 6AM – 5AM, PS 183 on East 66th & East 67th Streets between 1st and York Avenues, Manhattan Saturday & Sunday, January 5 & 6,

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Karen Seiger

Nov 23, 2012
2 min

Penguins Abandon Antarctica for Williamsburg, Brooklyn NYC

The fabulous New York Etsy Street Team is holding their 5th Annual Holiday Handmade Cavalcade! Here is the press release in full: [singlepic id=1582 w=480 h=640 float=center] NEW YORK, NY (Nov. 1st, 2012) – Santa’s Workshop isn’t the only place to find quality, handcrafted items for the Holidays. New York has its own enclave of busy craftspeople who work all year long to create one of a kind items that make truly unique gifts for everyone on your list. These modern day elve

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Karen Seiger

Sep 6, 2012
3 min

Weekend Market Picks, September 8 & 9 + GoLLyNYC Nostalgic T’s

I pity the fool who hasn’t searched through the stacks of t-shirts by GoLLyNYC. This Mr. T tee is the handiwork of Artist/Designer Keith Bishop. Keith scours the world for bedsheets featuring some of our favorite characters, from Batman, Spiderman and Superman to Curious George, Big Bird and Pacman. He then cuts out the graphics and applies them to high quality T-shirts and now polo shirts too. These are some unique, awesome, high quailty tees. The GoLLyNYC collection goes de

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Karen Seiger

Jul 27, 2012
2 min

Weekend Market Picks July 28-29, 2012 + The Indie Style Society

Nothing says “hot summer in the city” better than comfy, sexy cut-off shorts. These Daisy Dukes are from The Indie Style Society and Meghann Early at Artists & Fleas. Meghan takes previously loved jeans, cuts them into shorts and then shreds them strategically. She dyes them in fun colors, like these lime green ones, and washes them twice to fix the color. She adds cool detailing, like rows of studs. I understand that Meghanm can also make custom hip hotpants from your own fa

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Karen Seiger

Jul 6, 2012
2 min

Weekend Market Picks July 7 & 8, 2012 + Mercato Handmade Head Scarves

Chika Michieli of Mercato Handmade Head Scarves is a very talented accessories designer, best known for her groovy hair accessories. Her head scarves are pleated to conform to the shape of your head so they fit comfortably and stay on even on gusty days. Chika has a wonderful eye for patterns and colors and a knack for clever design techniques. She also makes stylish headbands, scarves and appliqued t-shirts, as well as the sweetest baby clothes. Shop for Mercato designs on S

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Karen Seiger

Sep 12, 2011
2 min

Check Out My New Threads on the Nate Berkus Show!

My Fashion Makeover on the Nate Berkus Show airs today on the season premier at 2PM on NBC in New York! For listings in other cities, check here! No photo – I don’t want to ruin the surprise! I lost 25 lbs. over the last two year with the help and support of my husband and my sister-in-law, the amazing Marcy Green, and Weight Watchers! But none of my clothes fit, and I have been pretty much lost for a strategy as to what to wear for the last two years as the founder of Sire

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Karen Seiger

Jul 29, 2011
2 min

Weekend Market Picks – July 30-31, 2011 and Brewla Bars Video

For my Market Picks this weekend, I’m thinking about Lower Manhattan. There are some wonderful, established markets that stay enticing and exciting by keeping outstanding sellers and bringing in new ones all the time. An afternoon stroll through all of these markets takes you through Soho, Nolita, the Lower East Side and points in between. Saturday and Sunday Ahkun Summer Pop Up Shop: Ahkun is a non-profit organization that connects micro-financed companies to the global

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Karen Seiger

Jun 22, 2011
1 min

Independent Designers Pop Up in Chelsea Market

Opening Day of the Independent Designers Pop Shop at Chelsea Market today revealed a wonderful array of high quality clothing, jewelry, and accessories. The clothing designs are particularly exciting, with smart, eco fashion by Nina Valenti, the extremely innovative and beautiful creations of Selma Karaca, and more. Most of the designers here also sell their creations in the artisan markets around the city, and this ensemble is quite visionary. If you are looking for tom

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