It has been a big week for marriage equality and civil rights in our country. I am thrilled with the ongoing progress we are making as a civil society, and I am almost smug about my timing, having scheduled to feature this particular designer for this Weekend’s Market Picks! Jenowade drew me to his table at the Pompeii Artisan and Flea Market recently with his striking brass jewelry designs for men and women, the compelling messages stamped on each piece and his fantastic hai

Yukiko and the TESAGE Collection will be at the Independent Designer Pop Shop in Chelsea Market through Monday, July 2nd. Visit www.TESAGE.com to see the bags online, and follow TESAGE on Facebook for upcoming events! If you’re in New York for the weekend because you’re visiting or because you are beach homeless, come with me to these fabulous market events: Saturday, June 30, 2012 Chelsea Triangle French Market: I am THRILLED to have this new food market open in the Meatpack

As I walked through the market this week, I noticed the beautiful, bright variations of the color orange.  Here are some of the fresh and delicious products I found at the Union Square Greenmarket during the week to remind us that summer is still with us.  Enjoy all of the seasonal wonders of local foods at our farmers markets throughout the city.  The photo gallery features these items and farms: Orange Carrots from Phillips Farms Orange Tomato Soup from Central Valley Farm