Silk Rose Jewelry by Michèle Bidault at Flea Marqueta in Spanish Harlem Newsflash: Keep an eye out for my Fall Market Picks segment with Kristin Shaugnessy on NY1! I’ll post the link on Facebook when it’s up on NY1.com! I recently headed up to East Harlem to visit Flea Marqueta, a new market that launched underneath the Metro North rail lines, just outside La Marqueta, one of the original indoor markets from the 1940’s. Flea Marqueta’s founders Sara and Dimitri Gatanas have e

Alicia Piller of Alicia P makes splendid, head-turning adornments. The longer I’ve known her, the grander and larger her work is becoming! But it’s okay if you prefer more dainty styles because she continues to makes those too. Alicia uses thin strips of suede to create what are essentially soft sculptures. Each piece combines beads, shells, crystals, semi-precious stones and an infinite array of found objects and colors into rich and lustrous swirls. I met up with Alicia las

In case you missed it, here’s my Feature for the Holiday Markets on NY1 this weekend! (Note: You need to log into Time Warner Cable to see the full video.) Many thanks to Kristen Shaughnessy and NY1 for supporting the Markets – and for shopping in them too! And thank you to all the participating designers and market sellers: Wallets: Vernakular Photo Design, Columbus Circle Holiday Market Flasks: CityBitz, Union Square Holiday Market Street Light Necklace: SoleArts, Greenflea

I am thrilled to be a part of the team promoting this important campaign with ShayaNYC and AYUDA to help children and young people with diabetes in Latin America, as well as their communities, thrive through leadership training and education. AYUDA (American Youth Understanding Diabetes Abroad, Inc.) and Shaya NYC are pleased to announce the launch of an exclusive necklace design created to help promote diabetes awareness. New York based jewelry designer Shaya Mehubad of Shay

I actually recognized Cornelia’s jewelry designs with black and white photography from the Holiday Markets. My sister-in-law Judy loves her work too. Cornelia has a ring with a tiny image of a man who could be John Wayne or Charlie Chaplin, depending on your own mindset or mood (I saw John Wayne, but then I always see John Wayne). The bright enamel pieces are a nice contrast with the photo jewelry, and they are all quite lovely. You can find Coko Jewelry Fridays – Sundays at

Last weekend, I visited Artists & Fleas in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. This market has so many great things to see, and they always have really good food vendors without long lines! They also play great music, which adds to the energy and good vibes. The unique fiber designs by Andrea Bocchio Jewelry captured my attention, first with the colors, from the subtle tangerine, grey and cream in her “Maipo” necklace (pictured below) to bright purple, orange, hot pink and blue pieces. T