2010

Thinking of Etsy, Community & Discovery

December 27, 2010 Re:sources

Yesterday, New York Times Technology Jenna Wortham wrote a piece telling the story of Etsy’s growth over the past year and some of what has fueled its success and glory and cred. With Etsy’s original founder Rob Kalin back at the helm, it is clear that the community that is Etsy has become so much [...]

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Brooklyn Mini Cupcake Movement

December 23, 2010 In the News

The Brooklyn mini cupcake movement is having its moment on national TV at the beginning of next year. Our local baker phenom Le Petit Cupcakery goes toe-to-toe with a bunch of other local bakers in the Food Network’s Cupcake Wars. Creator Chrissy Barnes wrote the other day that the episode airs February 22nd. Just in [...]

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NYC Street Vendors: Indie Artist Profiles

December 22, 2010 Re:sources

Shaya Mehubad from ShayaNYC dropped a line yesterday and reminded us to peek a video that tells a bit of his story and other Artists & Fleas family member Jamie Greenberg (Devils May Care). Done well and done right. Our hat is off to both of you guys and everyone else out there working hard [...]

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Holiday Shopping Round-Up: Vintage Looks We Liked

December 21, 2010 In Case You Missed It

There was a lot of good stuff to check out this past weekend. Emphasis on a lot and good and stuff. It is natural to feel overwhelmed shopping the markets. That’s what makes the market tick. But there were a few folks whose merchandise stood out for one reason or another. A nod to a [...]

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Handmade Holidays

December 20, 2010 Weekend in Images

‘Twas a good time with the vibe right, the crowd tight and the music super groovy. A lot of fun was had, a lot of shopping was done. This coming weekend is our last one on North 6th Street. A proper love letter to what was will follow this week. But if you’re around, drop [...]

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Williamsburg 2.0

December 17, 2010 THE A & F STORY

We started Artists & Fleas in 2003 with a simple mission: to create a place that would welcome anyone in and around the neighborhood who made something, collected something and wanted to try and sell it. It was about providing a low-to-no barrier to entry place for people to try and ply their trade and [...]

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Good News

December 16, 2010 In the News

A lot of positive press these days about Artists & Fleas and our Brooklyn Holiday Bazaar (on North 7th). The latest in case you don’t get Time Out NY home delivered or found yourself hung-over from the Foursquare holiday party (thanks tipster…I guess??). Yes, top slot in their rundown of Best Holiday Markets. “…Expect to [...]

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Gift Guide, Brooklyn-Style

December 15, 2010 Fabulous Finds

Tough times to make gift decisions. We’re making it a little easier with recommendations from some shopping insiders. Today’s “gift guide hit list” comes courtesy of Greenpointer Kerry O. She snapped the photos linked below and shared her thoughts on some indie goods to boost the indie cred of anyone on your holiday list. Check [...]

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Better to Look Good than to Feel Good

December 14, 2010 Weekend in Images

The whole holiday shopping thing started to feel a lot more real this weekend. Our friends & neighbors at Van Leeuwen totally hooked everyone up, parking one of their fleet members out front on Saturday to keep us caffeinated and groovy. And a whole bunch of folks came through – vendors, shoppers, curious onlookers, gift-givers [...]

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Holiday Shopping, Brooklyn Style

December 10, 2010 What's New From Who

The weather is breaking. DJs are hitting the beats. And the kids are coming out to hang and shop and sell. Seen the line-up for our Brooklyn Holiday Bazaar Foodie Weekend? Um, mouth-watering ridiculousness all around. Over a dozen food fiends join the hopping scene on North 7th this weekend. Double your pleasure as we [...]

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