Joining The Home Depot family
Yesterday, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and The Home Depot announced an agreement to develop an exclusive Martha Stewart Living brand of affordably priced home improvement products in select categories including Outdoor Living, Home Organization and Decor.
I’m very excited about this new partnership, which is a great opportunity for MSLO to reach an even wider audience with the “how-to” home-improvement products and information they need and want.
As you probably know, I’ve always had a passion for Do-It-Yourself endeavors and have engaged in home improvement projects for most of my life. The very first was the restoration and enlarging of a three-room 1805 schoolhouse that my husband and I purchased in Middlefield, MA back in 1965. It had no indoor plumbing and rudimentary electricity so I really learned how to do everything from simple painting and spackling, to brick laying, to carpentry (I made the kitchen cabinets), to electrical wiring and laying pipe for plumbing. My gardening, too, would have been impossible without the correct materials and tools. The whole experience was very rewarding and I developed useful skills that have served me well ever since.
For years I have been a loyal Home Depot customer. In fact, the restoration of my current home, a farm in Bedford, New York, would have been much more challenging without the help of my local Home Depot in Carmel, N.Y., where we are frequent customers. At my home in Maine, too, many projects are accomplished with the help of supplies from The Home Depot in Ellsworth.
We’re delighted to be joining The Home Depot family.
Martha Pins
Martha Tweets
I can not wait to see all the great things you come up with!!!!
Posted by: Bill | September 15th, 2009 at 8:25 am
Congratulations Martha on your new partnership with the Home Depot. Wish you always good health and great success.
God Bless
Rowaida
Posted by: Rowaida Flayhan | September 15th, 2009 at 9:27 am
Congratulations! This is great news. I'm in the process of buying my first home right now and I can't wait to see what good things come to Home Depot!
Posted by: Tracy | September 15th, 2009 at 9:57 am
Lowes would have been better, but you probably couldn't make a deal with them. Will your paint line move to HD as well?
Posted by: Gary | September 15th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Congratulations Martha. Your joining Home Depot makes more of your products and ideas easily accessible to us. We wish you all the success in this new endeavor.
Posted by: Nikki | September 15th, 2009 at 10:30 am
Congratulation Martha, way to go!! We do not have a Home Depot in my town, but I travel to Indianapolis quite often and will make a point of stopping at Home Depot just to see and, I'm sure, purchase your products. I love your beautiful and useful kitchen line which I purchase at Kmart and Macy's. I could not (or I should say would prefer not to) do the craft projects and scrapbookkeeping that both myself and my family enjoy without all your wonderful things. Thanks for everything and keep up the good work.
Posted by: Maureen E. Murphy | September 15th, 2009 at 10:30 am
How great! When might we expect to see 'Martha' on the shelves at Home Depot? Yeah...another reason to go there!
Posted by: sherey | September 15th, 2009 at 10:57 am
Hi Martha,
I just about live at Home Depot now so I guess I'll be 'moving in' when your products arrive! This is going to be great especially when there are 3 stores in close proximity. I'm already looking forward to seeing the patio furniture. I did not get a new set after ours got ruined in one of the hurricanes but I'm thinking about it now! You get the greatest ideas while lying awake at night, don't you! Trish
Posted by: Trish | September 15th, 2009 at 11:39 am
This is exciting! I can't wait for the new products to hit the shelves!
Posted by: Kari | September 15th, 2009 at 11:44 am
This is great news! I love Martha's brand at Kmart, and I can't wait to see the terrific stuff she'll have at Home Depot!
Posted by: Lynn from For Love or Funny | September 15th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Welcome Martha!
I'm a 13 year HD garden lady and I couldnt be more pleased! I've always been pleased with the quality and design of your products. We have some of the most clunky lighting fixtures (in store) and some of my pottery lines haven't changed since I started.
I was hoping you would join us years ago.
Welcome, marcia
Posted by: marcia | September 15th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Yipee!! I'm at Hm.Dpt.almost every day . Please consider a line of patterns,diagrams-whatever to make wood projects. I wud luv to go to HD and be able to by the pattern and all the wood to do a wknd project.
Thanks-Good luck.
Posted by: Polly | September 15th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
we have home depot in calgary - what we don't have is the new show???
Posted by: joan fraser | September 15th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
I am so happy you're back !!!
I taped yesterday's show and just finished watching it...what a beautiful house Martha !!!
All the best,
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy :) | September 15th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
I'm hoping that we here on the East Coast of Canada will get to see all you have to offer at our Home Depots,looking forward to it for sure.
Wishing you well in life and business.
Take care.
Leona by the ocean in Nova Scotia
Posted by: Leona Milbury | September 15th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Dream Tour
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In 1997 Martha bought 63 acres of an American treasure
Named Skylands on Mt.Desert Island, it brought her pleasure.
'Til you catch your breath after the Great Hall and cement table
Hand carved stone mantel you'll feel you're in a fairyland fable.
But it's real, a living room with telescope, bird painting set
Oak floors 3 boards thick and a player piano is what you get.
French concrete furniture, saving on trees, hidden in Maine;
Seat 20 for breakfast on a Georgian chair, none will complain.
Round tavern tables with view of water and sunrise in the east.
Gigantic martini maker 14 a pop to sooth the savage beast
In the butler's pantry the wall of table cloths with a rolled door
And the napkin dryer, another little innovation to put you on the floor;
Danish landscaper Jensen designed the Estate to enhance Nature
Planted pink granite stones and carriage turntable add to the grandeur
Firebird emblem in the fire pit, manicured woodlot with canopy to the sea
While on the hiking trails the quiet hum of Nature sets you free
Under the high rock area the resurrection of three lost pools
Further investigation will undoubtedly produce more jewels.
Wending our way back the mile long driveway the tour seems uncanny,
Methinks there are more surprises from Martha, this is the first of many.
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After watching 2 hrs of the Funk Brothers and Motown sound I thought you might enjoy this:
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So grab your tambourine - and get it on
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Soul On Fire
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That's a one a two a three and four
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You set my very lonely soul on fire
Thoughts fill with a burning desire.
You cannot ever understand the pain. Oh lady
Alone I am, again, a ghost in the rain.
Tormented feelings with no release
Must I turn away to find my peace?
Soul on fire honey soul on fii ure
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Reaching out for you to no avail
Begging recognition, afraid to fail;
Craving acknowledgement to exist. Oh lady
You can tame the flames, I wont resist.
A chance to vaporize, re absorb within
Don't let the agonized longing begin.
Soul on fire honey soul on fii ure
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Only you can hold the key to my heart.
First time for me cupid parked his dart.
Those who dream know the anguish I feel Oh lady
Any who love know the heart must heal.
Night falls into darkness it ends the day
But not my love, dream or my passion sway.
Soul on fire honey soul on fii ure
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0__0 There aint no mountain high enough .......
Smiling helps
Posted by: celia stock | September 15th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
This is fantastic. Now when all those contractors go into the HD to pick up finishes, they will have beautiful items to choose from.
I have a friend who has a 3 million dollar house with all mid level cabinet and lighting. And we know his builder just went in somewhere and pulled them off the shelves and put them up. They are nice "apartment" styled products, but not "designed" like we know Martha's will be!!!
Posted by: Thoms | September 15th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
Martha
Congratulations on your new venture with Home Depot, what a perfect match.
Posted by: Ann | September 15th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
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Skylands Opener on MARTHA -- Opulent forest in the sky, and in each room! Your film segment "flowed like music." I taped it for days when I'm worn. The trip there will amaze me back to action.
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I have a sharing of history incited by your presentation. You may have read, from other correspondences of mine, where the Queen issued 300 acres to my ancestors who came to Massachusetts in 1765. On that land were built houses, a blacksmith shop and a full dairy farm.
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There was also a wagon painting shed where I and the Weimaraners are living. While the horses were trying on shoes, the wagons would be brought into my 'living room' for a brush sloshing.
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In 1927 the Spencers lifted the building to move it back from street's edge and turn it into a 14 room house for my newly married grand parents. Leaving the main house of fine ceiling beams and full walk-in hearth fireplace, they went rustic and dug a huge cellar by wheelbarrow which today still hosts tall boulders in cement and beams with posts covered in tree bark. There also stands a coal burning stove, similar to what you mentioned. It was later turned into a furnace.
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Throughout your tour, . . . .the same sinks, the wood, the windows, ... down to the same Boston pencil sharpener! I also have cypress CHESTS used in our horseradish making shed where my great grandfather and Mr. Cain of horseradish descent started grinding their condiment!
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Your place is a banquet! Mine, ... family leftovers for dusting! Very exciting to see your presentation of a time period I'm living in!!
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The Spencers
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Posted by: http://andyjspencer.blogspot.com/ | September 15th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
Martha-
Thank You for being a positive creative influence!
I am looking for blue and pink eggs for the decorating of Polskie Pisanki. Do you have any egg connections to share? Dziekuje-
John Rajtar
Posted by: John Rajtar | September 15th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
Hi Martha, Thanks for the fun and very exciting TV show today. It was absolutely wonderful to learn about your partnership with Home Depot. Not only do YOU have a great business, but so does Home Depot and all the items you will have starting in Jan. 2010 will be incredible. It was so great to see all of the excitement that this deal produced. Now we will have to wait, but the outcome will be well worth it. I saw Macy's newest ad today and it was really great. Now we will be able to shop at Macy's, Home Depot, Costco, Michaels, Walmart etc. for the best products on the market. THANKS!!! Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | September 15th, 2009 at 11:17 pm
I'm excited about this partnership. I live very near a Home Depot in the city of Pittsburgh. It'll be more convenient than ever to have access to your good products.
Posted by: Diana Spencer | September 15th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Hi Martha,
I was so disappointed on Monday when I turned on the TV in hopes of seeing your season 5 premiere and found that CBC no longer is airing your show. We have a satellite dish but I can't find your show anywhere. I live in New Brunswick, Canada and have enjoyed your show so much in the past.
Posted by: Rhonda Kennedy | September 16th, 2009 at 8:35 am
MARTHA, I JUST LOVE YOU AND YOUR SHOW, AND WAS SO UPSET BECAUSE I CAN NO LONGER GET YOUR SHOW ON OUR LOCAL CHANNEL, PLEASE HELP, WHERE ELSE CAN I PICK IT UP, I REALLY ENJOY COMING HOME FROM WORK AND WATCHING YOUR SHOW IT GETS ME THROUGH THE DAY, PLEASE HELP, CALLED THE CABLE TV AND LOCAL TV STATIONS, A LOYAL FAN, I LIVE IN HARRISBURG, PENNA. THANK YOU
Posted by: PINA CHUBB | September 16th, 2009 at 11:11 am
This is great news. But on the other side, we in Canada, have been buying Martha's cookbooks, magazines, we watched each shows and now we don't have the show in Canada anymore. I am so disappointed. Would love to continue buying Martha Stewart stuff be the show should come back to Canada. You should take note that lot's of us are Martha's addict in Canada.
Many Marha's recipes have become favorites in my house. Whenever I make them my favorite thank me so much for a wonderful meal. And the desserts are to die-for. Please come back.
Posted by: Hélène | September 16th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
I am also very dissappointed. I live in New Cumberland PA, across the river from Harrisburg,and we had no Martha on Monday. Who do I complain to?
Posted by: Rosiland Ball | September 16th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
HI Martha - I just saw your interview on FOX with Neil Cavuto! I am VERY HAPPY to learn of your partnership with HOME DEPOT. Will you be promoting Women-Oriented "DO-IT-YOURSELF" classes? I have owned my home for almost 10 years, and I need HELP!!!
Touching up walls, fixing things, even hanging pictures - I could use some first-step essential classes.
THANKS MARTHA!!!
Heidi Reslow
Posted by: Heidi Reslow | September 16th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
I am SO happy you'll have products in Home Depot. Your products in KMart and in Macy's have been consistently good quality in comparison to other items in the same price ranges. I know that I can count on you. Thanks!!!
Posted by: LK Seth | September 16th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
I'm excited! Can't wait to see the new line at HD.
Posted by: Tanya | September 16th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
Saw you on with Neil Cavuto today.My daughter could not believe it, when I told her your age. She thought you were still in your fifties. Great going, Martha. You are an inspiration in so mnay ways. I want to be like you, not ever winding down, but always winding up.
Posted by: Jerri | September 16th, 2009 at 11:58 pm
Martha
It's onward and up for MSLO! Continued success, and congrats with your partnership with Home Depot. Fall time wishes. Kristin.
Posted by: kristin svens | September 17th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
Thank you, Martha! I am so excited to see your product at Home Depot. Congratulations on season 5!
Posted by: Kimberley | September 18th, 2009 at 11:24 am
Hi Martha. Congrats on your new partnership with Home Depot. I hope you expand their garden center offerings. They need a greater variety of plants, planters and gardening tools.
Also, I wish you would do more shows on gardening in general (especially grow your own food info.) Anything practical rather than fancy.
Also, please do some features on California, especially LA. It's really hard to find good information on West Coast living.
Posted by: rubyc | September 20th, 2009 at 3:00 am
Great to see you come to our GREAT company. I am an employee of The Home Depot and can't wait to see your products on our shelves. Maybe you can come to California at Westminster Store and do a commerical. We would love to see you in person..Thanks so much for choosing out Great Company !
Posted by: Carolyn Walters | September 20th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Hello, Martha! My daughter and I have been fans of yours forever.We both actually have little signs in our kitchens that say"Martha Stewart doesn't live here" for when the place is a mess.I work for H D and couldn't be happier to have your products and expertise to offer to our customers.Now THAT'S home home improvement! Rock On Martha!
Posted by: Marcee Hill | September 20th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
This is great for Home Depot. We have always aspired to take care of all of our customers needs as best we can, but adding this design element to the stores will be great. As for anyone wanting Do-It-Herself workshops, go to http://www.homeimproverclub.com and check out our workshops. We also do a Kids-Workshop the first Saturday of every month for free and the kids get to build and take home their very own wood project. It is a great hit and we have MANY kids that go to every one. Once again, thanks for joining our ranks Martha, and enjoy the new apron you got from Store 8465 in Westbury, N.Y. Best hand-painted apron I have seen in years!
Posted by: Glenn | September 20th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
Good luck with this new partnership!
Posted by: Teresa Touey | September 21st, 2009 at 12:21 pm
Martha, I am a 2 year associate of Home Depot,, sooooooo welcome aboard. Having been an avid shopper of your products, I am so excited that you have joined forces w/ HOME Depot!!!!!If you have a show w/ "normal people" cooking and learning, myself and Kathleen would love to support you joining Home Depot.
Jennifer and Kathleen
Home Depot 4641
Posted by: Jennifer (Home Depot Store 4641) | September 22nd, 2009 at 8:49 am
I watched your interview with Neal Cavuto and loved it. He is great and combining your talents and his business show was brilliant. I am an artist and when I visit the Home Depot stores here where I live - there are five withing 15 minutes - I always wished I could work for them and improve their merchandising especially in house plants & garden and bring creative ideas to the inspirational ailses full of possibilities from chain link to porch posts....would love to work with your new innovative fresh ideas and new look. Great move to bring life into the orange zone. I live in North Texas and really would love to work for your organization, even so - great interview with Neal and good to see your new venture will bring your talents home and to our homes + Home Depot.
Pat Bodnyk a Texas fan...
Posted by: Pat bodnyk | September 23rd, 2009 at 4:01 pm
Welcome to Home Depot Martha, from the Hutto Texas store (#8439). I work at The Home Depot and have such a wonderful time doing what I do. I enjoy the company, the associates are truly family members this is a great place to be. And now that you are part of this grand team great things are sure to follow. Thank you and again Welcom. Irene Rivera
Posted by: Irene Rivera | September 28th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
I've been employed at the Home Depot the last 8.5years. I work in the decor department. I'm very very excited that you are joining the Home Depot team. I think with your partnership, you will put the woman customer back into play. Focus on the woman customer will help grow our business.
Posted by: Diana Fox-Schimko | November 9th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
I am wondering why we can't watch the video posted in Canada?
Glen
Posted by: Glen Nyhus | January 16th, 2010 at 5:32 am
Martha,
I have been a Designer for over 16 years & I just saw the new cabinet line. It's amazing! Great cabinet maker, beautiful selection, reasonable price. I am so excited to see more. I think I have found my new kitchen and bathroom cabinets! Thanks again.
Posted by: Andy Huggins | August 8th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
I would love to be the first person to have a Martha Stewart kitchen!! I have not been able to find a cupboard style that I love. Then today when I was at Home Depot today fixing to settle on cabinet I saw the new Martha Stewart display, I found a style I loved, only to find out it's not available until Sept.1st. I was so sad because we need to order before that. If only the world could revolve around me and the rules could be bent this one time LoL!!
Posted by: Erin | August 11th, 2010 at 5:06 pm