Signing Books at Costco in Norwalk Connecticut
On Thursday, April, 29th, I appeared at Costco in Norwalk, Connecticut to sign copies of my latest book, ‘Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts.’ Costco also sells my Encyclopedia of Crafts, my Great Food Fast, and my Fresh Flavor Fast, and I was happy to sign those, as well. As always, I really enjoy meeting my fans and appreciate when they come to see me. I also really love Costco. In fact, I renewed my membership!
1 This is the Costco located at 779 Connecticut Ave. Norwalk, Connecticut.
2 Eric, in charge of fax and pull, has worked at Costco since 1996. He greeted shoppers at the door and handed out tickets for the book signing.
3 The line wrapped up and down the aisles.
4 I entered Costco with Nicole Sutliff from the Susan Magrino Agency.
5 Here I am with Tom Daly, the manager of the Norwalk Costco and I presigned a stack of books for employees of the store.
6 John Barricelli from the SoNo Baking Company and Cafe http://www.sonobaking.com/ sent some of his creations for us to eat.
7 There was also a lovely assortment cheeses from the Darien Cheese and Fine Foods shop.
8 Here I am with Kate Waldon, the assistant general manager. She began working at Costco in 1991.
9 I was very impressed with the nursery stock at Costco Here are beautiful rhododendrons.
10 And wonderful shrubs
11 And a nice selection of Japanese maples
12 My books were stacked upon this table for customers to choose.
13 Peter of the Norwalk Police Department
14 Costco employees - Maria, Fanny, and Charles
15 Here I am walking through the store to where the book signing area was set up.
16 Click, click, click
17 I was interviewed by Desiree Fontaine from Channel 8.
18 Local news crews were present.
19 Paula Moses was the first in line - She brought an old House Beautiful magazine from 1977. That's me in my old Turkey Hill kitchen.
20 Leah, baby Logan, and Casy - they are part of a group called Stop CMV. http://www.stopcmv.org/ They are working to control and prevent the Cytomegalovirus, the most common virus transmitted from mother to unborn child.
21 Mario purchased books for his wife and daughter.
22 Tom, the manager, also purchased books.
23 Here I am with Allison Devlin from Potter Craft, my publisher.
24 Annie is a big fan.
25 Kristin told me that I inspired her to start sewing.
26 Andrew and Ella - friends and neighbors of Nicole Sutliff
27 These ladies were visiting from Japan.
28 Connie Barata talked a lot about animal interest groups.
29 Here I am with 4-month old Fiona and her mom, Jen.
30 John bought a book for his daughter-in-law.
31 And Rick bought a book for his wife.
32 Liz drove all the way from Groton, CT - home of the Navy's Subase New London.
33 Posing with 3rd grader, Frannie
34 And posing with Josephine
35 Joe Freitas and Chris Getman - They bought the MSLO 'project' house in Norwalk and they love living there.
Another successful book Martha! they are so lucky to be there and meet you. Wish you a healthy and successful week!
Posted by: Rowaida Flayhan | May 3rd, 2010 at 12:17 am
It's always good to see you out there with your fans. So many people are proud that your there GURU including me! No one compares Martha! Funny to see other's try though!
Lot's of luck on the new book!
http://www.meandmartha.net
Dan Viger
Hollis Center Maine
Posted by: Daniel Viger | May 3rd, 2010 at 4:03 am
Martha, you look stunning as usual, and obviously enjoy very much meeting people who come to your book signings. But these men buying books for their wives and daughters.....perhaps. Or maybe they're buying for themseleves. Come on guys, let's own up to the fact that no matter how macho you choose to be, the best information on cooking and gardening is found at MSLO. Keep up the good work Martha. Wishing the best for you, Alexis (who has a great blog by the way), and your company.
Posted by: TommyBoy | May 3rd, 2010 at 6:18 am
Dear Martha,
It was so nice to meet you again. I hope Francesca (hey, that's my name too) and Sharkey are being good little puppies!
Love, Frannie
Posted by: Frannie | May 3rd, 2010 at 7:15 am
I love how you promote the special causes of people you meet at MSL events and places you write about. It is quite refreshing. I admire you and whoever helps you with this blog. I truly enjoy it.
Posted by: Janice Nelson | May 3rd, 2010 at 8:15 am
Hi Martha,
You looked great just like you did on TV that day. I'm glad that you had a nice turnout. Everyone looks so happy to meet you including the two lucky ladies from Japan!
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I'm really impressed with the nursery stock too. Our Costco brings in plants to put on carts once in awhile but not like this assemblage. Maybe I'll show our Costco these pictures. I shop there a lot and wouldn't mind getting different kinds of plants too. I did buy a Sago Palm there, the last one they had! Well, thanks for sharing your book signing experience with us. Trish
Posted by: Trish | May 3rd, 2010 at 9:42 am
Hi Martha, thank you so much for helping to raise awareness of Stop CMV. My 3 year old daughter Ava was born with congenital CMV and is deaf and has cysts in her brain. We appreciate you helping our cause. Thanks again.
Posted by: Denise Blake | May 3rd, 2010 at 1:16 pm
Yay! I see a pic of me up there. Meeting Martha was one of the things on my "bucket list" that I didn't actually think I would get the opportunity to do. I was thrilled to get a chance to talk to her and her sister. It was worth the hour and a half drive to meet them! I'm so glad Martha tweeted about it early that morning so I was able to make it there on time. Martha is an inspiration to me and an incredible teacher. Thanks for taking the time to connect with your fans!
Posted by: Liz Yuen | May 3rd, 2010 at 1:39 pm
SOLD! after watching today's episode, I am picking my kids up from school today & taking them to a local market. I have no idea if South Florida has a local market, but we're on a mission to find one. Thanks for today's episode & for educating me, the miseducated.
Posted by: LeadHership | May 3rd, 2010 at 2:03 pm
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Animal Interest Groups?
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Looking forward to a book signing for your animal magazine.
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Is it still in the works?
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National Cancer Society for Animals
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Posted by: Andrea and the Weimaraners | May 3rd, 2010 at 2:27 pm
Martha,
Thank you for becoming part of a global community dedicated to raising awareness of congenital CMV. Please visit http://www.stopcmv.org during the month of June to view your photo with Stop CMV written on your hand! By taking a picture for our international awareness campaign, you are helping in our efforts to save tens of thousands of babies each year from death and disability! We could not be more honored! It was a pleasure to meet you!
Posted by: Casey Famigletti | May 3rd, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Hi Martha, Not only do I love you, but I love Costco, also! This is a great blog about your recent book signing there. All of your photos are superb and I especially love the ones with the young children. They looked so happy and so did you! That is a really nice Costco there in Norwalk and it looks pretty much like the three different ones I go to here in the Seattle area. Some day I hope to go to the original one here in Kirkland, WA. I am so happy that I can get your books there and I wish you still had those wonderful foods there, also. Your ham was the best I have ever had!!! Love, Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | May 3rd, 2010 at 4:54 pm
You seem to have fun at your book signings chatting with your fans. You need to come back to Chicago! I've learned so much from you and think you are a great woman... I met you at Macy's last May to get my books signed. I was so nervous to meet you, I bumped into your tableware display and broke a glass or two. AGHHH! I was so embarrassed! My mom, of course, got a great laugh from me being star struck!!!
Posted by: NeatNicole from Illinois | May 3rd, 2010 at 4:57 pm
I had a wonderful time interviewing you Martha! You are always upbeat and energetic! I'm always amazed at how you're able to keep it all together--your hands are in so much! I wish you all the best with your move in September to the Hallmark Channel!
I hope you'll take me up on your offer?! *smile*
I don't cook so great and would LOVE to come on YOUR show and take a lessons from the "QUEEN!"
Thanks Again,
Des
Posted by: Desiree Fontaine | May 3rd, 2010 at 5:29 pm
Hi Martha!
It was so much fun seeing you again at Costco and being the first in line! You look amazing as always! Nice to meet Laura and Eliad too!
I thought you'd get a kick out of the article from House Beautiful! Amazing I kept your first article all these years!!
Please follow me on Twitter- Yorkie7! I am redoing my garden shed and am using your Martha Stewart Paints from Home Depot! I had them make a stain (you need that in your line) from the color Saguaro092 - main color of shed,the trim -garden shed 228; and pumpkin seed 236 for the door. My husband used bead board, tongue and groove for the front door! Looks fabulous! I will "tweet" it's progress. I made the trellis featured from March 1995 MSL issue and my clematis is already half way up!
Costco does have great plants. I just purchased four boxwood to frame my herb beds.
Thanks again Martha!
Paula M.:)
Posted by: Paula M. | May 3rd, 2010 at 5:31 pm
While my geographical location prevented me from being at your book signing, though I just got your book as a early birthday present, I am commenting as a mother of a 14 year old daughter who was born severely affected by Cytomegalovirus. THANK you so much for taking the time to help raise awareness for the Stop CMV campaign. You have touched so many lives by this small gesture and we are all so grateful. Best of luck with more book sales and signings!
Posted by: Karen G. - Alaska | May 3rd, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Hi Martha
I've gone through so many of your cookbooks and magazines over the years. I really love the recipes which are simple and delicious. As a vegetarian, I find so few meatless recipes in your collections. It would be wonderful if you can publish a cookbook for vegetarians. Can you think about it, please?? Take care and have a very Happy Mother's Day. Thanks, Vee
Posted by: Vee | May 3rd, 2010 at 7:21 pm
What a great place to do a book signing, Costco! Wish you could do ALL the Costcos
Posted by: Wendy | May 3rd, 2010 at 7:33 pm
Love your books as usual Ms. Martha! I'm so thankful that a celebrity as yourself would mention our cause(StopCMV). My daughter is profoundly affected by this preventable disease and it warms my heart to see you mention it in your blog! You're truly awesome!!!
Posted by: christina hembree | May 3rd, 2010 at 10:04 pm
Thank you Martha for mentioning our cause (STOP CMV)! My 2 year old daughter suffered brain damage from the virus which left her with profound bilateral hearing loss, cortical vision impairment, cerebral palsy quadraplegia, global delays and epilepsy. We need as much help as we can get to help further advocate for people to get involved and keep this from happening to any other children. If I'd been given a vaccine for cytomegalovirus as a child my daughter wouldn't have to suffer now. Thank you again for bringing awareness to this important cause.
Posted by: Calley Welch | May 4th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Martha ,
Love your TV show.
Wish you could pop out for a book signing at our Cosco in Melbourne Australia. I would be first in line .
Jill Wilson
Posted by: Jill Wilson | May 5th, 2010 at 3:07 am
HIiiiii
It was so nice to meet you again. I hope Francesca (hey, that's my name too) and Sharkey are being good little puppies!
joseph
Home Design
Posted by: Home Design | May 5th, 2010 at 7:28 am
Martha,
I'm so excited that you are coming to the Giant Eagle Market District in Pittsburgh! I was lucky enough to get a ticket for the autograph line.
Please try to eat at Primanti Brothers while you are here, if you have the time. Primanti's is famous for their sandwiches, which are served with the fries and oil & vinegar coleslaw right on the sandwich. They are delicious. The main location (in the Strip District area of the city) has a mural depicting famous Pittsburghers. Cash only!
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