My Day at Home
Dear Readers,
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog. It’s a fun challenge to prepare and post on a regular basis. However, this week, my blog team is taking a well-deserved rest and I have decided to repost some of the most popular blogs from the past. I hope you are all enjoying the summer and staying as cool as can be.
Last Friday, quite miraculously, I had nothing scheduled to pull me away from home. After a good night sleep, I had a vigorous workout with my trainer, Mary Tedesco. Feeling energized, I decided to tackle a couple of cleaning and organizing projects in the equipment barn and also in the offices down at the stable. It's amazing how much stuff one can accumulate. After going through closets, drawers, and shelves, I got busy and made some labels. I am a big fan of label makers and post-it notes to keep things neat and organized. When those projects were done, I drove into town to purchase a few things that were needed. Believe it or not, days like this are fun for me!
1 This building is aptly called the equipment barn. The floor is a sealed cement slab, which cleans up rather nicely.
2 Garden tools are washed and hung after each use.
3 The heavy machinery is also stored here.
4 I noticed that the wood on this door is bleeding through the paint. It will need refinishing.
5 Of course, I found a broken truck part and Fernando had to explain how it happened. I wasn't happy.
6 Because I like to be organized, I often use a label maker.
7 I got busy and made labels.
8 Everything should have its own place.
9 Mike, my property manager keeps a relatively neat office.
10 Bins of supplies are stacked and labeled accordingly for fast and easy access.
11 However, I noticed that more labels were needed.
12 NO DIRTY SHOES allowed upstairs!
13 KEEP DOORS CLOSED on this door
14 TAKE SHOES OFF before entering
15 I wonder how long before this task gets done?
16 I also noticed that this green stool was missing a screw. I added that to my list for the hardware store.
17 The dogs are always up for a car ride.
18 I really like to shop at Katonah Paint & Hardware. Lucky me - there was a parking spot right in front of the store.
19 I needed some brass hooks, which they had plenty of.
20 This is a real classic hardware store with drawers full of supplies - not the pre-packaged variety.
21 Bill is always friendly and helpful.
22 And, he had a close enough match to the screw for my green stool. Now I need to locate the touch-up paint.
23 I also needed a door closer to replace the one on the house storm door that slammed and nearly broke the night before.
24 Next, I took a jaunt down the street to the Village Market, where I purchased celery for my fresh vegetable juice and milk and raw sugar cubes for my cappuccino.
25 While I was paying, my cell phone rang. It was a business call. No such thing as a day off.
26 Back at home, I am removing the label from the door opener. Go figure! Of course, the phone is always ringing.
27 This is a stubborn label.
28 Goof Off has many good uses.
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Dear Martha,
I just love your posts on every day life! They're quite wonderful. Trina
Posted by: Trina | March 31st, 2010 at 12:58 am
OMG! Your equiptment storage area is bigger than the state of Rhode Island! I could also bet that you will never hear the phrase "Where can I find ______". Truly Martha stewart! Thanks again for another glimpse into the daily life of an Icon!
Dan Viger
http://www.meandmartha.net
Hollis Center, Maine.
Posted by: Daniel Viger | March 31st, 2010 at 1:16 am
An interesting peek into your life! I would not like to have been Fernando of the broken truck part. You look very cross.
But the most amazing thing is how big GK has grown!
Posted by: Elizabeth Gage | March 31st, 2010 at 1:31 am
I loved this blog Martha. Please post more like this.
Sage from New Mexico
Posted by: Sage Peterson | March 31st, 2010 at 1:50 am
Pic #5 is hilarious! Crack that whip Martha!
Posted by: Joash | March 31st, 2010 at 2:14 am
Pic #24, you're looking amazing Martha!
Posted by: Joash | March 31st, 2010 at 2:19 am
Hey Martha
I understand why you enjoy days like this. I love organising too! My days are busy, although not nearly as busy as yours, so it's always a treat to attend to these kind of organising tasks.
KJW
PS Thanks to you for all you do to inspire us.
Posted by: Kirsty | March 31st, 2010 at 3:38 am
Morning Martha,
I loved every photo in your post today. I too love days where I get lots done. I call them 'a day of do' and I am always pleased with the results.
Have a great day.
Pru
Posted by: Pru | March 31st, 2010 at 3:44 am
Incredible organization! There is a lot to keep you busy on your "day off".
Posted by: Celia | March 31st, 2010 at 4:19 am
Hi Martha
Don't you just love days like that they are the best. I call that "putzing" around the house. It's amazing how many things you can find to do when you don't have things to do! Sounds like a Seinfeld episode
Modern technology is wonderful but like you said you never get a day off.
Have a Happy Easter.
Ann
Posted by: Ann | March 31st, 2010 at 6:46 am
The look that Martha gives you when you break something? Priceless!
I enjoy your blog, especially how you keep your farm in order. It gets me motivated on my own projects...lists, lists, lists.
BTW, I hope that you catch that person who is driving over your lawn!
Brian
Posted by: Brian | March 31st, 2010 at 7:36 am
These are my favorite posts. We get to see what you do on tv a lot but rarely do we get to see what you do on your days off. Thanks for sharing.
P.S. I am really enjoying the fact that Hallmark is showing many of the episodes of Martha Stewart classics.
Posted by: Andrea | March 31st, 2010 at 7:44 am
Martha, I have followed you thru my 30s, 40s, and now I will be 50 on June 24th. You have been such an inspiration and my only complaint was the public needed to see you (I am told this constantly) doing something that the average every day person without wealth does. You have accomplished this on your programs on your new segments on "Hallmark". I am so proud to continue to brag about you and to be able to respond with this new program. The proof is in the pudding! Happy Everything my friend, Pamie G., New Braunfels, Texas
PS: From a very long time follower!
Posted by: Pamie G. | March 31st, 2010 at 7:56 am
This post made me laugh out loud. I can just imagine you getting after your staff. Picture 5 is just great. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Karen | March 31st, 2010 at 8:05 am
Hi Martha,
You got bit by the spring cleaning bug ...LOL
I hope you have more spring cleaning photos to share. They are very inspiring!
Posted by: Gloria Brown, Winterport, ME | March 31st, 2010 at 8:28 am
Oh, I share your love of label-makers. They are just SO handy for making sure that everything is in its right place. This was a fun look into your day. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Heidi Reimer-Epp | March 31st, 2010 at 8:29 am
Your annoyed face just cracked me up. I feel just the same way in similar situations, but my "staff" doesn't jump when I'm annoyed.
You sure could whip my husband's garage into shape, that's for sure!
Posted by: Lisa! | March 31st, 2010 at 9:02 am
You have inspired me to get my own house in order. I need to go through all the drawers, closets, garage, etc. and clean and pitch! It is so much work, but such a great feeling when it is done. Thanks for the big poke!
Posted by: bunkycooks | March 31st, 2010 at 9:11 am
Have been a fan since Entertaining came out. I like this blog the best. I am also a fanatic organizer and label maker. Feel like a kindred spirit. I have that same look often.
Nice grocery store. Looks better than Whole Foods.
Posted by: Janice Nelson | March 31st, 2010 at 9:15 am
Oh Martha, I love you, but something tells me your home staff must dread the days where you have "nothing on your calender"! lol
Posted by: Jordan Nielsen | March 31st, 2010 at 9:54 am
Who would have know..I actually found this blog
quite interesting!
Posted by: Pauline | March 31st, 2010 at 10:04 am
Its always great to spend the day with you!
Posted by: James | March 31st, 2010 at 10:05 am
LOVE your OCD!!!!
Posted by: Annette | March 31st, 2010 at 10:08 am
Martha, it makes me laugh---you have the cleanest garden tools I have ever seen!
Posted by: Alyzabeth | March 31st, 2010 at 10:25 am
I just love it when you do these posts of your everyday life on the farm. Let's everyone see that YES Martha is human just like the rest of us LOL. Don't you just love those days when your home with nothing to do but enjoy what you are working so hard for? I love your old Hardware store. I would spend hours in there if I had one like that here. If you need any help shopping for things around the home let me know!! I am right there with you. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Beth | March 31st, 2010 at 10:26 am
Great blog! But I feel that your grocery items would have looked much better in your custom designed Sharkey and Francesca silhouette tote bag.
Posted by: julia | March 31st, 2010 at 10:28 am
I just love days when nothing is going on. Work on odds and ends, check things out, hang out with the dogs, cook up so food. It's wonderful. You're so funny.... how many celebrities use Goof Off?! That's why I love ya Martha!
Posted by: NeatNicole from Illinois | March 31st, 2010 at 10:50 am
Martha - your tips are so helpful. My pantry (walk-in) and kitchen are organized to the max. I love to have everything is places that make sense. Cups next to the fridge, plate and silverware next to the stove, baking items together, etc. I believe that organization=productive(ness). I can't believe that you had a free day, enjoy!
Posted by: Angel Barnes | March 31st, 2010 at 11:06 am
Her staff members, I'm sure, are thinking, "Uh oh...here she comes with that damned labelmaker!" Even I think that's a little over the top. However, if she weren't obsessed with such things, she wouldn't be Martha, and Martha's fussy nature and suggestions have inspired me to be more organized and tidy in my own life. I enjoyed this "day in the life" posting.
Posted by: Caitlin Morgan | March 31st, 2010 at 11:08 am
Hi Martha,
Wow, just look at all that stuff in your equipment barn! It looks like a few areas at Home Depot - my favorite areas btw, and everything is so neat. Well, you've inspired me. It is time to neaten up my tools in the garage and maybe keep them neat!
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It is great that you can go shopping in town without people bugging you or maybe the locals are used to you by now. I'm watching you on Hallmark as I type this and you have on leather pants - so neat - and you're cooking ham with Salli LaGrone. I'm so happy Hallmark is airing your classic shows and also your daily show starting in September! Thanks for a peek into your ‘day off’. Trish
Posted by: Trish | March 31st, 2010 at 11:23 am
ORGANIZE
HANLEY WOOD JONES
Hanley Wood, LLC
Chairman Stephen T. Jones
Posted by: Stephen T. Jones | March 31st, 2010 at 11:32 am
I notice your label on the door closer. I would suggest (goo gone) at the dollar store for a quick removal. It is cheaper and works fast. I bet you didn't pay a dollar for the stuff you bought. Love your show but my area doesn't get it anymore. I'll keep looking in case it come on again.
Canadian fan!!!!!!
Posted by: Helen | March 31st, 2010 at 11:32 am
I find many label adhesives very annoying to remove from products. Indeed Goof Off is good, and the name reminds me that it is the manufacturer who goofed and chose the wrong kind of adhesive, perhaps prioritizing price over purpose. Why can't they test those doggone adhesives for removal in the factory ?!?
Posted by: Penny | March 31st, 2010 at 11:32 am
I love your photos of you enjoying everyday life and doing chores we all have around the house. I have always enjoyed you, your magazine and show.You are an inspiration to me. I'm 38 and have watched for years. When I first started watching your show, I noticed that we both had a Himalayan Persian in common! The best! Mine is named Magnolia and she is 17 yrs old. ---Love ya!
Posted by: Lillie | March 31st, 2010 at 11:37 am
Love this post. Would be happy to read more about Martha's daily routine or days 'off'.
Posted by: danulique | March 31st, 2010 at 11:42 am
Thank you for the Easter egg tips!!!
Posted by: Sandra | March 31st, 2010 at 12:08 pm
RUN FERNANDO RUN !!!!!
Posted by: Kim B. | March 31st, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Days like this are great. That "broken truck part" look is absolutely priceless (and withering)!
Posted by: Jan | March 31st, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Martha! Its so great to see you on your day off and doing normal every day stuff like I do
how enjoyable! Hope you get more free days like that and especially with the warmer weather arriving...Happy Easter!
Posted by: Jeffrey | March 31st, 2010 at 1:11 pm
I always love when i can have an entire day at home without too many interruptions...just doing what needs to be done. It's also nice to have a day when i stay out of the car.
Glad you had fun and addressed some of those little jobs!
Posted by: sherey | March 31st, 2010 at 1:13 pm
I have only recently discovered the marvelous Martha and now catch up with her activities daily on the web. The tip for the removal of lables is invaluable as I have just run out of a computer lable remover but cannot find a replacement here. Those 'high tack'ones are the bane of my life and always seem be be covering some vital instruction on the back of a container. Will see if i can get Goof Off on line - doubt if it retails here in Ireland.
Loved all the Patricks Day recipes & Irish guests. Bless you all on the show.
Posted by: Olivia Breslin | March 31st, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Hi Martha
I guess I really need to seal my concrete garage floor to keep it looking as nice as yours. What type of sealer should I use? Many thanks. Karen
Posted by: Karen Knight | March 31st, 2010 at 1:26 pm
it's nice to know that MS takes a day to feed the cleaning bug like the rest of us - i've been doing the same thing lately - a screw here, a doorknob here, touch up paint there, organizing garage, labeling boxes... but must get one of those handy label makers. I've been using duct tape and a sharpie.
Posted by: Tiffany | March 31st, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Could you please do more of these 'regular life around the farm' blog posts? I would love to see one especially on the the big equipment and that massive generator of yours.
As far as your roadside vandal goes, here is a website about setting up a camera to remotely view your property through an IP address:
http://www.deskshare.com/resources/articles/wcm_viewcameraremotely.aspx
Web Monitor is the product you would need to set this up. If you do this, you should hide the cameras in surrounding trees to camouflage them.
Posted by: Sonya W. | March 31st, 2010 at 1:34 pm
Hi Martha! I am enjoying the blog. I have been watching the TV programs as well, from our local channel, KTXH, to the Fine Living Network on Saturday and Sunday mornings, and now on the Hallmark channel! I just saw an Easter cooking episode with your and your mom making Hot Cross Buns. How sweet! Thank you for showing all of us how to be successful in the many tasks we have to do, and inspiring us to create! Take good care, and have a Blessed Easter weekend.
Posted by: Stampgrrl | March 31st, 2010 at 1:35 pm
I love, love, love blog posts like this. It's so great to see your everyday life, Martha! Please include more posts like this. Have a happy Easter!
Posted by: Amanda | March 31st, 2010 at 1:57 pm
That's hilarious I just did a post on Goof Off! http://wp.me/pPpVJ-pK
Also, as I scrolled through all the pictures, I kept thinking "Who's taking all the photos?".
Posted by: TheArtofDoingStuff - Karen | March 31st, 2010 at 2:12 pm
Very enjoyable. Still, Martha's reputation won't be destroyed if she leaves the replacement screw silver. We won't tell
Posted by: Jackie | March 31st, 2010 at 3:57 pm
Hi Martha,
I hope that the celery you used for your juice was organic, since it becomes concentrated in the juicer it is important not to have any pesticide residue, and unfortunately, celery is at the top of the "dirty dozen" list of foods with the highest contamination counts.
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | March 31st, 2010 at 6:52 pm
Martha I would be so thrilled to receive this machine that embroiders. I have been wanting one for a very long time but due to recent economic difficulties (like I'm sure other families I have been unable to purchase "I want items"). The first project I would make is initials embroidered on shirts for each of my remaining siblings as gifts at what we call our annual "Original Family Thang" They would be thrilled.
Posted by: Gloria Anderson | March 31st, 2010 at 6:56 pm
Poor Fernando! i sure hope he is paid well.
Posted by: Nan | March 31st, 2010 at 7:19 pm
Hi Martha, How nice that you finally had a day off to do whatever you wanted at your farm. I love seeing everything you did that day and of course you did more than I could imagine myself doing in one day. I like to do as much as possible everyday, but as time goes by I find that I can't do as much as I would like. I push myself, but still can't do as much as you do. I admire you for all that you do. I have been watching your TV Show at 2AM this week and I love every show that you do for us. During the day, I watch the Hallmark Channel before I go outside to do yardwork, etc. Thanks for all that you do for us, Martha. Would love it if you had your own TV Channel and we could all watch everything that we want at a reasonable time. Hug your sweet animals for me. Love, Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | March 31st, 2010 at 9:14 pm
It was good to see you doing what we all do. I think you got more done in one day than I do! Thanks.
Posted by: Barbara | March 31st, 2010 at 9:56 pm
Hi Martha!
Now that I work from home I make sure that I'm able to start off my morning returning client emails with your TV show on so I can listen in and know what's going on.
Follow you on twitter as well and just remembered that you blog as well, which has led me here.
I just wanted to share with you a little project that I did today with you paint swatches! I hope you enjoy it: http://high-heelfootinthedoor.blogspot.com/2010/03/diy-martha-stewart-paint-deck.html
I hope you enjoy it.
Camila
Posted by: Camila | March 31st, 2010 at 10:32 pm
I really enjoyed this blog post, too! It was funny and I love that you are as detail-oriented in your personal life as in your work life. You spent a day "off" just as I imagined you would, getting stuff big and small done.
Posted by: Nancy in AK | April 1st, 2010 at 12:46 am
Some of those chocolate bars at the market look familar, are they imported? One looks like a Crunchie which I think is a British/Canadian bar.
Posted by: Shellie | April 1st, 2010 at 2:35 pm
Martha-
It's amazing to me that you have time to address a missing screw, a door needing painting, a lock that needs repair.
Those are the "things of life," ordinary, every-day tasks that give us purpose and satisfaction when completed.
I love seeing a peek at your "private" life. Your ordinary day day off looks much like mine!
jenijokid
Posted by: jenijokid | April 1st, 2010 at 3:15 pm
Martha - YOU ROCK. I love that you aren't afraid to have your picture taken without TV makeup, wearing an old jacket and clogs. Now *that* is confidence. More 'behind the scenes' with Martha, please.
Posted by: Jennifer H | April 1st, 2010 at 4:32 pm
Martha, this is my favorite of all your recent blogs! I love all the casual shots of you and your beautiful home. Makes me feel like I'm not such a bum to be spending my Spring Break from Elementary School Art Teaching at home just tidying up my house.
Posted by: Kristin K | April 1st, 2010 at 8:22 pm
Love your farm and all the equipment in the barn makes me so happy to see a lady that likes her tools neat and organized. I do this for my husband but I think I enjoy them organized more than he does....:)
Posted by: Tracy Anselment | April 1st, 2010 at 10:50 pm
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You know, I could really put up with this!!
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Shaking my head and smiling all at once, my mind would be spittin' organized chaos from ear to ear!!
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With love.....!!
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Posted by: andrea and weims on twitter | April 2nd, 2010 at 11:28 am
You are amazing... love how much energy you have all the time... have a great Friday!
Posted by: Punctuation Mark | April 2nd, 2010 at 11:34 am
I too enjoy touring hardware stores...the best are the old-fashioned sort...very difficult to find nowadays. Somehow hardware stores of thirty and more years ago smelled nicer than the ones today. More real wood smell i guess. This is a great blog page as it lets people know how hard you work and you do not get from ground zero to lovely set dining tables with VIP guests in 10 seconds flat. A lot of dedicated work goes into anything successful. Thanks!
Posted by: twitter.com/Geotravel | April 4th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
Soon after my husband died many years ago in a fit of depression I tore up most of my recipe collection. Soon after i had to sell our house and most of the contents. For some reason i didn't want to see the sewing machine that my mother had given me as a wedding present...i wanted to give it to a good home. I drove around close to where I grew up and spotted a tiny shot window with a hand-written sign that said "sewing/alterations". I figured this person could use an extra machine as mine was of very high quality...White brand. The woman had a thick Caribbean accent (to me at least) but the shock and smile on her face when i said i had a sewing machine that ran backwards and she could have it free if she wanted it and it was in the back seat of my car...well, she was so happy. I never returned to that shop but often wonder if the machine is still in that little shop so close to my childhood home.
Thanks!
Posted by: http://twitter.com/Geotravel | April 5th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
dear martha i love your blog. you manage to make me smile and inspire me almost on on a daily basis. I too love animals and presently own two cats named katie and smokie and we call them our brat cats. the inspiration you give me reminds me of the inspiration my mom gave me. I am happy you had a great easter as we did too.we will be celebrating our 28th wedding anniversary on the 12th of april. keep up the great work we love you!!!
Posted by: sue zachary | April 5th, 2010 at 9:09 pm
Dear Martha,
I've come up with several interesting, and practical ways to outfit your sewing kit which
go BEYOND the usual tape measure, scissors, and other items. They are all useful and NONE of them costs anything! Sound interesting to you?
Posted by: Kenneth Clarke | July 23rd, 2010 at 1:34 pm
Dear Martha,
Can you think of several healthy alternatives to meals? A friend of mine served me a delicious Eggplant Lasagna which might fit the bill. Also, I make cookies using 1/4 c. applesauce instead of an egg---they are delicious!
Kenneth Clarke
Overland Park, KS
Posted by: Kenneth Clarke | July 23rd, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Martha,
Here's a suggestion for your collection:
Recipe Card Dividers. That's right. So many of my friends (and I) have 4" x 6" recipe card files, but no dividers. If they could include
some of your great ideas (ingredient substitutions, baking instruction, meal planning ideas, etc.) that would be great!
Posted by: Kenneth Clarke | July 23rd, 2010 at 1:42 pm
I watched you every day on channel 5 @ 12am to 1 pm. You moved to the hallmarket on u verse cable.
they advertise you are on 178 and you are not their. Please tell me were are you???????????????? Sid
Posted by: sid womack | October 16th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
Sunday, December 26, 1010...Martha, when I read this before, I never wrote anything, but I would like to say...this time around...How does your storage shed look today, and what did Fernando have to say about the broken truck part?
Gloria G!!
Posted by: Gloria | December 27th, 2010 at 12:29 am
Martha, thanks for reposting blogs this week. I remember reading this one, but can't remember why I didn't leave a comment. Anyway, I also wish you well in 2011, here's to wishing all your dreams and hopes come true throughout the year. May your cup runneth over with blessings!!! P.S. I would have hated to have had to be the one to explain about that broken truck part.
Posted by: KLBrown | December 27th, 2010 at 1:51 am
Oh yeah, forgot to mention, I hope you get off safely for your vacation - I hope the blizzard passes over.
Posted by: KLBrown | December 27th, 2010 at 1:53 am
Hi Martha,
Hope the snow clears up soon so you can take your much-needed vacation. I couldn't believe what I was seeing on TV last night! I had been gone all day and only heard about it but didn’t see any footage until I got home around 9. I'm really glad that I live in Florida even though we have those pesky hurricanes to worry about every now and then!
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I often reread some of your previous blogs so I don’t mind at all if you choose some for us to read again. It’s all good! Trish
Posted by: Trish | December 27th, 2010 at 10:35 am
First time I write a comment on your blog; actually, I am rediscovering "Martha". I was a huge fan many years ago, had my son and went back to work and... let you down a little! I'm so sorry, I mist you and your great ideas! A few weeks ago, I found your blog and now, I'm addicted to your posts, following you on twitter, ...
This post is a great helper for me, I have to clean and organize the garage during my 2 weeks off! Thank you! And have a wonderful new year!
(sorry for the mistakes if any, I'm french, from Québec!)
Posted by: Martine Paré | December 27th, 2010 at 10:51 am
Happy 2011....this is an inspiring blog...stay well...
Posted by: Teresa Touey | December 27th, 2010 at 11:17 am
Hi Martha, How fun to see a blog post from back in March of this year. I remember it well and love all of the great photos of your busy 'dayoff'. Sure would love to have a big tool barn with all of those clean tools and great equipment used on your farm. How is the weather there this morning? Do you get to fly out to your vacation anytime today? I know you would have a terrific time if you did get to go! Have a great day no matter what happens! We are supposed to get some snow here in the Puget Sound area by the middle of the week. Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | December 27th, 2010 at 11:40 am
Martha, I wanted to let you know I went ahead and took to the drive and applied for the Marketing Manager's position with your company. I'll see how it goes. If I am hired I'd have to relocate from the south to the north.
Posted by: KLBrown | December 27th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
I think without organization, I'd be lost! It's the key to sanity!
Posted by: Feinmann Inc. | December 27th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Yes goo-gone is great!
Goof-off is better!
I spent my day organizing two closets. Isn't funny how some of us really do enjoy cleaning
Posted by: robin ball | December 27th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
Martha! I am an avid fan and I adore this post for so many reasons. #1:I also love days like this. #2: I am constantly having to leave postits for my roommate who is very flighty and forgets to do much simpler things like turn lights off and close cupboards (drives me nuts!) and #3: love that you did it all in what my 2 closest girlfriends call "Mom Wear". None of us even have kids, but funny enough - all our Mom Wear outfits include stretch pants and a puffy! Love the candid photos!
Posted by: Carissa Mylin | December 27th, 2010 at 8:59 pm
Due to snow closing work, I had one of those rare, unexpected days off today. Since my boys are strong, I let them tackle snow removal. I reorganized my clothes since I was putting away laundry and sorted through and put some aside to pass on to the thrift store. I spent most of the rest of the day reading, "As Always, Julia" a book of letters between Julia Child and Avis DeSoto. I like this kind of downtime.
Posted by: jenn | December 27th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
Dear Martha,
I too love to label and organize my things... I just got finished packing and organizing my 34 Christmas trees and ornaments... it is funny how it takes a month to put them up and only a day or two to take them down....
Next job is to organize the basement... I just love school vacations.....
Posted by: Mike Courtemanche | December 27th, 2010 at 10:07 pm
Awesome Martha!
I Thought that I was the queen of post-it notes!
News flash! I live in Hallowell, Maine a few hours south of your place in M.D.I.. We received 15" of snow! YIKES! lol
PS. Come visit my new blog/site http://www.bakedinmaine.com
Lisa
xo
Posted by: Lisa@bakedinmaine.com | December 27th, 2010 at 11:52 pm
Hey, Martha:
Funny you should mention your labeler, I had my P-Touch out today. Wanted one since I saw it on your show and bought it about five years ago. Today, I finally bought more cartridges for it. Made a few more labels now that I have more of the tape to go in it, and also cleaned the print head. I'll be labeling the cats next!
Amy
Posted by: Amy in Houston | December 28th, 2010 at 12:10 am
Martha!!! I just found your blog. I love it!!!! Also love that you include pictures of you day. I may have to try that on my blog. Mine is mostly about art... as I am an artist.
If you ever get to north Alabama...Come see me and the other artists at our NEW art gallery called 16 Main Gallery in Madison Alabama...in the historic downtown area near the railroad tracks. Also...take time to eat across the street at a wonderful little cafe called Main Street Cafe.
Thanks again for all your wonderful tips!!!
Dianne
Posted by: Dianne | December 28th, 2010 at 2:02 am
"Goo gone" is another great product for removing stubborn labels and a multitude of other things too.
I love the blog and all your helpful tips!
Posted by: Latisha | December 28th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
hey martha i am a big fan and so is my mom i love how organized you are nd u inspire me so much like a role model bye
Posted by: valory | December 28th, 2010 at 10:08 pm
Where can I find that wonderful calender I recieved as a gift with my subscription? I absolutly love it and can't seem to find one anywhere.It fits perfectly on my dest and I love all the notations from Martha Stewart.
Posted by: jeri | January 6th, 2011 at 2:27 pm
Hello Martha: Take care of your lip. Bless your puppy.. Wish you were my neighbor right now.. I need encouragement. Two years ago my husband and I moved into a home with 5 bedrooms. One of the rooms I decided would be my office. Sadly it became the "storage room" Finally the time has arrived and I have to organize the mess so tomorrow is going to be Project Office / Day One.
Posted by: Rita | January 14th, 2011 at 9:43 pm
The time you showed us that messy room, long ago, that was behind a closed door helped me so much. I was always afraid to tell anyone I was a "messy" worker or let anyone see my work room until it was all cleaned up. Seeing that room freed me! You saved me once again! Thank you!
Posted by: Marcy | January 25th, 2011 at 3:42 am
I just found your blog while doing research on materials for restoring the the butler's pantry in my 1890's Queen Anne.
What can I say?... I love you and all that you do!
A true appreciator of yours,
Nancy Lewis
Posted by: Nancy Lewis | February 18th, 2011 at 2:54 pm
what a great product for removing stubborn labels and a multitude of other things too.
I love the blog and all your helpful tips!
Posted by: BRIAN | March 4th, 2011 at 2:57 pm
How do you keep your furniture clean with dogs roaming all over your house?
Posted by: May | March 13th, 2011 at 1:02 am
I've never seen a more talented woman in my life. Is there anything you can't do? lol
I need my house organized. Only if I could get the rest of the crew on board.
I just happen to find your blog. I don't even know how. I said, "Martha has a blog?" I had to check it out. I'm glad I did. I think it'll be lots of fun here! As I like to read blogs for fun too!
Thank You!
Posted by: Kim Harris | March 27th, 2011 at 4:30 pm
I'm thinking this is the 3rd time this Blog has been around and just as much fun to read this time as the first time. And, I'd still like to know...How does your storage shed look today, and what did Fernando have to say about the broken truck part?
When you put sticky notes on broken things, do you put a date so you'll know just how long it takes to get it fixed?...photo #15.
Gloria G!!
Gloria G!!
Posted by: Gloria | July 26th, 2011 at 12:19 am
I love Hardware Stores like the one you went too. When I visit hometowns in the Midwest that is the first place I go too.
Posted by: ga447 | July 26th, 2011 at 8:33 am
Hi Martha, Thanks so much for reposting this delightful blog a third time! As usual, a third time is a charm and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing this post again! Re-viewing these photos and comments was terrific! Seeing you happy and not-so-happy was very familiar to the way I feel sometimes! Seeing the website for Mary Tedesco was also fantastic! I don't recall seeing that wonderful website before. She is a superior trainer and it is always great to see her on your TV Show whenever possible! Thanks for reposting again! Was waiting to hear you on Sirius Radio 110 yesterday and it was a repeat of last week's Ask Martha. Sure hope you will be 'live' next Monday! Sure hope it gets cooler there in NYC-knew you had a rain storm because I was watching the Yankees against our Mariners yesterday and the game was about 3 hours late because of rain. We had rain all day and only 62 degrees here. Have a great day! Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | July 26th, 2011 at 10:21 am
Hey Martha! Thank you so much for sharing this blog with us. You are such an inspiration. Hugs!
Posted by: Karen Smith | July 27th, 2011 at 6:36 pm
Martha,
You are wonderful! Thank you for continuing to share your life with the public. You are a great inspiration to me and I know to so many others and have been for so many years.
Carolyn
Posted by: Carolyn Boyce | July 28th, 2011 at 2:35 am
Dear Martha, I would like to see your horse barn. I live in upstate NY and well horses are every where. With the flat track and Harness track both running there isn't a time when I don't see horses other than the ones I take care of. Just in the last three months we took in a boarder and newly retired Standardbred harness race horse so he can be trained to do something else. First he has to learn how to be a horse again. To Get Stylish Guy to stay turned out more that two hours is a challenge. Today we made it to four hrs which doesn't happen very often with him. I have had to use his favorite treats as a tool to stretch his time by taking his carrots(baby) and scatter them around his hay pile and in the grass. Then back to the barn he goes. He tried to walk all over me but I and he have an understanding that walking over me is not acceptable. I'm not a horse trainer but I have worked around horses and in an Equine Hospital and have some money saving tip's if you would like them just Email me at nurse-betty@nycap.rr.com and send me a carpenter I need some post holes dug after a tree took out two sections of fence. Since I hurt my back last year my lifting limit is less than forty pounds at a time. Any photo's of your barn interior and exterior posted on your website would be great.
Posted by: Elizabeth A. Morgan | July 28th, 2011 at 5:10 pm
Martha like to organized everything she is has a lots of energy I wish I was more like her.
Posted by: Natural Handcrafted Soap | November 28th, 2011 at 11:44 pm
I am a sticky label removing expert. There's a method for painstakingly pulling one off with your bare hands, which I've performed many times for myself and others. Anyway, I appreciate the product recommendation for the label remover, as I didn't know one was available.
Also, I love to organize! Whenever I organize a drawer or closet, I admire my handiwork (probably a bit too much) and think "Martha would definitely approve".
Posted by: Carol Warner | January 1st, 2012 at 2:37 am
Martha,
I'm sure it is all a blur to you now, the Mark Burnett Apprentice Days, but every now and again I think of the experience with a warm smile. What a fun memory to be able to dine with you in your home, and tour some of your properties, and learn a bit about your world. I recently quit my job as an attorney to stay home with my two little ones (Miriam, 5, and Truman, 2). I started a blog, and as a writer yourself, I hope you find a moment to glance at it. You might find the posts humorous! I was going to ask Dawna for your email, but I didn't want to impose, and I figured one of your editors would catch this blog comment one pre-posting.
Good luck to you! I wish you the best. If you ever have a moment, drop me a line. After all the hard work we put into that one summer, it would be nice to keep that line of communication open.
Amanda B. Hill
http://www.amandabethhill.com
Posted by: Amanda B. Hill | March 14th, 2012 at 2:54 am
First I would like to say what a spectacular thing of beauty Ms. Stewart has created in Cantitoe.
I have been enjoying all the pictures of the farm. Since Martha wants this to be a self sufficient farm, I was wondering if any renewable energy sources were used, ie geothermal, wind power, solar? I may have missed seeing a mention of it. That would be the icing on the cake for me!
Posted by: Maryann Harvey | October 29th, 2012 at 11:22 am