I hope you've all had a chance to listen to my Podcast, "The Martha Stewart Podcast." If not, you can hear it on the iHeart Media App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Since I launched the show earlier this summer, I've had a terrific lineup of guests. Among them - Snoop Dogg, Alex Rodriguez, Chelsea Handler, Clive Davis, Ai Weiwei, Malcolm Gladwell, Jean Pigozzi, and many more. Some of my podcasts are recorded right here at my Bedford, New York farm. We set up a comfortable space with lights, microphones, and mobile phone camera to capture the video of these informative and inspiring conversations. I'm having such a great time doing these shows and we're scheduling more and more for the weeks and months ahead, so be sure to listen!
Here are some photos, enjoy.
I am always excited when my podcast guests are able to come up to my Bedford, New York farm. On the day of the show, I designate a room in my home, where we can sit and have a quiet, informal conversation. Here, we set up our equipment in the cookbook library of my studio guest house. We put up lights, so the show can also be videotaped for social media.
These 26-inch “soft box” lights are specifically designed for use in a studio or on location for portraits, fashion, or even corporate meetings.
I’ve also used these lights for many of my Zoom appearances – they are great to have and are light and easy to put up and take down. The controls in the back vary the brightness.
In the entertainment business, one will see various pieces of equipment with tennis balls on the feet of lights and microphone stands. They’re used to protect the floors – just cut slits in them and place them on to cushion and pad the feet.
For podcast recording, it is a crucial to use the best microphones possible – these mics are made for speech and can minimize other interfering room noise.
For our podcasts, we have an engineer who comes to the farm to ensure everything goes perfectly. After the show, he uploads the recorded material, so the editors at iHeart can prepare if for publishing.
Recently, I did a podcast with the influential, best-selling author, Malcolm Gladwell. We talked about everything from forecasting a pandemic, Russia’s war against Ukraine, our favorite spots in Tokyo, to his latest book, “The Bomber Mafia.” Podcasts are fun to listen to in the car, while commuting to work or traveling for the weekend.
And did you hear my podcast with Clive Davis, one of the greatest A&R men of all time! He shared so many fun and interesting stories – how he made his way into the music industry and how he mixed luminaries of all the genres at his famous parties.
He also talked about how he developed the careers of artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Carlos Santana, Whitney Houston, and countless others.
This podcast was with Gael Towey and Isolde Motley – two of the founding editors of my magazine, Living. They came to my farm to talk about its development and evolution over its 30-year span. We had such a good time reminiscing about all the work we did and all the accomplishments we achieved to create such an excellent publication.
Some of the podcasts are done from this room above my carriage house. The equipment is very portable, so we can switch the recording atmosphere from time to time.
Remember this one? I recorded this podcast with Kevin Sharkey and photographer Douglas Friedman – colleagues and dear friends.
And another one was done with two farmers I greatly admire – Jack Algiere pictured here, and Eliot Coleman, who joined us remotely. If you are not familiar with them, listen to the podcast and learn about these pioneers and influencers – two greats in the US organic farming industry.
I’ve even done podcasts from my New York City Headquarters – this one with comedian Chelsea Handler.
When guests cannot record with me in person, I set up a computer and connect with them through a program that allows us to record online. I can do these podcasts with anyone around the world as long as there is a strong WiFi connection. Technology has come a long way.
I did a podcast with my good friend, Jean Pigozzi all the way from France. We talked about his beautiful homes, his fantastic parties, and the rules he goes by that guide his life.
I spoke with the monumental artist, Aiweiwei in the UK.
I did a podcast interview with plantsman, garden writer, horticulturist and nurseryman, Dan Hinkley.
And my very first podcast, which was released in June, was with none other than Snoop Dogg. Here we are at the opening of my new restaurant, The Bedford, in Las Vegas last month.
And tomorrow, we’re releasing another fun podcast I know you’ll love as much as I do – full of laughs and great stories.
It’s with singer, composer, actor, author, comedian, and multi-instrumentalist who served as David Letterman’s musical director, band leader, and sidekick on the entire run of both “Late Night with David Letterman” and “Late Show with David Letterman” – Paul Shaffer. It was such a great show. Be sure to listen to it tomorrow on the iHeart Radio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to one “Martha Stewart Podcast” and you’ll be hooked.
With its emerald green lawns, manicured gardens, and a newly built barn clad with crisp white board and batten siding, a lovingly restored 1830s Greek Revival farm house in New York's Hudson Valley is a beautiful setting for a wedding.
Just over a week ago, I attended a very special wedding at Clove Brook Farm in Millbrook - the home of my friends and the grooms of honor, Christopher Spitzmiller and Anthony Bellomo. They were married outdoors on a gorgeous late summer day in front of their dearest family and friends.
Here are some photos, enjoy.
Christopher, Anthony, and their team worked tirelessly for weeks to get the barn ready for their big day. Here is the front of the newly renovated barn just before the ceremony. It was a lovely day and the barn was the perfect venue for their sit down dinner.
Here I am with good friend, decorator Stephen Sills.
There were gorgeous plants and flowers everywhere. This is the kitchen porch at Clove Brook Farm.
The barn interior was all set for dinner.
Here is another long table set up in the barn.
A side table is decorated with a topiary from Anthony’s shop, Orangerie, in Millbrook, and a flower filled cachepot made by Christopher.
The bar set up in the barn included a table purchased from my Great American Tag Sale last spring – I recognized it right away. The stone basket of fruit was a wedding gift from Anthony to Christopher.
Here is the arrival table laid out with baskets of moss displaying all the escort cards. Do you know the difference between escort cards and place cards? A place card not only directs guests to the table where each will sit during the reception, but it also points each guest to his or her particular seat at the table. Escort cards direct guests to a table, but once there, they are free to choose their own seat.
The handsome grooms – Anthony Bellomo and Christopher Spitzmiller – emerging from the house wearing boutonnieres of Dahlia ‘Verrone’s Obsidian.’
This is the gate to the Pool Garden where the cocktail hour was held prior to dinner.
Bars are set up on either side of the pool house with the bluest of skies overhead.
On this table is one of Christopher’s gold lustre gourds. The garden border is filled with Russian sage, Salvia yangii, and dahlias.
Christopher and Anthony hold hands during the ceremony.
The table candles are lit just before dinner. Some of the beautiful floral arrangements are done by Cathy B. Graham.
Here is one of the table settings showing dahlia dinner plates by Christopher.
Here is another pretty table setting with custom menu cards by The Printery.
And an overhead photo showing the details of the table, flowers and vegetable tables decorations. Both Christopher and Anthony are avid gardeners.
Here’s a closer look at the stone basket of fruit surrounded by votives. It’s become one of Christopher’s favorite stone pieces at Clove Brook Farm.
Here I am seated next to interior designer Richard Keith Langham.
Here are the grooms cutting their “faux bois” wedding cake with meringue mushrooms. The couple made the cake themselves. An outer layer of whipped cream concealed a rich black forest cake of chocolate layers filled with more whipped cream and sour cherries.
The celebration lasted into the night. Here is the barn lit up with luminarias placed along the stone driveway.
All the guests received decorated cookies by Nikki Berry depicting the buildings and animals of Clove Brook Farm.
And hung from the mantle in the upstairs bedroom of the house was this joyful banner – put up as a surprise by a close friend of the grooms. Congratulations Christopher and Anthony – what a wonderful wedding.
I really love the world of fashion and I always try to attend the city's Fashion Week events. New York Fashion Week, NYFW, held in February and September of every year, is a semi-annual series of shows in Manhattan usually spanning seven to nine days. It's when fashion designers, brands or "houses" display their latest collections to buyers, the press, and to the public. These events influence the upcoming fashion trends for the current and approaching seasons. Last week, I attended Carolina Herrera's show at The Plaza Hotel and in the afternoon, I went to Dennis Basso's presentation at The Pierre Hotel. Both featured stunning collections for spring and summer 2023.
Enjoy these photos.
It is always exciting to attend New York Fashion Week. I love seeing all the new trends and styles for the next year. Here I am arriving at The Plaza Hotel in my new Mercedes-Benz EQS 580, a battery electric full-size luxury lift-back sedan.
I stopped to take a few photos in the front hall of The Plaza. Since its debut in 1907, The Plaza Hotel has remained a New York icon hosting world leaders, dignitaries, captains of industry, Broadway legends, Hollywood royalty, and the most beautiful fashion runway shows.
Here I am with Carolina Herrera, one of the world’s most distinguished designers. It was so good to catch up with her before the show.
Carolina Herrera creative director and my friend, Wes Gordon, showed a collection of lush florals inspired by one of his favorite novels, “The Secret Garden.” Here, a model wears an off-the-shoulder long dress with a blue and white color print.
This airy spring ensemble shows big flower prints on a white background.
It wasn’t all colorful blossoms, however. There were also hints of black to add sophistication to the collection. Here, the model is wearing pants and a cool summer top, all in classic black.
There was also this strapless bold red dress with a sculptural red rose detail over one shoulder.
Here is another bright floral-themed dress. Models walked down the runway to fun uplifting songs by Barbra Streisand.
This dress with wide belt shows off a bare shoulder on one side and a long sleeve on the other.
And here is a floral jumpsuit with a dramatic flower on one side.
This dress shows off a flowing cape and deep v-neckline. The model accessorizes with large salmon colored matching earrings.
Karlie Kloss was among the models at the Carolina Herrera spring/summer 2023 Collection Show. Her height accentuates this long sleeve, yellow peony trench gown.
The closing look of the Carolina Herrera Collection was this gorgeous black gown – a strapless black silk chiffon dress trimmed with tulle.
In the afternoon, I went to The Pierre Hotel for my friend Dennis Basso’s spring/summer 2023 Show. This model wore a blue and white laced dress accented with a fur jacket.
Light shades of blue, white, and lavender were the predominant colors of this collection.
Many of the free-flowing styles were designed to be flattering for all shapes and sizes.
This model is dressed in comfortable and loose-fitting white pants with an oversized light cardigan in pastel pink and blue.
And look at this beautiful pink formal off-the-shoulder gown. Every outfit was stunning.
Dennis Basso, known for his glamorous evening wear collections, celebrated 40-years on the runway with this show. He walked out to a standing ovation and lots of applause.
I was sitting in the front row and gave my friend Dennis a bouquet of flowers as he walked by. In turn, he grabbed me by the hand and we walked down the catwalk arm-in-arm. And of course, I’m dressed in one of his fashions – a v-neck flowing top covered by a white floral lace cardigan. What a fun time at New York Fashion Week!
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