From garden to craft to cooking-from-scratch, Martha Stewart‘s MARTHA logo says it all in one intricate glance, embodying everything she is as a person, as a brand, as the heirloom matriarch of our time.
I had the very fine honor of crossing off one pretty hefty To-Do on my bucket list this week, I was invited as an audience guest at Martha’s Blog Show. A fabulous trip to New York City was just what I needed in terms of inspiration for a brand new year.
As my thoughts wander about amidst all of the heirloom touches that inspire me each & every day – from fashion to cooking to antiques to architecture – I find it important to also note the people behind such things that keep the past in the present for us all to enjoy. There is no denying that Martha Stewart has build her own well-deserved empire one stitch at a time, but to me, it is Martha who has led the heirloom-chic trend of today; it is she that keeps it alive and well in the world.
For Gen X & Y, knitting is the epitome of cool, Food Network is a can’t-miss, everyone wants to grow their own fresh herbs, glitter is all the rage, and KitchenAid Mixers are at the top of everyone’s wish list. It is my belief that Martha has inspired all such things in some form or fashion, constantly keeping them in the forefront of fabulous. The craft of sewing or cooking-from-scratch will never be lost in this world of drugstore costumes and microwaved meals.
So, you may check out the live chatter from the oh-so-delicious #blogshow and always thank Martha Stewart, the Heirloom Matriarch of our day, who inspires things from the past to be savored for generations to come.
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January 19, 2010 at 2:48 am
Debbie
I could not agree more. It is Martha who has taught us that cherished heirlooms and timeless traditions are meant to be treasured and passed down from generation to generation. She truly is the epitome of today’s modern woman, embracing the past and always looking to the future.
January 19, 2010 at 3:47 am
Laura Scholz
So glad I could share the experience with you. Thanks for making it all possible!
January 21, 2010 at 3:14 am
Mindy Lockard
I couldn’t agree more. What I love about Martha Stewart is that she reminds us of the tradition of working from scratch. Yes, her brand sets the bar high, but I appreciate it and think it’s okay to have high standards for the way we live and the way we entertain. How fun to have sat in her studio and thank you for graciously allowing me to live vicariously through you! Best regards, Mindy