tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133586152925723487.post7580715475058832545..comments2023-10-25T10:48:33.620-07:00Comments on Letters to the World: What's so Great about Martha Stewart?Rebecca S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16409572371302109142noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133586152925723487.post-2544055619981118222012-11-29T12:20:35.228-08:002012-11-29T12:20:35.228-08:00No Martha Stewart stories from me. :( Although, I ...No Martha Stewart stories from me. :( Although, I repect her genius in knowing what women want and on how she built an empire.<br /><br />But, there have been many accounts of how tough and unforgiving she is, which equated to rudeness by a lot of people. That used to bother me a little, but not now. I respect people's authentic personalities and make the choice to like them or not, or to be indifferent. And also, a male would not have to deal with accusations of how he treats his employees, acquaintances, etc.<br /><br />Anyway, based on your post and Martha's success, I'm glad she's who she is. What a bond you and your daughter have - cooking and creating together!Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180243708565855383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133586152925723487.post-13527211741992135542012-11-28T17:55:53.231-08:002012-11-28T17:55:53.231-08:00Abby: Abby, Lucille and Jen, thanks for reading th...Abby: Abby, Lucille and Jen, thanks for reading the post and sharing your thoughts here! I still have the double set of Martha Stewart everyday dishes I bought years ago and they still look good. <br />Rebecca S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16409572371302109142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133586152925723487.post-40712273629897021422012-11-25T21:09:46.741-08:002012-11-25T21:09:46.741-08:00I've never been one to read her magazine or wa...I've never been one to read her magazine or watch on TV, but I remember the Martha Stewart towels I bought from K-Mart lasted for many more years than you'd expect something at that price level to last. Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573262524755768643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133586152925723487.post-82941453569756962812012-11-25T13:58:32.026-08:002012-11-25T13:58:32.026-08:00Well I'm out of here at the next retailing opp...Well I'm out of here at the next retailing opportunity to buy a copy!Lucillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414527658216916537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133586152925723487.post-89324804291737761602012-11-24T18:23:32.595-08:002012-11-24T18:23:32.595-08:00I used to be into Martha too. I started around th...I used to be into Martha too. I started around the same time as you when I was full on stay-at-home-momming. I think it was the chickens that lured me in. Her time in the Big House made me like her even more :)Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853360875281742784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133586152925723487.post-88178090745329223282012-11-24T09:41:17.830-08:002012-11-24T09:41:17.830-08:00Yes, exactly. I read somewhere that she and her ex...Yes, exactly. I read somewhere that she and her ex-husband were fully in love with their chickens. She made a life and living of it all, except there has been a great cost, so I wouldn't do it the way she has. <br />Rebecca S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16409572371302109142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133586152925723487.post-5327041430292181672012-11-24T09:38:34.353-08:002012-11-24T09:38:34.353-08:00I admit a strong attraction to Germanic woodland d...I admit a strong attraction to Germanic woodland design, all things gingerbread, etc. That definitely is part of the appeal for me in her Dec. issues as of late. Of course I like the real thing even more: our eldest is going to be working at the German Christmas market in Vancouver for a month, and that is really a beautiful, authentic experience of all things German, Bavarian, Swiss, Polish, etc. We love it. <br />Her design stuff is too posh, too polished and too American country for me, and I hope I've shown in this post that I'm in it for the food and a few decoration ideas to make with my kid(s). If you saw my house you'd know what I mean - not a swag in sight.Rebecca S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16409572371302109142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133586152925723487.post-69091491780359551402012-11-24T09:31:51.709-08:002012-11-24T09:31:51.709-08:00I hope I've shown that I don't take it all...I hope I've shown that I don't take it all very seriously. Good recipes can be found elsewhere, as well as ideas for everything else you like to do. I tend to use her ideas as a springboard - I try her version and then alter it to suit myself, my tastes and my budget. Martha is often over the top in her approach to it all, so I sort of glean what I can. <br />As far as her time in the big house...I wonder! Rebecca S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16409572371302109142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133586152925723487.post-91813540759252142752012-11-24T09:30:51.579-08:002012-11-24T09:30:51.579-08:00ha yes she has...i think one of the things that ma...ha yes she has...i think one of the things that martha stewart did well is she took what she loves and made something of it...never been one for stylishness but she has created a look....Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133586152925723487.post-64722489784832899632012-11-24T00:02:23.684-08:002012-11-24T00:02:23.684-08:00I've never been fond of that type of all perva...I've never been fond of that type of all pervasive design. And she really became an industry, didn't she. But what would you call her form of design. I see a nostalgia, but I see no one, two or even three influences to what you are to be nostalgic about. There is a strong feel of fairy tale in that it's wooded and Germanic. There is a powerful reference to the horn of plenty and not just with fruits. But also with those colours and overflowing of fabrics.<br />But to me her designs are doctors and dentist waiting room fodder. Where some mag and the latest Mrs Soandso, the most recent blonde and pneumatic model of the previous three having cored out at incredible expense his ancestral pile of any residual taint of earlier models.<br />All this should be taken with a grain of salt as I'm a man and the very notion of swags set my teeth on edge in the way that were you to sleep nearer the door or walk next the traffic would. Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09442327549417743472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133586152925723487.post-15528016354973194792012-11-23T19:16:27.995-08:002012-11-23T19:16:27.995-08:00Well Rebecca, you've convinced me to give her ...Well Rebecca, you've convinced me to give her a try. I've avoided all things Martha Stewart because I just figured she had enough of everyone's money by now and didn't need mine. Who knew that she would appeal to the "real" people along with those who have theme Christmases, Thanksgivings, birthdays and gardens? As you noted, she has also done time in the big house :) Bet it looked better when she left than when she arrived!<br />Live Each Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11927310089764123891noreply@blogger.com