tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768882.post1743129378547374276..comments2024-03-29T04:13:33.018-05:00Comments on MARTHA MOMENTS: Looking Back to Move Forward: Vol. 12 (December)ANDREW RITCHIEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07527048900781045398noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768882.post-60098081362122614392016-01-11T10:05:06.400-05:002016-01-11T10:05:06.400-05:00Perfect issue choice. His instructions on how to m...Perfect issue choice. His instructions on how to make a table top tree I have used repeatedly. I could never be as "fussy" about the details as he or the magazine was. However, I found what I could do and was happy with those results. I have also wondered if they have kept some of their wonderful craft developers. I still hang on to these classic issues. Each year they are refreshing to look at to get into the holiday spirit. In conjunction with Martha by Mail, one could incorporate some of the touches from the magazine with their own decor. This is what I miss most. They would have synergy between platforms. Early in the KMart and Macy's deals you would see ornaments (some even made in Germany) and decor inspired by great magazine ideas and projects. I think the idea of selling glass ornaments at Home Depot this year was not the best. I know you have mentioned it before but it looks like a catalog business would be a great thing to take on again. I have seen Martha's name on many things now that I do not see as part of a cohesive brand. I also miss the old format for the recipe cards. I enjoyed making a whole meal with them from first course to desert on special occasions. I will conclude that thanks to folks like you and other sites we can hang on to these great inspirational moments from the past. I do feel to some extent they lost their way. They have survived but at one time they were truly the best in the business.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768882.post-8835438913628466982012-12-20T16:14:12.687-05:002012-12-20T16:14:12.687-05:00I agree! The December 2000 issue is iconic! Thank ...I agree! The December 2000 issue is iconic! Thank you for taking us back through it's graceful pages!!!Jennifer Carroll Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14773647028952482319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768882.post-3932863718620730242012-12-17T04:38:21.434-05:002012-12-17T04:38:21.434-05:00Hi Andrew, one of my favorite issues, love it!
P...Hi Andrew, one of my favorite issues, love it! <br /><br />PS my birthday is today and remembering last years gift from Kevin Sharkey http://web.stagram.com/p/348256017998060673_4317726 Amazing book <br />The year before had a wonderful surprise, http://homedesign.marthastewart.com/2010/12/a-birthday-celebration-happy-birthday-rowaida.html<br />Best wishes <br />Rowaida <br /> Rowaidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03204354226986835316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768882.post-69824381338268516742012-12-13T05:17:00.417-05:002012-12-13T05:17:00.417-05:00This is my favorite issue too, and it is the very ...This is my favorite issue too, and it is the very first one of Martha Stewart Living Magazines that I saw... that´s when it all started for me, and because of that issue I became a fan and collector! Love it!! Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04884359101986405003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768882.post-35444674187542561792012-12-12T13:18:09.909-05:002012-12-12T13:18:09.909-05:00I can't agree with you more... the 2000 issue ...I can't agree with you more... the 2000 issue is the ultimate December issue. I still page through it every holiday season.Kennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06299828916739335429noreply@blogger.com