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10 COMMANDMENTS FOR REDUCING STRESS IN YOUR LIFE

1. Thou Shalt Not Be Perfect, ...Or Even Try To Be
2. Thou Shalt Not Try To Be All Things To All People.
3. Thou Shalt Sometimes Leave Things Undone That Ought To Be Done.
4. Thou Shalt Not Spread Thyself Too Thinly.
5. Thou Shalt Learn To Say No.
6. Thou Shalt Schedule Time For Thyself And Thy Supportive Network.
7. Thou Shalt Switch Off And Do Nothing Regularly.
8. Thou Shalt Be Boring, Untidy, Inelegant, and Unattractive At Times.
9. Thou Shalt Not Even Feel Guilty.
10. Especially, Thou Shalt Not Be Thine Own Worst Enemy But Be Thine Own Best Friend.

~Unknown

My Life With Martha Stewart

Whether you love or hate Martha, you have to give her credit for giving so much to all of us domestic goddesses. Around twenty-ish years ago, I first met Martha (on television, of course) as she was giving outdoor dining ideas on some show, some where, and I still, to this day, use pretty hand towels for napkins when serving BBQ and for the occasional Cajun Boil.
I cannot make a pie without her recipe for Pate Brisee (pie crust) recipe. Follow the directions and you'll never be disappointed. http://www.marthastewart.com/284143/pate-brisee
I learned that some of the simplest ideas are the most elegant.
I love the fact that she displays her collections proudly. Makes me want to go troll the flea markets and garage sales and start my own, although I have enough.
I have made soap with her, love the French milled block. http://www.marthastewart.com/269933/savon-de-marseille
I have made vanilla extract with her, perfect gifts. Make in June/ July for Christmas, that stuff has to age! http://www.marthastewart.com/256342/homemade-vanilla-extract
One of my favorite memories from years ago, PP (pre-problems), was when I was laughed at, yes, laughed at when I asked the local garden supply for heather like what Martha Stewart had on her show. I did find some years later. I guess Martha and I are just too far ahead of the trends!
I crocheted her "Coming Home" poncho, it's big and heavy and like a winter coat. http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/chsscallopEdgePoncho.html?noImages=
Anyway, thanks for strolling down Martha Memory Lane and I would love to hear your Martha Memories!