If you stop by the Brooklyn home of Sophie Demenge, the founder of the charming children’s line Oeuf, you might find children swinging from the ceiling. But that’s okay. The French-American family has a trapeze in their living room, and everyone — Sophie; her husband, Michael; their two children, Mae, 10, and Marius, 7 — has [...]
At some point in your life, you probably encountered The Perfect Peach: a fragrance that beckons you from five paces away, fuzzy scarlet-mottled skin yielding to deep-yellow flesh that’s perfectly sweet with just a hint of acidity, and oh, the juice! After that, you approach every peach with a mixture of longing and apprehension, hoping [...]
Instagram, the social photo-sharing app known for its nostalgia-inducing filters, is a fun way to share photos with friends. And the little square snapshots are ideal for creative projects. Thanks to some innovative app producers, you can turn your favorite moments into a personalized product. Check out some of our favorite things made from Instagram [...]
Something as simple as a camera strap, the usually basic black, purely practical item, is turned into an extraordinary accessory at the hands of Vania Morris and Christine Berry, founders of Bloom Theory. It makes sense that these women would want to create beautiful alternatives to utilitarian straps; They’re wedding photographers themselves. “We strive to [...]
Want to know what the editors of Living bookmarked this week? Here are the links we found that made us smile. M.I.Y Accessories: These color-blocked necklaces made from utility rope and plumbing hardware caught our eye on Honestly WTF. We love the impact they make when layered together. Homemade Dog Bed: Our editorial intern, Becky [...]
I’m not a well-rounded cook. I prepare basic meals but when it comes to vegetables I can barely tell the difference between arugula and spinach. This summer, I signed up for my neighborhood CSA (community-supported agriculture) program. Once a week, I pick up more vegetables than I can handle. I take them home, spread them [...]
A few years ago, I hugged a friend of mine hello and I was smitten. What is your perfume? No perfume, she said. But you must be wearing some micro perfume from Paris! It was Roger & Gallet. I immediately bought the Shiso body cream she was wearing. I like being able to do two [...]
It’s that time again. A zucchini plant near you has been silently propagating, and the fruits of its labors are finding their way into your kitchen via farmers’ markets, CSA shares, generous neighbors with gardens, and piled-high supermarket displays. When I have a couple of zucchini on hand, I usually slice them lengthwise and grill [...]
When I plan parties, I always like to have a theme because it makes it easier to tie all the details together. One of our first weddings in Martha Stewart Weddings was a daisy wedding and is still one of my favorites. Fast forward a few years later and my daughter, Daisy, was born. What [...]
Still haven’t tried our new CraftStudio app? Let Martha show you how it works! If you’re in the New York area, join Martha at the SoHo Apple Store for a design Q&A, then create and print your own CraftStudio creations. We hope to see you there! Tweet
