Martha Stewart is a name synonymous with creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation. With a career spanning three decades, from teenage model to Wall Street stockbroker to the face of a billion-dollar lifestyle empire, she became one of America’s first self-made female billionaires in 1999.
In a Netflix documentary directed by R.J. Cutler, Stewart shares her extraordinary journey, showing how she became the “original influencer” long before social media became a cultural phenomenon.
Whether it's curating the perfect tablescape or offering inspiring, no-nonsense advice, Stewart has always been known for her perfectionism and bold opinions — opinions that are still listened to through her blogs, books, magazines, and inspire 4.9 million Instagram followers.
Try something new
Your home should feel like a warm hug — that comforting sense of familiarity that makes it a place you love to be. But while you want to embrace the familiarity that makes your home special, it’s also important to feel free to try new things with your décor. After all, one of Martha's guiding mottos is: "Learn something new every day."
A simple way to refresh your space is by adding wall panels. They’re easy to install and offer a less permanent change than repainting your walls, giving you the freedom to experiment without a big commitment.
The art of hosting
It was Martha’s talent for catering that was the stepping stone to her glowing success, as she turned dinner parties into beautiful spectacles that other people wanted her to create for their events.
As well as delicious food, a thoughtfully curated tablescape can transform a meal among friends and family into a truly immersive experience. Whether you're celebrating a special milestone, capturing a certain seasons, or embracing a particular theme, every element of your table setting plays a part in setting the tone.
A striking centrepiece is a great place to start when creating your tablescape as you can make smaller details, such as the type of cutlery, or colour of the napkins, to compliment it.
For more cost-effective hosting, you can create the ULTIMATE tablescape and repurpose it for different events throughout the year. Since purchasing cutlery and glassware to match a specific theme can become expensive, you can easily refresh the table by swapping out the centrepiece for fresh flowers in a new colour. With just a few small adjustments, you can continue to enjoy the design you've carefully curated, year after year.
By embracing small changes and thoughtful details, we can all bring a touch of Martha’s creativity and magic into our own homes that feel unique and special to us.
So, whether you're planning to host a dinner party in the upcoming festive season, or refreshing your home décor, take a cue from Martha. Don’t be afraid to try something new and make it your own.
