Martha, You Inspire Me!

Martha's Apple Pie
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Enamel Look Bottles
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I just love to watch the Martha Stewart Show! Even though, I am nothing like her. She is classy, I am not. She is organized, I am not. She is a perfectionist, I am not. She is sophisticated, I am not. She is a business woman, I am not. And on, and on, and on... But, she is crafty,so am I . She likes to save money on things, so do I. She likes learning new things, so do I. She likes teaching things, I like learning things!
It was Martha who first introduced me to ETSY, that wonderful handcrafted businesses site where I now have two shops. Martha often has ETSY shop owners on her show demonstrating their handiwork. As a matter of a fact I am not sure what other TV talk show has so much instruction on it! I really think there needs to be a CRAFT network out there in satellite land, and I am surprised Martha hasn't already started one! (hint, hint Martha!)
Last winter, Martha had a huge craft show with her employees doing the selling and I saw some cool scarves made with GIANT knitting needles and that made me immediately go find some huge needles I had purchased and never used and try to conquer my mental block on knitting. ( I find crocheting easier, but always wanted to knit)
Now, Martha obviously has the BEST staff working for her, because her products in craft stores are beautiful, relevant and well made and her household items are just as lovely.
Now, don't you worry and think that I idolize her or anything, she is way too proper for my liking, but I appreciate someone who wants to pass on the old fashioned virtues of cooking, baking, crafting, gardening and such. But starting my day on four hours of sleep is not appealing to me, so I will just let Martha do that!