Where to Find "Good Things"
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Every day, we're posting helpful "Good Things" - original and personal hints from me, our team, and many classics from my latest book, “Martha Stewart's Very Good Things: Clever Tips & Genius Ideas for an Easier, More Enjoyable Life" published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. I hope you have your copy - it's in bookstores right now! We'll share "Good Things" for decorating, cleaning, organizing, gardening, entertaining, celebrating, cooking, and more. We'll also post them on our new web site, MarthaStewartGoodThings.com, where you can enter your chance to win a copy of the book, personally signed by me! Everyone needs "Good Things" - and now there are many ways to find them!
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- I debuted “Very Good Things” during the 30th anniversary year of our magazine, “Martha Stewart Living.” For more than three decades, we’ve offered our readers what I call “Good Things” or those smart, quick “a-ha” tips and tricks that our readers love. And now we have this first volume complete with more than 500-of those wonderful solutions. I know you will love this compendium of helpful, practical home and life hints. Buy a copy today at MarthaStewartGoodThings.com and find out how you can win a signed copy of the book!
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- Here’s a “Good Thing” I often make at the farm – a no-fuss fritatta. Just whisk together a dozen eggs, fold in vegetables such as onions, potatoes and peppers, and cook at 400-degrees Fahrenheit for about 20-25 minutes. I serve it hot, warm or cool.
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- Every kitchen should have these sliding space-savers. These pull-out storage solutions are available at home improvement centers. They are great for accessing items in the back of cabinets. And, they can be found in a range of sizes and materials.
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- All-purpose upholstery can be used indoors and out and can make cleaning up spilled coffee, sticky fingers and muddy paws a cinch. In a variety of pleasing patterns, it’s ideal for high traffic areas such as the kitchen and family room.
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- With everyone spending more time at home, make a creative and fun hideaway teepee for the children using paintable canvas. The easy how-to for this artistic project is in the book, “Martha Stewart’s Very Good Things.”
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- Have an old unused cabinet? Convert its shelves into a dollhouse with some foam board inserts and decorative paper – it’s a great way to reuse and repurpose.
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- To make any special gathering more festive, dip-dye bamboo and reed plates in food-safe coloring to create a unique ombre table scape.
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- When entertaining, gather assorted glass bottles and vases and give the insides a few coats of white matte spray paint to create a faux porcelain look. They’ll look so beautiful with cut flowers.
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- Reusable cloth napkins are must-haves for any dining table. Durable, pretty, and much more sustainable than their paper cousins.
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- Keep your days in check with a restaurant order-style ticket holder to display essential notes, assorted pictures and memorabilia, and everything you need to access quickly.
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- Convert a favorite tablecloth, vintage linen, or large swath of fabric into a quilt. It’s an easy way to revitalize your bedroom decor while keeping you warm. This classic DIY project is also in the book.
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- Another fun project for the family is making homemade candles. Copper bowl candles are the perfect batch gift to make and keep for every occasion.
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- Make your armoire one-of-a-kind with custom cabinet pulls made with the same leather tape often used to repair leather goods. Just wrap around the handles and add a few stitches to secure the ends.
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- For a perfectly portioned and shareable appetizer, slice your veggies into thin strips and tie them into bundles with chives. Have some dip stationed nearby and these bright and beautiful bites will be devoured in no time.
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- Infuse interesting flavors into vodka for a unique cocktail experience – just add the ingredients and store it in an airtight container in a dark place for a few days. Some ideas include beet and horseradish, chestnut and dried fruit, star anise, dried chile and cardamom, fennel and lemon, and grapefruit zest and coriander.
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- In lieu of textiles, try painting your own stair runner. Dark hues will cover nicks and scratches. Flank the center color with a contrasting border and use painter’s tape to create the straight lines.
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- So many of you love this soap dispenser “Good Thing” – just decant your dishwashing liquid into an attractive glass bottle and top it with a pour-out spout available at any kitchen supply store. This tip was first introduced in my April/May 1993 issue of “Martha Stewart Living” – do you remember this one?
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- I have long used cake stands to display much more than sweet treats, but if you don’t have any, create your own by upturning flea market finds such as dishes and saucers atop upside down bowls for bases – it’s a “Good Thing.”
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- This “Good Thing” utilizes a lazy Susan to corral cooktop essentials such as salt, pepper, and often-used utensils – just spin to get what is needed.
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- Another workspace idea is to use modular cork tiles to create a custom pinboard. These are so easy to cut and fit into any space, and can be used to display children’s art work, notes, photos, a calendar, or any other items that may otherwise get lost in a pile.
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- I devised this “Good Thing” for my own geese at the farm to keep the winter winds from entering the hutch at night. This is a double layer of burlap attached to the top of the opening. It allows them easy access in and out.
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- Here’s one of my favorite good things – I buy silver plate saucers whenever I see them at tag sales or garage sales – they look great underneath my houseplants. Be sure to follow @MarthaStewartGoodThings on Instagram for new ideas and inspirations every day!
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