"The Martha Manual: How to Do (Almost) Everything"
My newest book, “The Martha Manual: How to Do (Almost) Everything” is in bookstores now - I hope you have your copy.
“The Martha Manual” is a practical handbook filled with ideas, instructions and inspirations - how to set a table, how to care for houseplants, how to decorate your home for every occasion, and so much more. Whether it’s organizing, celebrating, cleaning, decorating, or any number of other essential life skills, we’ve tested the tasks and provided useful solutions with lots of spectacular photographs that will help you do - almost - everything. I am so thrilled with this new title - I know you’ll love it too.
Enjoy these photos - some are straight from this great new book, "The Martha Manual: How to Do (Almost) Everything".
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- I am so proud of this book – it has all the basic how-to knowledge everyone should have to do all those essential life tasks and chores. This book includes hundreds of expert tips and useful insights in an easy-to-follow format. Everyone in your family will be using this book time after time.
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- Inside “The Martha Manual” you’ll find great organizing ideas for every room, including the kitchen – the main hub of every home.
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- So many of the tips are inspired by how I care for my own things. This is a drawer of silver flatware in my servery. Find out how to polish, maintain and store all your precious silver in “The Martha Manual.”
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- And learn how to set both a formal and an informal table.
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- This go-to book also contains tips for throwing a cocktail party – how to set-up a self-serve bar, determine how many bottles of alcohol to buy, and how to give a memorable toast.
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- All those delicious spices – find out the best way to store them and keep them organized.
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- “The Martha Manual” is a compilation of the many thousands of “Good Things” we’ve shared over the years, including how to use upturned brackets as shelf dividers to keep towels from falling over – this idea works in the laundry room, and in the linen closet.
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- Here is a bedroom in my Winter House. Learn how to keep your own private comfort zone looking its best. My book provides our favorite tips for making a bed, washing the linens, and step-by-step instructions for folding a fitted sheet.
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- Here’s another photo from the book – sharing my “must-do” tip for steaming clothes.
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- The book shows how a simple wooden shelf can keep all your bathing essentials close at hand.
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- Oversized hooks are handy for storing so many things – from hanging towels in the bathroom to hanging pots in the kitchen and so much more.
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- My book has a section on caring for houseplants – what plants grow in what kind of light, how to propagate cuttings and how to keep them well-hydrated while you are way.
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- Here is my sunken garden behind my Summer House. All my precious boxwood is covered under protective burlap to keep it safe from wind and heavy snow. Learn some other handy tips for protecting plantings in winter from “The Martha Manual.”
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- And learn about feeding the wild birds that visit your backyard. I love feeding birds and seeing all the different birds that visit my farm. This avian friend is feasting on my own Wild Bird Food from my Bird Feeder – both available on QVC.
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- If you love to garden, this book also tells you how to grow a beautiful and productive vegetable garden – what to plant, how to care for some of your favorite veggies, and how to harvest them when they’re ready.
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- My book shows photos and illustrations for building a safe fire – inside and out.
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- Find out how to transform a bookcase into a great catchall for shoes, coats, bags, etc.
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- I have an entire chapter dedicated to pet care – how to introduce a new pet, how to care for a pet and even my tips for tackling common unwanted behaviors.
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- Here is my beautiful Empress Tang. I also include grooming tips and how to keep a clean house with pets around.
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- And of course, I have a section for decorating – how to decorate for every occasion – from coloring Easter eggs…
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- …to creating a beautiful Christmas scene for any counter or table of your home.
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- And for those who still need a lesson – how-to tips on how to ride a bike! “The Martha Manual: How to Do (Almost) Everything” is a fun, informative, and essential guide for doing so many, many things – get your copy today!!
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