Martha University

Martha Stewart is a firm believer in the old adage, a place for everything and everything in its place. Follow Martha's tips for organizing your home and you'll gain a sense of control over your household: You'll learn to add a new level of efficiency to your daily life, and you might even save money with belongings that are maintained well. This video tackles the organization of seven key, central areas of the home -- from clothes and linen closets, to bathrooms and basement shelves, to ... more

Cupcakes have grown up from the kids' party to an any-occasion dessert. It's because they're easy to make and delicious, and because cupcakes are a delightful palette for your creativity. And who would you trust more than entertaining expert Martha Stewart to show you how to decorate these little hand-held bundles of goodness? Here, you'll find fun, festive decorating tips and tricks designed to make the most of your own personal inspiration and ideas. With these video how-to ... more

True dyed-in-the-wool Martha Stewart fans will delight in these archival video highlights from Martha's New Old House and Secrets of Entertaining series, exclusively available through Martha University. Watch through the stages of her three-year renovation and restoration project for a historic 1838 house in Westport, Connecticut. It includes all the elements of Renovation with Style and Decorative Finishes, plus three of her most popular Entertaining videos: planning a cocktail antipasto ... more

Master homekeeper Martha Stewart offers many wonderful ideas on the basics of decorating to create the most comfortable, livable home for you. Let Martha explain the classic fundamentals of decorating: Once you've gotten the basic floor plan and furnishings arranged, you'll be ready to add the personal touches that make a house a home. With Martha's excellent how-to explanations, you might be inspired to paint a dresser, hang a wall of pictures, or find the perfect lampshade or window ... more

As the eponymous publisher of Martha Stewart Weddings magazine and writer of the classic "Weddings" book, Martha has a reputation as an event planning and weddings expert. Who better then, to be your guide for all things cake? Let Martha walk you through the basics of cake forms and traditional flavors: Like the best marriages, wedding cakes are built on a firm foundation. From this solid ground, sheer inspiration can flower. Once you've viewed these classic video clips, you'll have the ... more

Anything you collect is potential material for a scrapbook: business cards, photos, maps and brochures, even quick sketches that capture an unforgettable moment. Let lifestyle expert Martha Stewart show you how to beautifully assemble your memories into a unique keepsake. This video collection covers the basics of organizing your mementos, necessary tools and materials, glues, and adhesives, basic layout tips and tricks, and general presentation styles. Once you master these introductory ... more

Exclusively available as part of Martha University, this classic from Martha Stewart's film archives is the quintessential video for every home decorator and Martha Stewart fan. Here, Martha personally guides you through a video record of the complete renovation of the Adams Homestead, a Federal-style Westport, Connecticut, farmhouse built in 1838. From tiling and marble work to the installation of skylights and custom cabinetry to the loving restoration of the wide-plank floors, Martha ... more

Weddings inspire our most treasured dreams. Learn how to create the perfect wedding for your taste and budget with this complete video archive from the Martha Stewart Weddings series. It's all here in one pretty package: the wedding dress and the wedding cake, flower bouquets and decorations, gift and favor ideas, plus DIY basics. More than seven hours of videos cover everything you'll need to know to make you an expert as you begin to plan your own wedding. It's a fantastic set of videos ... more

Some of Martha Stewart's most popular broadcasts feature her artful cooking celebrations in the kitchen. Now, exclusively available through Martha University, this collection presents Martha Stewart's classic fine-food preparations and favorite entertaining tips. As America's consummate hostess, she shows how to prepare more than a dozen uniquely elegant dinners to share on special occasions with family and friends: merlot-glazed ham with grainy-mustard sauce, decorated poached salmon ... more

This video package is an inspiring selection of Martha Stewart moments that highlight the thoughtful details an exceptional party planner attends to, making it easier for you to organize your plans for any celebration. You're sure to garner some wonderful and useful ideas. Watch as Martha prepares, step-by-step, more than a dozen recipes, including cucumber hearts with herb cheese, yeast blini with black caviar, salmon-and-scallop timbales with spinach sauce, roast loin of pork, prunes ... more

Join Martha Stewart and her mother, "Big Martha" Kostyra, as they re-create 17 time-honored family recipes, many handed down from Martha's Polish grandmothers. From traditional American comfort foods such as mac and cheese and meatloaf, to Polish-American favorites such as sauerbraten, borscht, and cabbage pierogi, Martha and her mother prepare foods and share ideas and cooking tips you're sure to enjoy. Learn how to roll and shape the knotted dough for scrumptious chruschiki cookies, ... more

Certain foods evoke a deep sense of the essential comforts of home. Watch as one of our country's most respected cooks and homekeepers, Martha Stewart, reveals her recipe secrets for creating everyone's favorite comfort-food dishes. With these recipes in hand, you'll always have something luscious to cook up for friends and family. Learn how to establish your own family traditions around these classic, home-style recipes: Discover the secret ingredient for a crunchy chicken coating, and ... more

Join Martha Stewart and Darcy Miller, the editorial director of Martha Stewart Weddings, as they offer tips on finding perfect presents and gracious favors for bridal-party attendants. Culled from the archives of Martha Stewart broadcasts, these viewers' favorite clips will help you hone your search for appropriate gifts for your wedding guests. The video offers insights to establish what your circle of family and friends might best appreciate (with tips for finding those just-right ... more

This packet features highlights from some of Martha's most favorite audience videos, and touches on a variety of household and homemaking topics. As such, it forms a complete video curriculum for mastering the art of homekeeping. Decorating Basics and Organizing for Beginners help set up the home with ease and style; Essential Comfort Foods and Cupcake Decorating 101 give tips on creating beautiful and delicious family favorites. Keep the kids occupied during vacation with fun games and ... more

This archival video, exclusively available through Martha University, follows Martha Stewart's three-year journey through decorative finishes employed in the elaborate renovations of the Adams Homestead, a historic Federal-style farmhouse built in 1838 in Westport, Connecticut. It showcases the full spectrum of decorative paint and stain finishes: a variety of techniques and styles, how to plot and map out areas to be finished, new and necessary tools (and demonstrations for their usage), ... more

Here's a great resource for wedding planning. We've collected a treasure-trove of videos to take you step-by-step through the basics of wedding planning, from gift registry and printed-paper invitation suites to color palettes, special venues, and choosing a spot for your reception. For couples who possess the DIY spirit, these videos are especially useful. Watch as Martha Stewart and her Weddings editorial director, Darcy Miller, share hundreds of easy, beautiful, and inspiring ideas ... more

It's the kind of entertaining that's fun and easy for the beginner host -- buffet service. Go behind the scenes with Martha Stewart as she creates one of her signature buffet parties, and learn her tools and tricks for creating gorgeous full-spread food displays. The classic hallmarks of Martha's trademark style are all gathered here for you to see and enjoy. Learn from her step-by-step demonstrations of more than a dozen sweet and savory recipes, including marinated grilled seafood, ... more

Martha Stewart is an expert gardener, exquisite floral artist, and consummate event planner. This video collection showcases her inimitable sense of floral design as a celebration of all five senses: from focal-point nosegay bridal bouquets to dramatic centerpieces. And any bride would be thrilled to watch these classic videos on flower selection: Sophisticated color and floral mixes, basic shapes, fillers, and the fine finishing details that will dress wedding day ceremonies in classic ... more

Martha Stewart offers a video filled with many wonderful ideas for summertime crafting with the kids. It's a great way to work side-by-side with your kids as they master valuable skills such as how to use basic tools and materials, and it will help build their confidence in the act of creating. Plus, it's a fun, engaging, and easy way to lure them away from the TV and computer. Martha's simple, creative activities will ignite their imaginations as they make crafts and games using ... more

When planning a spirited Halloween celebration, you'll love this video compendium of some of Martha's favorite ideas and recipes. Welcome friends and fiends alike with spook-tacular white-chocolate ghosts, severed-finger cookies, pumpkin tartlets, and Halloween-themed lollipops and cookies. Martha also casts her magical spell on a traditional popcorn-ball recipe. And for your gaggle of villains out for a night of trick-or-treating, she conjures up a dastardly sweet carry-all -- a pillowcase ... more

The rituals of Halloween are typically a family affair: Carving a pumpkin is one of those kid-inclusive activities that's sure to create long-held memories of a frightfully fun day. Watch Martha and her team demonstrate easy pumpkin-carving techniques -- the proper tools for each task go a long way in creating a uniquely ghoulish or decorative carving. Features include an elegant and sophisticated Halloween lantern, pumpkin creatures, and a pumpkin snake. And if you're looking to host people in ... more

Brides dream for years about the look and feel of their wedding-day attire. Join Martha as she talks with experts in every field about searching for (and finding!) the perfect wedding dress for your special day. Segments include styles, fittings, embellishments, shoes, dyeing, accessories, attendant dresses, and the groom's formalwear attire. From seed pearls, poie de soie, and French lace to shoe heels and tailoring, Martha asks all the right questions, so you'll have all the information ... more

Here's a bundle of fun for Halloween heaven with the kids featuring easy-to-make, economical costume ideas. Create dress-up attire using items you might find around the house or in the supermarket: tin foil, paper and plastic bags, paper doilies, coffee filters, candy wrappers, and aluminum pans. Watch as Martha and her team transform little ones into baby chickens, princesses, and cowboys. There's even a no-sew witch costume. And since the best costumes typically incorporate special makeup, the ... more