Wherever Martha goes, people ask her where she gets the wonderful and unique materials used in projects on "The Martha Stewart Show" and in her magazines. Here, she shares her secret sources for decorative items, stationery, spices, and other embellishments with you.
For beautiful handmade pottery and tile, Martha turns to Pewabic Pottery, which offers hundreds of gift tile and pottery in unique glazes.
Bell'occhio is a specialty shop offering antiques and curiosities, as well as rare merchandise produced by historic ateliers.
Tanner and Dash is where Martha goes to find quality coats and sweaters, like the safe-night reflecto jacket, for her dogs. A large selection of Tanner and Dash products are available online at barkerandmeowsky.com.
Hammond's Candies, started in 1920, remains loyal to its original recipe techniques. Making its sweets in small batches, which are hand-pulled and hand-twisted, Hammond's Candies have been used to dress "The Martha Stewart Show" set for many years.
Martha's source for antique- and vintage-inspired holiday decorations and crafting supplies, D. Blumchen and Company is a family business centered around European holiday decorations. Blumchen not only produces its own items, but also imports many from Europe.
Felix Doolittle is Martha's go-to place for timeless yet modern stationery. An online-only operation, Felix Doolittle produces beautiful note cards and invitations.
Bella Viva Orchards specializes in exquisite, often hard-to-find fruit, grown right on the premises in their sustainable orchards. Their website, bellaviva.com, features an wide assortment of fruit, nut and chocolate confections.
Studio Cortes, run by third-generation artisan Carlos Cortes, produces exquisite faux bois, or fake wood, pieces in the form of one-of-a-kind concrete sculpture. The studio's wares include planters, benches, and birdbaths.
Leontine Linens is Martha's source for personalized heirloom-quality linens. Leontine Linens creates luxurious products for the home, and its couture pieces are made to order by hand in the fabrics, colors, and styles that you select.
Creative Candles is an online-only operation that offers handmade, hand wrapped, and hand boxed candles in every size, shape, and color. It supplies many of the candles found in Martha's magazines and on her TV show.
Magic Cabin is a mail-order catalog and an online store featuring imaginative children's toys. Particularly noteworthy: the tree trunk fairy home, log cabin, woodland tent, and cable-car system.
Cowgirl Creamery, a charming cheese shop discovered by the editors of Martha Stewart Living while doing a story in Marin County, California, features handmade cheeses, wines, breads, and organic fruits and vegetables from local producers.
The Cold Frame Automatic Opener from Johnny's Selected Seeds is one of our favorite winter gardening tools. This temperature-responsive automatic opener automatically opens and closes the window of your Cold Frame or greenhouse.
Global Table is one of Martha's favorite places to shop for tabletop accessories. Located in the Manhattan, Global Table is filled with wonderful and often unusual items from all over the world.
Tinsel Trading Company is a favorite design resource of the art and weddings departments. The store offers an extensive selection of decorative items ranging from beads and buttons to tassels and trims.
Nirmala's Kitchen has become a favorite of the food department for exotic spices they can't find anywhere else. Spices to explore: garam masala blend and Moroccan tagine spice blend.
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