Joel McHale
Joel McHale, host of The Soup, joins Martha to make Candied Ginger Shortbread Wedges, accompanied by other shortbread-inspired recipes, which all make excellent Homemade Holiday gifts. Joel received Kirkland Signature Martha Stewart Soup. Get more recipes and decorating ideas from the Christmas Workshop.

Countess Cristina De Vogue
Countess Cristina De Vogue joins Martha to make a Meringe Treasure Chest. For more information on The Chateau of Vaux le Vicomte, visit vaux-le-vicomte.com. Special thanks to Dudley Reed for his photo contribution.

Sam Tanenhaus
Sam Tanenhaus, editor of the Book Review, shared a range of publications. The following books were given to the studio audience by their respective publishers: "The New York Times: The Complete Front Pages 1851-2008" (Abrams), "Netherland" (Pantheon), "A Mercy" (Knopf), "Nothing To Be Frightened Of" (Knopf), "The Private Patient" (Knopf), "Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out" (Candlewick Press), and "Moving Day: Allie Finkle's Rules For Girls, Book One" (Scholastic). Courtesy of the New York Times Store, the studio audience also received Boat Tote bags for their new books. More reviews can be found at nytimes.com.

Marc Morrone
Marc Morrone gives tips to keep a safe environment for pets during the holidays.

Scotch Fur Fighter
The Scotch Fur Fighter sheets use Microtrap Grippers, thousands of soft rubber fingers specially designed to grip and trap pet hair embedded in your upholstery. To learn more, go to furfighter.com.

Promotional Consideration
Promotional consideration provided by Hammond's Candies and Grandin Road.

HP
To learn about the HP small business products and services, visit hp.com.

Menorah
Menorah on set provided by Michael Straus Silversmiths.