The Best Throwback Photos of Martha Stewart

Baby Martha

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

Martha's Family

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

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Easter in Central Park

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

Flower Arranging

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

• Here's How to Decorate with Pussy Willows, Martha's Favorite Sign of Spring

Martha's First Job

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

Commercial Success

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

Fashion on the Farm

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

Classic Updo

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

• Martha's Morning Hair Routine

Working Nine to Five

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

On Her Honeymoon

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

• Martha's Travels: Let Our Founder's Vacations Inspire Your Own

Sail Away

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

Outdoor Adventure

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

Turkey Hill

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

• Welcome to Turkey Hill: See Inside Martha's First Home

Remembering a Thanksgiving Celebration

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

• Learn About Martha's Thanksgiving Pie-Giving Tradition—Plus, Her Expert Decorating Tips

Hosting Duties

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

Homesteading Mindset

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

• See Martha's Guide to Raising Happy, Healthy Chickens at Home

Becoming a Mother

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

Raising a Gaggle

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

Baked Goods

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

Cooking Up a Storm

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

Martha's First Book

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

Growing Fresh Produce

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

• Spring Has Sprung Inside Martha's Vegetable Greenhouse! Here's What She's Making with Her Verdant Bounty

Gardener Extraordinaire

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

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The Launch of Living

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

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Adventure of a Lifetime

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

New Traditions

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

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Festive Details

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

Traveling Around the World

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

Gracing the Small Screen

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

Winner Takes All

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

Trying the Local Cuisine

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

Looking Back

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

A New Dawn

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

Spooktacular Fun

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

Hosting Friends

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

Cooking with Julia Child

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

Meeting Snoop

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

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The Next Generation

Many people don't realize that Martha wasn't always considering a career in media—after all, she majored in history as a student at Barnard College in New York City. At first, Martha launched her career by working as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street: "The job taught me so much about what it takes to build a real business, a real company—a meaningful and useful enterprise," Martha recalled in a feature story about her life's work. But Martha also had plenty of experience in front of the camera by that time. Our founder had modeled during college, and there are plenty of glamorous (and fun!) photographs showcasing just how comfortable she was on set.

Martha's journey to launching her own media company isn't what many would consider conventional. She eventually left Wall Street, but not before she got married to Andrew Stewart in the early 1960s and gave birth to her daughter, Alexis, in 1965. Before she ever dreamed of publishing cookbooks, Martha told Entrepreneur magazine that she first studied Italian, German, and French cuisine while on a modeling assignment in Europe in the early '60s. Her interest in cooking quickly turned into a passion, and she eventually founded a catering company out of the basement of her now famous Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut. In a 2019 interview with Barney's, Martha shared that the recipes she developed as a caterer would eventually be featured in her very first cookbook, Entertaining, in 1982.

From her youth to opening a catering company and forming what's now known as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, we're sharing the greatest photographs of Martha along the way.

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