The Martha Timeline

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In 1982, Martha publishes her first book, ''Entertaining,'' which is now in its 30th printing.

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The first preview issue of Martha Stewart Living is published in Winter 1990. In 1991, Martha Stewart and Time Publishing Ventures launch Martha Stewart Living as a quarterly magazine.

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In 1992, Martha Stewart Living TV launches as a weekly half-hour syndicated show.
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In 1994, Martha Stewart Weddings magazine launches as an annual publication.

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In 1997, Martha Stewart Everyday bed, bath and paint collections launch exclusively at Kmart.
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In 1998, Martha Stewart Everyday kitchen textiles, window treatments, and bath accessories launch at Kmart.
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In 1999, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia goes public on the New York Stock Exchange.
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In 2000, the Martha Stewart Everyday Kitchen collection launches at Kmart.
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In 2003, MSLO publishes the first issue of Everyday Food magazine.

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In 2003, MSLO also launches the Martha Stewart furniture line with Bernhardt.

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In 2004, MSLO acquires Body+Soul magazine and Dr. Andrew Weil's Self Healing newsletter.

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Following the success of its namesake magazine, the ''Everyday Food'' television program launches on PBS in 2005.
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In 2005, Martha Stewart Living Radio launches on Sirius Satellite Radio's channel 112.
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In 2005, NBC begins airing ''The Martha Stewart Show,'' a nationally syndicated lifestyle series hosted by Martha.
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Martha shares the secrets to her success in her 2005 book, ''The Martha Rules: 10 Essentials for Achieving Success as You Start, Build, or Manage a Business.''

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MSLO and KB Home unveil their first co-branded community near Raleigh, North Carolina, in 2006.

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In 2006, Clarkson Potter publishes the best-selling book ''Martha Stewart's Homekeeping Handbook.''

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In 2007, the Martha Stewart Collection exclusively at Macy's launches nationwide.

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MSLO and Generation Brands launch Martha Stewart-branded lighting in 2007.

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The Martha Stewart Crafts line, featuring a wide array of materials for paper crafting and scrapbooking, debuts at Michael's stores in the U.S. and Canada in 2007.

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In 2007, a Martha Stewart Wedding is thrown in conjunction with ''Today.'' Hosts Meredith Vieira and Matt Lauer join Martha to toast Jessica and Cody Helgeson with Moet and Chandon Champagne from a personalized bottle.

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MSLO launches Martha Stewart-branded area rugs with Safavieh in 2007.

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In 2007, MSLO and Flor launch Martha Stewart-branded carpet tiles.

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In 2007, Kirkland Signature Martha Stewart Favorite Holiday Ham launches at Costco Wholesale warehouses nationwide. It's the first in a series of food products that launch at the retailer throughout 2008.
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In 2007, Clarkson Potter/Publishers and MSLO announce a 10-book collaboration over five years, which later expands to 12 books. A best-seller from 2008: "Martha Stewart's Cookies."

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In 2008, MSLO acquires the Emeril Lagasse franchise, including television programming, cookbooks, Internet, licensed kitchen products, and food products.
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In 2008, MSLO and 1800flowers.com launch a new co-branded flowers program. Here, Martha and 1800flowers.com CEO, Jim McCann, announce their new collaboration at the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York's Times Square.

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In November 2008, "Martha Stewart's Cooking School," a book filled with lessons, techniques, and recipes for the home cook, debuted on the New York Times Best-Seller List in the Advice/How-To category.

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In 2008, MSLO invests in Pingg, a stylish and functional online invitation and event-planning company, and in 2009, unveils Martha Stewart-designed online invitations and entertaining ideas on pingg.com.
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In 2009, MSLO launches a multiplatform pets initiative, starting with the Pets channel on marthastewart.com, providing fresh ideas and information related to pet care and the joys of animal companionship, plus a blog from the perspective of Martha's French Bulldogs, Francesca and Sharkey, called The Daily Wag.

In April, Martha is also awarded the ASPCA Presidential Service Award.

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Published in March 2009: "Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Crafts" contains complete instructions and brief histories for more than 30 techniques, projects, and templates for crafters of all skill levels.

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In 2009, MSLO partners with Crane & Co. to release a line of stationery products, beginning with Martha Stewart Stationery Weddings.
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On July 9, 2009, the number of Martha's followers on Twitter hits the 1 millionth mark, making her one of the most popular figures on the social networking site.

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