If you love to host, you'll likely be counting down to Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas, but I'll bet you've marked something else on your calendar too: the re-release of Martha Stewart's first ever cookbook.
Due to land on 4 November, Martha Stewart's iconic book, Entertaining, was first released in 1982 and has been credited as the book that made her a household name, representing the very first chapter of Martha's career, and it has since acquired legendary status. In fact, OG copies are now prized thrift store finds (and are also selling for hundreds of dollars online). To celebrate its re-release, Martha took to Talk Shop Live to share some new hosting tips and fall table decor ideas from her own collection.
Martha revealing the book's re-release on Instagram
The Talk Shop Live video sees Martha lift the lid on some of her most popular products, from the scalloped Highbrook Jadeite Cake Stand to the Crispa Handmade Glassware Set (which, she revealed, is inspired by the barware used on sailing ships in the 1800s).
It's making me fall in love with her effortless entertaining style all over again, and I've taken to delving into the Martha Stewart Amazon storefront to shop her look and try to recreate her wonderfully iconic style at home.
The viral Martha Stewart square ladles received plenty of airtime, especially since they're now available as part of a 9-piece stainless steel kitchen set. While every Martha Stewart cooking video is a real treat, this one offers a thrilling peek into the re-release of Entertaining, and some of the tools you need to cook and host like Martha herself, (well, almost).
While I don't own an original copy of Entertaining, I will absolutely be stocking up once it returns to stores, buying one for myself, my Mom and friends too as Christmas gifts. The book was a bestseller for good reason, and it's no wonder home cooks are still fighting over it decades later; Martha's recipes and hosting tips are truly timeless.
Plus, Martha's tableware picks have inspired me to revamp my tablescapes for the harvest season in a bid to recreate her signature style. And with so many pieces available on the Martha Stewart Amazon storefront, it couldn't be easier.
Shop Martha Stewart's kitchen and dining collection on Amazon
I'll always love watching Martha share her cooking tips, but I'll admit that I couldn't take my eyes off of these cake stands in her recent video. The scalloped decor trend is bigger than ever, and my fall bakes are about to get an upgrade.
After seeing Martha display a handful of freshly-baked cheese twists in these highball glasses, I immediately added them to my cart. I love the tulip-inspired shape of the base.
Every good host needs plenty of elegant dinnerware, and this 12-piece collection is perfect. If I were building up my hosting closet from scratch, this is the first set I'd purchase.
Martha has shared plenty of wisdom in the run-up to her new book, but I love the story behind these goblets most of all: their design is inspired by the glassware found on old sailing ships, which featured a wide base that was sturdy enough to stay upright in a storm.
I adore the subtle embroidery on this tablecloth; it's eye-catching and yet wonderfully understated. I think it would make the perfect transitional base for any tablescape this harvest season.
'Everybody needs pedestals to display your food; everybody needs beautiful boards and serving platters,' proclaims Martha in her Talk Shop Live video, and she's right on the money, of course. Plus, she adds that they make great gifts, too.
As our editor, Jennifer Ebert, notes, 'Martha Stewart doesn't just follow trends, she defines them'. Whether it's the instantly-recognisable Martha Stewart gray-green kitchen color or Martha Stewart's striking front porch decorating for Halloween, there's always something to be inspired by – and I can't wait to pick up even more tips when I finally get my hands on a copy of Entertaining.
