Anyone who subscribes to Living may have noticed that there are TWO October covers: one that is sent to our subscribers, and one that is on newsstands. Those two covers were painstakingly chosen from several options—we want only the best for our readers. Here is a behind-the-scenes peek at the process of our October cover …

While folks in New York City were all about the Maker Faire this past weekend, I was in West Springfield, Massachusetts, with my family to check out “The Big E!” What is “The Big E!” you ask? Well, according to The Big E website, “it’s the largest fair in the northeast—a New England extravaganza—with top …

Hi – I am Kate, an employee who loves folk art and recently went to the amazing Santa Fe International Folk Art Market.  This annual event is the largest market in the world. This year, more than 170 master folk artists representing 52 countries were selected to participate in this colorful, creative event attended by …

Today’s guest post comes with British sensibility and a stiff upper lip. (Okay, so maybe I’m joking about the lip, but the British part is true.) Samantha Cotterill from mummysam has graciously offered up two projects to take home: a tote bag and a soft telephone booth—one of the projects featured in her new book, …

Sometimes our stories come together in the strangest ways. One idea sparks another and you end up trying something exciting and new. This is what happened with our “Fine Specimens” feature this October. We had the idea to create a “cabinet of curiousities” for Halloween but weren’t sure how we would bring it to life. …

Congratulations to the following people: Heidi K. Shelley@DivinePartyConcepts erika Laura Ferguson Claudia Please send your mailing addresses to us at thecraftsdept@marthastewart.com so we can send out your issues.  Thanks to everyone who commented!…

Skies are getting darker, nights are getting longer, and there is definitely a chill is in the air. Does it feel like the witching hour is creeping up on us? Maybe it’s time we turn our thoughts toward the spooky… If you haven’t noticed yet, our new Halloween Handbook has already hit newsstands. It is …

Here’s a clever idea that is not just good for one occasion, but can be reused for many. It’s a chalkboard-paint flag banner! Instead of making or buying celebration signage for every special day, you can easily make one sign for all your special days. I created this flag banner for my boyfriend’s birthday party …