Daily Tips from MarthaStewart.com

  


Felt Tissue Cases
These easy-to-create felt cases hold travel packs of tissues and can be attached to a stroller or car seat with double-sided mounting tabs.

TODAY'S CRAFT


No-Sew Oilcloth Basket Liner
Dress up storage baskets -- and make them easier to clean -- with lining cut from oilcloth, a durable and moisture-resistant fabric that requires no hemming.

TODAY'S ORGANIZING TIP


No-Bake Cashew Brittle Bars
A touch of molasses enhances the natural sweetness of cashews, oats, and cinnamon in these salty-sweet no-bake bars.

TODAY'S COOKIE RECIPE

Daily Tips from MarthaStewart.com

  


Button napkin rings
Stray buttons needn't be consigned to the bottom of the sewing kit -- a colorful assortment of these tiny fasteners can be used to perk up a table setting.

TODAY'S CRAFT


School Days
A scrapbook can help organize -- and proudly display -- the steady stream of photographs, artwork, awards, and other keepsakes that accrue.

TODAY'S ORGANIZING TIP


Chocolate Malt Sandwiches
A double dose of chocolate (chopped semisweet and lots of cocoa powder) makes these sandwich cookies extra decadent.

TODAY'S COOKIE RECIPE

Daily Tips from MarthaStewart.com

  


Mechanical Dot Cards
If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind, all-occasion card, these mechanical dog cards with clever moving parts are sure to charm the recipient.

TODAY'S CRAFT


Kitchen Cupboard
Mass-produced cabinets take on custom character with a few easy additions.

TODAY'S ORGANIZING TIP


Maple-Walnut Oatmeal Cookies
Maple and oatmeal make a satisfying pair, especially when enriched with brown sugar.

TODAY'S COOKIE RECIPE

Daily Tips from MarthaStewart.com

  


TV Cozy
Protect electronics and add a punch of color to a room by making a simple cozy for your television.

TODAY'S CRAFT


The Ultimate Parking Space
Fortunately, with garages' high ceilings and open-frame walls, these utilitarian spaces can take on many storage solutions.

TODAY'S ORGANIZING TIP


Hazelnut-Orange Shortbread
You can use this dough as the building block for other flavorful add-ins -- such as ground almonds and lemon zest.

TODAY'S COOKIE RECIPE

Daily Tips from MarthaStewart.com

  


Easy On Easy Off Apron
Start cooking with this one-size-fits-all apron that lets you tighten neck and waist strings in a single, fluid motion.

TODAY'S CRAFT


Rolling Basket Table
This mobile end table organizes clutter with the flip of a lid, and can be whisked off to wherever it's needed.

TODAY'S ORGANIZING TIP


Pine-nut Cookies with Rosemary
Rosemary adds a pleasantly herbal note to each bite of these flavorful, crumbly cookies.

TODAY'S COOKIE RECIPE

Daily Tips from MarthaStewart.com

  


Wool-wrapped Bangles
If you find yourself with some leftover yarn, this is a good project to make use of it.

TODAY'S CRAFT


Cleaning Appliances
If you wipe appliances regularly with a damp cloth or sponge, most will require little additional maintenance. A buildup of grime, however, calls for a bit more elbow grease and sometimes even a particular cleaning solution.

TODAY'S ORGANIZING TIP


Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chunk Cookies
These little cookies showcase a perfect pairing of peanut butter and chocolate.

TODAY'S COOKIE RECIPE

Daily Tips from MarthaStewart.com

  


Simple Baby Quilt
This charming baby quilt is an easy-to-make gift, perfect for new moms.

TODAY'S CRAFT


Clean A Computer
Electrical equipment generates static, which means your computer is prone to attracting dust. Cleaning your computer as part of your weekly cleaning routine can help keep it running smoothly.

TODAY'S ORGANIZING TIP


Wholemeal-Almond Biscuits
Fresh fruit and tangy soft cheeses make the perfect partners for these salty-sweet wheatmeal cookies.

TODAY'S COOKIE RECIPE

Daily Tips from MarthaStewart.com

  


Family Tree Fan Chart
Explore your past and create a memorable keepsake to celebrate and display your heritage.

TODAY'S CRAFT


Family Organizer
Setting up a bin in the entryway for each member of the household is a good way to keep this busy space tidy.

TODAY'S ORGANIZING TIP


Oatmeal Cookies with Dried Apricots and White Chocolate
Tangy apricot pairs with white chocolate in a cookie both kids and adults will appreciate.

TODAY'S COOKIE RECIPE

Daily Tips from Martha Stewart.com

  


Scrapbook Paper Landscapes
Use this innovative technique for creating decorative winter landscapes out of beautiful scrapbook paper.

TODAY'S CRAFT


Faux-Leather Box
Collectors have long admired the look of antique boxes covered with animal skins, but an inexpensive alternative can be found by covering a box with faux-animal-skin paper.

TODAY'S ORGANIZING TIP


Blueberries and Cream Cookies
This one-of-a-kind cookie recipe is courtesy of pastry chef Christina Tosi of Momofuku Milk Bar.

TODAY'S COOKIE RECIPE

Daily Tips from Martha Stewart.com

  


Polar Fleece Hat
"Polarfleece is an excellent winter fabric because it's soft, lightweight, durable, and machine-washable. And although it traps heat just as efficiently as wool, its stretchy fibers don't shrink or absorb water."

TODAY'S CRAFT


Streamline the Kitchen
High shelving, wall panels that double as bulletin boards, and bins for sorting mail all help to open up space and keep kitchens from feeling cramped.

TODAY'S ORGANIZING TIP


Chocolate Ginger Brownies
Set out a batch of these super-quick brownies and watch them disappear.

TODAY'S COOKIE RECIPE

Daily Tips from Martha Stewart.com

  


Wraparound Pin Cushion
A wraparound pincushion that fastens onto your sewing machine keeps pins in place and at your finger tips

TODAY'S CRAFT


Organizing the Basement
The first step to organizing the basement is to take a rough inventory of what you have: Decide what you can give away or throw out.

TODAY'S ORGANIZING TIP


Cinnamon-Swirl Cookies
Inspired by classic cinnamon rolls, these dainty spirals satisfy with intoxicating, iconic stripes of sugar and spice.

TODAY'S COOKIE RECIPE

Daily Tips from Martha Stewart.com

Daily Tips from February 17, 2009
  


Four Frames in One
Favorite old photographs take on a new look when viewed together in a custom-made quadrant painted to match the walls.

TODAY'S CRAFT


How To Make a Bed
Follow Martha's easy, efficient system for making a bed perfectly.

TODAY'S ORGANIZING TIP


Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
Find satisfaction in these tender, chewy classics.

TODAY'S COOKIE RECIPE

Daily Tips from February 16, 2009
  


Felt Cases
Protect small electronics and other essentials with cases you can whip up in minutes.
(looks like Martha's jumping on the bandwagon!)

TODAY'S CRAFT


Recipe Cards
Treasure the yellowing cards on which your favorite recipes were written in your mother's or grandmother's script by laminating them.

TODAY'S ORGANIZING TIP


Zesty Lemon Bars
These tender, tart lemon bars are among Martha's favorite sweets.

TODAY'S COOKIE RECIPE

Daily Tips from February 15, 2009
  


Teacup Pin Cushions
Don't discard unworn sweaters; give them new life in these charming teacup pincushions.

TODAY'S CRAFT


Origami Nesting Boxes
These finished boxes are very pretty, even though they take some patience to create.

TODAY'S ORGANIZING TIP


Date-and-Walnut Sandwich Cookies
Embellish store-bought shortbread with a decadent date-and-walnut spread that has a honeylike sweetness and caramel overtones.

TODAY'S COOKIE RECIPE

Valentine's Day

  


Valentine Heart Garland
Hang strands of playful heart garland around your home to celebrate this Valentine's Day.

TODAY'S CRAFT


Preparing for Guests
Creating space for guests involves more than providing a comfortable place to sleep; it's an opportunity to make people feel welcome.

TODAY'S ORGANIZING TIP


Valentine's Cookies
Tokens of affection can be tasty, too. Bake heart-shaped cookies for your valentine!

TODAY'S COOKIE RECIPE

Next week on The Martha Stewart Show
NEXT WEEK ON
"The Martha Stewart Show"
Tune in for a big week, starting with former President Bill Clinton, who joins Martha to celebrate Presidents Day. Learn easy, affordable recipes; big crafts for little kids; and more.

Monday: Presidents Day with President Bill Clinton, presidential dogs, Emeril's pot roast.

Tuesday: Everyday Food's simple, surefire recipes for balsamic-glazed pork chops and roasted chicken.

Wednesday: Chef Pete Evans prepares huevos rancheros. Plus, cardboard play oven how-to.

Thursday: Rapper/actor Chris "Ludacris" Bridges makes origami sea bass, beekeeping.

Friday: Spanish-inspired potato recipes from chef Jose Andres, a visit to England's Daylesford Organic farm and store.

From Martha Stewart e-newsletter February 13, 2009

from February 11




Miniature Valentine's Day Gift Bag
This Valentine's Day's prettiest presents will arrive in sacks with patterns as delectable as the treats tucked inside.

TODAY'S CRAFT


Stripped Tin Boxes
Stacked on a desktop, this tower of tin boxes looks like a stylishly matched set, but the boxes actually started out as mismatched painted tins.

TODAY'S ORGANIZING TIP


Chocolate Sweethearts
Rather than boxed candy and roses, bake a few dozen delicate cookies.

TODAY'S COOKIE RECIPE

from February 12, testing some formatting as well




Bonbon-Filled Hearts
Surprise a loved one by hanging a heart-shaped container filled with candy on his doorknob or near his computer.

TODAY'S CRAFT




Golden Rules of Kitchen Organization
Follow these five rules to maintain a neat and orderly kitchen.

TODAY'S ORGANIZING TIP




Pecan Linzer Cookies with Cherry Filling
Crumbly, nutty cookies layered with sweet cherry jam and dusted with sugar make delectable valentines.

TODAY'S COOKIE RECIPE

Thank you to all those who have responded about having Martha.Daily. return! I am so glad you keep the blog on your list and took a second to let me know you'd like it to keep going. And all the responses said that you wouldn't mind if I couldn't post daily exactly... so Martha.Daily. will be posted... daily-ish. :)




Create artfully romantic wrapping paper with items you have on hand and a black-and-white photocopier.


In this home, an off-white sofa is neatly centered beneath two front windows and flanked by a pair of club chairs.



These rich chocolate brownies are the perfect last-minute sweet for your sweetheart.

Interest in continuing Martha Daily?

Would there be interest in my continuing a regular blog about Martha's daily tips? It got to be quite tough to keep up with it daily, as I have a full time job and my own craft blog and Etsy store. I do miss doing it though-

so, if I can keep up with it semi-daily (or find co-authors to help)-- would you like Martha Daily to return??