On November 19th, I had an opportunity to attend a charity antique show where Martha Stewart was a keynote speaker. I was delighted to purchase a copy of her brand new book Martha's Entertaining and have it signed by her! The 432 page book took years to put together and is filled with awe inspiring table settings, gorgeous flowers, yummy recipes, great ideas and tips for entertaining guest for various holidays and parties. At the book signing, pictures were unfortunately not allowed, and Martha's security rivaled Barak's. She looked stunning in a white tunic and drop earrings. I was not surprised that she looked older in person than she does on TV and in the glossy magazines. In person, she actually looks her age, but in magazines, with all the makeup, lighting and airbrushing, it is hard to believe that she is 70 years old. That's not to say she did not look absolutely fabulous in person! She was very friendly and spoke to every single person in line for a minute. When it was my turn to get my book autographed, I told her that I was a huge fan and that I was a high school librarian and purchased all her books for the library. She was of course happy to hear that, and we chatted about the library for a few minutes until her managers, publishers, assistants and security detail rushed me off to make room at the signing table for another fan in line. After that, I came home and marveled at the sight of my new, autographed book! Don't have money to spend on this book? NO PROBLEM! I wasn't lying to Martha about ordering all her books for the library! The WHS library has her new book, Martha's Entertaining available for check out. Don't you just love the library?! :-)
Book cover courtesy of publisher, Clarkson Potter.
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