Archives for June 2015

Welcome, a kindly gesture or reception! What says welcome to you? Fresh flowers? Being greeted at the door? The smell of bread baking? A smile? Creating a welcoming environment is one of the three pillars of Mary & Martha. We love to help you welcome others. And while we firmly believe that it is all about people not perfection, we do know that a little extra effort and some small touches can make your home say, WELCOME to all who … [Read more...] about A Challenge to Welcome!

We are 9 days in to the #NoCompareDare... how are you doing? It is so hard to not compare. Oh my. Doesn?t it feel like the whole wide world wants us to compare? Ugh, stop yelling at me world. Magazines stop yelling what is beautiful. First it was the 6 pack abs, now it?s the thigh gap... enough! Facebook: stop yelling that everyone else has a better husband and kids. Instagram: stop yelling that everyone else takes better … [Read more...] about Stop Yelling at Me!

June is all about taking the challenge not to compare with the #NoCompareDare here at Mary & Martha? and what better way to stop comparing than to start celebrating one another?For this month only, we?ve brought back a customer favorite, our Celebrate You Plate with a fresh, fun new design! What a fun gift to let others know how you?re celebrating them! This plate includes the inspirational message:?You are special, loved, adored. A gift from … [Read more...] about Celebrate Others This June!

What if you took the challenge? The challenge to not compare for the month of June. Can you imagine 30 days without comparing? I spend so much emotion, energy and time comparing my world to someone else's, and it brings me nothing but grief! In fact, comparison is the thief of joy!Well here at Mary & Martha, we get it - we get you! It's hard out there. Everyone else seems to have a better house, a cuter haircut, newer clothes, better kids - … [Read more...] about Let’s Stop Comparing… Take the #NoCompareDare!