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We’re Listening: Waiting on Martha Reader Survey

June 10, 2016
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
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Waiting on Martha Reader Survey

To think that I’ve been with Waiting on Martha for three years (!) is pretty remarkable. I joined as a bright-eyed intern at five hours per week, and even from those early days I knew I was joining something to be reckoned with.  Mandy Kellogg Rye (or MKR as she signs and everyone lovingly refers to her on here) had been blogging for a little over a year by the time I jumped on board, and even then she had already begun to create a brand that captured beauty in the everyday and celebrated the details that could inspire.  I couldn’t quite put my finger on it at the time, but there was this electric energy in everything she did, and I knew that joining the WOM train would open up my world to an even better place.  It was apparent that MKR’s passion to share the best in entertaining, food & drink and interiors served a growing audience by the day, and I saw first-hand how we made waitingonmartha.com into an online destination for all of that and more.  

Now, in our fourth year, waitingonmartha.com shares content across the board, ranging from beauty and fashion to entertaining, tablescapes and interiors.  And let’s not forget about travel, career advice and interviews on some of the best creatives in the biz.  As we look to the summer and beyond, our editorial calendar is as stacked as ever, and we’re eager to challenge ourselves to bring you even better, and possibly different, content than before. 

We’re conducting a brief-ish survey for all of our readers to learn what’s working (and what’s not!) on waitingonmartha.com.  I say “brief-ish” because there are under 30 questions, (we’re all busy people here), but we’d really love for you to take your time and be honest with your answers.  Within the survey, you’ll find questions covering general usability, as well as editorial content and topics you wish to see more, or less of.  We have some big updates and projects in the pipeline, and we want to best serve you, our lovely readers and friends, because you help keep this crazy train going.  From all of us at WOM, thank you so much for being part of our world.  Cheers, Kat

Click here to complete the Waiting on Martha reader survey.  xo

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Easy Breezy Linen…All Summer Long

An Easy, Breezy Outfit from W by Worth
May 9, 2016
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
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Photography, Kathryn McCrary for Waiting on Martha

AS PICTURED: PANTS | TOP | JACKET | SUNGLASSES | BAG | HEELS

Filed Under > #OOTD (Outfit of the Day)

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Now that I’ve had a taste of the shore (and the dreamiest stay on Palmetto Bluff if you saw on Instagram and Snapchat last week), all I want to do is lounge in the breeze. #guiltyascharged 

Can we all just agree that there’s nothing breezier than linen pants?!  But not scratchy-sometimes-itchy linen, I’m talking second skin, light as a feather linen.  And this pair from W by Worth NY, with its wide, cropped leg and striped yarn-dyed linen has all of the above qualities and more, which means quintessential summer on the water (or in the city) for me. When I saw the matching striped linen crop top, I knew it was official; I had found my go-to summer outfit.

The crinkle linen has that earthy (pajama-like) feel, allowing it to be as casual or elegant as I want it to be.  I’ll be dressing the duo down during the day with my Jacks, thrown over my bathing suit, probably with an ice cream cone in hand (or wine, let’s be honest here).  And when it comes time for dinner plans, I’ll throw on a pair of white jeans and these easy leather mules.  Hello summer.  So tell me, do you do linen during the warm weather months? Truly, MKR

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Classic Shrimp Scampi Pasta

A Simple, Light Entree to Enjoy Any Night of the Week
April 26, 2016
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > 30 Minute Meals

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Classic shrimp scampi recipe via Waiting on Martha

There’s a reason shrimp scampi is a go-to recipe for me this time of year.  It’s so simple, so fresh, so light, and so much easier than it looks which means it always impresses.  My classic shrimp scampi recipe doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel, but that’s the beauty of it.  Sautéed fresh shrimp sit atop light angel hair pasta, that has been soaked in tangy lemon, spicy red pepper flakes, and plenty of garlic (I’m a garlic lover, #sorrynotsorry).  Its rich flavors, and presentation can easily fool you into thinking it’s a fancy meal. BUT secretly know it only took 15 minutes to whip up.  One of the best warm (or cold) weather recipes to enjoy around the table (or al fresco if you’re lucky), I’m telling you. 

Another thing I love about this meal, it’s almost a “one pot” meal.  While the pasta is boiling away (one pot) you’ll begin to build flavor in a large sauté pan or cast iron skillet (two pot).  Hands-down, one of my favorite aromas in the kitchen is that of garlic and onions sautéing away in a little butter and olive oil…I mean my mouth is watering just imagining it right now. After you bask in those aromatics for a few minutes, you’ll mix in a light bodied white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, allowing the wine to reduce and the shrimp to cook.  While your wine doesn’t have to be as high of quality as the one you’d uncork to go with the meal I do suggest cooking with at least a mid-tier wine.  Remember you’re still using it to flavor your food and I would hate for any amazing recipe be ruined by cheap wine.  Anyway, once you’ve properly cooked the shrimp, in that same pan or skillet you’ll build your dish; adding the pasta, chopped fresh parsley, lemon wheels, and sprinkles of oregano, black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes for a little heat (I have a heavy hand with the pepper, duh).  And voila!

Tell me, friends, is shrimp scampi pasta one of your go-to’s this time of year, too?  I’d love to hear how you prepare this crowd-pleaser at home!  Truly, MKR

P.S. If you’re looking for warm-weather, patio season wines to pair with this dish, check out my top 8 recommendations. xo

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Photography, Rustic White for Waiting on Martha

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