Martha goes back to work

American lifestyle queen Martha Stewart returned to the headquarters of her New York company Martha Stewart Living yesterday morning to thank staff for supporting her while she served a five-month prison term.

Stewart was released two days early on Friday and spent the weekend filming image-improving home videos at her upstate New York home surrounded by family and friends.

After receiving a standing ovation from her employees at her return to work, Stewart said: "I've read, I've reflected upon the past; on my own life, and to consider what's really and truly important to me."