Feathers. Yes. I have a small thing with feathers. Most people are opposed to feathers, but I just am not. I adore them. I find that feathers soften a space and are a fantastic styling tool when looking to create well styled photographs. I think there is something very regal about feathers. It makes me think of royalty I guess. This dining room by Kishani Perera stole my little heart. I adore how her little vase of feathers takes the place of flowers when you are out of fresh blooms.

Then I found these majorly insane lamps on TIG from the Aynhoe Hotel in England. So very over-the-top I thought, naturally I looked into it, and to no surprise they are about 6,000 a piece. I think if I really wanted to I could perhaps make one myself? I just think its so different and out of the box, could be so great for a fun party or something, no?

As we make our way to Christmas, I know most of us are scurrying for gifts. Some of you have been writing me asking what to get the domestic gal in your life. Well, I've curated a few gift guides for the domestic goddesses out there. First up, my gift guide is inspired by my little sister. She is the chicest little entertainer, she's always inviting friends over, creating inspired recipes, watching the cooking channel,etc. Here are some things I know she would love...

1. The smoking gun, infuses food & drinks with natural smoky flavors.

2. A formal hard metal tea tray makes serving tea seems so fancy.

3. A good hostess loves to set tables with chic little gifts like these macaroon boxes.

4. Or this sweet little kit lets you make your own macaroons.

5.. How adorable is this glittering serverware?

6. Nothing says 'domestic bliss' better than monogrammed cocktail napkins.

7. A striped tablecloth is an essential home piece.

8. This is probably the most stylish apron I have ever seen.

9. Of course, why not throw in a book called 'cooking for friends'