Looking to shine this holiday season? Why not take inspiration from the beautiful blues and shimmering silvers of Hanukkah, the festival of lights? Here are my top 8 (one for each night!) pieces to bring a little festive flair into your home this December.

This weekend, much of the country will watch the Big Game while gathered around coffee tables that are brimming with cardboard takeout containers and munching off paper plates. While I do appreciate football just as much as the next guy, that’s just not The Style Hound’s style. May I suggest adding a hint of elegance to that game day feast by creating (and using) a truly beautiful table setting?

Many people consider the kitchen the most important room in the house, and we couldn’t agree more. That said, a kitchen should reflect its owner’s style. So what kind of chef are you? Do you like to have the counter space look as orderly as a hospital operating room or do you like to be more freewheeling, chopping and sautéing in a flashy display? Here, we outline the three main types of home chefs and offer a checklist of six items to help sharpen each one’s culinary style. Happy cooking!