Domestic Diva Vs Domestic Goddess: Which One Are You?

I was having a conversation the other day with a co-worker on the differences between a domestic diva and domestic goddess. It drew quite the laugh as we realized she was neither. She is merely a goddess: someone else does the household chores (in all fairness she does clean the house, but she does not cook, sew, or garden.)

A domestic diva does it all. They cook elegant meals using complicated recipes with beautiful presentations that make one almost not want to eat the work of 'art'. The table is set with fine linens and dishes, and they use real silver utensils or at least the very expensive stainless steel ones. The have nice centerpieces and/ or candles lit on the dinner table and possibly soft music playing in the background. They often throw dinner parties for guests who appreciate all the effort they put into it.

Domestic divas also can sew everything that comes along whether it be something crafty like a wall hanging, or home décor, or some complicated article of clothing. They can can remove every spot know to man.

Their house is spotless, their manners impeccable, and they send out nicely written invitations and thank you notes handwritten in calligraphy. They are also fluent in flower arranging as well as gardening. Hmmmm...Martha Stewart comes to mind.

Then you have the domestic goddess. (That would be me.) Cooking is enjoyed just because we can do it. It doesn't have to be elaborate (although it feels like a real accomplishment when we learn how to make something elaborate.) It doesn't have to be presented, it's just served. I can decorate a cake and my family will be happy about it. It does not look as if a professional did it by any stretch of the imagination, but they don't care because they are just going to cut it up anyway. Candles may or may not be on the table, but it will have to be a very special occasion if there are. Paper napkins are just fine. Who wants to remove all those food stains anyway? I can, however, remove most stains in the laundry. Party foods are probably served on throw away plates with plastic utensils. I use one set of dishes and I have one set of stainless flatware. They were not expensive, but they look nice. They are used for every occasion.

A domestic goddess is a bargain hunter; although some do get carried away and forget to stop shopping when there really isn't a need. I don't happen to be in that group, although I am a bargain hunter (like a red-bone hound on the scent of an escaped prisoner!) Domestic divas also hunt for bargains, but it seems their idea of a bargain is a little different than a goddesses.

A domestic goddess can sew and can do crafts as well as anyone can, and often do it for fun and relaxation. We take pride in it just as does the diva. However, I won't make any lamp shades anytime soon. We are not good at ALL crafts. Some of us can garden and can our the fruits of our labor to preserve it for later use (just like the diva) but we probably have some unidentified plants, otherwise known as weeds, that we are afraid to pull up for fear of pulling up something that was supposed to be there. As a result, our gardens are a bit messy at times. Once the 'real' plants are established (if planted from seeds) then the weeds get pulled if we have the time.

Our houses are clean, although unless a maid service comes in, it probably isn't spotless. We get carried away on occasion and clean like royalty is coming and would be embarrassed for them to see it in such a state, even though it really isn't all that bad. The dog sheds, the hair is on the floor faster than we can sweep it up and we know it. We don't sweat it because it won't stop the dog from shedding anyway. To constantly clean the floor takes away from other things-like watching our favorite soap, or shopping for a bargain, or playing with the kids (not necessarily in that order).

The diva looks perfect at all times. Her hair and make-up is immaculate as are her clothes. A domestic goddess is just glad the clothes are clean and presentable. Make-up is optional and we often wear a bandana to cover up the fact that we just did a quick wash, dry, and brush job on our hair. Aprons are optional and we probably have flour somewhere on our clothes or faces.

Either way, goddess or diva, our families love us for who we are. Right?