Glo's Girl Crushes of the Week: Domestic Divas

By Natasha Burton Leave It to Beaver character June Cleaver represents the original manifestation of a domestic diva. A dedicated mother and wife, she also had a proclivity for needlepoint, cake decorating and flower arranging.

I Love Lucy’s Lucy Ricardo is a quirkier version of that stereotypical TV housewife. Her knack for getting herself into sticky situations showed us that a sense of humor can get us through any minor domestic disaster.

The reigning real-life queen of domesticity is no doubt Martha Stewart. No matter what new-fangled way she comes up with to wrap a present or hang a picture, we know that it’s a “good thing.”

Comedienne Amy Sedaris takes the Martha model and flips it on its head with her new craft-slash-humor book Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People. You won’t believe the things she can do with yarn, some glue and a couple sticks.

Iconic chef Julia Child never went out of style per se, but she’s now back in the spotlight. Her book Mastering the Art of French Cooking is topping the charts thanks to Meryl Streep’s portrayal of her in Julie & Julia.

Known for her big personality and easy-to-cook meals, Rachael Ray is the everywoman of the domestic sphere. Her harried multitasking reminds us of our own hectic schedules, and her positive attitude inspires us.

Interior designer Genevieve Gorder works her magic with the mantra that every room in your house should bring you joy. She’s lent her enviable eye for color to everyday people on HGTV’s Dear Genevieve and previously on TLC's Trading Spaces.

We’re a bit obsessed with Niecy Nash and her Style Network show Clean House. Her no-nonsense attitude in getting people to de-clutter their homes has us inspired to do some heave-ho of our own.

Self-taught cooking guru Ina Garten, host of the Food Network’s Barefoot Contessa, is touted as “America’s hostest with the mostest.” We’d be happy to let her host us while we dine on delectable dishes like Oven-Fried Chicken and Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes.