This just in. We've recieved word that feathers are IN, and not just on Pale Male or in your hair. Feathers are being co-opted in new and creative ways that we haven't seen before. Peruse, for example, the following:

• Feathered Wine Slips: stretch around and decorate your gift bottle from CB2
• Dayglo feathered wreaths from CB2
• Feathered Spiral Wreath from Butterfield
• Feathered Ribbon from Horchow

As our ever roving reporter, Patrick, says, some of these are "mod and drag-queeny," while others are "earthy and gamey." Which are you this holiday season? (Thanks, Patrick!) MGR