The Hanukkah decor peeps really need to step up their game because when I walked into Pottery Barn over the weekend, the entire store was solely Christmas decor with one measly little table set up dedicated to Hanukkah. Whomp whomp. I always ask Adam if he felt like he was left out when he was growing up but his response is always the same, "Nope, because 8 days are better than just 1....." and just to clarify, 8 days of gifting is RAD!!! :)
Since this is only my third year celebrating Hanukkah as an official Jew, I imagine that my little boohoo Christmas pity party will get easier with time. Until then, I'm trying to fully embrace all of the traditions that come with the Festival of Lights, and that means learning the blessings for the lighting of the menorah, immersing myself in new recipes {helloooo brisket, latkes, and fried doughnuts!?}, and making a beautiful blue + white tablescape to celebrate the holiday!
For this tablescape, I wanted our beautiful silver menorah to be the main centerpiece. I dressed up the rest of the table with lots of mercury glass candle holders with bright white candles.
I layered two table runners to add a bit more texture to the table. In front of each place setting, I added a few pieces of "Gelt" which is gold foil wrapped chocolate coins that are typically given to children during Hanukkah.
Each place setting contained a metallic silver charger, our basic white everyday plates, and layered blue & white napkins finished off with a simple napkin ring.
I just love mercury glass. Most of these are from Pottery Barn or West Elm that I've picked up over the years. The silver Star of David candle plate & mirrored round candle are new this year from Crate & Barrel.
Our menorah is nature inspired by Michael Aram and was a wedding present that we received last year.
I kept my buffet simple with a beautiful bouquet, more mercury glass candles, and a small glass container featuring more chocolate coins.
Happy Holidays! xx
Your Hanukkah table is gorgeous!! I sort of felt like I got the short end of the stick growing up because Christmas day was always so boring since all my friends were celebrating...but that's why the movies are open on X-mas day!! I have to say I love having Christmas and Hanukkah now that I married someone of the Christian faith! :)
ReplyDeleteWe do movies on christmas also! Such a fun little tradition xx
DeleteLooks beautiful! I am completely non-religious, but I would really miss our Christmas tree if I didn't have one! I could really pass on the rest of the Christmas traditions. Happy (almost) Hanukkah!
ReplyDeleteThanks Leslie! I was never religious either - it was always more about the traditions & festive decor to me :)
DeleteYou ARE just like Charlotte - perfect wifey & all! I have to admit I would really miss Christmas, but the spirit of the holidays is definitely the same no matter what you celebrate! Absolutely love your table - so gorgeous! You should get into the business of Hanukkah decor and show them how it's done! <3 xx B
ReplyDeleteThanks girl! Hahah I know, right? It's just so sad that there isn't more out there....
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