Esther O Design

One of my favorite childhood memories was sneaking downstairs with my cousins to “raid” our Bobby’s fridge in the middle of the night for a delectable shpritz of whipped cream. There was nothing like that “sssss” sound as we made a perfectly-balanced mound of whipped cream on our fingers as we enjoyed the sweet treat we had helped ourselves to. Here is a fun to make idea that captures all the “yum” of whipped cream, and looks adorable too. (sorry – no “sssss” sound)

These adorable and super-easy to make, mini-bouquets are the perfect seating cards for your Shavuos table.

Color-coordinate them to match your décor. You can make a matching bunch for each setting or you can do an assortment of different color bunches, as shown.

I love flowers, so I always look forward to creating the Shvuos tablescape.

When I visited Tali's new Global Flower Shop in Lakewood, I was taken by it's spacious, bright, and  airy garden-like decor. I knew then that I wanted to share that experience with you by setting up this table in the shop  in honor of Shvuos

This idea makes an impressive centerpiece  without using too  many flowers.

My original plan was to use assorted color raffia with a matching Gerber Daisy in each one.  The Gerber Daisies were not available at the time of the photo shoot.

Let your creativity blossom with these 2 simple ideas, doable for all ages.

Enjoy and have a bunch of fun!!!!

Bringing a three-year old boy wrapped in a tallis to a cheder to lick honey off the aleph bais letters is one of  the most beautiful and pure minhagim there is.

Add a honey stick and an aleph bais chart to the pekelah so all the children can join in the sweetness.

This idea is a perfect  activity for Upsherin age children. Fun to play and fun to eat!

Shulchan Aruch Ready

In my parents house, we don’t put out any of the dinner dishes or cutlery  on the table till shulchan aruch. To keeps things rolling along, my mother always prepares a tray with everything ready to go. *When I can, I try to follow in her footsteps

I set out to set a Pesach table that is approachable, repeatable, products easy to find ,classy with a touch of modern.

 I hope that I have accomplished that and that everyone who is looking to enhance their Yom Tov table this year can take something out of this tablescape. 

The Pesach Seder is a celebration of our cheirus, our freedom, and traditionally we have always set it in royal fashion.

Some years, like this one, circumstances are more challenging than others and we can celebrate the freedom of keeping things beautiful, but simpler.

Here are a few suggestions for those who are able to implement them-striking ways to make your table fit for children of the King.