Roundup: 8 Marvelous Menorahs
Do You Know Your Hanukkah Facts?
While jingle bells and pine trees seem to dominate the month of December, there are other holidays to be celebrated during the chilly month. Many folks could point out a menorah but do they know the meaning behind the candelabra? Check out the quiz and see if you know your Hanukkah facts. Flickr user Skippy Take the Quiz Read more
Roundup: Magnificent Menorahs
In a recent New York Times article, designer Jonathan Adler shopped for design-savvy menorahs. The article explains the difficulties and joys in hunting for the perfect menorah. "Menorahs are a really fun design challenge," [Adler] said, because they have a clear set of requirements: The menorah holds eight candles lined up at about the same height — symbolizing the ancient miracle at the Read more
Love It or Hate It? Salusa Lampworked Glass Menorah
As impressed as I am by the craftsmanship of the Salusa Glassworks Web Menorah ($410) and its shadow-casting, cellular shape, I don’t think I’ll ever warm up to tie-dye again; the Grateful Dead and one particular Birkenstock-ridden mountain town kind of scarred me for life. Would you light this menorah in your home? Love It or Hate It? Salusa Lampworked Glass Menorah Love it Read more
Hanukkah 101: Create Your Own Menorah
Get a little crafty this Hanukkah with a homemade menorah of your own. Using just a few household items and an hour or two of your time, it is easy to bypass the child-oriented menorahs in the stores for one that shows your tot's real creativity. Based on one created by Read more
Nice and New: Michael Aram Pomegranate Menorah
Açai berries may be the latest power fruit to hit Whole Foods shelves, but that's no reason not to delight in the adorable puckered tops and bulbous shapes of last season’s trendy grocery, the pomegranate. If you’re celebrating Hanukkah this year, you can enjoy the "pom" when you pick up the Michael Aram Pomegranate Menorah ($150), a stunning bronze luminary with a leafy, branch base. You Read more
Hanukkah 101: Child-Friendly Menorahs
While much of the focus is on Christmas this time of the year, Hanukkah happens to coincide with Santa's day, starting on December 21st. We thought it might be fun to kick off a week of Hanukkah ideas with the most well-known symbol of the holiday, the menorah. The Hanukkah menorah, a nine-branched candelabrum, stands as a reminder of the day's worth of oil that lasted for eight. Since there are Read more
Cute Idea: Embroidered Menorah
I recently came across an adorable holiday idea that I simply couldn't resist sharing with you . . . and ooohing and ahhhing over it. I may not be of the Jewish faith, but I'm seriously jonesing for this adorable embroidered menorah by Floresita. Yeah, the snowflakes and the miniature tree amp up the cute factor, but I just love how mother-of-pearl buttons act as candlelight. This would make a Read more
Simply Fab: High-Heel Shoes Menorah
Happy Hanukkah, loves! I came across this High-Heel Shoes Menorah ($39) and couldn't pass it up. The candle holders are all shoes: How fun is that? It's definitely worthy of a Fab Hanukkah — for you or a friend! Read more
Love It or Hate It? The Last Match Menorah
The Unica Home "The Last Match" Menorah ($240) honors the tradition of Hanukkah (which starts tomorrow) with eight oil candles to mark the eight nights of the “festival of lights,” and one shamash, meant to light the other eight. Yet it's far from traditional. It's designed by Walteria Living, whose tag line is "Anti-Design for the Home." I think it's fun and clever, but also on the same Read more
