Passover is the time for celebrating our freedom, but until you sit down to your seder, the atmosphere can be one of anxiety and stress. This year I’ll hosting our immediate and extended family  for the holiday. My parents have already arrived, and my daughter and son are coming from Canada with their family and girlfriend. I can’t wait to give my granddaughter the hugs and kis...

  Did you ever dress as Queen Esther or King Ahashverus for Purim? You chose your prettiest flower dress with patent leather dress shoes and looked through your mother’s jewelry for the perfect pearl necklace and gold bracelets to help complete your outfit. Or, as the king, a long robe to make you feel like royalty? Did you find a sparkling tiara or crown to wear? Now that a few ye...

Picture this! It’s 7 PM.  You and your spouse just landed in Israel after a long flight from New York.  You may be tired, but you can’t wait to get to your new apartment in Jerusalem.  You purchased the property less than 2 years ago and are excited to see if the finished design is everything you’ve hoped for. Your professional interior designer is there, smil...

Chanukah - The festival of lights. We banish the darkness and celebrate the miracle of the oil burning for 8 days. We light candles and watch the flames dance. Just as the Hanukkah candles make us festive, light plays an essential role in creating the mood in your home and adds character to every space.  Types of lighting for your home There are 3 types of lighting. Ambient is the ove...

Can You Design Your Love of Jerusalem into Your Home? Jerusalem.  No other city in the world has more significance.  So when my client Micki told me the old city inspired her, I wasn’t the least bit surprised. When you wander through the pathways of Jerusalem, you can almost feel a connection with your ancestors.  The old city has layers of history, and you see the excava...