Chanukah in Israel is an exciting time of year as we join together to celebrate the miracle of the Holiday. As we light the Chanukiyah, we gaze at the sparkling lights and reflect upon the Chanukah story. We rejoice and give thanks for the miracles that we were blessed with so many years ago and also celebrate the joy of the miracles we experience on a daily basis. As we watch the burning oil...

The nights are long and the days short. The beaming hot sunny days have turned to cool blessed rainy days. As the temperatures drop, stay warm from your shoulder down to your toes in practical, comfortable style. Here are some tips on how to incorporate throws and area rugs into your home decor. Throws Keep a throw handy and add texture to a room by draping a throw over a sofa, arm chair or l...

The lunches are made, the books are labelled and the bags are packed. The early morning buzz has returned to the streets as children throughout the country go back to school. When we made Aliya 10 years ago our youngest kids were starting nursery, kindergarten and grade one. I remember that first day so well - excitement and anxiety mixed together in one. Today they are off to junior high and ...

Wedding season has begun with brides in white gowns. In Israel, Tu B'Av is a holiday to celebrate love and romance. What better day to think about our master bedrooms - the room in our homes that is the most intimate. Its a couples special room where love, calm and comfort are felt. And a place where dreams are created. Here are some tips to help you create a master bedroom you'll love...

With all of the Pre-Pesach Preparations, I like to take the time to indulge in a small home improvement. Whether its wallpapering an accent wall in the bedroom, adding a couple of decorative shelves, or maybe changing the hand towels in the bathroom. Little changes can make a big difference. Take a look at the video for tips on how you too can reenergize your home in time for Pesach. Please sh...