Haggadah

For those celebrating Passover and needing a Haggadah for each member of your table~check out my recommendation.

Creating Your Easter Table

Precious little lamb
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HEBREWS 7

                           When creating your Easter tablescape you may want to look outside for inspiration. In many states the Forsythia are in bloom now and would look lovely in a clear glass vase as a simple yet elegant centerpiece. A bouquet of daffodils might be all you need for a splash of color that you can purchase for little money at the grocery store.

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Your centerpiece does not have to be expensive so look for things around your yard or pantry that can create a nice visual.  Why not place a pretty white cake stand on the table with a crusty round artisanal bread on it. Add some sprigs of rosemary and some lemons around the side or underneath. You are not spending money on a floral display that won't last but rather are able to eat.

Craft stores like, Michael's, carry small bird's nests that would look nice running down the center of your table. You may want to buy eggs of the same color or hue and place in each nest. These can even be made of chocolate with a shimmering pastel colored foil. To complete the look add a little bird or make the bird your place card at each seat. You can even order ahead of time lemon leaves from your florist and write the names of your guests with a gold pen. These could be placed on top a rolled napkin tied with raffia or patterned ribbon to match your table.

Colored eggs would look lovely in a glass container with an added floral display. I tend to like an odd number of vases or canning jars rather than an even number which looks more formal. These could be all the same height or a grouping of various heights.

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Make sure when using candles on the dining table that they are unscented as scented will interfere with your taste of the food. Votives add a nice touch intermixed with pastel colored eggs scattered down the  the buffet or table.


Be sure to keep all displays so that when seated your view is not obscured from the person seated on the other side. This will keep conversation open and your guests will not feel the urge to remove the centerpiece.


Don't be intimidated to host Easter dinner. The idea is to be creative and keep it simple. Enjoy your day and more importantly your guests.

So You Need A Hostess Gift

You've been invited to Easter dinner this year and you don't know what to bring for an appropriate hostess gift. These are always a nice gesture and appreciated by your hostess that has prepared your meal.

Hostess gifts are to be a token gift and not an expensive item. They are a small thank you to let her/him

know that you are thankful for the invitation to their home.

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Why not bring a vintage looking bottle of French Lemonade. You can even tie around it a striped tea towel for your hostess that matches the kitchen. This is something different than the bubbly that most people tend to bring.

Taper candles are a nice option as well. Most homes have candle holders that require a taper for their

dining room or buffet. If you are not sure of a color keep it to a neutral as that will compliment any decor. Buy a number of tapers and wrap around them a piece of wide ribbon or raffia. Add a scrapbook tag with a short "thank you" for inviting us to dinner. 

Perhaps a small jar of green pepper jelly with a box of crackers. You can put them in a basket lined with a linen napkin or towel, add some paper or fiber filler, and a bow. This jelly is great served on crackers spread with cream cheese.

Check out your speciality gourmet shops for a bottle of dipping oil and spices. A jar of your own homemade chili sauce, or a pot of herbs would be great as well. You may even like to bring a lovely bottle of mint vinegar for those serving lamb. 

What you add to the item be it a tea towel, pretty ribbon, or basket, is what puts the finishing touch on your

item and makes it more personal.

You've Got Mail

Call me old fashioned but I still love getting handwritten cards in the mail. It seems as if it is a disappearing art these days. It is so much easier to just send a "thank you" text than an actual card.

For me, there is just something about opening up the mailbox and seeing an envelope addressed with my name on it. Now I am not talking in a narcissistic way or about just any envelope because bills come addressed to me too.

Think about it for a moment...are you not immediately uplifted when you are the recipient of a note from someone that has taken the time to pick out a card, write a quick note, put a stamp on it, and mail it?

Recently, I was seated in a restaurant observing a couple together. Both of them spent the whole meal texting on their individual phones and never shared a word together. How sad that was for me to sit and watch.

So with this challenge:

Let's try to encourage one another this week with a handwritten note or card. It could even be a little note on the mirror in the bathroom left for your hubby, or a note in your child's lunch box. Try and see if you are not blessed as well by sending something knowing it is making the person on the other end smile.

Keep those cards and letters coming!

Fashion Trend for Spring

The fashion trend for spring is bringing out some leather. That's right~leather~only this leather is a bit

lighter than the heavy metal leather. Much is being seen in metallic as its sheen. Metallic no longer goes  just for evening but for anytime. 

Color is vibrant and color blocking is the trend now.

Lace is making a come back as well. So why not add a touch of vintage to modern for a chic look. Be experimental and don't dress like everyone else all the while keeping in modesty, of course.

Let's Journey Together

I've started this blog out of recommendation from my youngest daughter. This is a place for Christian and Jewish women of faith to journey together through some things that matter to us. I'll be sharing some of the things I've learned on my faith walk through the years. My prayer is to hopefully challenge you, encourage you through hard times, and maybe inspire you. 

Please be sure to check out my new Etsy site as well.
Within a few weeks I will be carrying a variety of products.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheRoyalPomegranate