Sometimes, when life slows down (like in the 9 days), baking is the perfect medicine. Baking is something we all tend to do these days, whether to pass time, to fill up that freezer, because it’s hot out and we want to stay away from the sun, or, because we need something yummy for breaking…
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DIY: How to Make This Pretty Rustic Place Card (Beyond Easy)
Did you ever think a ripped piece of paper could be just so pretty? You first saw these place cards on our shalosh seudos tablescape in this post a couple of days ago. Now it’s time to show you how to make them! It’s so incredibly easy, you’ll be turning to this solution every time…
Our Beautiful Shalosh Seudos Tablescape Is Easy to Recreate
Come summer and long days, shalosh seudos really becomes a time to enjoy the tranquility of Shabbos outdoors. BCP Readers: Use code BCP15 for 15% off your order at Luxe Party! And thanks to Luxe Party, we’re setting a beautiful table without having any dishes to wash afterwards. And thanks to Shiffy Weinfeld for coming…
Observing the Torah is Not Only a Ticket to Gan Eden.
How could we survive the struggles of life without it? It’s no news to any of us that the essence of Shavuos is infinitely more profound than elaborate tablescapes and delectable dairy goodies (though making the Yom Tov as pleasant and joyous as possible is important too). So we know that it’s the day on…
Arranging Fresh Flowers Doesn’t Need To Be Hard
It’s especially easy with the help of these simple tools! If you know me, even a little, you will know that I love having fresh flowers everywhere. Seriously though, everywhere. If I have guests, I will tend to get the flowers before I plan a menu or head to the grocery store. My reasoning is…
This Shavuos Table is Classic + Elegant + Fresh (More Tablesetting Inspo!)
Upgrade a classic Luxe Party table setting with just the right pop of color. Don’t forget to use code BCP15 for 15% off your order! Want to set a classic and elegant table in whites and gold, but freshen it up with just the right pops of color? We invited Devorah from Adorn Your Table…
How Much Do You Love These Pressed Floral Place Cards?
They’re breathtakingly beautiful, and they couldn’t be simpler to make. Yet, they’ll add so much to your Shavuos table. This past Chanukah, we showed you how to make these confetti place card holders. But really, the idea came about last Shavuos time, when Shaindy showed us how she used these to beautify her Yom Tov…
Are You Ready to Start Looking at Pretty Shavuos Tables?
We’re so excited to bring you lots of table inspiration this Shavuos season… all practical, all doable, and all beautiful. Use code BCP15 for 15% off your Luxe Party order. We love bringing you accessible tables, all featuring disposable dinnerware from LuxeParty.com. Because sometimes all you need is a visual, a little inspiration, and it…
How Do You Reconnect to Torah When You’ve Been Connected All Along?
“And then I fell in love with Torah and mitzvos.” That’s probably a quote from someone who was raised in an unaffiliated home and discovered Yiddishkeit later in life, right? We tend to bear this erroneous sentiment not because those of us who are raised frum can’t or don’t enjoy the same connection. In the…
Basics: How to Make Syrian Sambousak
This dairy pastry is a staple in every Syrian home on Shavuot (and after every fast). A couple of years ago, I had this great idea of doing a series of posts featuring teens in the kitchen. Some of my daughter’s friends stepped up and demonstrated a favorite recipe for me to photograph. And then…