Passover, the holiday of cleanliness and rejuvenation, won't be celebrated the same this year. Yet, amid the desire not to gloss over things, it's important to focus on the good and try to breathe fresh hope into those with us. Here are some stylish suggestions to organize your holiday.
Life is a matter of perspective, but as optimistic as one may be, it's impossible not to dwell on the fact that this year's Passover will be tinged with a composition lacking up to the pain. This year, the holiday of spring will don a darker cloak than in past years. With slightly less stretched arms and bitter-tasting maror. But in the spirit of "it's always darkest before the dawn," we're here to offer you a taste of haroset to sweeten the decree. Here are some proposals for a more family-oriented, stylish, and pleasant Passover that might lead us to better times soon.
Vibrant hues to invigorate you with renewed energies
The paint company Tambour has been trying to introduce the color palette to Israeli homes for years, but they persist in choosing shades of white and beige. A survey conducted by the SAPIO research institute last March revealed a diverse range of emotions among Israelis - in these challenging days - and also a change in feelings of sadness and gloom, thanks to the change and refreshment of their homes. According to the survey findings, about 90% of Israelis felt positive emotions after painting their homes. Accordingly, the company launched a new service in the form of sample color cups the size of a coffee cup "to go", which customers can order for their homes, test them on the walls, and use them to decide on the perfect shade. In addition, the company unveiled a new color collection, called Balance, inspired by nature and the spaces surrounding us. "We live in an era of distant changes happening at a dizzying pace," notes Niva Yechiav Alon, Head of Design at Tambour. "Some encourage us to move forward, while others invite us to stop and rethink the way we live and the spaces in which we spend our time." According to her, the new color collection emphasizes good and positive living spaces, hoping to recharge with renewed energies while providing inspiration.
A table that accommodates everyone
Are you someone who can host a significant number of people but struggles daily to manage in a tight dining table? The ZAGA network believes it's possible to own a modest-sized dining table and successfully host even a platoon of average IDF soldiers when the time comes. The Mix & Match collection they launched allows, in addition to arranging the table beautifully, to make additional adjustments well in advance and choose the top plate and legs according to personal style and preference. Consumer price: starting from NIS 4,570 for a custom-made table.
Revamp without costly renovations
Those who choose to avoid expensive and exhausting renovations can change the look of their home space in a moment with complementary items in a variety of colors and textures. CASTRO HOME, the home design brand from Castro, launches a fresh spring collection where you can find, among other things, an illustrated collection of handmade dishes, a collection of porcelain plates and serving utensils in clean white, and other items made from natural materials like straw, wood, and linen, which introduce simplicity and elegance to an effortless look. Price range: NIS 5.90to NIS 999.
A table crafted with Golf & Co. flair
Golf & Co. chose to design the festive table with romantic lines and shades of brown and pink. Orit Winterrov, the designer and collection manager of Golf & Co., believes that this color combination, together with textures and other accent pieces, will help create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Winterrov suggests using glassware, adding golden touches, and increasing the number of flowers - a perfect decoration for a home meal.
Transparent yet celebratory
FOX HOME's holiday table seeks to symbolize dawn and growth with the spirit of "wheat grows again", despite the solemnity of the holiday. NUDE, peach, and apricot shades shine in the transparent holiday vessels, inspired by the spring bloom associated with the holiday of freedom. The combination of tableware and serving offers richness and visual appeal, through shapes, textures, finishes, and touches of gold, giving a refreshing feeling to the holiday table. White porcelain vessels alongside colorful glassware, textured like leaves, and touches of gold will provide an elegant setting for the served delicacies.
Weaving dreams
Doron Zeevi, a textile and Judaica designer, a graduate of first-class studies in the textile design department at Shenkar, has created a new collection of covers for matzah and Afikoman bags rich in prints and embroideries in various handcrafted techniques. Zeevi, who was chosen to present his final project as part of the Young and Promising Artists Exhibition on behalf of the International Art Company and Sotheby's, has won additional awards over the years for his works that "weave" between old and new, between the religious and the fashionable, and between tradition and progress. These were created while connecting his love for tradition to original design. The items are sent in a festive package with surprises, including a designed kit for checking leaven. Price range: NIS 500-870. Available at the studio in Ramat Gan - https://doronzeevi.comNew Passover collection - https://doronzeevi.com/shop/passover
First-hand experience included
Judaica items associated with Jewish tradition have undergone a design metamorphosis over the years, creating many diverse interpretations. Even the leading silverware and Judaica brand, "HaTzorfim", seeks to make the values of tradition accessible to everyone - from all perspectives - and launches a trendy and elegant hospitality collection from the Merdinger brand, offered at fair prices for every budget. The new collection includes a variety of serving and hosting items with touches of silver and gold plating, alongside a variety of silver items adorned in the best tradition: from classic items rich in ornaments and engravings, to a compact nutcracker shaped like a nut and coated in shiny and glittering silver. Nutcracker price on holiday discount, NIS 119, salt and pepper set on a small tray, NIS 159.
Gifts with added value
The variety of gifts displayed in the gift shop at the Israel Museum competes in quantity with the creative designers and artists showcased within, but they are not just "for viewing". For example, a reinterpretation of the Passover Seder plate in the design of Graciela Noemi Designs by Graciela Imbinderov (NIS 640), consisting of two Tratzu trays, each with three bowls. These complement each other, in a "two is better than one" approach, and can be used for festive and creative hosting and even daily serving of the items separately; the Polish Haggadah (NIS 35), with ten plagues and many complaints - for a cheerful hosting; or a Passover kit that depicts the Exodus from Egypt and the parting of the Red Sea (NIS 95) using a variety of figures and elements. These will surely also engage the youngest members of the group in a different and exciting experience.Price range: NIS 35-650, available at the Israel Museum Store, Tel Aviv, or online at https://www.muzashop.biz/category/%D7%A4%D7%A1%D7%97
Self Service
The brand name HAPPY LEMON may express more than anything else our ambivalent relationship with the bitter and the sweet. Especially in the beloved network that offers everything for home design, you can find elements that will make hosting easy and accessible. For example, a variety of ceramic bowls with playful prints, which you can scatter on the table, like a dismantled Passover plate.
A serving proposal in the spirit of "We are all reclining"
Your Passover plate doesn't reach everyone? You can use a rotating spinner and turn it into a rotating plate in an instant. All you have to do is attach the rotating edges to the base of the plate using double-sided adhesive or hot glue - and enjoy serving 360 to all the guests. Idea and execution: @decorliona
