Tonite for Shabbat I did a semi-formal table setting.  I have a small breakfast nook style dining area rather than a grand dining room.  We’re a family of four and the kids are less than 3 years old-so we keep it fun and informal.  I used dreidel shaped dishes to hold my salads and applesauce.  My Crate and Barrel dishes coordinate with my latke platter.  I have a special latke spatula too.

The placemats for my husband and I are fun because you can rotate them to “light” candles.  Those will go to the boys when they’re older.  I used plastic because I have littles and meals are messy.  Still they’re festive and fun -that’s what the holidays are all about.  My challah cover is brand new from our trip to Israel -I’ll be sharing more about that experience soon during the holiday season.  As we celebrate I’ll be sharing our adventures during our “eight crazy nights!”