menorahs i love
EVERY YEAR I marvel at the way that artists and designers continue to interpret the menorah in such creative, interesting and inspired ways and in so many different styles. Some are very traditional and some super whimsical and fun. It’s just so cool to see how something that’s been around for thousands of years keeps evolving. Functional art, especially art that becomes part of cherished family traditions, is such a beautiful gift and a lasting reminder of the love and intention with which it was given. I gathered up a few really pretty menorahs [and one super silly] here that would make a gorgeous gift to a loved one or yourself, plus some really awesome ways to get kiddos extra excited about the Festival of Lights. GIFT A LITTLE HAPPINESS. xo
Menorahs I Love
> Wow, talk about stunning functional art, this Handmade Ceramic Shayna Menorah is exactly that. Each one is handcrafted by a potter in LA, so each one is completely unique. Its unconventional shape lends itself to staying out all year-round as a beautiful art piece. < $275
> This unique Colorful Interchangeable Menorah was inspired by the walls in the City of David. It’s designed so you can move the colorful aluminum pieces around in any way you like and you can use it with either oil or candles. < $99
> This Josh Owen Menorah is just so pretty in its simplicity. It’s made of seamless, solid cast iron and has a BRILLIANT built-in tray for wax drips. It’s so beautiful that it’s featured in 3 museums and won the Chicago Good Design Award in 2011. < $150
> Your kiddos can create their own beautiful functional art piece, with Super Smalls’ Hanukkah Activity Set. It includes a blank ceramic menorah, paint, stickers and an activity book with jokes + fun trivia. So you get a fantastic activity and a lasting piece of art all in one. Love it. < $36
> This Rite Lite Go Mini Electric Menorah is so perfect for travel or for places where a real flame just isn’t an option. It runs on either batteries or a USB cable and lights sequentially so you can properly light each night. So cool. < $12.99
> Ok, this isn’t exactly a proper menorah, but this adorable, bright Wooden Hannukah Menorah is an awesome way for your littles to safely participate in the ritual. The candles are removable, so kids can add one each night and even learn to match the colors. < $29.99
> I love the simple, but elegant design of this steel Trace Menorah, but probs my favorite part is that you can remove the little cups that the candles sit in so you can easily clean them out. AMAZING. It comes in these 4 gorgeous colors with pretty Hanukkah Candles to match. < $165
> This beautiful brass Modern Mensch Nosh Menorah is actually inspired by the bagel, but is so gorgeous nobody will even notice [except maybe some rumbling tummies]. < $200
> This beautiful menorah from Pretti.Cool in Houston, has been hand-cast in terrazzo concrete from custom rubber molds. It comes in 5 colors, including this pretty Cobalt and each piece is completely unique. < $125
> This Sur La Table Hanukkah Gold Menorah is so pretty and a bit more traditional. I love the nod to nature and the elegant gold brushed aluminum finish. < $79.95
> I mean, it’s a gold T-Rex Dinosaur Menorah. ‘Nuff said, right? I just love it. < $49
> With KiwiCo’s Light-Up Menorah Kit, kids can make their own little piece of lasting holiday tradition. The STEAM kit comes with everything you need to make a menorah and wire + design the cool LED candles. They also get to learn about refraction as a huge bonus. < $29.95
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