I originally wrote this post back in 2019, and wow…it’s been a while!! 🥹 This table still makes me so happy. I love the warm colors, the apple board, the honey dippers, and just how soft and feminine the whole thing feels. It’s also fun to look back and see how many of these ideas have stood the test of time. I hope they inspire your own holiday table, too. A few tips for creating a similarly lovely RH table:
Start with a runner.
A table runner instantly anchors the table and makes everything else feel more intentional. I still reach for one before almost anything else—I love seeing the table peeking through so it’s often my choice over a full table cloth. But both have their purposes!
Don’t skip the place cards!
A mall detail, but I think they add a nice formality and make guests feel welcomed. Whether you handwrite them, print them, or tie them onto a little favor (I used honey dippers here!), they’re always worth the extra few minutes.
Repeat a few holiday motifs.
Instead of filling the table with decorations, choose 1 or 2 Rosh Hashanah symbols and repeat them throughout. Apples, honey, pomegranates, round challah, and greenery go a long way.
Keep flowers low.
A beautiful arrangement doesn’t have to be elaborate—and it should definitely let everyone see one another across the table. I almost always opt for lower, looser arrangements for that reason.
Add a little height.
Cake stands, pedestal bowls, or stacked serving pieces help draw the eye around the table. Here, I used a cake stand for the round challah, which felt especially fitting for the holiday. (This is something I now do every Rosh Hashanah!)
Most importantly, don’t feel like you need to buy everything new. Nearly all of my favorite holiday tables have been built from things I already owned, mixed with a few inexpensive seasonal touches from the grocery store or craft store. Those little details are often the ones people remember most.
