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| How to make modern handcrafted menorahs |
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| Tracy Borkum |
HOLIDAY DESIGN TIP--London-born
Tracy Borkum brings an international sensibility to her business as the owner
of several nationally acclaimed restaurant concepts that seamlessly form the
ultimate union between dining and design. When not at her San Diego
restaurants, including Cucina Urbana in Bankers Hill, Kensington Grill and the
forthcoming Cucina Enoteca in Del Mar (opening in Spring 2013), she can be
found perusing flea and farmers' markets as well as vintage stores for
handpicked design treasures.
For Chanukah
(celebrated Dec. 8 through Dec. 16 this year), Borkum is opening up her
design arsenal and sharing with readers how to make a modern handcrafted
menorah. This “lampstand” will act as a statement piece in the home and is
perfect for celebrating the holiday in style.
This will make a good family project for next year’s Chanukah.
1. Go to your local
flea market or antique store and look for nine vintage (or new) candleholders
in unique shapes, colors and textures. You'll also want to measure for height
to make sure the candles peak at the center, with the tallest in the middle.
2. Next, find a
reclaimed wood board (these can be found at your local architectural salvage or
lumber yard) and measure the distance between the nine candleholders, evenly
spacing each as you go along.
3. Purchase small glass taper holders at your local arts and
crafts store with coordinating taper candles in the color of your choice.
4. Place glass taper
holders on top of the nine candleholders and insert candles (super glue glass
to base for extra security). The glass holders will ensure that your tapers
will be secure no matter what size your candleholders are!
Light and enjoy. Happy Chanukah!
Sources:
Tracy
Borkum, Urban Kitchen Group, Cucina Urbana, 505 Laurel St., Bankers Hill, San
Diego,619-239-2222, cucinaurbana.com.
This
blog was first published by San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles in its free E-Club
weekly newsletter on November 28, 2012.
It is reprinted here with permission.
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