Decorating tips for the perfect Hanukkah dinner party

Celebrating Hanukkah means being surrounded by loved ones, lighting candles, exchanging gifts and enjoying a traditional Jewish family meal. Thanks to the wealth of Hannukah-themed menu options available, feeding your guests is a piece of cake, but how can you decorate your table too? The following tips will help make your hosting area look as good as the dinner itself.

Choosing earthy, natural items will add a dose of that late fall country-chic aesthetic to your Hanukkah party. Add a few modern touches with a reclaimed wooden Hanukkah sign, a Hanukkah banner or placemats made from burlap material. Use twine, burlap, wood and flower centrepieces that include baby's breath and wildflowers to bring the rustic style straight to your table.

If you prefer a trendier look, choose silver accents to adorn stark white china. Many large department stores offer a variety of fun pieces, with items ranging from menorah place card holders to Star of David napkin rings. Adding silver flourishes is sure to bring an air of sophistication to your dinner party.

Limiting your colour scheme to blues and silver doesn't have to be boring, now that ombre is the new black. Frosted blue Hanukkah candles that boast several shades of blue will give your table setting some style. Pair them with a spectacular coconut macaroon dessert spread with treats in varying hues of the wintry colour scheme. Any shade of blue will work with your decor, leaving options for place settings, napkins and other trinkets wide open.

Create an arts and crafts corner with fun projects that you can use as place settings or centrepieces. It's a great way to decorate your tablescape while also including the children. Want to easily add a festive touch to your table? Craft cardboard Star of David cutouts that double as wax catchers and protect the tablecloth.

These creative little art projects can be adorned with decorative paper, bead embellishments and whacky designs. Making dreidels is a fun way to integrate children into the holiday.

A few more easy ideas:

• Hanukkah window stars and star-punched paper hurricanes
• Holiday dreidels filled with gelt
• Festive trinkets used as place settings

These tips and tricks will help make your next Hanukkah tablescape a gorgeous sight, aesthetically pleasing to the guests and perfectly representing your style as a host.