Spreading Joy With Colour & Challah

I’ve always been obsessed with colour—bold, joyful, unapologetic colour. Painting has been my way of playing with it, layering it, and bringing it to life. At the same time, my Jewish heritage has always been close to my heart, and challah has always been a big part of that! After years of perfecting my challah recipe, I realized I wanted to do something more—something that brought my love of art, Jewish traditions, and creativity together. That’s how I started designing handmade challah covers, transforming the everyday act of covering bread into a moment of beauty.

Creating challah covers allows me to mix my passion for Jewish tradition and modern design. Each piece is an original blend of vibrant artwork, personal style, and functionality, perfect for elevating your Shabbat or holiday table. Whether it’s a challah cover for Rosh Hashanah, Shabbat dinner, or any Jewish celebration, my designs bring energy and joy to the table. And of course, my challah recipe pairs perfectly—it’s been 15 years in the making and is a beloved part of my creative journey. This is where Jewish home decor meets artistic expression, and I couldn’t love it more.

Sonya’s Recipe

2 eggs, mix up in a cup.

Pour into measuring jug, keep some back to paint on top later.

Top up to 380ml with water

2 tsp salt

5 tbls oil

750g strong white flour

1 packet (7g) yeast

2-3 tbls honey

Kneed it all together-at least 10-15 mins Cover and leave in warm place for an hour or more until it has doubled in size. Knock it back and plait challahs. Cover with tea towel and leave somewhere warm for an hour to rise.

Paint with the remaining egg (and sprinkle with seeds)

Cook 165ish for about 26 mins turning round half way 😊