Farima Alavi

"I like a world where fashion and design collide."

Farima is an assistant editor for HGTV.com. Aside from her job, she loves fashion, playing with her rambunctious Yorkie, Rosie, and is a self-proclaimed foodie. She lives in a house where she is patiently learning how to "fix" things.

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Top Trends at High Point Market

by Farima Alavi April 25, 2013 3 Comments

Liz and I went to High Point Market this weekend to spot the hottest trends in home design. Some trends have made a comeback — like gold furniture — while others, like mid-century modern furniture, are still holding strong. We saw many new ones, including leather furniture, lounge chairs and clever storage solutions, but three trends really stood out.

Bar Carts

Spring Trend: Bar Cart Clockwise: Baker Furniture; Four Hands; Sauder Furniture; Leslie W. Moore Designs

It’s all about entertaining these days — especially with summer days ahead. What better and easier way to serve drinks than a bar cart? From extravagant wood carts to retro-style, glass-topped ones, there was a cart to fit every person’s design style and budget.

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Answer to “Decorate This Space: Pick the Right Bench”

by Farima Alavi April 25, 2013 No Comments

You guessed correctly if you chose option B. Landscape designer Jamie Durie carried the pattern from the rug to the bench in this outdoor dining room.

Southwestern Outdoor Dining Room

We randomly chose one person from the comments, and Rebekah is the winner of an HGTV baseball cap, gardening gloves and this month’s issue of HGTV Magazine. Congrats!

Check back next Wednesday to decorate a new space.

Decorate This Space: Pick the Right Bench

by Farima Alavi April 24, 2013 232 Comments

Can you guess which bench goes in this outdoor dining area?

Decorate This Space

Type A, B or C in the comments section, and we’ll reveal the answer tomorrow. One lucky winner will win an issue of this month’s HGTV magazine, a pink baseball cap and garden gloves. You don’t have to guess correctly for a chance to win.

Choose A, B or C

You may only comment once to be considered, and you don’t have to purchase anything to win; a purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Odds depend on total number of entries. Void where prohibited by law. Only open to legal residents of 50 U.S., D.C. or Puerto Rico, and you must be at least 18 years of age to win. All entries (comments) must be entered between 10:00 a.m. ET on April 24, 2013 and 12:00 p.m. ET on April 25, 2013. Subject to full official rules. By leaving a comment on the blog, you acknowledge your acceptance to the Official Rules. ARV of prize: $15. Sponsor: Scripps Networks, LLC, d/b/a HGTV, 9721 Sherrill Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37932.

Daily Delight: Cinco de Mayo Cocktail Recipe

by Farima Alavi April 19, 2013 2 Comments

The Sol de Flare cocktail is as delicious as it is pretty. The key ingredient? Pepper-infused tequila — the spicy flavor will have guests at your Cinco de Mayo fiesta coming back for seconds.

Sol de Flare Cocktail

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Answer to “Decorate This Space: Pick the Right Seating”

by Farima Alavi April 18, 2013 No Comments

You guessed correctly if you chose option C. Rate My Space user rkm1213 designed this living room as a home away from home for vacationers visiting Texas. The nautical-inspired sofa pillows and accessories make guests feel like they’re right on the beach.

Nautical-Inspired Living Room

We randomly chose one person from the comments, and Laura is the winner of an HGTV baseball cap, gardening gloves and this month’s issue of HGTV Magazine. Congrats!

Check back next Wednesday to decorate a new space.

Daily Delight: Camp in Style

by Farima Alavi April 18, 2013 4 Comments

Who says you can’t be stylish while camping? Wood & Faulk makes that possible with their leather camp stool. It’s just as easy to carry and store as a regular folding camp chair, but is up to par with your stylish self.

Leather Camping Stool

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What’s your favorite camping accessory?

Decorate This Space: Pick the Right Seating

by Farima Alavi April 17, 2013 206 Comments

Can you guess which type of seating goes in this living room?

Decorate This Space

Choose A, B or C

You may only comment once to be considered, and you don’t have to purchase anything to win; a purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Odds depend on total number of entries. Void where prohibited by law. Only open to legal residents of 50 U.S., D.C. or Puerto Rico, and you must be at least 18 years of age to win. All entries (comments) must be entered between 10:00 a.m. ET on April 17, 2013 and 12:00 p.m. ET on April 18, 2013. Subject to full official rules. By leaving a comment on the blog, you acknowledge your acceptance to the Official Rules. ARV of prize: $15. Sponsor: Scripps Networks, LLC, d/b/a HGTV, 9721 Sherrill Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37932.

Daily Delight: Celebrate Your Furbaby’s Birthday

by Farima Alavi April 17, 2013 1 Comment

Whether you celebrate your pup’s birthday with a lavish party or by smothering them with lots of kisses and play time, it’s important to make them feel special on their day (they are the most important family member, after all). Give them an extra special treat by baking peanut honey cupcakes from SprinkleBakes. These cakes will most likely be devoured in seconds, but you’ll be happy to know the recipe uses human grade ingredients.

Make This Pupcake

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Enter HGTVGardens.com’s Pic of the Week Contest

by Farima Alavi April 16, 2013 2 Comments

Now that spring is finally here, have you been working on your garden? With so many options, knowing where to start can be overwhelming. I used to walk around my neighborhood admiring other gardens, but my yearning days are over. If you haven’t checked out HGTVGardens.com, now’s the time. You can rest assured that you’re picking the right plants for your climate with the easy-to-use plant finder, and you can search the thousands of how-tos to help you grow your favorite flowers and vegetables.

China Aster

While you’re browsing the site, create a profile and share your favorite gardening photos and tips. Once you sign up, you can enter the Editors’ Pic of the Week for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card! What are you waiting for? It’s time to show off all your hard work!

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Answer to “Decorate This Space: Pick the Right Bedroom Furniture”

by Farima Alavi April 11, 2013 1 Comment

You guessed correctly if you chose option C. Designer Meredith Heron placed two coral-patterned stools at the foot of the bed to enhance the orange color of the headboard.

Orange Contemporary Bedroom

We randomly chose one person from the comments, and Lisa V. is the winner of an HGTV baseball cap, gardening gloves and this month’s issue of HGTV Magazine. Congrats!

Check back next Wednesday to decorate a new space.