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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Decorate This Space: Pick the Right Bedroom Furniture

by Farima Alavi April 10, 2013 324 Comments

Can you guess which piece of furniture goes at the foot of this bed?

Decorate This Bedroom

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 10, 2013 and 12:00 p.m. ET on April 11, 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.

Bring the HGTV Look to Your Home (for free!)

by Farima Alavi April 8, 2013 36 Comments

I’m sure you’ve gushed over all the beautiful, trendy looks on HGTV and HGTV.com. It may seem like a fantasy to re-create the look in your own home, but HGTV HOME products make that possible - and you’re in luck because you can enter the Make It Mine sweepstakes going on now through April 12th! You could win $25,000 in cash plus $25,000 in HGTV HOME products, as well as a personal consultation from HGTV designer Meg Caswell.

HGTV HOME has everything you need to completely restyle your home. If you’re in the market for upholstery, they’ve got you covered. If you’re upgrading your lighting, they’ve got you covered there, too. If you’re shopping for new flooring, they have what you’re looking for (I think you get the picture).

Wouldn’t this purple damask wallpaper be a welcoming, energetic entry to your home?

HGTV HOME Wallpaper

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

by Farima Alavi April 4, 2013 1 Comment

You guessed correctly if you chose option B. Designer Ashley Astleford picked a hot pink fridge to go in this already colorful outdoor kitchen.

Mediterranean-Inspired Outdoor Kitchen

We randomly chose one person from the comments, and The Caldwell Project is the winner of this month’s issue of HGTV magazine, a baseball cap and garden gloves. Congrats!

Check back next Wednesday to decorate a new space.

Decorate This Space: Pick the Right Refrigerator

by Farima Alavi April 3, 2013 189 Comments

Can you guess which refrigerator belongs in this colorful outdoor kitchen?

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 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 03, 2013 and 12:00 p.m. ET on April 04, 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.

Super Easy DIY Craft: Beachy Shadow Box

by Farima Alavi March 29, 2013 1 Comment

Shadow boxes are perfect for those of you who love the idea of scrapbooking, but have zero patience for it or just don’t take enough photos. They’re easy to make, fun and a great way to display your memories. I made a beach-themed shadow box, but you can choose any theme you like.

Beachy Shadow Box

What You Need:

shadow box
your favorite photo
burlap (optional)
pins or glue stick
scrapbook stickers
sand
seashells

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Answer to “Decorate This Space: Pick the Right Easter Place Setting”

by Farima Alavi March 28, 2013 No Comments

You guessed correctly if you chose option A. Marian Parsons added fun houndstooth placemats to her Easter tablescape to keep her delicate China from feeling too formal.

Easter Table Setting

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We randomly chose one person from the comments, and renevere is the winner of this month’s issue of HGTV magazine, an HGTV FrontDoor scarf and HGTV mug. Congrats!

Check back next Wednesday to decorate a new space.

Decorate This Space: Pick the Right Easter Place Setting

by Farima Alavi March 27, 2013 248 Comments

Can you guess which place setting best fits this Easter tablescape?

Decorate This Table

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, an HGTV FrontDoor fleece scarf and an HGTV mug. You don’t have to guess correctly for a chance to win.

Hint: Go on an Easter hunt for a clue by reading the rest of today’s blog posts.

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 the 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 March 27, 2013, and 12:00 p.m. ET on March 28, 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.

Answer to “Decorate This Space: Pick the Right Wall Art”

by Farima Alavi March 21, 2013 7 Comments

You guessed correctly if you chose option B. Rate My Space user rnhey brought a casual look to her dining room with coastal prints and a white color scheme.

Coastal-Inspired Dining Room

We randomly chose one person from the comments, and Frances L. is the winner of this month’s issue of HGTV magazine, an HGTV FrontDoor scarf and HGTV mug. Congrats!

Check back next Wednesday to decorate a new space.

Decorate This Space: Pick the Right Wall Art

by Farima Alavi March 20, 2013 485 Comments

Can you guess which type of wall art belongs in this dining room?

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, an HGTV FrontDoor fleece scarf and HGTV mug. 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 March 20, 2013 and 12:00 p.m. ET on March 21, 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.

Happy Nowruz! (Persian New Year)

by Farima Alavi March 20, 2013 11 Comments

It’s finally here — the first day of spring. For most of you, this means switching from boots to sandals and cleaning out the garage. For Iranians and Iranian-Americans (including Lili and me!), it’s also Persian New Year or Nowruz, which literally translates to “New Day” (or new beginning).

Many Iranians celebrate by cleaning their homes, buying new clothes, baking pastries and putting together a ritualistic table setting called Haft Sin (pronounced ‘seen’) or the Table of Seven S’s. Each household prepares their table differently, but they all represent seven items that begin with the letter “S” in the Farsi language.

Iranian New Year Table