

Farhang Foundation Haftseen
It was such an honor to contribute to the haftseen design/display put on by Farhang Foundation at Westfield Century City Mall this year. Being a part of the talented team that brought this traditional Persian New Year {Norooz} spread to fruition was one of...
PERSIAN NEW YEAR 2020 | NOROOZ {1399}
Here we are again friends – Norooz {Persian New Year} is almost upon us! The weather is getting warm, the days are getting longer, the birds are singing and so many beautiful spring blooms are starting to blossom. With less and less time to design...
PERSIAN NEW YEAR 2019 | NOROOZ {1398}
My Persian New Year {Norooz} spread this year is one of my favorites yet! I know I have said that before but this one really is. It is my favorite because my children are so into it. They are both at an age where...
Norooz Sabzeh {sprouts}
Norooz {Persian New Year} is less then 2 weeks away and one of the main elements that make up the traditional new year spread {sofreh haftseen} is “sabzeh”, also known as sprouts. As a first generation Persian/American, growing sabzeh is something new to me....
Persian New Year 2017 | Norooz {1396}
If you follow my posts both here and socially, you already know that Persian New Year (Norooz) is my favorite time of the year. Two years ago this time of year I was expecting my first child and again this year I am expecting...
Persian New Year 2016 | Norooz 1395
I have been anticipating this Persian New Year {1395} since last year Persian New Year because I knew this one would be the most exciting one for me now having my daughter Sienna here. Last year I was very pregnant and with all of...
Persian New Year 2015 | Norooz 1394
As my due date quickly approaches (baby is a few weeks away!}, I often think about the way I was raised and what elements/traditions of my upbringing I would like to instill in my child. I can think of many and one of my...