Farah’s Storiesحكايات
Stories from my past and present, told honestly: the places, people and memories behind every design.
Farah Bazzi, founder of Maraseel
Stories
How Can You Ensure a Smooth Transition Back to School?
This transition doesn’t have to be all stress and chaos.Read the story
A Creator's Reflection on Healing Through Art
In creating this card, I was reminded of the power of prayer—not just as a request, but as a connection.Read the story
Breaking Free from Transactional Relationships: A Journey Towards Genuine Generosity
Why can't we all do things with nothing in return? Wouldn’t that be a lot more liberating.Read the story
Seeing My Designs in My Favorite Stores: A Personal Reflection
Seeing my designs in the storefronts of my favorite local shops brings everything full circle. These are the places where I shop and where my community…Read the story
The Lady With No Face
As I became older, Salaam Ajami’s store faded from my memory.. and the shopping avenue we lived on in Tyre became larger and more modern, we…Read the story
Huda Means Guidance
As I mark another year of life, the profound evidence of God's love becomes even more apparent, especially amidst recent tribulations within my community. Today, a…Read the story
A Nightmare That Lasted Over 10 Years
Deep within the corners of Farah's mind, an unwavering nightmare loomed, haunting experiences of her past. Living under a suffocating occupation scarred her, leaving deep-rooted PTSD.…Read the story
I am nesting…
In my quest for a much-needed rest, I took a three-day weekend off from my business, but little did I know that it would trigger a…Read the story
Arab American Heritage Month: An Honest Reflection
Did you know? We were assigned a month! In theory: Arab American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions of Arab Americans…Read the story
Motherhood Took Everything Away From Me
A story of a mother's unexpected journey through pregnancy complications and COVID-19 during the birth of her twin daughters. Scheduled for a C-section on March 13th,…Read the story
The Day I Became An “Insect”
And here is the biggest thing that I promised myself this year: I am not holding off and I am chasing my wildest dreams. My wish…Read the story
Lebanese in Diaspora
When I watched myself talk about the transition period between leaving my home country Lebanon, and moving to the US, I could hear my voice choking…Read the story
