SMALL TALK WITH MOE RAZI Q: What’s one thing about you that even Google couldn’t tell us?
A: “I speak Farsi and Polish, and I used to speak French.” Q: What do you recommend clients splurge on when decorating their home?
A: “When it comes to home décor, splurge on the things you use every day, like the couch and the bed. You don’t want those falling apart.” Q: What’s your favourite local source for home décor treasures?
A: “I love Elte. It’s my one-stop shop, especially now that they have a kids’ section.”
After going through the major life change of getting married and having a daughter, Razi’s challenge was to create a home space that’s baby-proof yet chic
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a mother, she’s managed to not only maintain her independence over the past two and a half years, but to feed it. Seeing the restrictions of motherhood as less of a burden and more of a good challenge, her ability to have fun has been honed, and during her brief hiatus from the design realm — to which she’s finally returning this season — Razi also whipped up the concept of a hushhush new business she’s excited to be launching in Toronto this winter. It’s becoming clear to me that Razi won’t allow herself the chance to take a seat for very long. Her daughter arrives, all ready for the photo shoot in a pint-sized nautical dress and sparkling shoes, luring her mother away from our interview to pose and giggle together at the flashing camera. But that’s just Razi’s style: up and active, yet never rushed, this travelling designer intends on savouring the small, sweet snapshots in her dolce vita. And with bright plans in her foreseeable future, I’m sure the next wall of framed family memories will fill up in no time. “Hey, I love beauty. I love to create beauty in everything I do,” Razi says. “But I’m okay to live without it, too, as long as I have my family.” www.razidesign.com
Q: If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?
A: “I’d love to be able to control more of what kids see in the media. Some of the things that are made known to them are making them grow up too fast and mature too slowly.” Q: What do you love about your three hometowns, Beverly Hills, La Jolla and Toronto?
A: “Beverly Hills is sunny not only in the sense that it’s hot, but there are some really lovely people there. It can get a bit superficial, but overall, it’s a nice place to live. They call La Jolla “the jewel of San Diego” because it’s by the water and the weather’s always beautiful. It’s also a great place to raise a family — everyone is very family-oriented. And as for Toronto, it always feels good to come home to my friends and immediate family who live here, plus I think the city is really blossoming into an influential destination — every time I come here it’s evolved so much!”
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