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Let's face it. Bedrooms are a big deal. Why? Because it's where we spend almost half of our day, everyday. And that's precisely why Lisa and I tie the bedroom with one paramount adjective: comfort . We believe the bedroom should be our sanctuary, the ultimate place of coziness, and it doesn't matter if we live alone, with a partner, or with a child. We've been meaning to dedicate a post to bedroom coziness for the longest time, and we're excited to have finally come around to it. We want you to dive deep with us into the things that inspire us to take our bedroom comfort to the next level. The sources are numerous and varied, and we tap both into the high end stuff as well as items one can find at a thrift store. We hope you enjoy the ride!
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President of Equal Human Rights Org

About Donya

Donya Ziraksari, President of Equal Human Rights Org a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness on Human Rights Violations in Houston and around the world. She is originally from Tehran, Iran, relocated to the United States in 2007 as a religious refugee, a Baha’i. As a member of the Baha'i faith, she personally experienced persecution in Iran and witnessed her family’s difficulties. After moving to the USA, she pursued a degree in STEM, graduating with a Mechanical Engineering degree from UNM. Since then, Donya has worked as a Project Manager for some of the world's largest corporations.

Donya's passion for shedding light on the plight of religious minorities in Iran led her to create the short film "The Ticket," which received international acclaim and multiple awards. She also authored a memoir titled "Tehran to Miami," delving into the life experiences of the 1980s and 1990s generation in Iran, covering topics such as the Iran-Iraq war, the persecution of women and religious minorities.


For the past 12 years, she has been actively giving talks and presentations, educating the Western audience about Iranian culture and the oppressive regime's persecution.

In light of the ongoing Woman Life Freedom revolution, Donya has been a consistent and prominent figure in local news, events, and protests as the delegate spokesperson for the Iranian American Community in Houston. Through news, hosting events and lobbying with politicians, she tirelessly raises awareness and ensures that the news of this historic female-led revolution is not forgotten.

Recently she was recognized by congressman Al Green for her efforts for raising awareness and unifying the local non-profit organizations on International Refugee Day  as well as recognized by the Houston Police Department Chief of Police for “Tehran to Miami” and her efforts for unifying the city and bringing cultural awareness. She received her second congressional recognition on September 15th, 2023 from congressman Al Green for raining awareness on domestic violence, sex trafficking in Houston and the global "Woman Life Freedom" movement started in Iran In 2022 and her third congressional recognition on December 10th, 2023 Human Rights Day. Additionally, Donya has served as the host of Radio 021, where she conducts interviews with Persian speakers on various topics, primarily focusing on Iran's ongoing revolution. Her aim is to unite the Persian community towards the vision of a free Iran.

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