Nest by Tamara: Countdown to Christmas: Day 16 how about decorating your tree with one motif

Welcome to Nest by Tamara

I have been blogging since 2008. Nest by Tamara is a lifestyle blog inspired by my busy, full life as a NYC interior designer. I muse about interior design, antiques, architecture, gardening, cooking and entertaining – all that encompasses “nesting” to create a well-lived life and a stylish home. This is not a DIY blog nor a super snobby, stuffy view, but instead a philosophy of infusing a relaxed elegance into your home through investing in high quality products but mixed with budget pieces because we are always on the prowl for a bargain, and all the while keeping creativity as your secret weapon. My posts help you to continue to be the style seeker you are, juggling it all, and yet, you long for the most beautifully set table, albeit sometimes your pot is bubbling over just as the guests arrive. I show you how to utilize your time, keep quality in your back pocket, and smile while you enjoy the fabulous ride! Email me at TamaraStephenson1@gmail.com

Summer is my favorite season -- What's on the agenda here on Nest by Tamara

Lots of fun design musing over here on Nest. For starters, I'll be decorating a small project for a client's weekend get-away home, writing editorials for a few magazines including my East End Nest column for Dan's Papers magazine about the many design events around the Hamptons, heading to Memphis, TN in July with Brizo and the blogger 19 group, plan the decorations for my daughter's dorm room before she heads off for freshman year at Cornell University, painting my back porch, planting a flower and vegetable garden, throwing at least two summer soirees at the beach, primping for a photo shoot at my beach cottage, and lots more. And, of course, I'll be writing about all of it here on Nest -- so stay tuned!