WELCOME to Nest by Tamara blog

WELCOME to Nest by Tamara blog
Hi- It's Tamara. I'm happy you've stopped by, and since 2010 I've been sharing my passion for interior design, history, art, entertaining, travel & fashion. I am an interior designer, textile designer and writer living and working in New York City and East Hampton, Long Island. My musings have taken me to international design, art, antique and epicurean events and I have lots to share. I'm grateful to have been listed as the #1 top design blog, blogs to watch, top design blogs and named and awarded Rising Star of Design by the IFDA NY industry organization. Please feel free to reach out to our team for an interior design consultation at NestbyTamara.com -Tamara

14 days of love for Valentine's Day: Day 6 - Toast with homemade French Martinis

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I plan to whip up a couple of sweet and delicious
French Martinis
on Valentine's Day. 
This cocktail is my favorite and the fruity sweetness
with bite of vodka is a perfect cocktail for this romantic evening. 
We often order up French Martinis when at Balthazar, one of our favorite restaurants
in New York City. They add Chambord to the French Martini recipe, which gives it a sweet and mellow taste
I recently tried this recipe from the


the salted apple bites add an even more special touch.