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Welcome to Nest by Tamara

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

Tamara Stephenson interior design

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

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!

Saturday, July 21

Day 3: More Highlights from the Hampton Designer Showhouse with Serena and Lily fabrics


Why I love this fabulous guest room 
by Tammy Connor:  
Day 3 sneak peek at 
the Hampton Designers Showhouse 
in Watermill, Long Island. 
Tammy Connor's guest bedroom is appointed with Serena & Lily bed linens and fabrics
I popped in two days ago before the rain but in the midst of construction to check out the designer showhouse.  The showhouse is open now until Labor Day, and I would like to give you a glimpse of one of my favorite rooms at the house, 
Tammy Connor's guest bedroom.

crisp linens from Serena and Lily
a cute bedside table and a campaign style dresser 
this guest bedroom embodies an old world charm, reminding me of a stylish cabin in Maine perhaps or possibly a visit to a preppy family retreat in Nantucket.  

 Tammy Connor designed a quaint bedroom with an eclectic mix of furniture and fabrics.  To me, it is one of the most authentic rooms in the house.  I appreciate the smaller spaces in some of the bedrooms of this home, and Tammy created a cozy nook.  An extra bedroom with two twin size beds works very well for a weekend home to accommodate an overflow of guests.  I like it when designers consider the space planning and think hard about how the room will be used, not only the aesthetics when designing a showhouse space.  An important aspect to the Hampton's lifestyle is about entertaining in our home, and anyone who lives here knows once Memorial Day hits the calendar is quickly filled with out of town family and friends coming to visit. I like it that this room feels like you are on vacation.  The stacked reading books, interesting and quirky accessories and butterflies under glass suggest to slow down and "nest".
  The vintage-looking bureau, 
striped wallpaper and styled vignettes 
are creatively put together.  Hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, Tammy 
infuses a sense of casual southern charm into her space.  
happy nesting!

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