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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!

Wednesday, September 5

Better Homes & Gardens Stylemaker Issue: Katie Couric's Hampton home


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 shelter magazines have taken their editorials 
to yet another level with recent profiling of 
"Stylemakers" 
in our community who inspire us with 
decorating, nesting and entertaining at home.  

Of course "nesting" love is dear to my heart and 
and you all know I love the Hampton's kick-back lifestyle,
where we can relish in the locally grown vegetables, beautiful ocean and marine life. 
So when I saw the September issue of  
Better Homes and Gardens, 
and Katie Couric's home profiled
I have to urge you to pick up a copy at newsstands.  


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Take a look at journalist Katie Couric's 
cottage in the East End of Long Island, 
and learn about how Katie and sister Clara collaborated 
to create a beautiful and warm family cottage. 


Clara Couric Batchelor 
owns a Boston-based landscaping company 
and layered the grounds with a rich foundation of plantings.  
The interiors were designed with an eye towards 
comfort and simple elegance.  
The end result is warm and inviting.  Read about how 
the Couric family created a respite, 
a place to garden, cook and spend quality time with family.  
Better Homes and Gardens
added Katie Couric 
to the list of other celebrity Stylemakers who inspire us.  
From chefs like Guy Fieri, to design show host Nate Berkus 
BH&G has created a comprehensive list of Stylemakers
to add to the roster of enticing editorials they offer up.   
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this photo collage courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens
Why  not Pin It to Pinterest?!
Happy Nesting!
check out Better Homes and Gardens 
on Pinterest
and online too at
www.bhg.com.
     

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