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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!

Thursday, November 8

Lisa Kahn's new furniture collection for Chelsea House

Traditional 
with a 
Twist
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I recently met Florida interior designer 
Lisa Kahn at Highpoint furniture market, 
and she gave me a tour of her new furniture and accessory collection for 
Chelsea House. 
from book ends, mirrors and lamps to tables and art 
Lisa created an extensive collection for Chelsea House
 
Lisa's new line is traditional yet fresh and infused with a beautiful color story.  I immediately noted the pretty color palette of soft hues, including blue and green combinations with floral and bird motifs, quatrefoils and gilt wood 
in many of her pieces for the 40 year old furniture manufacturer.   

Lisa has long loved Chelsea House's timeless elegance and attention to detailing.  
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Tole cachepots are reminiscent of antique designs but created 
in over-sized proportions 
and in muted colors gives a slightly different bent 
to an old world tradition
from the glass cocktail table to the floor lamps 
she used many finishes, colors and patterns 





I appreciate the extensive collection 
of lamps in ginger jars and urns.

Thank you Lisa for taking the time during your busy week to show
me around the gorgeous Chelsea House showroom, 
and giving me a glimpse of your new collection!

please stop back next week for more design goodness
Happy Nesting XO

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