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
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MAIRI STONE LITTLE PORCELAIN GEMS STRAIGHT FROM THE COAST OF IRELAND

WHAT WE LOVE TODAY COLUMN:
Celebrating Color, Design, Art, Beauty and
These Little Gems From Ireland, 
Mairi Stone

I've said it before and I'll say it again, I just love etsy.  It's a small village of artisans hailing from around the world, yet they're offered right at your doorstep.  For many of the design and charity events I host, etsy is my go-to for finding unique products-- from seashells to vintage plates.  The other day I was in need of some colorful pieces for our upcoming Lenox Hill Neighborhood House gala, which is an over the top extravaganza we participate in every year to help the neighborhood house charity raise funds through a black-tie dinner in Grand Central Station's ballroom Cipriani.  A former historic bank, this room is beyond stunning with soaring ceilings, tapestries, and beautiful woodwork.  The charity hand picks designers from around the country to each design a table for the dinner guests in the year's theme.  This will be our fifth year in a row as participants.  We usually debut our latest fabric collection during this annual event, and the beautiful dinner table set for ten guests is a perfect backdrop to show our creativity.  We create an over the top centerpiece (sometimes 6 feet tall), bespoke table linens, dinner napkins and chair seats.  This year, our table promises to be jewel-toned, and we want a bevy of beautiful colors on the table to showcase our vision. Thinking these little dishes set on each plate as a gift for the guests would make the perfect gift.
Mairi Stone is a mother/daughter team creating fine porcelain and inspired by the wonders of nature, specifically the underwater world in this special jewel-box coastal area of Ireland, just southwest of County Cork. Find Mairi Stone on etsy, Facebook and Instagram.  
Happy Nesting
XO Tamara