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

Happy Fourth of July- Let's Make Spiked Basil Lemonade for a Crowd

my July table and pool set with
 red, white & blue for a festive pool party








I am happy to share some photographs from years gone by when I served up a July 4 party at my beach cottage in East Hampton.  I also wrote an article for then lovely magazine, Traditional Home about my celebration and sharing my favorite recipes and tabletop designs.  

For some reason, I love lemons.  They remind me of Italy, California and they represent all the wonderful aspects of summer.  So, this July 4 I'll be whipping up a large batch of my fresh lemon & basil cocktail, and sharing with you as well.  

Hoping you have a safe and happy July 4 celebrating our nation's independence!

Happy Nesting
XO Tamara



Salute To Summer Story 
for Traditional Home magazine, 2010