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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ENTERTAINING STORIES: under the pergola


Food, Culture, Design- we have you covered...
Under the Pergola, Summer Table Series stories
I've honed by skills as a host and cook, and I entertain frequently for my friends and
family, brands, non-profit organizations and companies. 
We share unique and creative tips and ideas while demonstrating table decorating, sources, menus, recipes and venues.  I hope to inspire you to enjoy the process, keep it elegant, yet comfortable and, at times, wildly creative in order to create a warm, convivial environment while putting guests at ease and well, having a great time.  

"I believe entertaining should be fun and certainly stress-free. The
most important secret weapon for successfully hosting a fete is to bring
creativity to your home, table and cooking. This puts your guests at
ease no matter how formal the event, and makes for a festive time for all! "
-Tamara Stephenson
Under the Pergola column:
review VIP experience at Dan's Two Forks
Curator's Tour of Young Jackie at EH Historic Society 
Urban Zen
hosted events:
fourth of July table and dinner in Traditional Home magazine
art of the table with Traditional Home magazine
food reviews & recipes:
entertaining in the Hamptons in Dan's Papers
how to throw a soiree for AntiquesDiva.com
cocktails: 
supper club stories: 
Rob and Irene's Vodka, Pierogy and Lamb
Enrique and Diana's  Mexican Dinner Party
Melissa and Barry's  A Greek dinner
French Country dinner at Poggenpohl's Eric Ripert's kitchen
Barry and Melissa's Spanish Dinner Tapas
Rob and Irene (and daughter Libby)  Indian dinner  
check out our TableTalk tips post 
tamara matthews-stephenson
interior & textile designer, & writer 
tamarastephenson1@gmail.com
917-328-1201 
IFDA Rising Stars of Design, 2019