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

RUBLUX offers LUXE IN LOVE: a curated antique sale, and just in time for Valentine's Day



Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend,
but Pearls Are Certainly Wonderful Too!
Introducing RubyLUX's first online event, 

LUX in LOVE 
Just In Time For Valentine's Day!
During this special event, shop for superbly curated antiques.  These are perfect gifts for a loved one, or perhaps pick up something special for yourself.  Until February 14RubyLUX is offering a selection of jewelry, art, home decor and more.  
Click Here To Preview The Event
Our personal favorite--this Arts & Crafts pin 18k gold
and decorated with multi-colored sapphires tops our list.  
Made in England, circa 1900
What is RubyLUX™? A platform empowering luxury product dealers with the most effective and 21st century sales tools available.  Dealers are able to tailor RubyLux services to fit their individual needs, participating in catalogs, online auctions, and themed sales designed to complement and grow their existing brick-and-mortar shops. One can even RING FOR THE CONCIERGE to receive guidance from a professional shopper in order to find the perfect gift.  

Take a look at more of our favorites...
HARRY WINSTON Diamond and Burma Ruby Necklace
This necklace has a markers mark of Jacques Timey for Harry Winston, and is accompanied with a Gem lab certificate.  Suspending at the front, a graduated fringe of oval-shaped ruby & diamond cluster with baguette-cut diamond detail and pear shaped diamond pendants, to the oval-shaped unheated Burma ruby, baguette and brilliant-cut diamond line. 
Georg Jensen Gold Cufflinks No. 1064
These 18 karat gold cufflinks were designed by Henry Pilstrup. Each cufflink measures .823 inch wide and .135 inch wide, and each also bears impressed company marks for Georg Jensen, 1945-1977, 18 k 950, 1064. These cufflinks are in excellent condition.
Reenie Barrow, In Proscaenium, 2015, 2/5
This Limited Edition Photograph is a Pigment Print on Rag Paper, #2 of 5. Signed, titled, dated and editioned by the artist in pencil in the lower margin. Image size: 23 x 23 inches. Sheet size: 27.5 x 25 inches.
Barrow is a nationally recognized fine art photographer whose works have been exhibited in galleries in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and California. Her images can also be found in the permanent collections of the following institutions: The Art Institute of Chicago, The New York Public Library, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. The Reader's Digest Art Collection.
Georg Jensen Gold Earrings No. 53 with Pearls
Designed by Johan Rohde in 1917, the Georg Jensen Gold Earrings No. 53 with Pearls are in 18 karat yellow gold each with a 4.5 mm pearl. Fitted with posts for pierced ears, they each bear impressed company marks for Georg Jensen, 750, 18K and are in excellent condition.
English Regency Red Leather Box Circa 1825
English Regency Period, a sewing or jewelry case.  This handsome box also contains a charming image of Pan in a chariot pulled by sheep under the lid. Condition: In good antique condition, 8"X 5" X 4H"

Late 20th Century 3.00 Carat Ruby & 
Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1980
Big, bold and beautiful. A pink-ish red ruby – natural and unheated – is surrounded by twelve extremely white and lively brilliant cut diamonds. Striking detailing in the gallery and at the shoulders provide further detail to this most eye-catching of cocktail rings

Happy Nesting
XO Tamara

please note:  

Ruby Lux is a sponsor of Nest by Tamara blog