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MARCH JOURNALS FROM AN
INTERIOR DESIGNER'S
PERSPECTIVE
Thank you Gabby for the shots of Central Park. In
addition to my own photographs, I utilized others from
the East Hampton Historical Society website. As you will
see I have not yet updated the blog for March, but
instead I am putting the word out about this exciting
event that I will be part of next week. My March blog
post will be up next Monday, but in the meantime hope
you enjoy these pictures and please stop by to see me at
the DINING BY DESIGN EVENT - dates and times
below. March topic -personal tales of restoring historic
homes. I have four stories - labors of love - to share.
Writing the blog has become a passionate endeavor and
like producing, writing and photographing all the content
for a small magazine. I find each month my post grow in
length and detail. Enjoy! Spring is just around the bend,
and I can sense it.
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New York Design Center theme for their table
this year is "Connected"
New York Design Center has
invited me to be on-hand at
their booth-they will give me a
laptop so I can talk and blog
about these incredible tables,
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about these incredible tables,
my blog NEST BY TAMARA, as
well as explore the topic of why
interior designers blog...
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15, 2010
A Fresh Perspective in the
New year by Tamara
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DAN'S PAPER OCTOBER 30,
2009
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2009
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VIEWER'S
COMMENTS!
Hampton wrote...
new photo-very chic! just wanted to let
you know that I linked u on this mornings
post and wrote about your friend
Katheryn at Hey Cookie! See u
tomorrow B
Lisa wrote...
What an honor Tamara! And what a fun
time!!! How great that you will be
blogging from the event on Thursday.
Since I won't be able to attend, I
will be relying on you to bring me along
on yet another wonderful tour by Tamara
Matthews Stephenson! Looking forward
to it.xo Lisa
HAMPTON HOSTESS wrote...
This year's roster of events
sounds exciting and eclectic with
many activities, from chefs onsite preparing delicious meals to
interior designers offering
advice.
log onto their websites to
purchase tickets!
Dining By Design
http://diffa.org/
next door runs the Architectural
Design Home Show
remember.....
Congratulations! I will stop by on
Thursday and say hello, and thank you
for your suggestion and support. x
Barbara
Lisa wrote...
Dear Tamara, This is such a compliment
to be invited to the Nest! I'm
completely flattered that you took the
time to add my Keno post to yours.
Tamara you put so much into each and
every one of your monthly posts.
It's like an incredible magazine that
one reads all the way through and keeps
going back for more. Your readers,
followers, family & friends will
always be inspired by your finesse, your
warmth, and generous way of life! Thank
you for sharing it with me.xo Lisa
cynthia - thedailybasics.com
wrote...
Tamara,Great post on Gracie Mansion. I
don't think people really pay any
attention to it- fabulous info- thanks for
putting it out there. Also, that Chris
Pelletieri is awesome. What a treat to
read about him.
cynthia - thedailybasics.com
remember.....
I will be at the Dining By Design
Event (NYDC booth)
Thursday 11am-12noon
&
Saturday 1-2pm
"live blogging"
cynthia - thedailybasics.com
wrote...
Tamara,Great post on Gracie Mansion. I
don't think people really pay any
attention to it- fabulous info- thanks for
putting it out there. Also, that Chris
Pelletieri is awesome. What a treat to
read about him.
Karena wrote...
Tamara, your site and posts are
fabulous. So much great information.
Thank you for sharing.Karena
Tamara Matthews-Stephenson
wrote...
thanks so much for your comment hmm....I don't remember telling
anyone about my tea idea for April, so
although you posted your comment
anonymously I must know you. I do have
an April tea party planned with a look at
music in the home. I feel like there are
endless topics and could certainly
continue for another year. This blog,
while so much fun to comprise, is quite
labor intensive, but it means so much to
me that some people stop by, comment
and follow it through Twitter and
Facebook. I will just keep on blogging for
now, and May will mark my one year
anniversary so must think of a very
special topic for May.....xo all tamara
Anonymous wrote...
and...
if you want a little glam next
week
come to the DIFFA's Cocktails
By Design
party
to preview these fabulous tables
and meet the designers
Thursday evening from 610pm
I will be there and hope to see
NEST BY TAMARA friends!
Tamara-wow, fabulous blog! I adore it,
and find it a great place to find ideas and
inspiration, as well as learn new things
and broaden my knowledge. And cannot
wait for the tea in April!Do you plan to
continue this after this year?
Anonymous wrote...
Thanks so much for bringing to light
these old world artisans.
Holly Lane Antiques wrote...
Thank you for the wonderful tour of
Gracie Mansion and I can't wait to
try that cheesecake.I've given you
the Sunshine Blog Award @
http://hollylaneantiques.blogspot.com/2010/02/welco
surprise.htmlYou can pick it up anytime!
Lydia, Clueless Crafter wrote...
Wonderful article on honoring and
preserving historic architecture and
historical modes of working with the
elements that adorn their facades. I live
on the Upper West Side and often walk
past St. John, wondering how all that
stone work is cared for. I had no idea
that a craftsmason works in house,
though I have seen more modern pieces
in the gardens.I'd love to go with
you if you decide to go again!Lydia
Hampton wrote...
Hampton wrote...
great story and photos of gracie! right in
our backyard and sadly I don't get
over to view this magnificent home
nearly enough. Of course, the cookies
were fantastic--tennis racquet and ball a
hoot! Thanks for the chocolate info, after
this week I'm not sure when
I'll be able to look at another piece--probably next week!Send me your
email when you have a chance!best,
barbara
Richie Matthews wrote...
Tamara,Thanks for an informative and
inciteful craftsmen celebration this
month. I agree, talented stone carvers
like Chris Pellettieri are a modern day
artisans.It was a nice read to start my
morning!Cheers,Richie
Anonymous wrote...
I love the look at this stone
carver....does he carve mostly
limestone? This has piqued my interest
and hope to get over to this great
cathedral next time I am in New York
City. From the photographs of his work,
he is obviously quite talented and it has
made my day. I am originally from
Connecticut and miss all the history of
the east coast, and your post has
reminded me of that and I'm due
for a visit to the great city of Manhattan.
Sally from Steamboat Springs
HOUND HILL DESIGN wrote...
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Hello Tamara -Thank you for visiting my
blog and leaving such a nice comment! I
look forward to meeting you at the store
and of course Hound Hill Design would
be thrilled to be included in a post on
your blog! That will give me incentive to
start working on the shop - which has
been resting for the month of January
while I have been out on buying trips!
Hope to see you in the near
future....Nancy
HOUND HILL DESIGN wrote...
MY FAVORITE NEW YORK TIMES
SECTION STREETSCAPES BY
CHRISTOPHER GRAY
I just found your blog through the Lisa
Porter Collection. Thanks for the great
post especially the quick mention of life
on the East End. It is a well kept secret
that it is beautiful out here in the
Hamptons in the winter as well in the
summer! I will have to go back and finish
reading your extensive post on Edith
reading your extensive post on Edith
Wharton when I have a moment....I have
a shop - it is the weekend.. you know the
rest! Thanks again - can't wait to
look through all the recipes!Nancy
eddieross wrote...
Great post... great look back!!Would also
LOVE your support on the ELLE
DECOR window I did for the Big Window
Challenge this year with Apartment
Therapy. Check it out at http://www.bigwindowchallenge com. As
we all know, AT doesn’t make it easy,
but you can vote TWICE a day, once
online and the other by texting “1” to
89800.Your support means the world to
me!!XoEddie
Norbridge Antiques wrote...
I love history and good design. Thank
you for this post. Your blog is a treat for
the eyes and for the mind, well written as
alway.
Shorely Chic wrote...
Having an Art History major, I am loving
this!! Thanks :)
Richie Matthews wrote...
WHERE FUSTY IS FABULOUS! This past weekend's
article about the historic library on 79th Street! click
photograph to read editorial
DESIGNER AND BLOGGER LISA
PORTER FEATURES THESE
BROTHERS AND THEIR NEW
BOOK!
I enjoyed this month's big picture
perspective. The history of interior
design and images are Nest's best
work yet!Keep up the good work Tam!
pinwheelgirl wrote...
What a beautiful blog - I love all the
gorgeous photos. It is really important to
surround yourself with things you love,
that warm the heart, and that lift the
spirit. Thank you for the pretty
reminders!!! Love it.
Anonymous wrote...
I live in Long Island and read your story
in Dans Paper magazine last weekend.
This blog is beautiful, and have the
This blog is beautiful, and have the
music on while we decorate our tree.
Thanks, Jessica
averydesigninteriors wrote...
Oh...ah... I love the Nutcracker! My
daughter is now crazy about it (4 1/2
years old) and wants to be Clara. Lucky
me, I get to relive the wonder all over
again. As the music started, she said to
me "Mama, something magical is
about to happen".Your holiday
designs are magical as well!
Susan Young wrote...
Hi Tam, nice to see your blog this
STONE CARVER,
CHRIS
PELLETTIERI'S
WEBSITE
Hidden Treasures by Leigh and Leslie Keno - click on
photograph to read the editorial at lisa porter collection,
which showcases their lifelong love for antiques!
A LOVELY LITTLE BEACH
COTTAGE IN GLOUCESTER
NEST BY TAMARA ARCHIVE OF
PAST 10 MONTHS
THE BEAUTY OF AN ARTISTICALLY SET TABLE.... IT'S LIKE
STEPPING INTO A FANTASY.....STOP BY AND VIEW
INCREDIBLE TABLES LIKE THESE... at the DIFFA DINING
BY DESIGN eventhttp://diffa.org/And...I'll be there "live
blogging" New York Design Center theme for their table this year is
"Connected"New York Design Center has invited me to be on-hand at their
booth-they will give me a laptop so I can talk and blog about these incredible
tables, my blog NEST BY TAMARA, as well as explore the topic of why
interior designers blog... stop by to see me at pier 94 at 55th street & 12th
click on photograph to get to
site
PELLETTIERI'S
NYTIMES
EDITORIALTOOLS OF THE
TRADE:CHISEL,
STONE, DREAMS
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you to story
interior designers blog... stop by to see me at pier 94 at 55th street & 12th
Avenext Thursday, March 18 from 11am-noon & Saturday, March 20 from 12pmthanks to DIFFA and NYDC for including me in this incredible
experience - I am honored! DIFFA's DINING BY DESIGN SHOW RUNS IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST HOME DESIGN
SHOW FOR FOUR DAYS NEXT WEEK IN NEW YORK CITY from
Thursday, March 18toSunday, March 21 This year's roster of events sounds
exciting and eclectic with many...
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For March let's hear personal stories of living in and
restoring a historic house
Whats up on Nest by Tamara for March? First, a look at this
month's inspirations and snapshots of what's been happening
around my nest while helping others - goodbye wintera look at
beautiful (but hopefully last) frozen impressions-shots of a serene day in
Central Park - thanks Gabby Stephenson! let's look at personal journeys and
tales of living in and restoring a historic home Federal Style homes lining a
quiet streetin the West Village of New York CityIt is interesting how many
people opt to save the aged home, refurbishing it, making current the
outdated sections, and in many cases going to painful extemes to preserve
the original charm. Inevitably, there is a personal tale that goes with each of
these journeys-that is what I investigate this March. I have chosen four
stories, labors of love in each case, of homes that have been held onto
tightly for their historical significance. These homes are not viewed as works
of art, but rather, are valued as a historically rich place to...
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February isgrateful for the talented artisans that bring their
passion to the interior design industry!What's new for February?
snippets from the New American Wing at the Metropolitan
Musuem of Art to showcase the many talented artisans going
back hundreds of years.A tour of the official residence of the Mayor of New
York City, and one of the oldest wooden structures in Manhattan, The
Gracie Mansiondedication to Chris Pellettieri, a talented stone carver
harkening back to the days of the "guilds" from the Middle Ages when
artisans apprenticed with a mentor program to hone their skillsome of my
Twitter "friends" and their craftsmen abilities and sitesspecial food and
entertaining section, featuring talented chefs, friends and their stories,
recipes and advice I recommend a trip to the New American Wing of the
MET- there are elaborate details in each room, complete with state of the art
computer touch screens archiving the provenance and history of each
pieceWith all the interior design...
THE HISTORIC
HOUSE TRUST
NEW YORK CITY
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to site
GRACIE MANSION
INFORMATION
AND TOURS
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site
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January 2010 is hopeful for the future while celebrating the
past with a look at the history of interior design!
Edith Wharton and The Mount-the home she built in Lenox,
Massachusetts-1879 My wish for 2010 look at the Big
Picturefirst...let's ring in the New Year with lingering images
from the holidays complete with a SNOWSTORM of epic proportions...early
morning at East Hampton, Long Island train station after the "Blizzard of
2009" -26 inches of snow in six hours - a 100-year record in Long
Islandnext...let's work on our interior design with some thoughts for the
future With the New Year still ringing in my ears I feel optimistic for the
future. I may be a little naive since the turmoil that exists seems to swirl
around me with uncertainty. The plethora of socio-economic problems
facing our society seems daunting, especially when coupled with the unrest
in the world today. These dark issues that loom over our heads make for an
VICTORIAN
EDITORIAL ON
EDITH
WHARTON'S
HOME THE
MOUNT IN
OCTOBER 2007
in the world today. These dark issues that loom over our heads make for an
uncertain future, but I continue to be grateful for the simple luxury of living in
harmony in my community and in my "nest". The warm sense of community
pervades...
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For December I use the imagination, beauty and grace from
the Nutcracker ballet to inspire for my holiday decorating!
December is one of my favorite months of the year because the
nostalgia of my childhood seems to hover, reminding me of the
vivid days when I awaited the arrival of Santa Claus. Call me
immature, but I love the complete fantastic journey of the season, from
stuffing the stockings with trinkets to writing Saint Nicholas’ note (along with
leaving carrots and cookies). It becomes an exercise in the magic of
creativity. I dislike the commercialism of Christmas and the excessiveness
that comes with the season, but truth be told I am willing to overlook that for
the love of the decorating, cooking, wrapping gifts, adorning the tree and
spending time with my family. I even enjoy watching the campy videos of
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer and Charlie Brown's Christmas. We slow
down a little and take time from our busy schedule to stay home and listen
to music and spend quality time together. From a decorating perspective,
this season is a time to inject creativity into my home without...
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October is appreciation of New York architecture past and
present
It seems that a particular type of architecture that one prefers is
often linked to where they lived as a child. For much of my
youth, I lived in a former sea captain's Federal style home set
on a hill overlooking Port Jefferson Harbor. It was a little home and in need
of some refurbishing, but filled with many proper details such as fireplaces in
many of the rooms and the original paneled library. Prior to that home, for
several years we lived in the tiny hamlet of Mt. Sinai, Long Island on a piece
of property with three homes. Our home was originally the barn on the
property that had been converted to a home by a Stony Brook professor and
his wife. It was a unique space for my mother to create our nest, and with
the open kitchen plan and exposed beams it had a relaxed, modern feeling
similar to homes today. I have fond memories of living there and when I
hear of people converting barns to homes, my interest is always piqued.
Both of these childhood homes taught me a respect for...
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FINANCIAL TIMES
EDITORIALOCTOBER 2009
THE STATE OF
THE MOUNT EDITH
WHARTON'S
ESTATE
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September is a look into how animals influence our interior
design
I have heard that genetic traits or personality types skip a
generation in families, and I have found this to be very true in
mine. I grew up with a mother who had a special understanding
of animals. Don't get me wrong, I like animals too and how could I have
avoided it when my mother would often pull off the highway to help a stray
dog or cat, sometimes bring them home and nuture them back to health,
and later secure them a safe home to live in. I must admit with a bit of guilt,
that although I loved my horse and animals growing up, I was a tad more
concerned about keeping a lint brush nearby to assure my clothing stay hair
free-after all, I am a Virgo. However, this family trait of loving animals has
stuck to me like glue and permeated itself into the genetic makeup of my
lineage because now I live with two children who have the same passion for
animals. My daughter has been obsessed with horses from a very small age,
and even before she could say the word "horse" she would point...
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August is all about the hunt for antiques, vintage and
collectibles!
Shopping for antiques, vintage and collectibles can be fun and
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story
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SHOPPING
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An Insider’s Guide to Antique
Shows
Shopping for antiques, vintage and collectibles can be fun and
educational, but if not pursued deliberately and wisely, it can
become exhausting and time consuming. I have compiled
advice, helpful hints, and resources to assist you on this journey of learning
more about antiques. I hope this editorial will encourage you to become
interested in a special genre of collectibles, while giving you some tools on
how to best shop in the marketplace. I recommend starting at a local antique
show such as the one shown below in East Hampton this past July. It was a
quiet part of the day (I attended at the end of the day, just before closing)
and I was able to stop by each vendor's tent, ask questions and inspect the
goods. This is the best way to learn about a particular type of antique that
you want to start collecting. Of course, researching and reading about the
history of a style you are interested in collecting is the first order of business
before hitting the estate sales, antique shows...
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July is relaxed, summer entertaining...
July is relaxed, summer entertaining... I just returned from a trip
to San Diego, California and the lasting impressions still linger
of a city that has the luxury of living year round with that casual
summer expression stamped in its makeup. California is a
lovely state, with varied topography and climates, but the San Diego area is
particularly beautiful because of its authentic casual vibe. Each little town
along the Pacific Coast Highway leading north out of San Diego is more
unique than the next. I am pleased to bring back some of the California cool
to my summer entertaining in my home in Eastern Long Island.When I got
married on the island of Martha’s Vineyard in 1992, like most brides I was
focused on all the aesthetics leading up to my big day. We held our
reception at a naturally beautiful, but austere space, the East Chop Beach
Club, that overlooked Vineyard Sound. I had a great caterer on the island
named Betsy Schiller, and she suggested using a collage of white milk...
Shows
If you’re antique hunting,
buying well-designed
furniture, looking for that
special treasure, or shopping
for a unique gift, you will find
the best selection in an online
store or at an antique show. In
the summertime and early
autumn, there are many
antique shows going on all
over the United States and
Canada. It is great fun to
spend a day or afternoon with
friends browsing through the
booths at an antique show.
There is always something for
everyone.
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June is in the details
seashell accent on top of antique mirror over fireplace
philosophizing the DECORATIVE ARTS A happy home often
seems one that is rich in detail, divulging the passions of the
dwellers bit by bit. To me, it does not matter how much money
or resources goes into the design of a home, but if the little accoutrements
that should pull it all together fall flat, the whole experience is lost. To take
this idea a bit further, I really hope that these accessories have come to rest
on our sofas, in our cabinets, on our walls, and on our tables, slowly over
time rather than in one splash of a single shopping spree. Let me indulge in
a little decorating philosophy for a moment, and state that our home is often
our safe haven where we live the life of who we truly are, or better yet, who
we aspire to be-the us on a sunny, spring day. The details of our lives
should unfold gradually, over time, through our interests and memories. We
can hire high-end designers to find the special fabric to...
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May is digging in the dirt - gardening
Yesterday I planted a small vegetable garden. As I sit with my
coffee in the quiet of the early morning and look out the window
at my work, I contemplate the experience. I must admit there is
something very soothing about turning the soil over in your bare
hands, letting the cool earth run through your fingers. I am usually not the
gardener of the family, and although I enjoy picking and cooking the
vegetables, until recently I have not had the urge to plant. There was a
fleeting moment where my vanity threatened to spoil the mood, but I pushed
the idea of dirt-stained nails away–nothing a good scrubbing cannot fix. The
smell was clean and fresh. The whole morning was luxuriously calm, no
rushing, driving or texting, just digging, planting, watering, patting in a
repetitive manner-it became a wonderfully, melodic experience. I finally
Antique shows are made up of
a collection of many antique
dealers who also have brick
and mortar shops or online
stores. The antique dealers
plan for the shows months in
advance and rent booths for
displaying their offerings.
They work very hard buying
just the right things for the
show always keeping in mind
how much they can squeeze
into their vans. It is a great
event for them because of the
anticipation of displaying and
selling their treasures, and the
excitement of the festival
atmosphere every show
provides. Antique shows are
also exciting for dealers
repetitive manner-it became a wonderfully, melodic experience. I finally
stood back to assess the lines, making certain they were straight, each tiny
bud of a plant set feet apart to give them plenty of room to expand. I...
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Nest by Tamara a winter post - New beginnings
Nest by Tamara is a concept I have about journaling my 17year experience as an interior designer. I have learned much in
the way of history, symmetry, color, balance, construction and I
would like to share my ideas. This blog will be - 12 months look
at a Decorating Life.Since graduating from Parsons School of Design in
1990, I have made a living helping people to feel more comfortable in their
homes. This has been interesting and challenging at times. Many of us have
busy schedules, juggling varied facets of our lives simultaneously. Some of
us simply cannot make the time to fine-tune our space, and some cannot
figure out how to maximize the space we live in. We may lack the finances,
or we may simply not feel secure about how to make it our own. And, yet,
some of us (myself and fellow professional designer friends included) have
spent years approaching decorating as a business, dotting all our Is and
crossing all our Ts, and maybe with that precision comes a "watering down"
of what...
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also exciting for dealers
because they have a chance to
network with other dealers
exchanging ideas, stories, and
resources. Most of all, at these
shows, the dealers look
forward to meeting a whole
new group of customers who
will keep them in touch with
the antique and vintage
trends.
Remember that antique
dealers, as a class, are small
business people with great
integrity, and are not in
business just to make a fast
sale. They appreciate repeat
customers and the benefits of
customer loyalty. As a buyer at
an antique show, you are at an
advantage because it is
acceptable to try and negotiate
a lower price, always keeping
in mind not to insult the
dealer with ridiculously low
offers. If you have never
bargained before, you will feel
more confident after your first
or second purchase, and enjoy
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or second purchase, and enjoy
the bargaining process. The
best approach for getting a
good price rather than making
an offer is to ask the dealer,
“What is your best price?” A
dealer will invariably give you
the lowest price he can accept.
In my experience, you will get
the most advantageous prices
by buying first thing in the
morning, by buying more than
one object from a dealer, or by
buying late in the afternoon.
First thing in the morning is a
good time, because the dealers
usually purchase from each
other before the show, making
dealers keenly aware of dealer
prices and anxious for their
first sales. Buying a few things
in one purchase is less work
for everyone, which can bring
the prices down. Late in the
afternoon is advantageous to
buy because dealers want
return home with a lighter
load, but of course the
selection may be more limited.
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conversation and ask
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ask for his card to stay in
touch. If you like his
collections, he has similar
tastes and is always hunting
for treasures to sell to his loyal
customers.
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ECHEVARRIA - AN
ECHEVARRIA - AN
ARTIST IN HIS
LONG ISLAND
CITY STUDIO
New York Social Diary story of
this artisan and his decorative
furniture finish talent and
business
GREAT READ
ABOUT NEW
ORLEAN'S
CARPENTER AND
HIS WORK AFTER
KATRINA
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on Nola.com
NEW ORLEANS
FURNITURE
MAKER
recycledcypressnola.com
RED HOOK
FURNITURE
MAKER, PICKETT
FURNITURE
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their site
JEREMY FROM
PICKETT
FURNITURE
"Although it may not be
obvious, there is a real sense
of tradition that we try to
incorporate into our work and
designs. The lines may be
minimalist, but when we
select the wood or
construction methods for our
construction methods for our
furniture and built-in work we
defer to the past and tradition
for inspiration. Most of the
joinery we use is hand cut,
Japanese-style traditional
joinery. As for our cabinetry, I
always try to include a
reference to traditional
cabinetry, for example when
orienting the grain direction
on door and drawer faces".
Jeremy of Pickett Furniture
ILLINOIS
FURNITURE
MAKER, ADAM
KING - CLICK ON
PHOTOGRAPH TO
TAKE YOU TO HIS
SITE
“I am a designer and maker of
furniture inspired by Japanese
design and Minimalist lines .
Each piece is designed and
crafted to provide tranquility
through the simple elegance of
form, material, and function"
Adam King. click on photo to
get to Adam King Studio site
FOOD AND
ENTERTAINING
See below a great
collaboration of
recipes, stories of
cooking from
friends, followers,
and noted chefs.
Also, thoughts for
entertaining this
February....
SUPER BOWL
SUNDAY RICH
CHOCOLATE CAKE
MADE FROM
SCRATCH WITH
CHOCOLATE
BUTTERCREAM
FROSTING
Gabby and I made this
delicious chocolate cake to
bring to a fun superbowl party
- watch Ina Garten's video on
FoodNetwork by clicking
photograph of our cake
photograph thanks to Food
Network
LISA ORNBURG
TURITS'
DELICIOUS,
TRADITIONAL
CHEESECAKE
This traditional cheesecake,
done in a water bath is so
moist and delicious and Lisa
does a great job making it
every time - Thanks Lisa enjoy!
CRUST:
3/4 cup coarse chopped
pecans
3/4 cup crushed graham
crackers
3 tablespoons melted unsalted
butter Pat lightly into lightly
buttered 9" or 10" spring form
pan
FILLING:
FILLING:
4 - 8 ounce packages cream
cheese at room temperature
4 eggs
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla
Beat cream cheese smooth,
add sugar, eggs, juice and
vanilla -- beat until smooth.
Cover the outside of the
springform pan with a
protective layer of plastic wrap
covered with a double layer of
foil.
Spoon the cream cheese
mixture over the crust and
place in a roasting pan.
Pour boiling water into the
roasting pan to come about
half-way up the sides of the
spring form pan.
Bake at 350 -- 10" pan about
40 minutes
9" pan about 50 - 60 minutes
Bake until the cake is set but
not firm.
Remove from the oven in the
roasting pan and let stand for
15 minutes - keep the oven on
at 350.
TOPPING:
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Beat together above
ingredients -- spoon onto the
top of the cheesecake -- not
top of the cheesecake -- not
quite to the edge and return to
the oven for 5-7 minutes. Let
cool -- cover -- refrigerate
overnight and up to three
days.
GLAZE:
Wash, hull and dry 1 quart of
strawberries (raspberries work
as well) 1 - 12 ounce jar
raspberry jelly or seedless
jam1 tablespoon cornstarch
12 ounce jar raspberry jelly or
seedless jam
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup Cointreau or Triple
Sec
1/4 cup water
Mix some jelly & cornstarch in
a pan over medium heat;
add remaining ingredients and
cook over medium heat,
stirring frequently until thick
and clear -- 5 minutes or
more.
Cool to lukewarm -- arrange
berries points up and drip
glaze over the top and let run
down the sides. Return to the
refrigerator until time to
serve.
LUCIA MATTHEWS
FROM DIALOGO
360 SHARES HER
RECIPE ON NEST
BY TAMARA
RINGING IN THE
NEW YEAR WITH
LUCIA'S CHICKEN
MOLE NEGRO
ENCHILADAS
2 jars Mole Doña Maria 5 red
tomatoes 1 white onion 2
cloves of garlic 1 celery stalk 2
carrots 1/2 cup sour cream 2-3
chicken breasts (cook chicken
breast and after cooked shred
it) - save the water broth) 1/4
cup toasted sesame seeds
packet fresh corn tortillas salt
pepper chocolate powder (to
taste) spoonful olive oil pinch
of baking soda vegetable oil
for frying Preparation- ahead
of time cook the chicken in a
pot of water for 10 minutes
after boiling -using half of the
onion for flavor, the carrots
and celery, salt and pepper.
Once chicken is cooked take
out of broth. Set aside broth.
shred chicken once cooled.
For Mole sauce - Blend in a
food processor or blender tomato, onion, 2 cloves garlic
and a spoonful of olive oil.
pour the mixture into a pan
and let boil, Add a pinch of
baking soda to lose acidity.
(Sazonar) or simmer for five
(Sazonar) or simmer for five
minutes. Add the jars of Mole
the pan and whisk into the
sauce. Add 2 cups of broth
from chicken to the pan until
thick. Add chocolate powder
to taste for sweetness versus
spicy. For enchilidas - Oil in
pan and heat until ready for
frying. Fry one tortilla at a
time on both sides and then
dip into the pan of mole
sauce. Put each tortilla in a
baking pan and fill with
chicken, roll...add next tortilla
until pan is filled. Shake
sesame seeds on top. Add
chopped onion and sour
cream on the side. Serve. Buen
Provecho, Lucia Matthews
2008 LEARNING
FROM GRAMMA
HOW TO MAKE
UKRAINIAN
DUMPLINGS
(PIEROGI) FOR
CHRISTMAS
DINNER
WHY I ENJOY
MAKING MY
GRAMMA'S
PIEROGI RECIPE
BY GABBY
STEPHENSON
I love to cook, and not just
baking cookies, but putting
together an entire meal. I
know it is one way that I can
help my family, besides I
enjoy the whole creative
process. Because I have a busy
schedule as a freshman in
high school, a performing
dancer and a competitive
horseback rider, I usually only
cook on holidays, summers
and weekends. When I was
little I loved to help my mom
bake, and it became our
special time together to
“create” in the kitchen. As I
got older, I became fascinated
with cooking shows and
regularly watch Iron Chef and
all my favorite chefs on
television. I even collect
television. I even collect
cookbooks. Two summers ago,
I decided to take some
cooking classes and with two
friends and our mothers we
took a series of classes at a
cooking school in East
Hampton, Long Island called
Loaves and Fishes. We learned
how to make an entire
Vietnamese dinner one night
and homemade pasta dinner
on another night.
However, the most valuable
recipe I have learned to date
is how to make my Ukrainian
grandmother’s family recipe of
Pierogi (stuffed with potato
and sauerkraut). After making
the dumpling dough from
scratch, we let it rise a bit, and
roll it out on a floured board
into thin sheets. We fill each
dumpling (we usually make
the filling the night before).
We pinch the dumplings in a
special way to give them an
unusual shape. It is not a light
meal, and is also time
consuming so we usually only
eat it once a year – Christmas
dinner with a roast and
vegetables. I am the only
person in my family (beside
my grandmother) that knows
how to make the dough, and
create these pretty little
dumplings. I know it really
makes my grandmother happy
makes my grandmother happy
that I have learned how to
make this traditional
Ukrainian dish because she
knows that I can pass it onto
my children and keep the
tradition alive in our family.
A 2010 NEW
YEARS PROJECT FRIENDS MAKING
PIEROGI USING
GRANDMA'S
RECIPE
Gabby and Gabrielle hard at
work!
PATRICE'S
SPECIAL K BARS
My close and multi-talented
friend Patrice's Special K bars
are delicious! From
Minnesota, they are made and
sold everywhere, even in the
7-11 stores. Easy to make
using a box of cereal - Enjoy!
using a box of cereal - Enjoy!
1 C sugar
1 C light Karo syrup
1 C peanut butter
6 C Special K cereal
Mix sugar and syrup over
med-low heat in a heavy
saucepan until sugar disolves.
Remove from heat and stir in
peanut butter. Quickly stir in
cereal (it hardens fast) and
mix until it is fully coated.
Spray Pam in 13" x 9" pan and
spoon in cereal mixture. Use
slightly wet hands to pat
down, if necessary. Frosting12
oz semi sweet chocolate
chips1/2 C peanut butter
microwave on medium heat
for 2 minutes and stir. If
chocolate chips are not
melted, microwave longer.
Frost bars.
Note: I didn't use all of the
frosting. Some people make
them with very thick frosting.
HOLIDAY TEA AT
MY FRIEND
CELESTE'S HOME
BLUE HILL AT
STONE BARNSONE OF MY
FAVORITE
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RESTAURANTS!
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EASTERN LONG
ISLAND CHEF
COLIN AMBROSE'S
NEWSLETTER AND
WEBSITE ESTIA'S LITTLE
KITCHEN
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you to website
TEXAN CHEF
MICHAEL FLORES'
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WEBSITE WHERE
YOU CAN FIND
HIS LINE OF
FOOD PRODUCTS,
COOKBOOK &
MORE!
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site
MICHAEL FLORES
- CELEBRITY
CHEF OFFERS UP
HIS WINTER
SALAD RECIPE
FOR NEST BY
TAMARA
Mixed Greens with Cranberry
Vinaigrette, Manchego Cheese
and Pumpkin Seeds
1―16 ounce (nt.wt.) can of
whole berry cranberry sauce
(or your own home made!)
1 shallot, minced
½ cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon each salt & freshly
ground black pepper
1 pound (±) mixed salad
greens
1 cup shredded Manchego
Cheese
½ cup toasted pumpkin seeds
½ cup toasted pumpkin seeds
(pepitas)
Place the cranberries, shallots,
rice vinegar, sugar, salt and
pepper in a quart jar and
shake until combined. Store in
the refrigerator until needed.
To serve the salad, toss with
desired amount of vinaigrette
(at the last moment) and top
with Manchego cheese and
pumpkin seeds.
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found sitting in on tal...
Fanciful Designs
Designs for
Christian Dior A few weeks
ago I received a
phone call from
the Artistic Director of
Christian Dior Parfums
inquiring about my work.
My heart stopped and my
hands started...
Decorator On Demand
When Size
Matters... ....And a king
bed is simply
too small, here
is an option to
consider.....The EXTREME
UltraKing beds! These beds
are for people who don't
think a King i...
Holly Lane Antiques
March - A Time
For Green And
Clover - - * My
Favorite Green
Green
Orchid*** For the Irish
and the non Irish alike March is the month we
think green! *Early English
White Ironstone Ewer in
the Clo...
DECOnDESIGN
baju kebaya
indon -
The Enlightened
Horseman
A Quick Pic -
This is All You Get
- "No complaints". People
say it all the time. Why?
They're lying! Everyone has
complaints. Real
complaints and issues as
well as the everyday stuff.
Aches, ...
A KIDS PENCIL
- *The Amazing Adventures
of Miles, Tony and Zach:
The Adventure to Canada
in an RV By Miles Vernon*
Chapter 1 Reindeer Lake
When I wake up in my own
bed for ...
simply natural
Wall inspiration
- When I'm
flicking through
a magazine the
last thing I
normally spend time on is
looking at the ads. Ads,
especially in house
magazines are particularly
bla...
Blog of the Day
Awards
Journal: High School - Blog
of the Day Awards for
Tuesday July 28, 2009 A
Blog of the Day Award goes
to Journal: High School
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The Decorating Diva
- Mmmmmm
Vacation! Here
are some
photos from a
whirlwind
vacation. We spent a most
amazing day at a
Scandinavian Spa, where
we sat under hot waterfal...