OUR STORY

Caroline Colom Vásquez and José Vásquez- Corbalan have been designing together since the day they met in Austin, Texas. Hailing from opposite ends of the globe (Caroline from historic Mystic, Connecticut, and José from the romantic city of Buenos Aires, Argentina), the two fell in love at first sight, but soon discovered a shared passion; their courtship included many evenings spent sketching designs and ideas onto cocktail napkins, and long weekends full of crafting their ideas from whatever materials they could find. Both entrepreneurs and dreamers at heart, the pair vowed to someday run a business together offering their design work to clients around the world. By marrying Caroline’s love of ceramics and design with José’s talents in woodworking and fine craftsmanship, the two settled in Austin and made that dream a reality. Paloma’s Nest was founded in 2007 and is a family-run business named after their daughter, Paloma (whose name means “dove” in Spanish). The brand creates timeless, heirloom-quality pieces intended to be cherished and passed on to future generations.

OUR COLLECTION

Personalized Gifts

Proud to have been named one of the “Best Online Shopping Sites” by InStyle Magazine, the Paloma's Nest collection offers keepsake gifts for weddings, babies, holidays, and all of life’s special occasions, as well as home furnishings and decor. The line is entirely handcrafted with the brand’s signature timeless elegance, from the finest natural materials available: porcelain and clay, wood, paper, and cloth. Every Paloma's Nest piece - no matter the material - is hand cut, freeform, with no pattern, with every single tiny letter of text hand stamped, one by one. This gives each piece its own special variation in the size, shape and layout of the text. The hand of the maker is visible, enhancing the beauty and uniqueness of the artwork.

The inspiration for Paloma's Nest lies in the purity of the materials used; the idea that something so simple can be so bold; and the hope that a hand made gift can evoke and preserve feelings and memories. By adding texts to the designs, written ideas, feelings, and daydreams are given a place to rest. Personalized names and dates give each piece extra-special meaning for the recipient. A gift from Paloma’s Nest instantly becomes a Modern Heirloom to be treasured for years to come; each is designed to be just as beautiful in 100 years as it is today.

Paloma's Nest is most known for the conception of the Ring Bearer Bowl™, a design that debuted to much international acclaim in 2008, gracing the pages of renowned publications like Martha Stewart Weddings and The New York Times. This tiny ceramic dish is intended to replace the ring "pillow" in a wedding celebration, and has created a new tradition in ceremonies around the world. The Ring Bearer Bowl™, which also doubles as a holiday decoration or ring dish in the home, has created a lasting standard in the modern wedding ceremony, becoming a new form of a family heirloom.

By prioritizing quality and service, both in the studio and in their interactions with clients and the public, Paloma’s Nest has created a business based on respect and longevity. It is with this intent that Paloma’s Nest looks forward to creating Modern Heirlooms for you and yours, for many years to come. Thank you for your interest in Paloma's Nest.