Caroline Colom Vasquez

Caroline Colom Vasquez is an artist and designer living in the vibrant city of Austin, Texas. Her brand, Paloma's Nest, is dedicated to creating Handcrafted Modern Heirlooms - pieces for the home and for the heart.

THE COLLECTION

Personalized Gifts

The Paloma's Nest collection of bowls, tiles, ornaments and decorative pieces are intended to last for generations, and are thus crafted of the finest natural materials available, including porcelain and clay, wood, paper, and cloth. The inspiration for Paloma's Nest lies in the purity of the materials used, and the idea that something so simple can be so bold.

Caroline, along with her husband José and their team of artisans, strive to create items of meaning and purpose from these natural materials, while leaving the characteristics true. By adding text to the designs, written ideas, feelings, and daydreams are given a place to rest. When names and dates are added, the designs take on special meaning for the recipient and instantly become a Modern Heirloom, cherished for years to come.

Every Paloma's Nest piece - no matter the material - is hand cut, freeform, with no pattern, and every single tiny letter is hand stamped, one by one. This gives each piece its own special variation in the size, shape and layout of the text.

Paloma's Nest is most known for the conception of the Ring Bearer Bowl™, a design that debuted to much international acclaim in 2007. 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, and a new form of a family heirloom.

The Paloma's Nest product line is continually updated with new designs throughout the year. From the childhood keepsakes in the Little Bird Collection for Baby and Family, to the fun and inventive event favors and gifts, Paloma’s Nest is constantly pushing their design aesthetic further and exploring the use of environmentally-safe materials. Every October, Paloma’s Nest introduces their famous seasonal Holiday Collection; add an ornament to your family tree or collection each year, and pass them on to your next generation. Future plans for 2011 include a collection of home furnishings and home accessories.

THE PEOPLE

Gifts for the Home

Over the past few years, Paloma’s Nest has evolved from a “one-woman show” to a growing company employing several full time team members. Caroline’s husband José has also joined the family business, and together the two are focused on building a fair and supportive workplace for their employees, offering a true living wage and health benefits for all.

Paloma’s Nest also believes in sharing the opportunity they have as business owners and artisans with other entrepreneurs, and thus is proud to dedicate a portion of all monthly proceeds to Kiva, in the form of micro-finance loans to start-ups around the globe. Caroline and Jose also participate in business mentoring and consulting to share their experiences with other small companies, both locally and internationally.

By placing priority on 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 intention 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.