Welcome to Nest by Tamara

Welcome to Nest by Tamara
Tamara Matthews Stephenson is the creative talent behind this journal dedicated to interior design, history and lifestyle inspiration. With a passion for design and a keen eye for aesthetics, she shares her expertise and insights. Tamara has established herself as a prominent figure in the world of interior design and her design philosophy is rooted in the idea that a well-designed home can elevate the quality of life. Beyond her writing, She is an interior designer and textile designer as the Creative Director and Owner of root cellar designs, LLC, an artisan line of textile and wallpaper. Connect with Tamara through email at rootcellardesings@gmail.com

For summer decorating take a look at the soft hues of the Naturals Collection by Robert Allen fabrics


Are you decorating this summer?
Robert Allen's
newly released line called the
is quite
an impressive group of fabrics.  
Color being the mainstay behind Robert Allen fabrics, these are subtle yet packed with hue.  To me, they are a perfect summer collection with various tones of blue, brown, cream - from indigo to navy to pale blue which all seem to hold an aged patina.
Texture seems equally important in this line, and I love the combination
these boards were designed by Robert Allen designers to show the inspiration for the line

 visit Robert Allen's Facebook page for various colors and designs


the fabrics works well for a home near the ocean
with their soft palette -
don't you think?
the softness and hues reminds me of this recent paint schedule I chose
for a New York City client:
neutral, soft tones of blue, green, yellow, grey and tan
Georgica Beach in East Hampton:  photograph courtesy of Gabby Stephenson

collection of antique plates spotted at Brimfield Antique show






 Happy summer decorating!

please note:
Tamara has not been paid for this editorial
nor any story ever written on Nest by Tamara