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

14 days of love on Valentine's day: day 1: chocolates from Maison du Chocolat!

Go on get Classic
and pick up someone you love
a delicious box of chocolates!
Not just any old chocolate...
make it special with rich and creamy


Several years ago our family took a trip to Paris,
and of course we embarked upon a wonderful experience. 
It is a beautiful city and both delicious to the eyes and palette. 
I stopped into a gem of a chocolate store - La Maison du Chocolat - and was impressed with the rich treats, beautifully handcrafted. I scooped up several of these brown stylish boxes to bring home to my loved ones. 

As I was leaving the store I asked (in my very poor French) if there were any of locations in the States....to my astonishment there is a boutique just four blocks from my apartment in New York City --
Now the Madison Ave/79th street location is my "go to" chocolate store for holidays and special occasions. 

Miles absolutely loves the daily chocolates they offer up in the window, and the hazelnut crunch (round delight) is exquisite.  Another added bonus is they offer their chocolates online now -- so go ahead and order up for your valentine this year --