WELCOME to Nest by Tamara

WELCOME to Nest by Tamara
Tamara Matthews-Stephenson is the creative talent behind Nest by Tamara, a captivating 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, combining beauty with functional everyday living. Her blog is a testament to her dedication to helping readers achieve this balance. Beyond her writing, She is also an accomplished interior designer who is known for her talent blending diverse styles which has earned her a loyal following and recognition within the interior design industry. She has worked on a wide range of projects- from luxurious urban homes to cozy beach houses. Additionally, she is the Creative Director and Owner of root cellar designs, LLC, an artisan line of textile and wallpaper sold exclusively to the design industry. She designs and manufactures her wares in the United States and sells her line through trade showrooms around the country. Connect with Tamara Matthews Stephenson through email at rootcellardesings@gmail.com and at nestnestnest.blogspot.com for weekly stories, or through her fabric and wallpaper designs at rootcellardesigns.com and embark on a journey to transform your living spaces.
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Day 4: Patrick James Hamilton's Luck o' the Irish inspired room at Holiday House New York City

The lore & magic of Ireland 
is realized in Patrick J. Hamilton's 
gorgeous study 
for Holiday House New York City. 
I love green, and what a way to pay homage to this year's celebration of emerald green by soaking up the magical space designed by my friend Patrick James Hamilton for Holiday House New York City.  Patrick's small space is packed with great style and many details. The longer I stood in the room the more the details came out about the design.  It was very appropriate he chose a St. Patrick's Day inspired room.  Being Irish myself I truly appreciate "all things Irish", and there is a sing-song, storytelling approach to the way the Irish people live everyday that is central to the culture.  With lots of good luck infused, Patrick tells a rich story utilizing gorgeous art, green textiles, quatrefoil symbols, and even photographs of his own family.  
The celebrated patron saint, St. Patty, is honored in this traditional-meets-modern space, but with nods to the lore that surrounds the history of Ireland.  Patrick used Irish-made products to illustrate the heritage as well with antique Irish hall chairs from O'Sullivan Antiques, Waterford (Irish crystal) tabletop items, quatrefoil pattern molding and symbols, black and white motif woven throughout the green (pubs are painted black throughout Ireland), and many more incredible details.  
come take a look...
 the quatrefoil symbol was used throughout history in many cultures.  The Irish incorporated the symbol (which was originally religious based) into many of their homes and churches.  Read about the history of the shape on my 
Why In Design column. 

the black, green, gold story shown here


Waterford crystal from Ireland 

Patrick's holiday decorating advice:
Bringing the color green into your home during the holidays is easy to do while infusing a warm feeling of the season.  By using boxwood, pine and other natural greenery you set a festive tone.

Thank you Patrick, 
and congratulations on a beautiful design!

Happy Nesting
XO Tamara
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