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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Highlights from the Kips Bay Showhouse - extraordinary grand staircase at the landmarked Villard Mansion by interior designer John Douglas Eason

Highlights from the 
2014 Kips Bay Showhouse,
beginning with a historic stairwell
This is a classically beautiful winding stairwell inviting visitors from the first to second floors in this rich mansion.  The entire house is a testament to high-end classical design, yet this year's designers did a magnificent job at providing modern twists around every historic corner.  Please stop back over the next couple weeks as I will bring you highlights from my three visits to the space, each time I discovered a detail I had not noticed the time before.  I have visited many showhouses over he years, but this one is special.  
The limestone staircase was already beautiful but designer John Douglas Eason utilized his talent to showcase a jewel-box design.  Highlights include an incredible art piece, a historically rich sculpture and a timeless console, with the juxtaposition of a contemporary silver leaf chair.   The golden overhead light lends a modernity to the space, keeping it fresh.   
Happy Nesting
XO Tamara
some of the especially inspiring sources:
Sculpture--Barry X Ball; represented by Sperone Westwater
Art piece--Thomas Struth; represented by Marian Goodman Gallery
Console--H.M. Luther Antiques
Chandelier--Ingo Maurer LLC
 Chair--Wendell Castle Represented by Friedman Benda Gallery
 Wallpaper--Christianson-Lee Studios
Area Rug--Doris Leslie Blau
special shout out to the uber talents--Marks and Tavano workroom

 interior design John Douglas Eason
all images above provided by John Douglas Eason, some of my own candids below:





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Visit to the trade Root Cellar Designs textiles

Visit to the trade Root Cellar Designs textiles