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

Michael Tavano brings color and fabulousness to Holiday House NYC

Highlights of Holiday House 
New York City Part II:
Michael Tavano's colorful lair
encourages us to escape to Paris 

Partners Lloyd Marks & Michael Tavano 
striking a fabulous pose
Michael’s “Ode to Paris” channels the French sensibilities of glamorous living, while borrowing colors from the French flag.  The vibrant palette utilizes red, white and blue in a punchy and fresh manner that makes you want to sip bubbly while lounging on that luxurious bed. I love the geometric painted floor from Alpha Workshops, as well as the wide array of Roche Bobois furniture pieces in the space including a leather Cherche Midi bed, a Florian chair and a red lacquered Mic Mac bookcase to name a few.  The red lacquered dropped ceiling adds a glamorous touch.  But, the stars of the room are the hand loomed window shades which feel netted, and are all custom made by Michael and his team in their workroom MT Customs.  With the gold detailing added to the shades it brings in just the right amount of bling.  The art in the room, generously loaned from Kate Shin Gallery, is eclectic and stunning and sets a sophisticated tone.  The fabrics are from JAB Anstoetz, and the blue paint is one of my favorite colors from Farrow & Ball, Stiffkey Blue. The room is quite large yet Michael manages to make it feel cozy and draped in fabulousness.  Michael took it just the right amount of over-the-top to remind us here at Holiday House just why we love interior designer showhouses, because when done well, they inspire us to reach beyond our comfort zones and dream big. 
Merci Michael!



Happy Nesting 
XO Tamara