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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Take a Look at Star Forts and a lovely collection of these historic pen, ink and watercolor drawings at The Art, Design & Antique Show in NYC!



I have seen these mysterious designs called 
before and often wondered about their origins. 
According to Wikipedia -- 
"A star fort, or trace italienne, is a fortification in a style that evolved during the age of gunpowder when the cannon came to dominate the battlefield.  It was first seen in the mid-15th century in Italy"
Many artists like Michaelangelo refined the style of drawing, planning and sketching. 
 this six piece collection called 
Fortifications, circa 1720-1820  
is available for sale 
this weekend in New York City
I just love these rare pen, ink and watercolor architectural drawings created from the 18th and 19th centuries. This six piece collection was hand picked from England, France and Switzerland and collected over a 15 year period by my friend antique dealer, collector and shop owner Andrew Spindler. Originally created by students at royal military academies as part of their training on proper defense and the design of fortifications, they are a beautiful medley of designs that at first glance look similar to landscape plans for an elaborate French garden. Instead, some are actual built fortifications, such as Vauban de Montlouis in the eastern French Purenees.  Others in the collection are conceptual, architectural exercises in military defense.  These are a spectacular documentation of historic European architecture, military and design. Although these fine renderings are historic, they hold an abstract and contemporary feel as well which allows them to work in a variety of settings.  
Andrew Spindler is showcasing his collection along with a treasure trove of other wares from his shop Spindler Antiques in Essex, Massachusetts this weekend in New York City at the new antique fair
Art, Design and Antiques Show 
Wallace Hall, at St. Ignatius Church
980 Park Avenue on 84th Street 
January 23-25
Friday 11am-7pm
Saturday 11am-6pm 
Sunday 11am-5pm 
Please look for Andrew in booth No. 17, 
and tell him we say hello!
Happy Nesting 
XO Tamara
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