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.

What We Love Today Column: Fantastic Cookies at etsy shop, Holly Fox Designs


Cookies Rule 
over at 
Holly Fox Design!
The cupcake craze came to a crescendo, 
and I say cupcake "schmupcake", 
then donuts made a run for their money-- 
heck, who needs these sweets
when you can have the most beautiful and delicious cookies?  
As I planned my son's high school graduation dinner party at his favorite restaurant in New York City, I wanted it to be fun and with a bit of whimsy.  I wanted it to encapsulate a little bit about his childhood.  As a kid, Miles was an ocean-sports fanatic and took part in many activities from sailing to surfing.  And, we had a regular routine when I picked him up daily from school as a youngster-- we stopped into his favorite bakery for sugar-crusted cookies.

With this in mind, I perused the Internet for the perfect little party favors.  I came across this etsy shop-- a delightful cookie shop of wonders.  The cookies are so meticulously detailed with colorful delights that run from vibrant to pastel, and they are works of art.  It's almost a shame to eat them.

I fell in love with the Pantone color ones (maybe an idea for one of my interior design or fabric launch parties), and then the gem cut ones caught my eye (my daughter's birthday, perhaps?).  I settled on the sea horses for Miles' party, and quickly ordered them in time for his graduation today.

They arrived packed well and the baker obviously took great care with each of them as they were individually wrapped in a cellophane bag.  To my surprise they were also incredibly delicious and flaky.  This takes me to why I love etsy-- it's the most perfect community of like-minded artisans and craftspeople.  Check out some of these beauties...




Happy Nesting
XO Tamara


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