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
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See you at KBIS, Sneak Peeks from Welborn Cabinets, Thompson Traders and Lamps Plus

SEE YOU AT KBIS
IN LAS VEGAS THIS WEEK...
I'll be spending time with 
24 designers and writers,
and these seven fabulous sponsors
+sponsored post by Thompson Traders, Lamps Plus & 
Wellborn Cabinets 
In just 24 hours,
I'll be heading to KBIS, the premier kitchen and bath trade show located in Las Vegas. There are several sponsors bringing 25 of us design bloggers and writers together, as part of Design Hounds' efforts to provide media coverage for stellar products in the interior design industry.  I'm excited to learn more about these three brands and their products. Please follow our hashtag #designHounds #designhoundsKBIS to glean live coverage and sources.
Robert Abbey Delta Lamp, glazed ceramic base with polished nickel
LAMPS PLUS-- With just a quick click of the computer keys, it's easy to shop this large lighting retailer (the largest in the U.S.).  Several of my design clients do their own research and shopping, and come to me with ideas and sources. Lamps Plus is certainly one of the top sources my clients utilize, and it often becomes a great to start to our design process. Lamps Plus carries thousands of exclusive designs, and it's an easy to navigate site.  At KBIS, there will be lots to see from the company-- in the Salon by KBIS there will be a tented space outside the South Hall, The Lamps Plus Pros booth will showcase chandeliers, ceiling fans, bathroom wall fixtures and outdoor lighting with new LED lighting displays in many design styles. Additionally, portable lighting will be on display at the New American Home 2019 in nearby Henderson as well. Did you know Lamps Plus also makes gorgeous tufted sofas?
Diggio Adda by Lamps Plus
for artisan-made sinks, I head straight to THOMPSON TRADERS and they make gorgeous hand-hammered sinks in their family-owned facility in North Carolina.  They are the largest copper sink manufacturer in the States. The owners are a mother/daughter team and originally hailing from Mexico, so they naturally bring that hand-made sensibility to their products, however, all products are manufactured in the United States.  I am smitten with these Farmhouse Sinks with the beautiful textured finish...

1. Nickel Lucca keeps its lovely sheen (no patina here)

2. Toscana Black Copper with a black finish- will patina over time

I'm looking forward to learning more about WELLBORN CABINETS' Wainscot paneling. I especially love
to use wainscoting in areas to a beach houses and/or
cottage to help create a cozy nook, and bring architectural detailing
where needed to these often simple, yet pretty homes. Wellborn Cabinets
offers a variety of wainscot detailing.


For more of my KBIS musings, head to my 
where I'll be uploading my favorite design finds in real time.
Happy Nesting
XO Tamara 
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