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

Nest by Tamara Blog's What We Love Today Column- StrayDog Designs


What We Love Today column,
7 Fantastic Lights From Stray Dog Designs
Each week, we choose to highlight and profile one brand we spot in our design travels, and these are ones that catch our eye for their unique beauty and quality.  We can never have enough light fixture sources for our design projects.  These are sources we pull out to take a design project from ho-hum to snazzy. I'm super partial to painted metal or tole, and hence, I'm smitten with Stray Dog Designs who make unique handmade lighting in the village of San Miguel de Allende, in the mountains of Mexico.  
1. the Willow Chandelier adds a textured, colorful and natural feel to this dining room.  interior design by @samanthafisherinteriors; photo by @nathanschroderphoto; styling by @jennyoconnorstudio.
2. Lula Flush Mount is a two-toned lovely
3. love the hanging flowers on the Vincent Lantern 



4. the Fred Sconce is whimsical
5. Olive Chandelier is detailed and gorgeous
photo credit @janegraypritchard
6. Victoria Robbins Table Lamp is used by many designers and it's a statement piece
photo via @lindseylanedesign

7.  the Girly Hanging Lantern is a fun take on a classic hall light
Happy Nesting
XO Tamara