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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TEXTILE DIARIES: The Ethereal Tulle Fabric and its history...

Textile Diaries 
Exploring Tulle, Then & Now

Tulle is a lightweight, ethereal fine netting textile often used in fashion.  It is named after a city in France where many believe this textile was produced during the 18th century.  It was originally made with silk and cotton but today it's produced in an array of materials such as nylon, silk, polyester and rayon.  It can be white in color, or dyed any color of the rainbow.  Originally it was mostly used in undergarments of clothing and was favored for its stiff quality.  In the 1700s, it was made by hand, but with the popularity of the sewing machine, production soared.  Soon, evening gowns, wedding dresses and veils became popular made out of tulle.  
When Grace Kelly wore a tulle dress in the 1950s in the film, 
"Rear Window" tulle was back in fashion. 
Here I am wearing a tulle and lace Vera Wang dress at my wedding in 1992 on the island of Martha's Vineyard

I had an entirely tulle bottom part of my wedding dress, and I loved it!  I nabbed this dress for a steal at the once infamous sample sale held in fashion designer Vera Wang's dress atelier on Madison Avenue in New York City.  Tulle is commonly used to make wedding veils as well, as it conceals the bride's face while walking up the alter hence creating allure of catching glimpses of the bride.  And, later it became known as the fabric the ballerinas wore on their infamous "Tutus"  in bubble gum, baby pink.  Today it has a wide range of uses from arts and crafts to fashion. 
A White Tulle Tutu in Sex and the City
Back in the 90s, Carrie Bradshaw (actor Sarah Jessica Parker) from Sex and The City made Tulle in a super-chic way shown here in a white skirt.  This scene was the opening segment of the cult-like television series.  Since then tulle went back to a bit of a slumber, but it seems back with a vengeance this Fall.  Tulle is having a fashion moment again, and mixed in a variety of color blocking, primary and bright colors it feels fresh and new.  Welcome Fall 2020, and welcome back tulle.

Happy Nesting 
XO Tamara

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Visit to the trade Root Cellar Designs textiles

Visit to the trade Root Cellar Designs textiles