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.

Early Summer Has Us Pining Over The Color Pink In The Home

With Early Summer Showing Its True Colors, 
Let's Celebrate The Color Pink In Our Homes and Lives!   

FABRIC: 
Pink textiles from rootcellardesigns
from light pink to hot pink from indoor to outdoor, 
pink adds character to home design. Top left and right: a family heirloom we upholstered for a client in Nutmeg toile in pink coloring.  Bottom: left an outdoor cushion in Thistle Sprig and indoor pillow in pink butterflies.
WALLPAPER: 
hot pink reigns supreme in this dining room 
we designed using our wallpaper Circus in Hot Orchid coloring

TABLEWARE:
vintage tableware in pink hues makes for a lovely addition to your spring table when entertaining 
Left; transferware pink plates and right; pink depression glass I inherited (but you can find easily and cost effectively on etsy or amazon.
PAINT COLORS:
Two favorite pink paints 
left Benjamin Moore; right Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES
I'll say it again, I love a well made pink sofa
and these Beekman Lamps by Kate Spade at Circa Lighting brings a little bit of that Hot Pink into the home - the same hue we are seeing in fashion these days.   

Kate Spade's Beekman Lamp


Give me a good pink sofa, I'm smitten
This one (a lovely Raspberry pattern) Anatolia sofa from Anthropologie
Thank you Cuisinart, and I'll never turn down a pink mixer!

Happy Nesting
XO Tamara

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