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.

La Dolce Vita Comes To The Annual Lenox Hill Spring Gala in New York City on May 1


 We love this year's theme 
for this annual, local fundraiser 
and black-tie dinner gala-
reserve tickets,

photo via Marco Ricca
root cellar designs' 
Venetian Dinner Party 
table for 
the 2024 Lenox Hill Spring Gala
All things Italian are on the menu this year 
for the Lenox Hill Spring Gala.  
I have no doubt
these tables will be spectacular for the
annual gala celebration
to benefit the Lenox Hill Neighborhood House with the theme, 

"La Dolce Vita"

I hope you will consider joining for this magnificent design, food, philanthropic celebration—featuring breathtaking tables created by renowned interior designers hailing from around the country to toast the community of supporters and to raise critical funds for New Yorkers. I have participated in designing a table for over a decade to this local and enriching charity event and the tables, the food and the energy is an incredible experience.

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Black Tie

Cipriani 42nd Street

7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Cocktails and Viewing of Designer Tables

8:30 - 11:00 p.m. Dinner, Live Music and Dancing


Gala Chair Emerita | Diana Ronan Quasha

Honorary Design Chair | Christopher Spitzmiller

Design Chairs | Lindsey Coral Harper & Harry Heissmann

Media Sponsor: New York Cottages & Gardens


Honoring Dusty Philip

and Recognizing Warren B. Scharf

for Decades of Leadership


root cellar designs
 2024 Venetian Dinner Party table 
Happy Nesting
XO Tamara

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