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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Setting a Beautiful Table plus a Chocolate Raspberry Tart Recipe Share for a 30th Birthday



This May is All About Setting a Pretty Table
Setting a welcoming table for a special occasion (or even just a fun evening at home) is about bringing in the old and new fancy and thrifted together to create a celebratory vibe. My new favorite plates are vintage Bob Mackey side plates (the former fashion designer- remember, he dressed Cher back in the day) I found on etsy.  Mackey had a short stint creating tableware, and they are fabulous plates from the 1980s.  I love these with an oceanic vibe with blue and purple ribbons running through the pattern, I decided to mix it up with an eclectic mix bringing together my favorite tabletop for my daughter's 30th birthday dinner celebration and give it a colorful aesthetic.

What did I combine? 
a vintage lace tablecloth, fresh May lilacs in my McCoy pottery vase, root cellar designs hot pink napkins, a shagreen (shark skin) pink tray, my antique Kings Pattern silver set I found in London, tiffany candlesticks and a pretty aqua colored fish water canteen I picked up in a Sag Harbor shop last summer, 



Happy Nesting
XO Tamara
I made the birthday girl a homemade Chocolate Raspberry Tart

we drank our favorite Italian red wine from our Tuscan vineyard, Malenchini


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Visit to the trade Root Cellar Designs textiles

Visit to the trade Root Cellar Designs textiles