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

Beautiful Tables By Talented Designers For The Lenox Hill Spring Gala in New York City

 

Nine Favorite Tables
At 
The 2026 Lenox Hill Spring Gala

Another great year in the books for this beautiful event, an annual tabletop extravaganza celebrating artistry while acting as a wonderful fundraiser for the Upper East Side's Lenox Hill Neighborhood House.  This year's black-tie dinner and dancing gala channeling a "Once Upon a Dream" theme to give the designers and artists inspiration.  Take a look at several of our favorites from designers hailing from all around the country. We had the great opportunity to interview a few as well, and see those linked below.  Please read about the storied history of the Lenox Hill Neighborhood House.

Miles Stephenson, Caroline SanPietro, 
and Cottage & Gardens magazine
Lori Miller of LGC Interiors
Lisa Ehrlich and April Shen
Anthony Bellomo 
 Tina Psoinos and Paris Kostopoulos
Tamara Stephenson for root cellar designs
Byron James
Emily Hodge Interior Design
Dean Yoder Interior Design
Andrea Stark 
and 
Barbara Lewis of Lewis Design Group
until next year,
Happy Nesting
XO Tamara