2024-04-14 20:21
A FESTIVE MAD HATTER PARTY TO RING IN AN UPCOMING ANNUAL SPRING GALA!Thank You To Eric Lysdahl & Philip Norkeliunas For Hosting This Lovely Cocktail Party And Luncheo… Read More
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i am an interior designer living and working in nyc. I write monthly about my experiences, a philosophical design perspective.
2024-04-04 19:22
April, 2024Introducingroot cellar designs' The Geo Fabric CollectionShop Our Geo CollectionHello Friends,A Geometric pattern on textiles can be an interior designer’s secret weapo… Read More
2024-03-24 15:20
THE WHY IN DESIGN COLUMN: The Beautiful, Unique Qualities of Queen Anne's Lace in Textiles And Botanical Prints Much of our collective fascination with botanicals can b… Read More
2024-03-11 17:53
Let’s Talk Vreeland RedI just finished watching the documentary about Dianna Vreeland’s life, The Eye Has To Travel and I grew an even bigger affection for this talent… Read More
2024-02-15 20:04
for sourcing and more lobsters, check out my Lobster Pin BoardFOR THE LOVE OF LOBSTER MOTIFS IN DESIGN,I HAD TO MAKE A LOBSTER PATTERN!as you can imagine, my pool and garden&n&hell…Read More
2024-02-06 00:43
We Were Smitten WithTwo Italian Cousin Homes in the Historic Devon ColonyAt the East Hampton Historical Society's 38th annual House & Garden Tourcheck out our Devon Tour T… Read More
2024-01-16 23:24
Lahore Sushil Kumar Datta, Scotland, 1969Our Love For Paisley Realized,the history of this beautiful design on textiles Warner & SonsEnglish, 1980'simage via V&A MuseumThe paisley p… Read More
2023-12-26 19:30
Hollywood Regency style design by designer David HicksMarlene Dietrich’s Hollywood Home Designed by Elsie de WolfeMore About My Favorite Design Style,Hollywood RegencyThere… Read More
2023-12-10 21:11
image above via Homes & GardensIt's been a few crazy years for the Royal Family. Lots has transpired and changed with the death of the dear Queen who was beloved by many. Her son Charle… Read More
2023-11-28 05:00
left; Little Edie at Grey Gardens 1975right; Grey Gardens, 2023photography for this story- Gabby Stephenson, Miles Stephenson & Caroline SanPietroOur Private Viewing of the Iconic, Histo… Read More
2023-11-19 04:38
The 38th annual East Hampton House & Garden TourWill Offer Rare Views of Five Spectacular Properties on Saturday, November 25th from 1-4:30 pmhistoric views of the Maidstone Cl… Read More
2023-11-16 17:25
Welcome To Our "Pretty Room Series"Today, We Look AtDesigner Laura Lee Clark Falconer’s Beautiful Kano Garden At the Kips Bay Decorator Show House, Dallas 2023Photograph… Read More
2023-11-09 04:43
the Makings of a Gala Table-The Annual Lenox Hill Spring Gala, 2023Today we share our designs from last spring's Lenox Hill Spring Gala, an annual fundraiser for the Lenox Hill Neighborhood… Read More
2023-11-09 04:37
Our Table Design With a French Tutuer Centerpiece Showing a Spring Blooms Design for the Lenox Hill Spring Gala in New York CityWe designed this beautiful table utilizing our textiles f… Read More
2023-11-01 18:34
Let's Discuss The Top Six Most Influential Interior Designers of the 20th Century- The Designers Who Shaped New York City andThe Field of Interior Design After two decades of studying inte… Read More
WHY IN DESIGN COLUMN: Loving The Aesthetic Movement & Learning About This Slice Of History In Design
2023-10-20 19:15
Smithsonian's Freer Gallery of ArtJefferson Drive and 12th St., SWWashington, DCPeacock Room, Gallery 12History of the Peacock Room 1880 quote by designer William Morris,"If… Read More
2023-10-16 15:49
A Celebration Lunch at New York City's Virgin Hotel to Ring In The Upcoming2024 Ambiente Consumer Trade ShowIn Frankfurt, GermanyThe Frankfurt crew visited New York for an in-perso… Read More
2023-10-09 15:52
With The Holidays On The Horizon ,Elevate Your Table Withroot cellar designs'Overlay Fig Wreath runner onto a white table clothor let it simply run down the center of your beautiful… Read More
2023-09-26 04:43
A Private Tour of Entrepreneur John Demsey's Eclectic 6-story Townhouse Which is Chronicled in His New Book,Behind The Blue Door I was invited last week to a breakfast an… Read More
2023-09-14 18:09
All About the Heimtextil Show Coming This January inFrankfurt, Germany check out their Heimtextil VideoFor textiles lovers, Heimtextil is the trade show of all shows. I… Read More
2023-09-03 16:16
End Of Summer Views In Our East Hampton Garden, With Thoughts OnDigging In The SoilSeptember is one of my favorite months. To me, it's one of the undervalued times of the year as the first f… Read More
2023-08-13 22:59
Stephen Sills & David NettoMAKING HOUSES & GARDENS:A Recap of a Lovely Summer Luncheon at the Maidstone Club in East Hamptonon August 10thphotographs provided by East Hampton Hi… Read More
2023-08-09 04:08
The East Hampton Historical Society Summer Lecture Luncheon Returns… Making Houses & Gardens, a Conversation with two design talentsStephen Sillswith David Ne… Read More
2023-07-23 18:03
The 2023 Hampton Designer Showhouse 499 Broadway Southampton, NYtickets to the Showhousesome of my favorite spaces were the bedrooms...I love the attention to detail and the vintage vibe&nbs&hell…Read More
2023-07-19 14:17
poodles unite, Stella & CharlieOur Views ofthe 2023 East Hampton Antiques & Design ShowCheck out our walk through the East Hamptons Antiques & Design Show tik tok!peopl… Read More
2023-07-06 04:37
The 17th Annual East Hampton Antiques & Design Show Returns to The Historic Mulford Farmwith Honorary ChairpersonLiz LangeandPresented by Ralph LaurenPreview Kick-Off Cocktail Party… Read More
2023-06-30 15:32
my July table and pool set with red, white & blue for a festive pool partyI am happy to share some photographs from years gone by when I served up a July 4 party at my beach cottage… Read More
2023-05-15 18:13
My Summer Carry- the Unassuming, {You Know If You Know} Cotton Canvas Beauty,Hermes Fourré Tote Hermes Fourré ToteI love that Fourr&eacu&hell…Read More
2023-05-03 02:26
WHY IN DESIGN COLUMNThe Beautiful, artisan work of Intagliovisiting Madrid in 1992 and seeing Intaglio for the first time My love for Intaglio…I first saw an Intaglio… Read More
2023-04-03 17:22
Easter-inspired tables and chocolatethis week on the blogWith Easter upon us, we share some spring inspiration for creating a beautiful table and offering delicious chocolates for guests to… Read More
2023-03-12 04:00
Dabbling in thishistoric art process, What is Decoupage? Something about the process and the finished product with decoupage has long fascinated me. Maybe it's the cutting an… Read More
2023-02-20 18:47
Doors Are Windows Of A Home's Soul Finding beautiful doors in Paris (in the rain). My friend took this photo of me approaching my favorite pale blue door It seems that e… Read More
2023-01-22 07:02
My Seven Favorite Light FixturesIn 2023With my design clients, I often convince them to explore unique and quality lighting because it's one way (even with a small budget) to elevate an… Read More
2023-01-13 09:13
Why In Design ColumnLet Me Tell You About My Favorite Pottery- Unique French Faience, QuimperQuimper, FrancePronounced Kem-pear, Quimper pottery is over 300 years old, and ori… Read More
2023-01-03 07:20
The East Hampton Historical House TourPart 2: Let's Visit Greycroft on Huntting Lane in East Hampton The annual East Hampton Historic House Tour offers us unique opportu… Read More
2022-12-19 07:29
The Finest Holiday Windows in New York CityAre At Bergdorf GoodmanBergdorf Goodman’s holiday windows are iconic, and every year I visit with my friend Carrie Leskowitz to see… Read More
Highlights From The East Hampton Design & Garden Tour, Part 1- The Iconic White House In The Village
2022-12-03 22:58
Up-Close Views of the East Hampton House & Garden Tour, 2022 benefiting the East Hampton Historical Societywalking to this house on the East Hampton House &a&hell…Read More
2022-11-28 02:11
It Was Fall Clean-Up At The Cottage This Past Holiday WeekendBut, first, some table snapshotsof our Thanksgiving table in East HamptonCheck out My Fall Clean-Up TikTok+this po… Read More
2022-11-19 05:15
Giving Thanks the 37th Annual East Hampton House & Garden Touris back this Thanksgiving WeekendA unique opportunity to explore five spectacular East Hampton propertieswith a co… Read More
2022-11-14 18:45
Alexandra Champalimaud's primary bedroom terracephotograph by Alan Barry Photography It feels officially like Fall in New York City when Holiday House Designer Showhouse opens their doo… Read More
2022-11-09 02:09
Preparing for the Cold Weather Ahead{think pumpkins, apple pie & bringing cozy indoors}Hi Friends,In the weeks ahead, you may find me foraging the local farm stands to pick out fun-shape… Read More
2022-10-24 20:45
The Origins of Halloween may not be what you'd expect, but still Quite ScaryCeltic Halloween- Have you ever wondered why we dress up in spooky costumes on Halloween? The… Read More
2022-10-09 21:45
My Recipe for A Hearty Minestrone SoupWith Ingredients Shopped Straight From The Farm Stands in the Hamptons
This Minestrone is an amalgamation of the classic Italian fa… Read More
2022-10-03 02:09
photo while boating in Sag Harbor this past summer Hello Fall, While Celebrating the The Hues of the Summer Season (Blues & Greens) Inspired Our New Textile Coll… Read More
2022-09-28 03:21
The Future Of Home Conference Recap,The Evolution of Designby Miles Stephenson On Monday, September 12th, I covered the 2022 Future of Home Conference at the Chelsea Indust… Read More
2022-09-16 10:41
How a Stylish Set of Tufted Cushionson Antique Hitchcock Chairs Finished My My Dining Room DesignYou may have seen the decoration of my new apartment in New York City la… Read More
2022-09-11 04:12
With Summer In the Rear View Mirror, Hello To a Busy Fall Season Filled With Design, Starting With Two Days at the Future Of Home Conference in New York CityI'm excited to be… Read More
2022-09-04 17:46
Winner of the "Social & Cultural Short" Awardat the Montauk Film Festival, Summer 2022 One All the Way (2021) by Miles StephensonIn his 2016 feature Paterson, indie legend Jim… Read More
2022-08-30 20:06
A Candy Lovers Post,Just a Pretty & DeliciousVisual Journey Chronicling Our Favorite Candy on#WordlessWednesday (well, not wordless but less wordy than usual)Enjoy!chocola… Read More
2022-08-18 03:54
Brian De Palma & Susan LehmanKatie Couric signing booksObservations from a Cinephile at the 2022 East Hampton Author’s Nightby Miles StephensonThis piece was originally published o… Read More
2022-08-14 19:01
Fun & Learning, a Summer Lecture Luncheonwith Landscape Architect Thomas L. Woltz-Dynamic Preservation Through Landscape Designthe historic Maidstone ClubLast Thursday, I was invite… Read More
2022-08-13 02:02
Film Review of the Montauk Film Festivalby Guest Author, Miles StephensonPart 3: Messenger of DeathAt the 3rd annual Montauk Film Festival on Monday night, I attended the director's panel an… Read More
2022-08-10 18:23
The East Hampton Historical Society's Summer Lecture Luncheon with Landscape Architect Thomas L.WoltzDynamic Preservation Through Landscape Design Thursday, August 1… Read More
2022-08-10 00:22
The Annual Hampton Designer ShowhouseReturns to the East EndAugust 14-September 25, 2022 to120 Edge of Woods Road in SouthamptonPresented by HC&G magazine and&n&hell…Read More
2022-07-27 22:31
Montauk Film Festival Film Review, Part 2Movie, The Glassby Miles StephensonAt the 3rd annual Montauk Film Festival on Tuesday night, I attended the director's panel and screenings of f… Read More
2022-07-27 04:52
Film Review:The Third Annual Montauk Film Festival, Part 1 Women In Film Night, July 24, 2022It's exciting to note there are two film festivals taking place in the East End of Long Isla… Read More
2022-07-23 04:59
TEN BEAUTIFUL TABLES at Holiday House Hamptons 2022Summer in the Hamptons is in full-swing and there is certainly no shortage of beauty. It feels like every where you turn th… Read More
2022-07-18 17:58
The 2022 Centennial Edition of the East Hampton Antiques & Design ShowLast Weekend's annual East Hampton Antiques & Design Show Preview Party was a special one a… Read More
2022-07-15 21:01
Hamptons Fine Arts Fairis located at605 County Road 39, Southampton, NY 11968Artists have long flocked to the Hamptons to create their masterpieces, and for many years there's been rumblings… Read More
2022-07-11 16:38
The East Hampton Antiques & Design Showat the Historic Mulford FarmReturns This WeekendTo Celebrate 100 years of the East Hampton Historical Society,their Centennial Edition!sunset on th… Read More
2022-07-05 18:12
Now that Fourth of July has passed, let's celebrate the color scheme. It truly only starts to feel like summer when the red, white & blue color scheme appears on our tabl… Read More
2022-06-18 23:58
the infamous red telephone booths I snapped from my camera while in London in 2010The Bold Color Red-What It Tells Us About Design & Psychology!Major talents in the fashion and desi… Read More
2022-06-05 13:44
With Early Summer Showing Its True Colors, Let's Celebrate The Color Pink In Our Homes and Lives! FABRIC: Pink textiles from rootcellardesignsfrom light pink to hot pin… Read More
2022-05-12 20:11
Our Table Design With a French Tutuer Centerpiece Showing a Spring Blooms Design for the Lenox Hill Spring Gala in New York CityWhat is a Tutuer?A tuteur is a three-dimensional tre… Read More
2022-04-29 19:09
WHY I LOVE MARILYN MONROEChristie to Auction off Warhol’s Shot Sage Blue Marilyn on May 20, 2021Shot Sage Blue Marilyn by Andy WarholWarhol’s phrase “fifteen minutes o… Read More
2022-04-21 16:19
MY SUKIYAKIBecause you ask me often, I'm sharing my recipes more on the blog. Tonight I made my go-to, delicious, fragrant (your home will smell divine), everyday Sukiyaki. My hu… Read More
2022-04-18 01:29
Happy Spring!Our friends threw a spring dinner and this soup was delicious-Sometimes you need just one secret weapon to help make you the best host, and this delicious vibrant gre… Read More
2022-04-12 16:29
Four Plates I Want on My Spring TableBringing Color, Design, Pattern & Whimsy! setting my spring table with antique lace and my Limoges plates mixed with antique colored g… Read More
2022-04-01 05:45
Five Tips & Tricks To Spring Clean A Beach House all images by Tamara Matthews-StephensonMore than any other season, the ushering in of spring has me turning to my home and doi… Read More
2022-03-11 23:39
Loewe via VogueFASHION FORWARD 2022:WHY I LOVE A GOOD CAPE IN MY WARDROBE"Capes were common in medieval Europe, especially when combined with a hood in the chaperon. They have… Read More
2022-03-05 17:55
What I love About TheKips Bay Decorator Show House photographs by Nickolas SargentWhat can we learn about design trends from the newly opened Palm Beach Decorator Show house? Well… Read More
2022-02-21 01:28
Weekend Vibes Prevailed,With A Saketini Recipe ShareAs a special occasion we headed out for an Omakase Tasting (a traditional Japanese course meal offering a bevy of Nigiri (fresh, raw… Read More
2022-02-10 07:27
The Beautiful Doors of the Worldperhaps if we are to get poetic, the door is the window into the soul of the home. I am kinda obsessed with doors, and everywhere I travel (well… Read More
2022-01-24 17:06
image via Met MuseumTEXTILE DIARIES COLUMN The Rich History of Velvet,And, A Cool, Modern Version- Performance Velvet by root cellar designsI often look at interior design from different van… Read More
2021-12-20 05:16
my dinner table for the holiday in East HamptonKicking Off The Holiday Season at theEast Hampton Historical Society's House & Garden Tour, 2021This year's event did not disappoint w… Read More
2021-11-19 08:10
My Favorite Event of the Year: Thanksgiving Weekend's Annual East Hampton House & Garden Tour with a kick-off cocktail party at the Maidstone ClubI'm excited to note, The East Hamp… Read More
2021-10-15 18:11
Tamara on TikTokHello Blogger world, and I've been busy churning out content here (yup, since 2010- never waning), I've not had the chance to update about my life, and I want you to know I'm… Read More
2021-10-02 20:16
Eight Favorite Design Moments At The 2021 Hampton Designer ShowhouseIt was my birthday week, and we kicked off the weekend with four of my good friends joining me for the open… Read More
2021-09-18 04:56
Exciting News to Report:Tonight is the Opening Gala for the 2021 HAMPTON DESIGNER SHOWHOUSEI am happy to note this designer showhouse is back in the East End. Tonight's previ… Read More
2021-09-12 23:56
EXCITING NEWS- Meet Me At The Future Of Home Conference,A Two-Day Think Tank in New York City!I am happy to note that the third annual Future of Home conference is back in New… Read More
2021-08-26 20:26
The Thomas Moran & Mary Nimmo Moran StudioSummer Winds Down With a Lovely Art Exhibit Presented by the East Hampton Historical SocietyWelcome to The Soun… Read More
2021-08-09 16:25
Galerie House of Art & Design ShowhouseAugust 7-September 2021located on 772 Middle Line Highway in Sag Harborto visit the house purchase tickets hereProceeds benefit the… Read More
2021-08-01 02:31
select photography belowby Eric Stiffler@stifflerphoto2Holiday House Hamptons, 2021Coming Together Again-Design, Philanthropy and Beautiful Tableswe utilized root cellar designs' bespoke tex… Read More
2021-07-22 04:50
Six Tips To Throw a Stress-Free, Dramatic Outdoor FeteWhile Keeping It Light and FunThis summer holds a special importance to many of us since last year was an enigma with many friends… Read More
2021-07-19 18:29
The Return of the East Hampton Antiques & Design ShowSummer 2021Maybe it was because we spent a year missing out on social events, but this summer the East Hampton Antiques & De… Read More
2021-07-12 18:12
all photographs by Tamara Stephensontaken over multiple years at the ShowThe Annual East Hampton Antiques Show returns July 16-18, 2021 a Friday-Night Preview Party, two days… Read More
2021-07-09 03:43
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2021-06-23 16:27
Art & Furniture Combined:A Unique Art Opening June 22nd in the HamptonsI popped into a gorgeous viewing of art in a former Ice factory turned furniture gallery in an industria… Read More
2021-06-19 20:41
Leave it to designer extraordinaire Mark Sykes to make Blue & White feel at once classic and modern as he does here in this Alabama home featured in Veranda magazine. The upstairs… Read More
2021-06-15 01:26
NEST BY TAMARA's TOP FIVE FAVORITEBLOW UP POOL FLOATS For SUMMER 2021Summer 2021 is off to a great start on the East End of Long Island. Since May, we have tried and tested a vari… Read More
2021-06-07 19:05
beautiful table and cottage via House Beautifulby Amanda LindrothEntertain In Style This Summer Your Cool Summer Table Awaits With Gorgeous Natural, Textured Designs (Ra… Read More
2021-06-07 17:58
beautiful table and cottage via House Beautifulby Amanda LindrothEntertain In Style This Summer Your Cool Summer Table Awaits With Gorgeous Natural, Textured Designs (Rattan… Read More
2021-06-01 17:04
Handbags & Accessories: The New York Edit A Christie's Online Auction, now until June 9, 2021 Years ago I was invited by the French government for a luxury goods tour throughou… Read More
2021-05-25 01:19
After a Year of Staying At Home, We Venture Out With with Comfort Top of Mind.Our Renewed Love For Terry Cloth and French Terry vi… Read More
RECIPE POST: Make This Delicious Soup For Mom On Mother's Day- Pappa Al Pomodoro (Tuscan Bread Soup)
2021-05-07 03:45
RECIPE SHARE:Pappa Al Pomodoro, Tuscan Bread Soup We've been ordering this soup for years at Cittanuova, our favorite Italian trattoria in East Hampton. When they took it off… Read More
2021-05-02 05:08
a little bit about New York's FLOWER DISTRICTFun Fact: Although it was originally located on 34th street, since1890 the Flower District has been in the Chelsea neighborhood of New… Read More
2021-04-23 20:55
our last night in Italy (under the lemon trees) at da Paolino restaurant in Capri LIVING LIKE Column:What We Love About The Ease of Italian Living Style, With Views of th… Read More
2021-04-13 06:32
Fashion Hits The Runway This Spring Then The Streets, And (For A Moment)Life Starts To Feel Normal AgainFendi Promises a Clean, Fresh Start WithAccessories That Take Our Breath Away In… Read More
2021-04-04 23:59
COLOR STORY What We Love About Pink & Green For The HomeInterior designer Mario Buatta brought pretty pink and green to the pages of Architectural Digest magazine&nb&hell…Read More
2021-04-03 17:03
2021 Virtual Modern Home Tour Seriesoffered by the Modern Architecture + Design SocietyI heard some good news today- The Modern Architecture + Design Society is now offering a new… Read More
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