Tamara Matthews-Stephenson is a NYC residential interior designer, freelance writer and lifestyle expert. She earned a BA in English from Castleton State College in Vermont. After graduation she worked in public relations for several years. Her first job after college was with Inc. Magazine where she coordinated the publicity for the launch of a new subsidiary magazine. Other public relations experience includes working for Boston-based real estate development company Peachtree Real Estate Development where she oversaw all the public relations and marketing. When Tamara moved from Boston to NYC in 1990 she went to work for public relations firm Trylon Communications and coordinated public relations for the Lifetime Television account and the launch of Courtroom Television Network.