Archive - Schmatta

Affordable-ish Vintage Dining Chair Sets

Vintage is the way to go for overall savings.

Jul 8 • Leonora Epstein

I have no words!

Jul 1 • Leonora Epstein

June 2026

Kind-Of Affordable Dining Chairs

Jun 23 • Leonora Epstein

The 'Goodnight Moon' Decor Is Not to be Trusted

People may love this room, but it's not to be trusted.

Jun 10 • Leonora Epstein

Designy Vinyl Storage Options

Will we ever graduate from IKEA Kallax units?

Jun 3 • Leonora Epstein

May 2026

Good Schmutz vol. 16: Design Things I've Found & Love

Spirulina bio fabric, placemats I don't understand, and Dimwit.

May 20 • Leonora Epstein

Special Report: The Toilets & Toilet Paper of Milan

Can you trust a black toilet?

May 6 • Leonora Epstein

April 2026

The Outsider at Milan Design Week, Pt. 3

The movie at Baccarat was a Vulcan Orgy of Nightmarish Proportions.

Apr 30 • Leonora Epstein

The Outsider at Milan Design Week, Pt. 2

Thoughts from a first-timer to Salone!

Apr 28 • Leonora Epstein

The Outsider at Milan Design Week, Pt. 1

How I got invited to Salone del Mobile.

Apr 23 • Leonora Epstein

Packing for Milan

"What's in my bag"—sorta.

Apr 16 • Leonora Epstein

Good Schmutz vol. 15: Design Things I've Found & Love

An Italian Dustbuster, a design mag for young girls, and a classy trashcan—among other things.

Apr 8 • Leonora Epstein

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