Fall Aesthetics + East Fork Giveaway!
"Decorating for fall": Here we go again. But also: WIN FREE STUFF!
Today’s Schmatta is brought to you by the lovely people at East Fork! Be sure to read on to the end to enter my East Fork giveaway — open to ALL subscribers! Shop East Fork’s new colors here.
If you’re a longtime reader, you know I have some especially “strong” feelings about fall decorating. In short: I do not believe in buying fall-specific decor. No throw pillows that stay stuffed in a closet for nine months of the year. No faux autumn leaf garlands. And we definitely, definitely do not need a pumpkin-shaped Le Creuset.
That said, I do feel that it’s entirely acceptable to capitalize on the nostalgia of back-to-school and use this time as an opportunity for renewal. Otherwise known as the “room refresh.” Now, I truly, truly hate when decor media employs the term “room refresh,” but I can’t really think of another way to succinctly describe the actions of “buying some new sh*t for your place.”
When I think about autumn vibes, I also want to think about what makes sense for the rest of the year. Is there a color that feels particularly fall-y when paired with something else — that can then be moved to associate with a more warm-weather color? For me, this usually means that I prefer different sheet combinations in fall vs. spring and I also like to use my “earthier” stoneware vases in fall.
Fall is a very, very good time to do a refresh (gah! That word again!) on tableware — when you think about all the entertaining in the months to come. If you’re a Jewess like myself, you’ve got Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot, in addition to all the other winter holidays. Enter East Fork — an Asheville, NC-based tableware brand that’s a legitimately good company. They’re a B-corp, directing some profits to community partners. Their pottery is so wonderful. I own one of their dinnerware starter packs with dishes in Yuzu, Prune, and Eggshell colors.
East Fork’s fall drop is here, introducing two new glazes: Malachite and Sepia. (The third is Guava, an already existing glaze, but IMHO, a perfect unexpected complement to the autumn-y green/browns.)
Below, my East Fork tablescape I’ll be using for the High Holidays and beyond:
Now, for the fun part!
EAST FORK GIVEAWAY
Win this trio of East Fork mugs! Perfect for all your pumpkin spiciness and/or mulled wine. This giveaway is open to ALL subscribers — paid or free! To win you must meet the following criteria:
You must be a Schmatta subscriber. If you aren’t, sign up here.
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That’s it! I’ll contact the lucky winner on September 24th. Bestest of luck to ya!
Your art direction always makes me SWOON….love it all!
I also love East Fork! I only have a few pieces…3 of the large mugs, one regular mug (too small) and 4 everyday bowls. Wish I could replace my dishes with a whole set!