Good Schmutz aka Things I Found and Love vol. 2
22 new discoveries in decor, furniture, wallpaper, local happenings, and more.
A few things first!
If you don’t know me: I am Leonora (or Leo) and I’m the former co-founder/editor-in-chief/VP of Hunker, a design/shelter pub. I’ve been writing about design for seven years. I’ve also written a book about Gen X and Gen Y culture.
I started Schmatta a year ago. It’s my outlet for discussing my passion (design/furniture/interiors/some nostalgia) in a way that differs from trad media. It’s curious, chaotic, and embracing of imperfection. I cover both highbrow and lowbrow design, but overall, Schmatta aims to be unibrow.
That said…
A) I’ve been out of work since December. (Long story.) If you have a project that needs creative/editorial vision or know someone I should talk to, I’m available. Here’s my CV/portfolio and my email is listed there.
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Now onto the Good Schmutz:
Today we have a mix of industry news, new releases, NYC/L.A. happenings, and discoveries in furniture, wallpaper, lighting, and decor. Scroll down for 22 delights.
#1: Just came across JD.Lee Furniture. It’s all handmade and much of it inspired by iconic design. Sometimes a furniture piece can actually make me feel wistful and almost sad because it’s so beautiful and this table did just that. It is SO pricey but would make a lovely wedding gift.
#2: If you don’t know de Gournay you absolutely MUST. The British company sells hand-painted wallpaper that is utter fantasy and utterly expensive. They’ve set up an install in a private WeHo residence, which I saw last week — incroyable. The exhibition is open by appointment through the end of May. I’d DM their IG to get more details.
#3: Entusiasta: Hand-painted ceramic wall pieces from Argentina. Site is in Spanish; she ships worldwide.
#4: L.A. folks: Gustaf Westman (Stockholm-based designer specializing in colorful and blobby decor and furniture) is having a pop-up at The Hunt in Echo Park May 18-26.
#5: All the design/decor outlets (Schmatta included) are going NUTS over Petra Hardware, a newly launched project by Sight Unseen co-founder Monica Khemsurov. The company offers SO many unique pulls, knobs, switchplates, etc. — all created by cool artists and designers. Genius.
