Congrats to Elise H., our October winner of the Wonky Ware vase.
Welcome to November and to this slightly belated announcement of our November giveaway: a solid bronze soap dish hand-forged by De Winter Metalworks.
Let me tell you a bit about De Winter because this L.A.-based metalworks shop is near and dear to my heart. It’s run by husband-and-wife team Martin and Margaux De Winter and…their adorable son is my daughter’s BEST FRIEND!
But I actually knew about Martin’s business before our kids met because I was already following his IG account, and was utterly fascinated by all the behind-the-scenes videos and content, which shows how complex, custom brass designs are made.
Martin is very in-demand on the L.A. design scene, often executing custom orders from designers like Jake Arnold, Pierce & Ward, and Amber Interiors.
But he and Margaux also work on their own creative pieces, which are just so good. See…
This snake-topped gate Martin made for their home:
This adorable mirror + candle holder:
These fun marble and brass tables:
But back to our Schmatta giveaway! De Winter Metalworks is offering one paid Schmatta reader this flower-shaped brass soap dish (or jewelry dish, coaster, whatever you like). It’s unlacquered, so it will develop a lovely natural patina over time.
If you are new here, here’s the deal: All paid Schmatta subscribers are automatically entered into a monthly giveaway featuring an item of decor handpicked by moi.
If you aren’t a paid subscriber yet, you can sign up below to support all my writing and content, which I pour my heart into:
Otherwise, best of luck to all of you! And go give De Winter Metalworks a follow to keep up on their product launches.
xxoo,
Leo