Leonora Epstein

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The April Specials: Olives, Old Menus, and the New Martha Stewart

2 weeks ago | alilabelle.substack.com | Ali LaBelle |Leonora Epstein

Welcome to April’s Specials, a list of things I’ve been collecting this month to share with you. FIRST THINGS FIRSTI’ve found my new favorite influencer and he’s only been making TikToks for *checks phone* two weeks. Alexander Widener is a former-NYC-marketer-turned-coastal-Mainer who just last week posted his first-ever video about Wedgewood pottery. Thanks to the gods of the algorithm it went viral, and now we all get to benefit from Alexander’s love of Delftware, Ina Garten, and Toile de Jouy.
Greetings from Los Angeles on Fire

2 months ago | alilabelle.substack.com | Ali LaBelle |Leonora Epstein |Cat Chen

On Tuesday night, after an especially blustery day in LA, the Eaton Fire broke out in the canyon foothills three miles north of my apartment. All day I had been following stories about the ultra-destructive Palisades Fire on the west side, watching Tiktoks of bulldozers pushing abandoned cars on Sunset Boulevard out of the way, and wondering if the Eames House would survive the blaze from the safety of my sofa while I kept one eye on the winds out my window.
You Don’t Have to Sacrifice Style When Your Space Is Small

Jan 14, 2025 | dwell.com | Leonora Epstein

View 5 PhotosWe’ve collected some of the best new furniture to spruce up even the tightest of corners. View 5 PhotosFor ages, architects and designers have been fascinated by the puzzle of small spaces. Visionaries like Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Eileen Gray, and Frank Lloyd Wright pursued projects that may have felt experimental at the time, but ultimately laid the groundwork for future design for tight interiors. And the Tetris of it all is always evolving.
The Year Logos and Merch Took Over Our Homes

Dec 24, 2024 | dwell.com | Leonora Epstein

In 2024, "merch"—aka what the kids call merchandise, or branded clothes and objects that are distributed to promote something—reached something of a fever pitch.
Good Schmutz aka Things I Found and Love, vol. 7

Nov 26, 2024 | schmattamag.com | Leonora Epstein

Howdy from NYC! We’re here for Thanksgiving and I had absolutely no plans to do anything design-y…except I just remembered that the Cooper Hewitt is open again! Anyhow, here is a Good Schmutz to distract you from any impending uncomfortable political discussions at your family dinner. It’s holiday time! Consider becoming a paid subscriber (as a gift to me <3) or giving a subscription (as a gift to someone cool). #1: Designer crush: Pauline Borgia, Paris-based architectural designer.
The Perfect Match: How the Aesthetics of Tennis Influence Design

Aug 1, 2024 | dwell.com | Leonora Epstein

View 3 PhotosThe sport’s style dominated our living spaces long before it was called #tenniscore. View 3 PhotosThis story is part of Design Goals, our week-long series celebrating the interplay between sports and style. Sport and style have always coexisted (well, maybe not for the ancient Olympians who competed in the nude). Games like soccer and basketball have long influenced fashion trends, and American football gave us the football phone.
Divorce Design, pt. 1

May 30, 2024 | schmattamag.substack.com | Leonora Epstein

Welcome to Schmatta’s two-part series on Divorce Design. Decor media places a huge focus on rites of passages as they apply to space: dorms (pre-adulthood), first apartment (beginner adulthood), first home purchase (adulthood), renovation (advanced adulthood). But we don’t often discuss divorce — a rite of passage that applies to a considerable amount of Americans — and comes with an inherent reapplication of space/home. Divorce has proved to be quite zeitgeisty in the first half of 2024.
Amazon Is Having an Under-the-Radar HIking Gear Sale — Shop the 11 Best Deals Up to 44% Off

May 22, 2024 | people.com | Leonora Epstein

Photo: People / Tyler Roeland With school break and warmer temps around the corner, camping and hiking season is about to kick off. Before you journey out into the wilderness, stock up on supplies to make your excursion safe and enjoyable. Head to Amazon to find great deals on camping and hiking gear. Discounts are steep on top-rated items like Merrell hiking boots, tents, moisture-wicking clothing, hydration backpacks, power stations, cargo storage, and more, with prices as little as $15.
Amazon Is Having an Under-the-Radar Hiking Gear Sale - Shop the 11 Best Deals Up to 44% Off

May 22, 2024 | yahoo.com | Leonora Epstein

Dotdash Meredith and Yahoo Inc. may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Scoop up Merrell hiking boots, water filters, and waterproof tentsWith school break and warmer temps around the corner, camping and hiking season is about to kick off. Before you journey out into the wilderness, stock up on supplies to make your excursion safe and enjoyable. Head to Amazon to find great deals on camping and hiking gear.
1,000+ Amazon Shoppers Just Picked Up This Air Purifier That 'Works for Severe Allergies' — and It's on Sale

May 21, 2024 | people.com | Leonora Epstein

Photo: People / Marcus Millan If you’re an allergy sufferer, then you know that May through June is a peak season. The one thing that can help your itchy eyes, sneezing, and sinus headaches? An efficient air purifier. If you’re looking for a recommendation, just head to Amazon to snag the Medify Air Purifier while it’s only $100. What sets the Medify apart from other air filtration systems is its wide coverage in a compact box — it purifies 825 square feet within an hour.