Most people know John Derian from his collaboration with Target a year or so ago, but he’s really much more than some decoupage and pretty plates. Literally, one of the very first posts I did was about John Derian’s shop in New York.
I hadn’t been back since 2007, so we decided to stop by and check it out, again. I am so glad we did. 
It’s still the same place I adored back then, with some additional fun and whimsy. (^^^This could be from my house! ^^^)
If we hadn’t been walking, I would have bought out the shop! From the great collections of vintage silverplated teapots and pitchers, 
to the old-fashioned office supplies, 
to Derian’s iconic decoupage plates displayed on tables, 
and on the walls, 
to the quirky collection of cleaning brushes, 
everything enchanted and appealed to me in a way that made me smile broadly.
As we moved from the main store to the Derian Dry Goods shop, we found ourselves in a rainbow of brilliantly coloured quilts, 
blankets,
towels, 
toys, 
and more.
Derian has opened the basement level of this space and filled it with some of his new line of furniture. 
Wonderful kilims, 
French linens 
and brightly coloured pillows are everywhere.
One of the things that I liked the best was the collection of antique and vintage glass domes. They were originally used for taxidermy, wedding bouquets and other Victorian specialties,
but I like to see them repurposed to house other items.
I have several of these that I’ve collected over the years, and they’re becoming hard to find. I always snatch them up when I see them.
My partner-in-shopping-crimes and I prepare to set off to our next stop… tomorrow!
Posting Komentar