Inspiration: John Derian

Hello there! Today, I'm going to take you to

a jewel box of a store in New York City.

It's called John Derian Company Inc. and

is named after the designer who owns it.

You've probably heard his name before.

John Derian is primarily a decoupage artist,

cutting & pasting paper to create something

beautiful & utilitarian at the same time.

A few years ago, he even made

a special line for Target.

He actually has two shops located

just steps away from each other.

The first store front is located on #6 East 2nd Street

(between Bowery & 2nd Avenue). Doesn't it resemble

a home with patio furniture outside?

Inside, it's like a bungalow in Massachusetts, bright, airy

and filled with curiosities. There is a good amount of

antiques, home decor, paper goods, books and of course

Mr. Derian's decoupage creations - trays, plates, vases,

paperweights and coasters made from a

collection of vintage paper.

The second store is on #10 East 2nd Street and feels like a

global bazaar. It's packed with furniture, carpets, poufs,

pillows, linen, bags, pouches and clothing like

cotton onesies and colorful kaftans.

This is the kind of shop where you can

find a gift for that person who has everything.

The shop where you can spend some time when

you're in no hurry & then feel inspired when

you finally leave.

With that said, our blah to TADA!

projects this week will be

John Derian-inspired.

See you tomorrow!