Posts Tagged: John Derian

The Spirit of Christmas at John Derian

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
Few places in New York City evoke the holiday spirit quite like Christmas at John Derian‘s enchanting east village shop. A veritable cabinet of curiosities, the store is even more magical at the holidays when John’s penchant for the past, the artisanal and the handmade transforms the space into a nostalgic and whimsical winter wonderland.…
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John Derian Picture Book John Derian Picture Book

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   16 Comments
If ever there was a person who has built a hugely successful and much imitated business based on a very personal, authentic and idiosyncratic vision, it would be John Derian. His decoupage and decorative objects, over 700 created annually, are sold and collected around the world.…
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It’s a Wrap Video with Susanna Salk and John Derian

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   12 Comments
John Derian is one part Charles Dickens, one part Saint-Germain-des-Prés and one part East Village, but 100% authentic. His distinctive and idiosyncratic vision of the world is addictive and it is difficult to leave any of his shops without something in hand.…
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Astier de Villatte at Maison et Objet

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   11 Comments
Since 1996 Ivan Pericoli and Benoit Astier de Villatte have been producing their furniture and distinctive white ceramics that are now carried in upscale boutiques around the globe. Establishing their charming Saint Honoré boutique in 2000, it quickly became a go-to destination in Paris for chic home accessories.…
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Accessorizing with Color at the New York Gift Show

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   9 Comments
While some are comfortable with major colorful statements in their home, many find it easier to live with a more neutral base, adding color through accessories and paint. This approach also allows for seasonal changes and adjustments as tastes change over time.…
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