a visit to the one and only...

JOHN DERIAN 

As you are aware, on my recent trip to NYC I was lucky enough to visit the John Derian production studio. It was lovely meeting Greg and finally putting a 'face to the name'! 

Let me tell you, I was not disappointed. What an incredible place! My love for this decoupage has grown even stronger.

Here are some photos from the visit...

 

Above: This gentleman is cutting out paper for some of the pieces which have several layers. Don't worry, he doesn't do this ALL day (we were worried as you'd have to have incredible concentration skills ).

Below: This lady is packing the gift tags and putting the stickers on the back of the paperweights.

 

 

Below: A mini production line - glueing, cutting, sticking.
 

 

Below: A stack of vases/bowls ready to be sent all around the world. HOW BEAUTIFUL ARE THEY!?

 

Greg then kindly walked us around to the store (only a few blocks from the studio). It was like walking into heaven. I could have bought the entire store....

 

 

 

Below: Do these look familiar? We have these brilliant giant Kuhn Keramik cutlery hanging in our store too.

 

 

 

 

 

That door...

 

Sooooo much to choose from!

 

And what a whirlwind that was. We could have spent all day in there. 3 hours just wasn't enough!

 

Thanks again Greg & John....

 

Alice x

 

SC