Our John Derian Picture Book II and the Picture Book Collection Set have officially arrived! If every picture tells a story, then John Derian Picture Book II is full of tall tales.
Vibrant flowers bloom, hand-drawn letters are formed, birds fly off the page, birds fly off the page -- a collection of 375 images beautifully curated to complete John's best-selling debut book. See the book come to life here.
John’s favorite holiday is Halloween, and his designs for this season’s decoupage are devilishly good. Black cats, bats, skeletons, and specters are invited to the party. Insects, owls, and jack o’lanterns creep in too. These motifs are perfect for the holiday and can live on well beyond the witching hour. Knock here if you dare to see the full collection.
Something eerie is in store! This Halloween, there’s a lot to explore: Cody Foster’s vintage-inspired papier-mâché buckets are perfect decorative accents, even sweeter when filled with candy. Ino Schaller, a family-owned business has been creating holiday-themed objects in Germany since 1894. Black cats, devils, pumpkins, and mushrooms, are but a few designs on offer.
As summer fades into fall and a cool breeze blows through the window, a cozy bed is a great place to be. And a bed with beautiful bedding makes for sweeter dreams. An avid collector of vintage fabrics and patterns, Jeanette Farrier introduces a collection of quilted bedcovers printed with designs she’s gathered on her frequent trips to India. John has contributed to the collection with patterns from his trove of 18th-century quilts. For tucking under these comfy covers try block printed sheets by RASA, made from the finest 100% long staple compact yarn and available in a variety of styles.
The whimsical embroideries of Coral & Tusk have delighted fans for years. The world Stephanie Hously has created truly enchanted: woodland critters populate magical forests, sea creatures inhabit the high seas, and beautiful botanicals bloom in every season. Her new book unspools the process behind the creation of her craft, from pencil drawing to exquisite embroidery, inspired by cherished memories and her love of nature. With a foreword by John (read it here!).
John’s early obsession with printed matter ultimately led him to decoupage, the art of cutting and pasting paper. Since 1989, he and a small studio of artisans in New York City have been creating glass plates, trays, bowls, and other decorative home items with imagery from his vast and ever-expanding collection of 18th and 19th century prints.
video by Matthew Sandager
Following the success of last year's launch, John has trotted back to Target and created a cornucopia of new designs to decorate the home and table this Thanksgiving. Glassware adorned with woodland fowl, feathery plates, printed table runners, and candles are arriving early for dinner. Beautifully beaded turkey, hen, and mushroom pillows take shape. Home-baked pie is transported in style in his printed metal carrier.
