Youth-obsessed culture be damned, the list of things that get better with age is long. Ranking high on that list for us are the singular antique pieces in John Derian’s expansive antique collection—from 18th century French painted trunks to American folk art tinsel paintings, 19th century French leech jars and glassware to 19th and 20th century Italian vessels with painterly glaze. All promise to stand the test of time; they already have.
April showers bring our Easter decoupage collection, a seasonally effective lineup with bunny shadow puppet trays and desk cups adorned with eggs and lidded cake pedestals festooned with German roses, among many others.
Based in Germany and family owned since 1894, Ino Schaller utilizes moulds that have been in their family since the very beginning. Their plastic felted and papier-mâché creations originally came to life in the 1950’s and they continue to make these adorable animals today.
Florals for spring? Groundbreaking. Yes, we’ve got flowers—a bounty of every bloom imaginable—but in our spring collection you’ll also find papier mache and beaded bunnies by German brand Ino Schaller, ready woven cocktail napkins in a warm goldenrod and vintage Yves blue umbrellas and, for those up for a challenge, a 1,000-piece puzzles of a sweet Easter greeting and a botanical carrot drawing.
Consider our spring collection a bid to turn over a new leaf in your home. There are UK-born brand Penkridge’s hyper-realistic, hand-painted porcelain fruits and vegetables; exquisite paper flower creations by Livia Cetti of The Green Vase; and, for your real plants, Ben Wolff’s hand-spun clay pots, all of which develop a lovely patina with time.
