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A Paper Matter

Posted on October 19, 2012 | Leave a comment

I’m often asked about the “glass plates” we sell at TT Patton.  Well, they are part of the John Derian decoupage collection that includes plates and platters and paperweights and lamps and you name it.  So, what does all this have to do with a stationery store?  Well, they’re all made with paper; as decoupage is the art of cutting and gluing paper images to surfaces.  In most cases the images are vintage pieces discovered and adored by John Derian himself.  Although he’s rather famous now, featured in 100s of magazines and the darling of the New York Gift Show, he didn’t start out with those intentions.  Take a look at his story as presented in the Cool Hunting video….and then stop on over and take a look at his products.  They make wonderful gifts, and I’m sure you’ll find something that “speaks to you” in all this paper matter.

 

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Dear Mom, Thank you!

Posted on May 6, 2011 | 1 Comment

My first client this morning walked in and asked for blank greeting cards.  I mentioned that most cards in TT Patton are blank inside so you can write your own greeting.  She said, “how nice is that?  I want to write my mom a thank you note for Mother’s Day.”  I replied, “how nice is that?!”

She proceeded to share how much her mother means to her.  How appreciative she is that her  mom put her life “aside” to be the best mom she could be.  She says she doesn’t say thank you often enough, so she’s going to begin this card by saying….

Dear Mom, Thank You!

“I don’t want her distracted reading greetings someone else wanted to say to their mom”, she said.

I have the most thoughtful clients…..

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We’re not only paper you know.

Posted on March 8, 2011 | 1 Comment

When I get to a stationery show, I’m immediately overwhelmed.  I usually have a strategy, but then it all goes to pieces when I walk in the door.  There’s just paper absolutely on every wall and table in the place.  So this year, I decided to head to the New York International Gift Fair just to try something a little different.  After reading the list of vendors, they were planning for stationery and lots of other products as well. So, I figured when I narrowed in on the paper goods, I’d be fine.

John Derian - NYIGF Spring 2011

But just when I thought I was safe, I stumbled upon this great looking alcove.  My kind of whimsical.  But I’m sure you’re thinking…what’s this got to do with stationery?  LOTS!  Most of the pieces are Decoupage.  For you non-crafty types…decoupage is the art of cutting and gluing paper images to surfaces.  And in the case of John Derian, most of his “paper” is antique letters and images.

John Derian - NYIGF Spring 2011

When I narrowed in on the individual pieces, I saw lots that would be great in TT Patton.   But where to begin and where to end.  I must admit, I was in the space over 2 hours and never saw everything. So I ventured over to their retail shop and fell in love even more.

John Derian at TT Patton

But don’t be jealous, I think I made some really nice selections for TT Patton.  And this past weekend…the box arrived!  But don’t dally, because before they even have price tags…3 pieces are already gone.

If you’d like to learn more about John Derian, read a little something about his fetish for collecting in Martha Stewart.

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