Episode 29 | Under the Surface with Decoupage Designer and Entrepreneur John Derian

This year John Derian celebrates 30 years of his eponymous boutique and antiques shop on 2nd Street in New York City's East Village neighborhood.  His path took him from a creatively inspired childhood in Massachusetts to New York City as an adult where he built a design and retail business from scratch.  He's known for finding antique illustrations and extending their life and enjoyment by applying them on glass objects through the craft of decoupage.  The John Derian retail shop (in NYC and Provincetown MA) showcases a thoughtful mix of handcrafted home goods from artisan suppliers alongside his decoupage creations and antiques that he sources in the United States and Europe.  He also sells online and through collaborations with others.  He shares in this episode the path, the challenges, and some wisdom as we look back on his storied career.For more about John visit www.alifecreativepod.comand check out A Life Creative on Instagram @alifecreative