It's Not My Usual Style, But I've Found Myself Completely Taken By John Derian's New Target Collection
With pieces from last year's range now going viral on eBay, there are plenty of reasons to shop this twee-but-trendy (and very Thanksgiving-coded) collection
Thanksgiving is all but here, and I (and my appetite) could not be more excited. Though you likely already have your interiors decked for fall, have you thought of your Thanksgiving table? Like really thought about it? This year, the tabletop trend is for quirky pieces that strike conversation between guests, and I've just found the best thing for it: renowned decoupage artist John Derian's latest collection with Target.
Since 1989, John and a handful of artisans in New York have been creating decorative home items with images from his vast collection of 18th and 19th-century prints. His designs are coveted all over the world, and now you can have them on your Thanksgiving table. His collaboration with Target last year was quick to sell out (and this year's is headed in the same direction).
With affordable price points (for now — some pieces from his last collection are reselling on eBay for more than seven times the original price) it's easy to fall in love, even if this isn't your typical style. "You don't have to be a maximalist to love John Derian's quirky curation of home decor," says Livingetc's editor in chief Jessica Cumberbatch-Anderson. "If you've ever been to his shop in NYC, it's like stepping into a storybook forest or a Victorian-era secret garden. His vintage, nature-inspired illustrations are less kitsch than you'd imagine when rendered in muted jewel tones, or cast in materials like stoneware or glass."
But in case you missed it, kitsch is actually cool again. And perhaps a pear-shaped plate or a candle fashioned into an artichoke is just what your fall table decor is currently missing? Don't worry, I questioned myself too, but now I'm head-over-heels for the asparagus-shaped taper candles, and can see them becoming a mainstay at any dinner party I host.
While, yes, there are certainly some pieces that I'm still not 100% sold on, I've shared my shopping list of the nine most stylish selects below. Happy Thanksgiving, y'all.
Shop John Derian x Target
Price: $10/set of 4
I was immediately captured by these incredible asparagus candle sticks — how fun! A detail like this adds a little whimsy and color to your Thanksgiving table, that will have your guest asking "Wait, is that a piece of asparagus?" If you have your eyes on these, you better hurry and 'add to cart' — they are selling fast!
Price: $10
Obviously, I am a fan of the funky candle (there is a turkey-shaped candle for sale as well!). This artichoke candle can either sit amongst your Thanksgiving feast or use it on side tables throughout the home or as a piece of fun fall mantel decor.
Price: $20/set of 4
I firmly believe that everyone needs a set of coupe glasses they love. Green is a color that will never go out of style, and always promises a chic playful moment in any good tablescape. Plus, it is a great hue to break out of the traditional Thanksgiving color palette while staying on theme.
Price: $15/set of 4
Pears are practically perfect fall decor — a member of the traditional cornucopia harvest fruits if you will. Bringing out dessert plates after dinner is a fun touch to show your hosting skills, and these are a set that can be used well beyond the holiday season.
Price: $25/set of 3
Serving utensils should never be overlooked when planning your tablescape. What I love about these, is the unified color palette — they work as a group, as a pair, alone, and again, beyond just Thanksgiving dinner.
Price: $20
I just recently wrote an article about the importance of dish carriers, and while this may not be the coveted Le Creuset dutch oven tote bag, it is a perfectly on-theme, totally chic option. No pie should ever face the possibility of demise when in transport to family dinner — carry it in style.
Price: $20
Size: 12.25" x 12.75"
Livingetc's interiors editor, Emma Breislin, is a self-proclaimed cabbage-ware addict. "I just love the quirkiness of it and how it always starts a good conversation. It is food after all; cabbage-ware belongs on the dinnertable," she says. This pink-purple color is very on-trend for the holiday season.
Price: $20
Size: 14" x 90"
At first, this table runner was one of the items I was a bit unsure of, but now I am imagining how I can incorporate this into my Thanksgiving table decor. These are the kinds of decor items I like to see — a touch weird, very stylish, and overall so fun.
Price: $20
This artichoke three-section serving bowl is an immediate classic in your serve-ware collection. Of course, you can use it this Thanksgiving, but pull this out any time of year for a playful way to serve up your favorite dips, spreads, crackers, whatever!
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Olivia Wolfe is a News Writer at Livingetc. She recently graduated from University of the Arts London, London College of Communication with a Masters Degree in Arts and Lifestyle Journalism. In her previous experience, she has worked with multiple multimedia publications in both London and the United States covering a range of culture-related topics, with an expertise in art and design. At the weekends she can be found working on her oil paintings, reading, or antique shopping at one of London's many vintage markets.
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