City Escape



Me.
<substitute three-legged terrier in lap>



I have long been a lover of John Derian's eponymous store in the East Village and his signature decoupage trays. I currently have two of his small trays, a letter "D" and a rhinoceros, in my bedroom that I use as a landing place for my favorite jewelery. I love Derian's store and aesthetic so it is not surprising that it was love at first sight when I saw Derian's second home in Provincetown, Massachusetts, recently featured on Bon Appétit.

I can imagine spending weekends at this much-worn and well-loved escape from the city with my three-legged terrier mix, Mlle. Barker. I would lounge away the days reading and listening to music by the beach while enjoying a muddled Bluberry Smash or two. Or Three. The house would be full of family, friends and delicious, fresh seafood. I have signed on for a half-share in a Hamptons house this summer and something tells me that my city escape will not resemble this daydream one bit. More on my reality after the first visit this coming weekend.






Another favorite, prints by Hugo Guinness.



 


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 All images via Bon Appétit.