I fell in love with the sofa in the window. It was upholstered in black patent-fucking-leather. I touched it… timidly, at first, with an anxious index finger, a dewy reflection of my desire evaporated off of the slick surface as I exhaled sharply. It was soooo… soft, so fine… This was not the patent leather of my childhood Sunday morning Mary Janes… This was… something… else. I wanted to lie naked on it and have beluga caviar licked off my body. Such is the appeal of the sexy+smart genius of the design team behind Dana John. The proprietor, for whom the store is named, is one taaaallllll drink of water… and even though he once picked freshly shaved black truffles off his lunch of seared sea scallops at The Water Grill, I won’t hold it against him, because he is brilliant in every other way. To browse at Dana John is to invite sensory overload; the eyes jump from the exquisite, sparkling chandeliers and then skim down the seductive curves of a mid-century dining table… leaving one breathless and in awe of the clever, playful, wicked, witty… and supremely stylish pieces that are featured in this gorgeous boutique. Visit often, as many of the elements at Dana John are truly one of a kind, as in: you ain’t never gonna be able to buy that piece you fell in love with ever again. Which is why I’m still feeling a void in my life because I do not own a shiny, sexy sofa, upholstered in patent leather. Yet. The line between«need» and«want» are irrevocably blurred the instant you set foot inside this impossibly chic place. Just accept the fact that you are a mere mortal and will never achieve the level of taste that is showcased within these well-edited walls… just surrender, and let the experts at Dana John set the stage for you. Dana and Judith are attentive, knowledgeable, and always happy to guide you through the Wonderland that they have created… Be assured that any treasure procured from this establishment will immediately add panache to your home, office… or pied-à-terre. Whether you need an accent piece of an entire living room, you are sure to fall in lust with Dana John.