Je a n Wr i g h t Senior design consultant
WHERE WILL YOU BE SPENDING CHRISTMAS? Sydney or close by (nowhere I have to get on a plane). Christmas day is with family in Sydney and New Year’s eve is at my place (when people come to me). WHAT IS YOUR KEY DECORATING TIP FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON? Keep it relaxed and simple. Enjoy the best of what is. WHAT WILL YOU BE SIPPING OVER THE HOLIDAYS? Belvedere Un ltered Diamond Rye vodka [17] – in the special black bottle, Veuve Clicquot, Fratello hazelnut liqueur. HOLIDAY FASHION MUST HAVES? A carry-all bag, sun hat and comfortable shoes. WHAT IS YOUR ULTIMATE HOLIDAY DESTINATION? Somewhere I’ve never been such as the Antarctic or Iceland for the experience of a lifetime. WHAT WILL BE YOUR HOLIDAY NETFLIX/STAN/ITUNES BINGE? Final Portrait about Alberto Giacometti; Dries, the Reiner Holzemer documentary on Dries van Noten; the documentary about Jean-michel Basquiat. FAVOURITE SHOPS AND ONLINE STORES FOR GIFT GIVING? I like to shop for gifts at Macleay on Manning and Becker Minty and for books at Potts Point Bookshop. WHAT’S ON YOUR SUMMER READING LIST? The Unfinished Palazzo: Life, Love and Art in Venice by Judith Mackrell [15]. WHICH FLOWERS/FOLIAGE WILL FEATURE ON YOUR FESTIVE TABLE? Dark purple calla lilies, white camellias and green leaves. My inspiration always comes from Saskia Havekes’ book, Flower Addict [18]. ON YOUR TO DO LIST FOR 2018? No more lists needed – just do it.
WISHLIST 1 Soundlink ‘Revolve’ Bluetooth portable speaker from Bose. 2 L’objet ‘Mamounia No. 28’ candle from Becker Minty. 3 Missoni towels from Spence & Lyda. 4 Gubi ‘Beetle’ chair from Cult. 5 ‘D-lux’ camera from Leica. 6 Molteni&c ‘D.154.2A’ chair from Hub. 7 Issey Miyake Bao Bao ‘Prism’ tote from Matchesfashion.com. 8 Elsa Peretti cu from Tiffany & Co. 9 Faliero Sarti ‘Cupid’ scarf from Riada Concept. 10 Serge Mouille lamp from Cult. 11 Fornasetti cup and saucer from Macleay on Manning. 12 Fiat ‘500’ car from Fiat. 13 Artwork by Coen Young from Kronenberg Wright. 14 ‘Oki’ brass occasional table from Living Edge. Icelandic sheepskin from Obiecta.