I want everything on Sydney jewellery designer Holly Ryan’s Christmas wishlist
WORDS BY CAIT EMMA BURKE
Essentials for your summer soirees.
For a year that has moved at the pace of a diseased snail (apologies for that visceral imagery), Christmas time is approaching unbelievably quickly. Aside from gorging ourselves on all manner of delicious food and drink and packing more reading into a few days than you have the entire year, the festive season means purchasing presents, and that’s not always a walk in the park.
If like me, you’re stuck on ideas when it comes to gift-giving this year, seeing what other people – particularly interesting, stylish people – have on their personal Christmas wishlists can provide some much-needed inspiration.
This (and the fact that I’m very nosy) is why I’ve asked a selection of Australian creatives to share what they’d like to find under their trees this year. This week, we ask Sydney-based jewellery designer, sculptor and artist, Holly Ryan, about the things she’s eyeing off this Christmas. It’s a list that’s packed full of items perfect for Holly’s favourite type of event – a “summer soiree”.
Maison Balzac Yellow Tumblers
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Because it’s summer – the perfect time for soirees – and yellow is my favourite colour!
Get it here.
88 Softboard
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For my summer spent at home in Noosa. I am so relieved I can finally go home.
Get it here.
Daimon Downey Prawn and Crab Plates
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For the aforementioned summer soirees.
Get it here.
Flippers and a snorkel
For exploring the marine reserve around Fairlight where I live in Sydney.
Get it here.
Los Azulejos Tequila
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For making Paloma cocktails all summer long.
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E. Nolan Royal Blue Thick Stripe Oversized Shirt
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For throwing on over a bikini.
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Deiji Studios Robe in Mustard
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I will wear this after the many baths I plan on having and will also wear this over a bikini.
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Silk Laundry Two Tone Slip Dress
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To wear to the Holly Ryan Christmas party.
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Selph Health Remedial Massage with Rima
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She is incredible because (ummm, duhh) I’ve been making jewellery and bronze sculptures non-stop for months and my whole body hurts.
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Thekla Linens
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For ALL of my summer soirees – did I mention I dig a summer soiree? These beautiful, sustainably-made linens feel like Italy in your own backyard!
Get it here.