ENY LEE PARKER & FREDRIKA AKANDER
Eny Lee Parker is a New York based artist and furniture designer. While her product line is ever expanding, she is most known for her now iconic lamps with playful and abstract ceramic bases.
How will you be spending your December holidays this year?
Trying to make my house that I’m renovating into a home.
What is your favorite holiday tradition?
Spending time with my friends indoors, with soup.
What is your favorite restaurant to eat in over the holidays / favorite dish?
Really loving Eyval, Persian Cuisine. And my friend and I go to Vinegar Hill House at lot, which became a cozy spot to share. French fries and mussels for me.
What are the holiday plans or events you’re most looking forward to?
I booked a house in Costa Rica for a month, and inviting friends to come spend some warm days!
What look or piece are you most looking forward to wearing this holiday season?
Silver chunky jewelry! I’m loving silver with warm tones for fall! So my Astrid cuff, with classic Skims top, SLVR jeans, an oversize vintage leather jacket.
Are there any local spots you frequent over the holidays that have become a holiday ritual for you?
I like to keep it within my friend’s businesses. Tangerine in Williamsburg, Natalie Weingburger has wonderful ceramics at her studio, Oresund Iris just opened their store for personal shopping.
What is the best gift you ever received, and who it was from?
My mom gifted me this small chain that it was her grandmothers. I wear it with a small letter “e”. I hope to never lose it so I can pass it down as well!
Shop Eny’s favorite style: The Large Astrid Cuff
I love a subtle yet statement piece. There is something really romantic about the Astrid Cuff, it gives movement and femininty in contrast to my oversize go-to pants.
Fredrika Akander is a Swedish-born, Australia-based photographer, creative and yoga instructor. Our paths first crossed with Frederika earlier this year during Paris Fashion Week, where we fell in love with her effortlessly chic and sophisticated style.
How will you be spending your December holidays this year?
With my closest friends and family in our home.
What is your favorite holiday tradition?
I'm from Sweden so my favorite is actually the 4 Sundays leading up to Christmas, we're big on celebrating advent in Scandinavia. It makes the whole month so special with lots of family quality time rather than just on actual Christmas.
Are there any local spots you frequent over the holidays that have become a holiday ritual for you?
My husband and I have kind of been all over the place in the last decade over Christmas so we haven't had a specific place to go to unfortunately - I am hoping to change this and stay put in one place over the holidays! The last two years we've been on the Gold Coast and I've made Cornerstone Stores my go to spot for Christmas shopping - they have a gorgeous kids store, beautiful homeware and a wine and cheese shop! Plus a cafe so I've gone with one of my best friends and we just spend the whole day eating, drinking coffee and shopping.
What is the best gift you ever received, and who it was from?
We got married last year right before Christmas so I was lucky my family was over here in Australia and able to stay for Christmas. It was also my son's first Christmas so it was extra special. That was all the gifts I ever needed.
What is the best gift you’ve ever given?
I've tried to give experiences rather than gifts the last couple of years, especially to my mother and that has been really special to me to be able to do.
What is your favorite restaurant to eat in over the holidays / favorite dish?
We mostly eat at home as I love cooking so I will be heading to our local farmers market at HOTA (Home of the Arts) and see what is in season and looks good and try to make something Swedish inspired with a tropical twist!
What will you be bringing to holiday events this year?
Wine!
What look or piece are you most looking forward to wearing this holiday season?
A little white Khaite mini dress I'm obsessed with and been saving for a good event
What about this cuff resonates with you? Why did you choose this piece?
I was drawn to the the Claudia Cuff the moment I laid eyes on it, at the Agmes showroom in Paris. There is something about the soft rounded shapes that makes me think of water and softness.l When I was little my mother always wore a very chunky silver cuff and I think this just reminded me of it and gave me a warm fuzzy feeling inside.
