Elle is a beautiful mama to three gorgeous daughters. I recently had the opportunity to ask Elle a few questions about motherhood and what she loves most about raising three daughters in country Australia. Thanks for chatting Elle x What’s the best thing about being a mum? Their hugs... Their smiles... The constant chatter... That I will forever and always be their home. What has surprised you most about being a mum? How you can love someone you’ve never met with all your heart and how that love continues to grow and flourish as they do. How do your girls inspire you daily? Their smiles, the way they look at life, their never ending questions.... It all makes me stop and look at how I can be a better mother and person. I truly believe children teach us more than we will ever be able to teach them. They inspire me to search deeper, love harder, not sweat the small stuff and to look for the joy in the mundane.... What are your biggest challenges of motherhood? Learning to let go.... Of perfection, of ideals, of materialism, of going to the toilet on my own 🙈 It took me a long time to accept there are more important things in life and embrace the chaos that is raising children but I’m forever grateful that I did... What do you love most about raising three daughter in county Australia? Raising children in country Australia has taught me just how important community is. My children and family are loved and cherished by so many, they smile with us, cry with us, pick us up when we fall and allow us to do the same in return. I hope living here has taught my girls to find and grow their own community wherever life takes them. What about being a mum did you learn from your mum? That there is beauty in chaos and perfection in imperfection. My dishes and laundry will always be there but time with my girls while they are young is fleeting. What’s your favourite meal to cook your little ones? Definitely dinner, we eat dinner as a family every night and it’s our time to debrief, to laugh about our day, to help young minds navigate the emotions of school life and to enjoy one another as a family. I love hearing their tales as I watch them filling their bellies with a nutritious meal I’ve prepared for them. How will you be spending this mothers day? With my mum! It’s her birthday two days later so hopefully we can spoil her because she deserves it!
As part of our Miann Mothers Series, I had the absolute pleasure in interviewing the gorgeous Gemma Peanut. Gemma is mama of her beautiful daughter, Raffa. Gemma gives us an insight into her life as a mother, including how she goes travelling with her little one, and how Raffa has changed her world. Thanks Gem x What’s the best thing about being a mum? Seeing the world through a completely different lens. The lens of a 3 month old, a 6 month, a 9 month old and so on. It’s ever changing and having the opportunity to discover the simple things in life all over again has been a dream. I also adore feeling like I have a purpose that is outside of myself. I’ve spent so much of my life focusing inwardly on myself that I’m relishing being completely selfless and just giving less f**ks about everything, because as a mum, you’ve got much more important things to focus your energy on; raising a human, a good human, in this world. What has surprised you most about being a mum? I’d say there are both positive and negative surprises. As a positive, I had no idea that I was capable of such patience! Haha. I was worried I wouldn’t have the patience required for my new gig as a mum but it turns out you do! As for the curly surprises, I’d say that there’s a definite shift in the dynamic of my marriage. It’s not a bad thing, it’s just that it’s different in that we now have to tag team EVERYTHING. I sometimes miss the simple days where we could enjoy doing things together as a couple. Simple things like going for a swim together. One of us always has to stay beach-side with Raffa. So now we realise the importance of carving out time for us and our marriage to keep us feeling connected. And even though our relationship has strengthened since having a baby, I still have pangs of missing my Hubs, so that certainly caught me off guard. How does Raffa inspire you daily? Her get up and go and zest for life. I feed off her energy (even though I feel like a corpse a lot of the time). Raffa also inspires me to be more present. She demands it from me. She lives whole heartedly in the moment. Not for the past, not for the future. She doesn’t give a crap about what she did last week or what’s ahead next week, she lives totally in the now. It’s a beautiful reminder to keep me anchored to what’s happening in the present. What are you biggest challenges of motherhood? Finding my rhythm and flow. The mum juggle/struggle is a real thing! But I’m realising that attempting to achieve balance as a working mum is impossible. Babies are ever evolving and ever changing and you will never keep up so I’m learning to adopt a more “just roll with it” attitude! How do you go travelling with a little one? I love it! I do think you have to go into travelling with a baby with the mindset that everything is going to take longer and that your luggage load will quadruple in size! But ultimately, it’s all worth the effort. There’s something so special about seeing the world through your little one’s eyes. Once you overcome the jet lag and logistics hurdle, it’s pure joy! What’s at the top of your packing list when travelling with your little one? Travel pram! Can’t live without my Baby Zen Yoyo stroller. Ours has come with us to Bangkok, London and Tokyo and is still going strong! What about being a mum did you learn from your mum? Oh gosh, oh so much! If I’m half the mother my mum is, I’d be stoked. My mum has been the most incredible influence in my life. She approached motherhood with such ease and grace. The biggest thing I’ve learnt from her is that she never sweats the small stuff. What’s your favourite meal to cook your little one? Admittedly, I’m not the cook in my family but I make a mean smashed avocado, fetta and banana mix for Raffa. It’s her absolute fave! How will you be spending this Mother’s Day? As typical to a busy mother, I haven’t really given it much thought. All I know is that I want to spend it with my mum, as well as Raffa. Three generations of women hanging out together. Perhaps we’ll head out for a nice brunch and a walk along the beach. I might even feel inclined to give Raffa her first babychino. Might be her lucky day!
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing gorgeous mama of two beautiful girls and one belly babe, Madison from @tigerandblue. We talk all things motherhood, including the best bits, the challenges and what she's learnt along the way. Thanks Madison and Happy Mother's Day to you x What’s the best thing about being a mum?Probably knowing that I am their safe space, their calm amongst the chaos.Being a mum also gives me a purpose, I've always wanted kids and I'm so grateful for my girls. What has surprised you most about being a mum?The guilt! No one really can prepare you for the self doubt or feeling like you're not doing enough. The judgmental side of being a mum is really surprising as well, none of us really know what we're doing so we should all just be kind. How do your girls inspire you daily?Their confidence and their quirks. I'm raising strong and independent little girls..which can be hard living with in the mean time but I'm hoping will make them strong and independent women one day. What are your biggest challenges of motherhood?Again, self doubt! Making the big decisions for their future like what school to send them to, morals and just giving them enough positive influences in life. What excites you most about soon becoming a mother of three?I'm really excited to see how the dynamic is going to change. It's a nice gap this time round, I think! Tigerlily will be a couple months from 5 and Bluebelle will be nearly 3. When Blue came along, Tiger wasn't even 2 yet so it's going to be a different experience for everyone! Also finding out the gender is exciting! Being our last baby we have kept it a surprise! What about being a mum did you learn from your mum?She alwaaays used to give me a lecture on 'self love' - while I used to roll my eyes at her every time she would bring it up ( a lot ) I now realise how important it is and will try and implement those values onto my kids. Also food, she is an amazing cook and has taught me a lot, I still ring her pretty much every day for help and it makes me so happy seeing that my girls love to cook and eat my food. What’s your favourite meal to cook your little ones?If you ask Tigerlily what her favourite food is, she'll always say curry and rice! She helps make all the condiments and lovesss my mums lamb curry recipe as much as us. I love making little treats for the girls like pancakes or a nice big breakfast on the weekends when dad gets to eat with us too. How will you be spending this mothers day?If previous years are anything to go by, I'll wake up to decorations in the house by Tigerlily, coffee and breakfast in bed and a roast chook cooked by Shaun for dinner. My idea of perfect.
We're so lucky to live in Geelong and be surrounded by such beautiful locations, we really are spoilt for choice. We wanted to shoot our latest Mother's Day campaign in a beautiful location and what better one that the Geelong Botanical Gardens. I personally love plants and my own home is filled with them, so I loved being on set of this shoot. For our shoots we often use friends and family and even our own staff, so we gathered who we knew, got the outfits sorted and headed down to the gardens. There were so many beautiful locations within the gardens. From natural stone areas, to cactus gardens, to gardens filled with roses! It really was the perfect location for a Mother's Day shoot and the gardens really complimented our products. We hope you love our Mother's Day campaign x GREY FRILL SLEEVELESS KNIT SUIT | PRALINE FLOWY LONG SLEEVE TOP | MARGOT RIB JUMPER - SAGE | ALEX PANT - MIDNIGHT BLUE STRIPE | MIA KNIT BEANIE - GREY NAVY SPOT JUMPER | CHARCOAL KNIT PANTS GREY FRILL SLEEVELESS KNIT SUIT | PRALINE FLOWY LONG SLEEVE TOP | MARGOT RIB JUMPER - SAGE | ALEX PANT - MIDNIGHT BLUE STRIPE | MIA KNIT BEANIE - GREY MARGOT RIB JUMPER - SAGE | ALEX PANT - MIDNIGHT BLUE STRIPE | MIA KNIT BEANIE - GREY SAGE STRIPE SHORT SLEEVE KNIT SUIT | NAVY WAFFLE KNIT HOODIE | RUST CHUNKY RIB BEANIE | DUSTY ROSE FRILL KNIT DRESS SAGE STRIPE SHORT SLEEVE KNIT SUIT | NAVY WAFFLE KNIT HOODIE | DUSTY ROSE FRILL KNIT DRESS | SAGE DOT SLEEVE JUMPER | GREY TEXTURE RIB LEGGING | NICOLA DRESS - NAVY NICOLA DRESS - NAVY NICOLA DRESS - NAVY | DUSTY ROSE FRILL KNIT DRESS | SAGE DOT SLEEVE JUMPER | GREY TEXTURE RIB LEGGING
Treat mum to some beautiful quality products that she can love and cherish for years to come. We've put together some of our favourite things that make perfect gifts for mums this Mother's Day. I've also sourced some of my favourite products that compliment our Miann & Co collection that I know mum will love. Happy shopping x 1. NATALIE KNIT JUMPER - DUSTY ROSE, LEAH SKIRT - MUSTARD FLORAL | 2. NATALIE JUMPER - WHITE | 3. KELLY KNIT JUMPER - MUSTARD, LEAH SKIRT - MUSTARD FLORAL | 4. COURTNEY TOP - MUSTARD FLORAL | 5. MARGOT RIB JUMPER - SAGE, LEAH SKIRT - MUSTARD FLORAL | 6. REBECCA CHUNKY KNIT CARDIGAN - DUSTY PINK | 7. NATALIE KNIT JUMPER - WHITE, LEAH SKIRT - MUSTARD FLORAL | 8. MARGOT RIB JUMPER - DUSTY PINK 9. PHOEBE SHIRT - MIDNIGHT BLUE STRIPE, LEAH SKIRT - RUST FLORAL | 10. KELLY KNIT JUMPER - GREY, CHLOE KNIT PANTS - RUST | 11. MARGOT RIB KNIT JUMPER - SAGE | 12. MEL KNIT TOP - RUST, LEAH SKIRT - RUST FLORAL | 13. MARGOT RIB JUMPER - SAGE, ALEX PANT - MIDNIGHT BLUE STRIPE, MIA KNIT BEANIE - GREY | 14. NICOLA DRESS - NAVY | 15. CHANTELLE DRESS - RUST FLORAL | 16. COURTNEY TOP - RUST FLORAL 17. THE ORACLE BAG DUSTY PINK - STATUS ANXIETY | 18. CANDLEGLOW SHEER PERFECTING POWDER - LAURA MERCIER | 19. FORCE OF BEING BAG GREEN - STATUS ANXIETY | 20. AMBIENT LIGHTING BRONZER - HOURGLASS | 21. CAMEL LEO FELT PANAMA HAT - SPORTSGIRL | 22. WASTELAND TAN BAG - STATUS ANXIETY | 23. CHUCK TAYLOR ALL STAR CLASSIC LOW TOP - CONVERSE | 24. PARADISE HOOPS GOLD - KITTE | 25. CRUSHED LIP COLOUR - BOBBY BROWN | 26. FAKE IT BLACK CROC EMBOSS WALLET - STATUS ANXIETY
Brush Stroke Baby Suit | Brush Stroke Dress | Demi Knit Singlet - Terracotta | Chloe Knit Pant - Grey We had the chance to have a chat to the gorgeous beachy mama Eleesha from @the.quinn.girls. We asked her what she loves about being a mum and how she is spending Mother's Day this year. Thanks for talking to us x We would love if you would tell us a little about your family? I’m a stay at home/work at home mama to three darling daughters Logan, Aleeia and Isla. My hubby works away for 7 days and then has 7 days off which he spends 5 of working in our business. So our household is very time together poor. We try and make every moment count. How will you be spending Mothers Day this year? Unfortunately my hubby is away on mother’s day so we will just enjoy spoiling my mama on mother’s day. What is your go to outfit for every day mum life? My go to outfit would definitely be denim shorts and shirt or flowy dress What is the best advice you were given as a first time mum? The best advice that was given was from my grandmother. She told me that no matter how you raise your children, weither you smack or do tome out, vaccinate or not, make their purée from scratch or out of a bottle... there’s only one right way to raise a baby and that’s with love. Everything else will fall into place Who do you look to for motherhood inspiration? Definitely my mama. She is always the first person I call for advice, after all she did raise one awesome kid! Name 3 things you love most about motherhood? The best thing I love about motherhood would have to be watching these little humans that you grew inside you, become these smart little people who teach you what life is really all about. What do your children do to make you laugh? Their dancing literally cracks me up. Where do they learn these moves - I swear they watch their father! Margot Rib Knit Jumper - Dusty Pink Blair Knit Vest - Black | Demi Knit Singlet - Grey | Chloe Knit Pant - Grey Rebecca Chunky Knit Cardigan - Terracotta | Navy Knit Pinafore | Mustard Knit Pinafore Demi Knit Singlet - Terracotta | Chloe Knit Pant - Grey
To commemorate Mother's Day this week we're celebrating all things Mums. Mother's Day is always an enjoyable day for us. Whether you spend Mother's Day at home, out for breakfast or lunch, or having picnics at the beach with your family, it's always a great day to appreciate our mums. How are you spending Mother's Day this year? Let us know in the comments below x Rebecca Chunky Knit Cardigan - Dusty Pink | Demi Knit Singlet - Grey | Chloe Knit Pant - Grey Pink Raindrop Baby Suit | Dusty Pink Rib Knit Beanie Pink Raindrop Baby Suit | Dusty Pink Chunky Knit Beanie Pink Raindrop Baby Suit | Margot Rib Knit Jumper - Dusty Pink | Chloe Knit Pant - Grey Margot Rib Knit Jumper - Dusty Pink Demi Knit Singlet - Grey | Dusty Pink Rib Knit Beanie | Grey Dot Jumper | Dusty Pink Rib Legging Elle Wrap Knit Jumpsuit - Black | Dusty Pink Stripe Knit Sleeveless Suit | Cream Pom Pom Beanie Dusty Pink Stripe Knit Sleeveless Suit | Cream Pom Pom Beanie | Elle Wrap Knit Jumpsuit - Black
Hello T-Shirt | Brush Stroke Pants | Terracotta Stripe Knit Sleeveless Suit We had the opportunity to interview this gorgeous mama about what she loves about being a mum and how she will be spending Mother's Day this year. Thanks for spending the time to talk to us Amelia. Find her gorgeous feed on instagram @luxe_everyday x We would love if you would tell us a little about your family? My husband James and I have two stunning children Artie (3) and Ivy (9 months). Last year Artie was diagnosed with ASD and to be honest it was such a relief to finally get an diagnosis. Our home life can be a little up and down but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I wouldn’t say we have it harder than any other family, it’s just different. And we’ve had to adjust our expectations accordingly. It’s been such a joy to watch Artie start to interact with Ivy. From barely noticing her when she was born, to giving her the sweetest kisses and cuddles. How will you be spending Mothers Day this year? Hopefully I’ll get a sleep in until 7am! Then lunch with the family and probably an early night. What is your go to outfit for every day mum life? For me it has to be durable and feeding friendly. So I’ve been living in button up shirts and distressed denim, because what are my children going to do to it, rip it?! What is the best advice you were given as a first time mum? Self care/love is so important. You are the only one who can give your kids a happy/balanced/well rested mum. Find that thing that energises you and do it whenever you can. That’s why I’m constantly featuring ‘me time’ posts on my Instagram. Mamas need to prioritise themselves occasionally. Who do you look to for motherhood inspiration? I’m so blessed to come from a family of strong women who are CFO’s, teachers, business owners etc and they’ve balanced it all with being amazing mums. Watching how they juggled it all is what inspires me to keep building something my kids can be proud of. Name 3 things you love most about motherhood? Being the first thing they fall in love with, the endless cuddles and becoming part of a community of women who support each other. What do your children do to make you laugh? Ivy loves sticking her tongue out and already has so much sass! Artie can only say about 30 words but he uses them to perfection and delivers these dry one word understatements. We had a tropical storm here the other day and he just looked at me and says ‘Wet’. Like yeah buddy it is wet outside! Terracotta Stripe Knit Sleeveless Suit | Hello T-Shirt | Brush Stroke Pants Hello T-Shirt | Brush Stroke Pants | Terracotta Stripe Knit Sleeveless Suit Coco Dot Knit Jumper - Grey | Dot Knit Jumper - Grey Demi Knit Singlet - Dusty Pink | Chloe Knit Pant - Grey
Mother's Day breakfast is a ritual for us, and what better way to do it than to do it in style! We'll be wearing our Miann & Co knitwear this Mother's Day. It's comfortable but still stylish, and that's what we're all about. Just add some accessories and you're good to go. We recently went to Sticks & Grace cafe in Geelong and enjoyed a pre Mother's Day breakfast, in Miann & Co knitwear of course. See below some inspiration for Mother's Day brunch outfits and shop our Mother's Day outfit here. Rebecca Chunky Knit Cardigan Dusty Pink | Sarah Knit Jacket Black Rebecca Chunky Knit Cardigan Dusty Pink | Coco Dot Knit Jumper Grey Sticks & Grace Cafe, Geelong Coco Dot Knit Jumper Grey | Kendall Knit Scarf Leopard Print | Sarah Knit Jacket Black Kendall Knit Scarf Leopard Print | Sarah Knit Jacket Black Coco Dot Knit Jumper Grey Sticks & Grace Cafe, Geelong Kendall Knit Scarf Leopard Print | Sarah Knit Jacket Black | Coco Dot Knit Jumper Grey Sticks & Grace, Geelong Rebecca Chunky Knit Cardigan Dusty Pink | Coco Dot Knit Jumper Grey Coco Dot Knit Jumper Grey
Where would we be without our mums? They make the best food and give the best hugs! Mothers Day is the day to thank our mums for all they do. Here is a little bit of an insight into our mums and how we'll be spending Mothers Day. Let us know in the comments how you plan to spend Mothers Day spoiling your Mum. Enjoy x Terry My mum makes the best Lemon Meringue! And Pancakes... And Chocolate Cake. My favourite thing to do with mum is to watch her paint. There is something soothing about watching a blank canvas transform slowly into a work of art. To spoil mum on Mothers Day I will phone her! She is a bit far away in South Africa, so we Skype and get the kids involved as well! Rebecca My mum makes the best Sunday roast and ginger fluff sponge, a family recipe. My favourite thing to do with my mum is to have a day out to catch up on what's going on in our lives at the time! To spoil mum on Mothers Day I will catch up with her for a Sunday lunch. We usually meet half way between all the siblings. It's always nice to catch up over good food and family banter. Demi My mum makes the best Cheese Platters. She fills them with delicious fresh produce and all my favourites! My favourite thing to do with mum is go to our favourites local wineries with friends and family for a beautiful afternoon. To spoil mum on Mothers Day I will take her to our favourite winery Jack Rabbit, where we can just relax. Holly My mum makes the best Cinnamon tea cake! It always seems to appear hot out of the oven in perfect time for when the kettle whistles. My favourite thing to do with mum is laugh! She has a wonderfully broad sense of humour, and her laugh is very contagious! To spoil mum on Mothers Day I will take her for a day in Melbourne filled with adventures and a visit to the Queen Victoria Market! Tom My mum makes the best Sunday Roast. Whether it be Lamb, Beef, Chicken or Pork, I'm sure to leave my parents house stuffed full on a Sunday afternoon. My favourite thing to do with mum is walk the family dogs around Lake Wendouree, which gives us the chance to catch up with each other and while getting some exercise in. To spoil mum on Mothers Day I will head back home to Ballarat the day before, making sure to spend as much time as possible with her and the family, helping out around the garden and veggie patch, whilst letting her have a relaxing and enjoyable Sunday. Sarah My mum makes the best desserts, especially caramel or peppermint slice! My favourite thing to do with mum is anything crafty, she loves creating things and I love to help. To spoil mum on mothers day I will do whatever she wants to do that day. Take her for breakfast or lunch and spend the day with her. SHOP THE EDIT // 1. DELILAH WALLET SNOW CHEETAH | 2. IVORY LASER CUT TASSEL KEY RING | 3. BOLT STUD EARRINGS - YELLOW GOLD PLATED | 4. SPECKLE CERAMIC STRETCHY TUBE BRACELET WITH TASSEL | 5. NUDE LASER CUT TASSEL KEY RING | 6. BLACK LASER CUT TASSEL KEY RING | 7. RIGHT TIME - TORT / GOLD MIRROR | 8. DORIS WALLET WILD CAT | 9. PREMONITION BAG TAN | 10. WASTELAND BAG BLACK / SPRINGBOK | 11. MARIANNA PRINT | 12. ZOE KRATZMANN DEEM SHOE - SABBIA | 13. ANTIHEROINE CLUTCH - GREY CROSS EMBOSS | 14. GODDESS NECKLACE - ROSE GOLD PLATED | 15. SUPERCONSCIOUS BAG BLACK | 16. OATMEAL TASSEL + DISC EARRINGS | 17. LIKE WOW - BLACK / SMOKE SUNGLASSES | 18. SPECKLE CERAMIC BAR NECKLACE WITH TASSELS | 19. FREYA & SABINE SANDAL - CHILL LEOPARD | 20. THE FALLEN - BLACK
Want to give your mum a little something special this Mothers Day? We've made your job easier and put together some of our favourites in our Mothers Day Gift Guide. Give mum some love this year xx SHOP THE EDIT // 1. GOLD CHAIN + CERAMIC TASSEL BRACELET WHITE | 2. FIXATION WALLET CEMENT | 3. OATMEAL TASSEL + DISC EARRINGS | 4. SPECKLE CERAMIC STRETCHY TUBE BRACELET WITH TASSEL | 5. PLUNDER BAG LIGHT GREY | 6. CLEM LARGE WASH BAG BLUSH | 7. CERAMIC BAR DROP EARRING PINK & SILVER | 8. 330GM COPPER BEAKER CANDLE | 9. AUDREY LEATHER WALLET PINK | 10. PINK CERAMIC STRETCHY TUBE BRACELET WITH TASSELS | 11. NAVY CERAMIC STRETCHY TUBE BRACELET WITH TASSELS | 12. BOTTLE GREEN BLANKET STITCH CUSHION | 13. ROYAL BLUE LASER CUT TASSEL KEY RING | 14. ZOE KRATZMANN DEEM SHOE | 15. NORMA WALLET EMERALD | 16. MAUD WALLET BLUE | 17. FREYA & SABINE SANDAL CHILL LEOPARD | 18. FOSSICK SANDAL | 19. WASTELAND BAG BLACK / SPRINGBOK | 20. ELECTRIC DREAMS ROSE GOLD / BROWN | 21. GWYNETH BAG BLACK / CHEETAH | 22. MAUD WALLET WILD CAT | 23. NUDE LASER CUT TASSEL KEY RING | 24. ORGANIC WILD HAND CREAM | 25. ORGANIC CHARCOAL HAND WASH | 26. BLACK LASER CUT TASSEL KEY RING | 27. DELILAH WALLET SNOW CHEETAH | 28. PREMONITION BAG BLACK | 29. TAINTED LOVE BLACK / LILAC MIRROR | 30. FREYA & SABINE SANDAL - CHILL BLACK | 31. GOLD 5 TASSEL NECKLACE