My full name is…
Melanie Kas.
But my friends call me…
Melly.
My cultural background…
Aussie with a very mixed heritage.
Home is…
Currently trying to find one back in Aus!
I find comfort in…
My mum’s advice, my husband’s hug and a warm cup of dandelion tea.
Elke’s name came from…
A Dutch name we loved in my husband’s family.
My favourite place in the world is…
The South of France.
I’m currently loving…
The time I get to be creative and work.
The perfect scent is…
Salty, sandy, sun-kissed skin after the beach.
I have fun…
When I go to hip hop dance classes.
The perfect way to start the day…
A strong coffee in the sun and a swim in the ocean.
The perfect evening is…
Eating and drinking outdoors with friends in the summer months.
I feel confident when…
My husband compliments me.
Something I would tell my younger self…
Don’t be so hard on yourself, even grown-ups don’t know what they’re doing.
My next holiday…
Hoping to sneak away somewhere tropical with my husband.
Three words to describe me are…
Loyal, empathetic and creative.
Becoming a mother is…
A worthy challenge, learning and teaching all in one.
My favourite body part is…
My stomach - I love the little freckle next to my belly button and watching it grow and expand to carry a child was incredible.
My favourite snack is…
A ridiculous bready pudding we got in France, made from day old croissants soaked in Nutella and orange syrup. A very unhealthy, indulgent snack we miss a lot!
I relax when…
I go for a long walk and chat to my sister on the phone.
I am happiest when…
I’m swimming in the crystal-clear river on high tide.
My favourite childhood memory…
Lying under the stars with dad on the porch, talking about anything and everything.
A tradition I hope to pass down…
Spending quality time with grandparents.
I feel proud of…
My husband and I for packing up everything and moving to France with our daughter for 4 months.
I am looking forward to…
Doing it all over again and becoming a family of four.
Photographed by Melanie's partner, Oliver.