Motherhood is both challenging and rewarding, so it’s nice to hear about and support one another! We joined Australian mum in Southern Victoria, Olivia White who runs a motherhood and lifestyle blog called ‘House of White’ to talk about parenting and the new ‘Young Free Spirit’ range.
You’re an advocate and ambassador of PANDA & COPE. Org and have received runner up in the 2017 Ausmumprenuer awards, were these achievements close to your heart?
“Yeah definitely. I’m a huge advocate for perinatal mental health, body positivity, gender equality. As a mother and role model for my children, I felt passionate about showing compassion to those who have their own, unique experiences and skills to share. My family is extremely important to me and really what motivated me.”
You take pictures with you kids on your ‘Houseofwhite’ Instagram, how do you describe your children’s style?
“Well they are very active and energetic and run around a lot. Sometimes they wear leggings and tops and sometimes dresses. It all depends on how they feel the morning of. Cute but comfortable I guess.”
What do you and your kids do for fun when outdoors?
“We go on walks at parks or take them to playgrounds. It’s great they get to appreciate nature and let their imagination run free. It’s simple, the best kind of childhood. I get to spend quality time with them before they get too old.”
What does motherhood mean to you?
“Motherhood means being a role model to my children to look up to as they grow up. Showing them love and acceptance and how to treat others with understanding.”
How important to you is it that the clothing you purchase is sustainable?
“Very important. We all need to be conscious of how we affect the planet and respect it. When I see brands being sustainable, I feel they care also care about the people living on it. I want my children to have the same great experiences I had in nature growing up.”
What are your go-to items from the range “Young Free Spirit” that we’ve developed?
“I would buy the dress with the frilled sleeves, basic t-shirt, leggings and the trackies. I could see my girls wearing those. They look comfortable, non-fuss. The dress would be great for our outings; fun but easy for me to get them into.They also look hard wearing and something that they children could really good wear out of. Quite affordable too”.
Olivia White(@houseofwhite):
