My full name is…
Elle-louise Burguez.
But my friends call me…
Elle/Ello.
My cultural background is…
Aussie with some French and Spanish mixed in.
My home is…
Always changing.
I am expecting…
A beautiful surprise…
My favourite place in the world is…
Greece.
The perfect evening…
After all day in the ocean, warm shower, candle-lit dinner, laughter and loveee.
You will usually find me…
Eating or creating something.
I find comfort in…
Embracing my partner, ocean swims.
When painting, I listen to…
Indian Ragas or podcasts.
I am inspired by…
Anything that is beautiful in a way that lifts and lightens my spirit.
My favourite colour…
Pink.
My daily ritual is…
Move my body in the morning, create music or paint all day, bathe and nurture myself in the evenings.
My favourite snack…
Tomato and cheese, olive oil chips, fresh raw fennel with olives, chocolate.
Three words that describe me are…
Open, sensitive, imaginative.
Growing up, I listened to…
A bit of everything.. a lot of Jazz.
Music to me is…
Soul-healing.
My style…
I love simple - slips, singlets, sexy or pretty dresses... jeans.
But I am never satisfied with my style somehow.
I treasure…
Loved ones, alone time.
I have fun…
When I get out of my head and be playful.
My next holiday…
I hope Japan and then Greece.
I crave…
To feel like I am loved, that I belong... (and potato/bread).
I feel safe when…
Reading a book next to my love in bed.
I feel womanly when…
I am natural, and authentically me.
I am moved by…
So many things everyday... whilst being pregnant I especially get emotional when women are supportive.
The scent of home is…
Incense or peppermint.
Something people don’t know about me…
I feel like I can pick up on people’s energy/vibes from far away.
I am my happiest when…
I am trusting in the flow of my life.
I relax…
In the bath or when reading.
I feel proud of…
Sticking to my creative vision all of these years despite the ups and downs.
My favourite body part is…
Lips... people’s hands.
Right now I am…
Having an emotional day.
In the future I hope to…
Become more at peace everyday.
My favourite childhood memory…
Swimming in clear water with my family.
Our family tradition…
Singing around the piano.
I am hopeful for…
Magical things to unfold in my life.
I am looking forward to…
Meeting my little baby.
Photographed by Kirstie Edwards