We ask 5 inspiring Australian creatives what motherhood means to them and how it has shaped and informed their lives.

Manly Wharf Bar by Alexander & Co sees a fresh redesign of a warehouse above water, where coastal meets industrial in an eclectic sunlit space.

Northern Rivers based Sylvie Kettle’s works are an ode to the feminine form and natural landscape, bathed in soothing, yet vivid palettes which bring a sense of warmth, depth and calm.

Thornbury Residence by Dan Gayfer Design sees a modern redesign of a charming two storey family home, which is focused on functionality and flow.

In their house by the creek, ceramist Ella Reweti lives with her partner and two-and-a-half-year-old son, where she launched her design practice in the garden between nap time and daycare.

Max Voss-Lloyd, Gillian Redman-Lloyd and their daughter Jerrie-Joy Redman-Lloyd are the trio behind Rubble – we chat to them about their creative journey.

Designed by Angelucci Architects, Nido II House combines the old with the new, bringing a petite cottage back to its original Victorian roots.

Best known for the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, join us as we explore a different side of the city of angels.

Nestled into the picturesque sand dunes along the Tasmanian coast, Dolphin Sands Studio, designed by Matt Williams Architects, immerses itself into the landscape.

Melbourne-based artist Libby Haines draws on the joy and sometimes frenetic moments of motherhood for her first solo show, The Chaos and the Calm, at Saint Cloche gallery.

Melbourne-based artist Clare Dubina creates warm, earthy paintings and ceramics, which are an ode to the female form – celebrating its form as a work of art in its own right.

Yiayia Next Door is a cookbook with a difference, showing how even the smallest acts of kindness can go a long way – transforming lives and restoring hope.