“When you are truly home, something grabs hold of your heart; certain beautiful comforting memories and what is part of you deep inside. Home doesn’t mean just the structure you live in but more what is part of you, for example an urban city area or the country “ - Mary Gotsi

I had a wonderful chat with Melbourne based actress Kate Elizabeth Jean about her love for what is truly home… amongst nature.

Me: Hello Kate, it is so lovely to be out here in the country. What does nature mean to you? 

Kate: I feel very connected to nature. I grew up on a deer farm and love dirt roads. I have been surrounded by nature every since I was two years old therefore it is a big part of me. I adore open spaces and love the colors after it rains.

Me: If you had to choose an area to go for a walk. Where would you choose?

Kate: I would definitely choose nature. It is where I feel the most myself. Creatively things naturally flow (especially by the ocean), and that is where I practice scripts or dabble in song writing. Lots of ideas come to me compared to walking in the city, where everything is more noisy and closed in. Nature connects us to everything.

Me: We are standing in the most beautiful flower field. You look so comfortable and beautiful here. What is it about flowers that you like?

Kate: Flowers, I love the scent. Naturally it is comforting, calming and soothing. If you receive flowers they smell amazing

Me: As you know I have a love for polka dots.  I just adore your dress!

Kate: Thank you.

Me: I am dying to know which website I can log on and buy it instantly? :-)

Kate: No website:-) I bought it from a vintage store about 10 years ago.  I love things from another era. It reminds me of the seventies and the femininity from that time.  I gravitate towards old things and particularly love textures.

Me: Oh damn! :-) Now, on to another subject…I am curious what color do you see Melbourne as?

Kate: The centre of the city feels grey to me (concrete jungle). Once you get out, it is like a misty blue or green. The reason I connect to nature so much is the colors.

Me: Finally I have to ask about your choice of beverage, coffee or tea?

Kate: I prefer tea.

Me: I am shocked! :-) That is not very Melbournian. This city is known for its coffee obsession.

Kate: (Laughs!) My love for tea overtakes being part of the coffee movement.

Me: Naughty Melbournian! :-) Thank you for the beautiful inspiring chat Kate.

Kate: So lovely being out here, thank you.

Xo

Photography and words by Mary Gotsi

Location photographed : https://kabloom.com.au

Dress Kate wearing: Vintage