We’ve been following the Robke/ Bickley clan for a few months now, constantly inspired by Katie’s (@mumma_robke) Instagram feed. She weaves prose between pictures of their little farmhouse and children on the Queensland coast with stunning cinematography from her partner, Luke.
When we watched their #capsulefilmsbydad of their son launching a play rocket into the sky, we knew wehadto work with them. To quote Katie, ‘I instantly feel inspired to do better in every way, and more than ever to simplify, encourage imagination, conversation, and experience, And of course PLAY’. It was in this that we asked if they’d like to collaborate on our newest collection, Flourish.
We were thrilled when they said yes, and speechless when they sent us the final product. What they produced encapsulates the entire inspiration behind Flourish – to=hat there is always room to grow, evolve and most importantly ~flourish~.
We hope you adore the collection and collaboration as much as we do – it’s already so dear to our hearts. And we couldn’t have done such a brilliant release without Katie & Luke and their family, we are eternally grateful.
All our love,
Miann & Co.
To accompany this collection, we’ve also written a small poem to elaborate on why flourishing is so important to us:
Open a door for a stranger, smile gently at the mother negotiating with her toddler in the supermarket. Pay for a strangers coffee, choose to spread words and actions of kindness, happiness, learning and growth.
Ask a new mum how they are, and actually listen - really listen. Say hello to the person that packs your groceries, serves you coffee, delivers the best meal you have ever had. Say their name. Say please. Say thank you.
Use words of consideration and kindness to describe actions, events, people, places. Teach our kids that words can hurt.
Show that listening to difference is the way to grow and learn - really learn. Show your kids that there is never only one way to say and do. That we are all unique beings. That live different, learn different and are different.
Difference is where the rainbow with the pot of gold exists and by accepting instead of challenging difference; you will flourish.
Teach your kids to champion other people’s wins and celebrate everyone them, despite your feelings of loss. Show that perception is not always reality. We all have seasons of hardships and loss - its part of human nature.
A beautiful image on social might be their one moment in time of pure joy so embrace, encourage and celebrate - leave judgement behind and show mateship and kindness.
Teach your kids to treat everyone with kindness; from the person you pass by on the street, to the mailman that delivers your morning newspaper.
Don’t just say the words, act on these words. Show your kids that being kind to yourself and others is the fastest way to make change, make impact.
Those small significant, everyday gestures, actions and words are the very things that have impact to change our happiness and our kids happiness. We live in a beautiful time of constant learning and growth - a pathway that leads us to a place, a world and an environment in which future generations can flourish.
We were thrilled when they said yes, and speechless when they sent us the final product. What they produced encapsulates the entire inspiration behind Flourish – to=hat there is always room to grow, evolve and most importantly ~flourish~.
We hope you adore the collection and collaboration as much as we do – it’s already so dear to our hearts. And we couldn’t have done such a brilliant release without Katie & Luke and their family, we are eternally grateful.
All our love,
Miann & Co.