My full name is…
Elaina Danielle Bellis.
But my friends call me…
Laylay or Lanie.
I grew up…
In Quincy, IL.
I live with…
My partner, James and our twin daughters, Quincy and Rowe.
My children’s names came from…
We each got to name a twin. I named, Rowe. I saw her name in a newspaper as someone's last name and fell in love with it.
James named Quincy. He named her after a late aunt of his who was an artist and an outspoken lesbian in the 30s (a badass) and ironically it's also the name of my hometown.
My favourite place in the world is…
Lincoln, Vermont. It's where I met James, where our son is named after, and where we conceived our daughters (TMI?).
You will usually find me…
In kitchen preparing a meal for my family.
My favourite time of day is…
The morning. I love waking up next to my family and snuggling.
The perfect evening is…
Sunset on the beach with our friends and BBQing right after. Anything outside makes me so happy.
The soundtrack to my life is…
Maybe a little dixie chicks or Shaina Twain meets Katy Perry meets Waxahachie meets Maggie Rodgers.
I am where I am today because of…
The loss of my mother and the loss of our son. Those experiences shaped my life and who I am today.
Before I became a mother, I was…
Maybe a little lost. I was always modelling, but also worked as a teacher/aid to autistic children.
Right now I am…
A creative. I still model and create content for brands with my partner.
In the future I hope to…
Write a cookbook that incorporates the story of my life.
Three words that describe me…
Loyal. Adventurous. Open.
I find inspiration…
In meditation and while practicing yoga. Mostly whenever my mind is quiet then the best ideas flow in.
I am my happiest when…
I am with my family.
I feel womanly when…
I look in the mirror and see the shape of my body. The curves. The booty ;)
I feel comfortable when…
I go to the spa and am surrounded by naked woman of all shapes and sizes. Everyone’s body is so beautiful. I feel more comfortable in my skin without clothing or societal pressures to be a certain way.
I feel safe…
In nature.
My favourite body part is…
My booty. It's always been bigger and I’ve always been grateful I had booty.
My favourite colour is…
Blue.
I love listening to…
My girls talk to each other.
I relax when…
The kids are asleep, the house is clean, my belly is full of nourishing foods.
My favourite thing to do with my family is…
Travel to our family's house in Monterey/ big sur area. It's been some of the happiest memories with our family.
My favourite childhood memory…
The surprise party my mom and dad threw for me when I turned 6 years old. My whole class got on the bus with me and I was absolutely clueless as to why they were all riding home with me. Then we it was my stop they all got off and I was still clueless, lol. Until my mom and dad yelled surprise! Was the best feeling to be thought of and loved so much.
I am looking forward to…
The journey I’m on. Loving each moment of my soul’s path thus far, even the hard parts, because those moments has brought me here and I love being here.
Self-portraits by Elaina in Burbank, CA.