Entwined – A Story of New Motherhood with Holly Kingston

We first met Holly Kingston on The Bachelor, watching her love story with Jimmy unfold. Since then, she’s captured hearts across Australia with her effortless style, travel adventures, and down-to-earth charm.

Now, Holly enters a new chapter—motherhood—as she and Jimmy welcome their son, Lennie.

To celebrate this milestone, Holly joined us on set for our Mother’s Day shoot and the launch of Entwined—our newest necklace, designed to symbolise the deep, lifelong connection between mother and child.

In our chat, Holly opened up about the raw beauty of becoming a mum—the emotional shifts, the challenges of the fourth trimester, and the quiet, powerful bond she now shares with her son.

“You become a vessel,” she told us. “It’s overwhelming—but so full of love.”

Entwined reflects that connection: two rings linked forever, just like the journey of motherhood—beautiful, complex, and unbreakable.

Read our full conversation with Holly below.

Holly's Motherhood Story

What does motherhood mean to you?

Motherhood, to me, feels like this massive shift in your life. Suddenly, everything becomes about the little things. Your whole day revolves around watching your baby discover his hands for the first time, reach out to grab something, or laugh at... I don’t even know what. It’s also about the messy parts—leakage, sleep deprivation, all the not-so-pretty moments. But even those fade into the background when you realise how precious these tiny moments are. It’s emotional even just talking about it, because your world gets so small in the most beautiful way.

How has becoming a mum impacted your sense of self or identity?

It’s a huge shift. Especially in those early months, you’re still so deep in the trenches that it’s hard to even understand how you’ve changed. Lennie’s only just turned four months old, and I feel like I’m just now turning a corner. There’s this pressure—people say things like, “You’re going to be the best mum ever,” and it’s lovely, but it sets this expectation that you’ll instantly become this perfect, capable mother. And I didn’t feel that. I didn’t even know how to shower without hearing imaginary cries!

But now, I’m starting to enjoy it. I’ve found a new version of myself. I dress differently—everything I wear has a button or a tie so I can feed easily—and I actually love this new style, this new me. I’ve never said this out loud, but I’m proud of myself. I’ve adapted. My husband is away a lot, so it’s just my son and I, and I’m learning to love my own company again too.

What’s been the hardest part of becoming a mum?

Without a doubt, those first six weeks. That fourth trimester is brutal. No one can prepare you for the way your world shifts overnight. I’d spent 31 years just looking after myself, and suddenly, I had this tiny life in my hands. I really struggled with the baby blues. But it gets better. It gets fun.

This is your first Mother’s Day—what does it mean to you now?

Honestly? I just hope my husband has the day off! He’s working crazy hours, often overseas, and all I really want is a few hours to myself. To shower. To go to the toilet in peace. That’s what Mother’s Day means to me right now. A little window to be me again, just for a moment.

What’s it been like getting to know Lennie?

It’s wild. I don’t think I ever truly wrapped my head around the fact that there was a baby inside me until he was born. I remember his face when he came out—I was like, “Put him back in!” But now, we’re in this really fun phase. He laughs back at me, and I see this cheeky grin.

Touch wood, he’s been such a chilled baby, which is funny because my husband and I are not chilled people. So I’m just waiting... they say chilled baby, crazy toddler, right? But for now, he’s this smiley, calm little dude and I love getting to know him.

There’s this idea that once you become a mum, your child always comes first—your connection is forever. How does that resonate with you?

That really hits home. Motherhood is this permanent shift where you no longer put yourself first. Before, if I wanted to go to the gym or just be selfish, I could. Now, everything I do—every plan, every thought—includes him.

And that’s what I love about the Entwined piece. It feels so symbolic of this forever bond. I’ve only just begun this motherhood journey, but I already know I’ll always be connected to him. The other day, Jimmy had been away for five days, and when he came home, he took Lennie out for just two hours. I thought I needed the break, but as soon as they left, I felt like my limbs were missing.

That’s what it means to be entwined. I never want to be without him. Overnight, you’re never really alone again—and there’s something incredibly beautiful in that.