Becky Morton is mom to Jack and Lulu and the founder and director  of Peony, an Aussie swim and resort wear brand born from a life-long love affair with the ocean. Peony’s swimwear is entirely made from recycled content, which includes all printed fabrics, custom textures and inner linings. Because warmer weather entices us all back into the water (apart from hardy year-round swimmers) Becky named her company after the flower that signals the arrival of summer. The rhythms of nature and of the seasons are highly important to this eco-pioneer of design. We caught up with Becky to find out more:

What’s your favorite thing to do in nature?

Morning walks along the beach with my kids. I love relaxing on the sand, watching my husband and son surf together: it’s peaceful and at the same time, full of life. We’re always up for an adventure, like our recent bike ride along the Northern Rivers Rail Trail from Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek: pure fun from start to finish. But what fills me with the most joy is seeing my kids’ eyes light up at the simple wonders of nature. There’s truly nothing better.

What are your fondest memories of spending time in nature?

Wandering up the dusty track on my grandparents’ dairy farm in New Zealand. I spent countless hours there as a child, picking strawberries and roses from the garden, pressing flowers between the pages of books. So many of those moments were captured on film, making the memories feel even more vivid and precious.

Is there a sound in nature that you  believe everyone should hear at least once  in their lifetime?

We live across from a beautiful park, and most summer mornings, we’re greeted by a chorus of kookaburras singing. Sometimes their calls are so loud, it feels like they’re right inside the house. While I’m not fond of it waking the kids—especially when it’s as early as 4:30am—I do cherish that sense of connection with nature.