Lilla Nicholas-Holt was born in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand, growing up on a beautiful farm in the north. She now lives on the sweeping Ninety Mile Beach in the Far North of New Zealand with husband Ian. Her latest achievements include creating a personalised storybook for grandson Blaze. Lilla also enjoys artistic painting and has painted portraits for family and friends. She has three adult children: Lauren, Nick and Katharine, and a stepson, Shane.