Country Style

Country Style celebrates the diversity of modern country living. Brings to life the stories of inspirational people and places from around Australia - coast to coast. We visit amazing homes and gardens, travel through Australia's most vibrant regional centres and sample all the good things the country has to offer

WELCOME LETTER

COUNTRY STYLE

in this issue...

YOUR PAGE • COUNTRY STYLE COLUMNIST TILLY PAMMENT’S CAKE RECIPES ARE A HIT WITH READERS, WHILE RECENT STORIES OFFERED INSPIRATION, ESCAPISM AND MOTIVATION TO ACT.

september • Spring flowers are the focus in Toowoomba, while hot air balloons delight in Northam, and Canberra celebrates Asian traditions.

house to home • ATTRACTIVE NEW BUYS FOR YOUR PLACE. Send your shopping news to csshopping@aremedia.com.au

best in show • GET READY FOR SPRING WITH PRETTY FLORALS – PRINTS, PLATES AND DECOR.

NEW DAWN • THE CHANGE OF SEASON FINDS MAGGIE MACKELLAR AWAITING THE BIRTH OF BABY LAMBS AND AN INFLUX OF SWALLOWS.

homegrown • FONDNESS FOR A CHERISHED FABRIC LED AIMEE JONES TO CREATE HOMEWARES BRAND CLEMENTINE & CO.

small wonders • MINIATURE DONKEYS HAVE BROUGHT LOVE, AFFECTION AND LIFE LESSONS TO A FAMILY IN DUNGOG, NSW.

life by design • FROM PLANNING HOME RENOVATIONS TO DESIGNING THEIR INTERIORS – AND EVEN SELLING THEM HERSELF – SARAH PARRY-OKEDEN WEARS PLENTY OF HATS.

EYE FOR DETAIL • ALLOW A COHESIVE PALETTE TO FLOW FROM FLOOR TO CEILING.

BIRDS OF A FEATHER • STEP INSIDE PHOTOGRAPHER HANNAH PUECHMARIN AND HUSBAND CÉSAR’S QUEENSLAND RAINFOREST DWELLING.

SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE • DRAWN TO THE MAGNIFICENT ALPINE TERRAIN NEAR BRIGHT, VIC, AIMÉE TUCK AND PAUL MCMAHON BROUGHT A NEGLECTED COTTAGE BACK TO LIFE.

a sight to behold • AN ENCHANTING BOTANICAL SANCTUARY IN RURAL NSW PROVIDES A WONDROUS SETTING FOR VISITORS – AND ITS HUMBLE OWNERS.

seasonal swap • Fiona Weir is prepping her garden – and her teenagers – for the warmer months.

in the garden • WHAT TO PLANT, BUY AND TRY THIS SPRING. Send your garden news to austcountrystyle@aremedia.com.au

FULL OF FLAVOUR • AUSTRALIAN CHEF COLIN WOOD EXPLAINS THE SCIENCE BEHIND MAKING CHEESE AND SHARES HIS RECIPES FOR YOU TO MAKE AT HOME.

lemon heaven • FOR BAKER TILLY PAMMENT, SPRING IS THE SEASON FOR FRUITY, ZESTY TREATS.

TREASURE HUNTING • TAKE A FRESH LOOK AT THE BIRTHPLACE OF AUSSIE WINE, WHICH IS STUDDED WITH JEWELS BOTH HISTORIC AND BRAND NEW.

LEADING LIGHT • LEESA CHANDLER COULDN’T FIND PRETTY GATHERED LAMPS – SO SHE CREATED HER OWN. AND NOW IT’S A FLOURISHING BUSINESS.

weddings • Three couples say “I do” before their family and friends in idyllic rural settings across the country.

Ally & Tom FOREVER AT LAST • After nearly a decade together, these high school sweethearts graduated to husband and wife in a riverside ceremony that was worth the wait.

Jemma & Sam LEGACY OF LOVE • Just like three family members before them, this couple hosted their dream day on the bride’s historic family property.

Bea & Morgan A WORLD OF GOOD • Growing up on opposite sides of the globe didn’t stop this couple from moving mountains for love.

the finer details • Everything you need to create your dream wedding.

LOCATION, LOCATION • The country is brimming with beautiful wedding venues. Here’s our pick…

SMOOTH MOVES • REVEAL RADIANT, GLOWING SKIN THIS SPRING WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM GENTLE EXFOLIATING BODY SCRUBS AND BUFFING BRUSHES.

the style diary • RELAXED, PRETTY AND PRACTICAL SUMS UP PHOTOGRAPHER HANNAH PUECHMARIN’S WARDROBE.

one with nature • DREAMY FABRICS AND RELAXED DESIGNS FOR WORK AND PLAY.

BOOK CLUB • LONERS, OUTSIDERS AND...