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

A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR • A couple of weeks ago a photograph landed in my inbox. This happens all the time in my job, but there was something different about this particular one. Four kids are standing in a paddock of golden, sun-bleached grass.

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YOUR PAGE • THIS MONTH READERS EXPRESS CONCERN FOR STANTHORPE AFTER THE FIRES, ARE REMINDED OF LIFE ON THE HAWKESBURY AND DISCOVER THAT THEIR HOME ONCE APPEARED IN OUR PAGES.

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GIVE ME SHELTER • WHEN BUSHFIRES RAGED AROUND HER ADELAIDE HILLS HOME, KATE BREW’S LIFE BECAME BOTH HAZY AND CRYSTAL CLEAR.

the magic pudding men • A LOVE OF CHRISTMAS AND FAMILY TRADITION HAS GROWN INTO A BURGEONING BUSINESS.

when I was a kid... • A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE PERSONALITIES REMEMBER HOW THEY SPENT CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY.

LET’S CELEBRATE • FROM COTTAGES IN THE HIGH COUNTRY TO REMOTE OUTBACK PROPERTIES LAST 30 YEARS , COUNTRY . HERE, STYLE IN OUR HAS NEW VISITED BOOK, WE THEM TAKE ALL YOU OVER BACK THE .

INTO THE WILD • A TASTE FOR ADVENTURE AND RESPECT FOR THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT LED IAN JOHNSTONE TO FOUND THE MARIA ISLAND WALK IN TASMANIA.

RESTORED GLORY • BEAUTIFUL COLLECTABLES, SECOND-HAND OIL PAINTINGS AND A WHOLE LOT OF LOVE HAVE HELPED TRANSFORM THIS CHARMING 1880S WEATHERBOARD IN TASMANIA.

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NATURE’S GIFTS • RAW MATERIALS AND BUSH-INSPIRED COLOURS CREATE HEAVEN ON EARTH.

CHRISTMAS PAST • FESTIVITIES HAVE A DECIDEDLY TRADITIONAL AIR AT THIS LOVINGLY RESTORED 1859 COTTAGE NEAR TARADALE IN VICTORIA.

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WINTER WONDERLAND • ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD, A COUPLE ENJOY A SNOW GLOBE-LIKE CHRISTMAS, WITH A TOUCH OF AUSSIE CHARM.

a christmas table • THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE ON THIS FESTIVE MENU CREATED BY CHEF ANNIE SMITHERS OF DU FERMIER RESTAURANT IN TRENTHAM, VICTORIA.

SWEET SURPRISE • A FRENCH CHEF WHO ONCE WORKED IN MICHELIN-STARRED RESTAURANTS IS NOW CREATING ECLAIRS.

a trifle delicious • THIS FESTIVE DESSERT IS ONE FAMILY’S WAY OF UPHOLDING A LIVING LEGACY TO A MUCH-LOVED ITALIAN NONNA.

FESTIVE ROASTS • BUYING FROM THE SOURCE ENSURES YOU KNOW THE STORY BEHIND THE FOOD YOU PUT ON YOUR CHRISTMAS TABLE.

flavours • BARBARA SWEENEY GETS INTO THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON WITH DELICIOUS GIFT IDEAS.

Cherry Christmas • STEVE CUMPER’S SEASONAL PIE WILL BE THE CHERRY ON TOP OF YOUR CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES.

PRECIOUS MOMENTS • WHEN CHRISTINA DUDDY’S HUSBAND, JAMES, PROPOSED AND SHE MOVED TO THE FAMILY FARM, IT MARKED THE START OF A NEW BUSINESS.

under wraps • HERE IS OUR ROUND-UP OF OUR FAVOURITE THINGS FOR CHRISTMAS.

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING • SUPPORT THE BUSH THIS FESTIVE SEASON AND SHOP AT THESE GREAT STORES IN COUNTRY AUSTRALIA.

TAKE A BREAK • CHECK IN TO BEAUTIFUL PLACES TO STAY IN THE COUNTRY AND MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAY.

ALSO WORTH A VISIT...

In full BLOOM • Photographer Marnie Hawson heads to the annual Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers for stunning gardens, floral displays, art and food.

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the style diary • KATE GOODHEW KEEPS IT SIMPLE AS SHE GETS READY TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH HER FAMILY ON A PROPERTY OUTSIDE OF MOREE.

SCENTS OF OCCASION • CONSIDERING GIVING A FRAGRANCE THIS CHRISTMAS? JULIETTE WINTER REVEALS THE SECRETS TO FINDING THE PERFECT MATCH.

BOOK CLUB • BOOKS MAKE...