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
in this issue...
YOUR PAGE • WE’VE BEEN KEEPING ONE READER COMPANY ON THE HIGH SEAS, IT’S FATE THAT WE’RE INSPIRING ANOTHER’S BUILD,AND WE’RE KEEPING A BUSY MUM’S DREAMS ALIVE.
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SHARED JOY • A COMMUNITY GET-TOGETHER IS JUST THE TICKET FOR LIFTING SPIRITS IN TOUGH TIMES, WRITES CHRIS FERGUSON.
COUNTRY STYLE
Steely Resolve • TODD NEALE MOVED HIS FAMILY TO CASTLEMAINE IN VICTORIA AND BEGAN HANDCRAFTING BEAUTIFULLY BALANCED KITCHEN KNIVES.
BETTER TOGETHER • LAETITIA PRUNETTI AND JESSICA BOOTH WORK WITH INDIGENOUS ARTISTS TO CREATE BEAUTIFUL TEXTILES AND WALLPAPERS.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
November • This month, try a glass of sparkling in Tasmania, visit a secret garden in Victoria, discover why there’s no other town like Alice and enjoy a high tea in South Australia.
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WEEKEND AWAY
farmers’ markets
My Country Childhood • GROWING UP WITH THE SEA AND A LOVE OF READING IN TASMANIA, HAS LEFT AN INDELIBLE MARK ON AUTHOR HEATHER ROSE.
HOME IN THE HILLS • A LONG-HELD DREAM TO OWN A COUNTRY PROPERTY IS REALISED IN THE BYRON BAY HINTERLAND.
ABOUT THE HOUSE
THE LONG WAY ROUND • RURAL FRANCE ISN’T THE MOST CONVENIENT SPOT FOR A BOLTHOLE WHEN YOU LIVE IN SYDNEY, BUT FOR KAREN MCCARTNEY, THE JOURNEY IS WORTH IT.
ABOUT DURAS
THE RIGHT MOVE • FALLING IN LOVE WITH A CHARMING PROPERTY INSPIRED ONE COUPLE TO TURN THEIR BACKS ON THE CITY FOR GOOD.
ABOUT THE HOUSE
PAST AND PRESENT • BLEND ANTIQUE FINDS WITH CLASSICALLY STYLED NEW PIECES.
RELAX refresh RESET
a room for you • WE ASK A DECORATOR, A KEEN RENOVATOR AND A HOTEL OWNER ABOUT THE STYLE INFLUENCES BEHIND THEIR INSPIRED ROOM MAKEOVERS.
BACK IN BLOOM • THE LAND GARDENERS, BRIDGET ELWORTHY AND HENRIETTA COURTAULD, REVIVED THE DORMANT GARDEN AT WARDINGTON MANOR.
ALL IN THE FAMILY • BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS ARE A WAY OF LIFE FOR FLOWER GROWERS PAUL AND RACHAEL TESSELAAR.
PLACE AN ORDER • WANT TO HAVE A COFFEE AND BUY A CHAIR AT THE SAME TIME? VISIT THE VERY CHARMING PANTRY ON PUDMAN IN BOOROWA, NSW.
lemon delicious • A GREAT-GRANDMOTHER FROM HAMILTON IN VICTORIA MADE A SPONGE WORTH SPRUIKING. LUCKILY, SHE PASSED IT DOWN.
centre stage • STEVE CUMPER SAYS IT S TIME FOR RHUBARB TO ENJOY ITS SHARE OF THE LIMELIGHT.
flavours • GO SHOPPING WITH BARBARA SWEENEY IN THE BAROSSA AND EAT UP AT AN ITALIAN COOKING CLASS.
THE GREAT LAKE • SET DRAMATICALLY ’ AGAINST THE ALPS, THE IDYLLIC LOCATION OF ITALY S LAKE COMO MATCHES ITS DECADENT HISTORY.
THE FACTS
BURNIE AND PENGUIN • THESE TASMANIAN TOWNS HAVE A THRIVING ART SCENE AND ARE POPULAR WITH THOSE LOOKING FOR A SEA CHANGE.
COMMUNITY
GETTING THERE
FAMILY FOCUS
HIGH STREET • EACH MONTH WE SEEK OUT THE BEST SHOPS IN RURAL AUSTRALIA— THEY’RE WORTH MAKING A TRIP FOR.
the style diaries • AUTHENTICITY DRIVES THE FASHION AESTHETIC OF VICTORIA AGUIRRE AND THREE TASMANIAN SISTERS.
NET GAINS • THERE’S A WORLD OF CLEVER, CONNECTED DEVICES OUT THERE. THEY’RE DESIGNED TO MAKE YOUR HOME FUNCTION BETTER AND, IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY, IT MIGHT BE TIME TO EMBRACE THEM.
MORE COOL STUFF
NOT SO SMART…
ECO WARRIORS • JULIETTE WINTER REVEALS WHICH BEAUTY COMPANIES ARE STEPPING UP THEIR SUSTAINABILITY GAME, INCLUDING GOING PLASTIC-FREE.
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