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

in this issue...

YOUR PAGE • AS BUSHFIRES SWEPT THE COUNTRY, OUR READERS WROTE ABOUT HOW PROUD THEY WERE OF THE PEOPLE ON THE FRONTLINE AND HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO SUPPORT REGIONAL AUSTRALIA.

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BREATHING SPACE • MICHAEL REID REVEALS HOW HE DEFTLY BROKERS INTERNATIONAL ART DEALS AND RUNS THREE GALLERIES FROM HIS HOME AT MURRURUNDI IN THE UPPER HUNTER REGION OF NSW.

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creative force • GROWING UP ON A SHEEP STATION GAVE BALLARAT ARTIST ANNA PLACIDI A PASSION FOR NATURE THAT’S REFLECTED IN HER FLORAL PAINTINGS.

march • Autumn’s cooler days are ideal for weekend getaways to regional food fairs, literary festivals and art exhibitions or join in the fun of this year’s grape harvest.

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WEEKEND AWAY

farmers’ markets

my country childhood • ARTIST GUY MAESTRI‘S EARLY LIFE ON THE LAND HAS LEFT HIM WITH A GREAT LOVE OF GOING BUSH.

No place like home • MICHELLE BALL’S LOVE FOR THE AUSTRALIAN BUSH BLOSSOMED INTO A NEW CAREER.

artists on show • MOVING FROM THE CITY TO THE BUSH INSPIRED DENISE FAULKNER TO SWITCH TO ART FULL-TIME.

WELCOME CHANGE • ESTHER ECKLEY’S ARTISTIC JOURNEY HAS TAKEN HER FROM THE COAST OF WALES TO REGIONAL NEW SOUTH WALES.

REFLECTING NATURE • LANDSCAPE ARTIST JENNIFER RIDDLE SHOWS US HER COTTAGE ON VICTORIA’S MORNINGTON PENINSULA.

A NEW CANVAS • MOVING FROM THE NSW BLUE MOUNTAINS TO A HISTORIC PROPERTY ON THE LIVERPOOL PLAINS HAS GIVEN ARTIST ROWEN MATTHEWS A NEW APPRECIATION OF THE LANDSCAPE.

LANDSCAPE LEGACY • THE FAITHFULLY RESTORED HOME OF COLONIAL PAINTER JOHN GLOVER IS INSPIRING A NEW GENERATION OF CREATIVES.

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THE FINER THINGS • MINUTE DETAILS OF THE PLANTS IN THIS NSW CENTRAL WEST GARDEN UNLEASHED THE INNER ARTIST OF ITS CREATOR.

Your dream kitchen • PLANNING TO UPDATE THE MOST IMPORTANT ROOM IN THE HOUSE? TAKE INSPIRATION FROM THESE STYLISH RENOVATIONS.

kitchen news • KYLIE IMESON FINDS THE LATEST PRODUCTS FOR A COMPLETE MAKEOVER OR A SIMPLE UPDATE.

GROW TOGETHER • FOR COOK JULIA BUSUTTIL NISHIMURA, TEACHING HER YOUNG SONS THE JOYS OF GROWING AND PREPARING FRESH FOOD WILL PUT THEM IN GOOD STEAD FOR A HEALTHY AND FULFILLING FUTURE.

GREEN THUMBS UP • CALLING ALL STUDENTS! GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY IN THE GARDEN TO WIN IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE.

CREATING MAGIC • HAVING SPENT HER CHILDHOOD ENJOYING COUNTRY BAKERY TREATS, NATALIE PAULL IS RECREATING THEM AT HER CAFÉ BEATRIX BAKES.

heaven sent • MICHAEL REID RECALLS THE DAY HIS MOTHER WENT TO A FUNERAL AND RETURNED WITH A RECIPE FOR A FAMILY CHICKEN DISH.

flavours • BARBARA SWEENEY INDULGES HER SWEET TOOTH WITH DATES FROM THE TOP END AND ARTISAN GELATO.

MEET THE PRODUCERS • Join us for our annual producers’ lunch at Orange F.O.O.D Week.

HOMEWARD BOUND • LEAVING BEHIND THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF CITY LIVING, TOBY OSMOND RETURNED TO MOREE AND BEGAN WORKING WITH INDIGENOUS ARTISTS.

ARTIST’S HELPER • BERTIE THE JACK RUSSELL IS SCULPTOR ROS AULD’S FAITHFUL COMPANION.

TAKE THE SCENIC ROUTE • THE LOCAL PRODUCE, COUNTRY TOWNS AND STUNNING NATIONAL PARKS ARE JUST SOME OF THE REASONS TO SPEND A WEEKEND EXPLORING THE SCENIC RIM IN SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND

THE FACTS

SHOPPING AROUND • FROM GOONDIWINDI TO ALBANY, SHOW YOUR SUPPORT TO REGIONAL COMMUNITIES DURING THIS TOUGH TIME BY...