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

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COUNTRY STYLE

YOUR PAGE • LEAFING THROUGH OLD ISSUES OF COUNTRY STYLE IS A HAVEN FOR ONE READER, WHILE ANOTHER FINDS SOLIDARITY IN THE LATE KERRY JOHNSON’S STORY IN THE JULY ISSUE.

DAIRY FRESH • BY DIVERSIFYING INTO CHEESEMAKING, A NORTHERN NSW DAIRY FARM HAS WHIPPED UP A WINNING RECIPE.

EVERYWHERE MAN • WITH MORE THAN A MILLION KILOMETRES BEHIND HIM, THE AGAMAN JOHN JENKIN IS PUTTING DOWN HIS TOOLS – BUT NOT HIS LOVE OF TRAVELLING THIS LAND.

September • In this month’s reader stories, two modern women revive past traditions to help them flourish in the present.

Replanting my roots • SHERALEE MENZ DISCOVERS THAT EARLY LIFE LESSONS HOLD THE KEY TO UNLOCKING YOUR BEST LIFE.

Grandma knows best • LIFE COMES FULL CIRCLE FOR NICOLE AZZOPARDI AS SHE LOOKS TO PAST SOLUTIONS FOR A MODERN CONUNDRUM.

My Country Childhood • STARS OF THE STADIUM, THE SWIMMING POOL AND MORE BESIDES SHARE UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS FROM GROWING UP IN THE COUNTRY – AND THE IMPACT IT HAD ON THEIR BRILLIANT SPORTING CAREERS.

ABOVE IT ALL • PERCHED HIGH ABOVE DAYLESFORD, THE APTLY NAMED HIGHTOR IS HOME TO A COUPLE WHO HAVE GIVEN NEW LIFE TO THIS LANDMARK HOME.

ABOUT THE HOUSE:

OUT OF THE WOODS • PART TRAIN, PART TREEHOUSE, THIS UNIQUE HOME NESTLED IN THE OTWAY RANGES IS FULL OF SURPRISES.

ABOUT THE HOUSE

HOME AND AWAY • A COTTAGE FILLED WITH TREASURES FROM AROUND THE WORLD IS THE PERFECT PLACE FOR TWO GLOBETROTTERS TO COOL THEIR HEELS.

ABOUT THE HOUSE

COUNTRY FILE • COLOURS AND TEXTURES FOR STYLISH RURAL LIVING.

KITCHENS AND LAUNDRIES • BRING THE PERSONAL TOUCH TO THESE HARDWORKING ROOMS – THEY CAN BE BEAUTIFUL AS WELL AS PRACTICAL.

IN THE DETAILS • CHOOSE QUALITY PRODUCTS THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME.

COTTAGE COMFORTS • THIS QUAINT FEDERATION HOUSE IN TRENTHAM, VICTORIA, PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO INDULGE IN LUSH, MEADOW-STYLE GARDEN DESIGN.

SPRING FAIR • ENTER YOUR CHILDREN’S GARDEN IN THE HARVEST TABLE COMPETITION TO SHOW OFF THE NEW SEASON’S BOUNTY.

GROUND BREAKERS • YOU ARE JUST AS LIKELY TO FIND ACCLAIMED WESTERN AUSTRALIAN CHEF GUY JEFFREYS PULLING UP WEEDS IN THE GARDEN AS PLATING UP DISHES IN HIS AWARD-WINNING KITCHEN.

PAST PERFECT • IMMERSE YOURSELF IN HISTORY WHEN YOU STAY IN THESE CHARMING HOMES THAT HAVE BEEN LOVINGLY RESTORED.

NARRABRI, NSW • THIS AGRICULTURAL HUB IN THE FERTILE NAMOI VALLEY IS A THRIVING COMMUNITY THAT WELCOMES VISITORS AND NEW RESIDENTS ALIKE.

Martina & David Boyle • OWNERS, MARVAL DESIGNS AND YIELD

Treen White • OWNER, RELISH CATERING

RETAIL FIX • FROM BROOME TO THE NSW SAPPHIRE COAST AND BEYOND, WE’VE SCOURED THE COUNTRY TO FIND THE BEST REGIONAL SHOPS TO VISIT OR SUPPORT ONLINE.

The Style Diary • PHOTOGRAPHER ABBIE MELLE HAS A CLASSIC WARDROBE STOCKED WITH COMFORTABLE, TIMELESS PIECES – AND SAYS SHE OWES A STYLE DEBT TO HER MOTHER.

SIMPLE THINGS • ABBIE LIKES NEUTRAL COLOURS AND STICKS WITH HER FAVOURITES.

SMOOTH OPERATORS • THE CLEAN BEAUTY MOVEMENT HAS A NEW HERO: FACE OILS. JULIETTE WINTER SPEAKS TO THE EXPERTS ABOUT THE SOOTHING BENEFITS OF OILS IN YOUR DAILY SKINCARE ROUTINE.

BOOK CLUB • FROM THE REAL-LIFE STORIES OF A 20TH-CENTURY AUSSIE SOCIALITE AND ANZAC POWS TO A POST-WAR SPY NOVEL, THERE’S PLENTY TO ENJOY...