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

EDITOR’S LETTER

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YOUR PAGE • DREAMS OF THE BEAUTIFUL COUNTRYSIDE PROVIDE SALVE FOR ONE HOUSEBOUND READER THIS MONTH, WHILE ANOTHER REMEMBERS HER DEAR DOG.

Congratulations

october • There are flower festivals galore this month, plus craft shows and food bonanzas to tickle your tastebuds.

get crafty

WEEKEND AWAY

A TRUE GIFT • MAGGIE MACKELLAR REFLECTS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF WRITING LETTERS AND DECIDES TO PUT PEN TO PAPER ONCE A WEEK TO STAY IN TOUCH WITH HER SON.

homegrown • DECADES OF GROWING COFFEE IN THE NSW NORTHERN RIVERS MEANS ZETA GREALY HAS GONE FROM PIONEER TO EXPERT.

SPOTLIGHT ON THE BUSH • GEORGIE ROBERTSON, CHAMPION OF ALL THINGS COUNTRY, SAYS SHARING REGIONAL LIFE AND STORIES CAN DRIVE A DEEPER CONNECTION.

There’s a hole in my jeans, dear Liza • KIMBERLEY-BASED JILLAROO EMMA MOSS SUFFERS AN UNFORTUNATE WARDROBE MALFUNCTION WHILE MUSTERING IN THE OUTBACK.

my country childhood • JOURNALIST LISA MILLAR SPENT HER CHILDHOOD ON A FARM WHERE LIFE SEEMED SMALL AND SIMPLE, BUT SHE STILL ENTERTAINED BIG DREAMS.

natural instinct • A DRIVING PASSION FOR GOOD HEALTH IN ALL ITS FORMS IS AT THE HEART OF PAM BROOK’S JOURNEY FROM DENTIST TO REGENERATIVE FARMER TO COOKBOOK AUTHOR.

creating space • THE WOMEN OF WORKSHOP26 HAVE BUILT A PLACE THAT NURTURES LOCAL BUSINESSES – AND IT’S HELPING REVIVE THEIR SMALL TOWN.

LIVING THE DREAM • A MOVE FROM THE CITY TO A FORMER DAIRY FARM NEAR THE COAST HAS RESULTED IN THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS FOR THE MURRAY FAMILY.

ABOUT THE HOUSE:

SETTING UP • CREATE INVITING SPACES FOR DINING AND ENTERTAINING.

IMPORTED GOODS • FROM SCRAP HEAP TO VICTORIA’S HIGH COUNTRY, A HARDWORKING AMERICAN BARN HAS BEGUN A NEW CHAPTER AS AN ELEGANT FAMILY HOME.

heart to heart • GROWING THEIR OWN FOOD, NURTURING THE LAND AND EXPLORING CREATIVE INTERESTS ARE CENTRAL TO THIS YOUNG FAMILY BASED IN MONTO, QLD.

A WORLD AWAY • IN SPRING ANEMONES ARE THE HIGHLIGHT OF ANJA MAUBACH’S NURSERY GARDEN IN WESTERN GERMANY.

Bright bulbs and buttons • Billy Buttons are a glorious addition to your flower garden, says Fiona Walmsley.

country kitchens • CHARMING AND WELCOMING, TAKE INSPIRATION FROM THESE BEAUTIFUL KITCHENS WHERE PEOPLE GATHER AND MEMORIES ARE MADE.

it's the simple things • DELICIOUS DINNERS DON’T HAVE TO BE FANCY, SO GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK AND TRY THESE COMFORTING NUTRITIOUS RECIPES.

sweets from scratch • NONNA MICHELINA’S AMARETTI RECIPE PROVES EVERYTHING’S BETTER WHEN IT’S HOMEMADE.

OUTDOOR PURSUITS • A SPORTY FAMILY MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR IDYLLIC LOCATION IN NEW ZEALAND’S SKI RESORT TOWN OF WANAKA, WHERE THE WATER MEETS THE MOUNTAINS.

MOUNTAIN HIGH • PLAN YOUR ESCAPE TO NEW ZEALAND’S SOUTH ISLAND, HOME TO SNOW-CAPPED PEAKS AND CRYSTAL CLEAR LAKES.

Jess James Morgan • OWNERS, THE STATION COLLECTIVE

MY TOWN COOLAMON STAY AND LEARN ABOUT THE HERITAGE, COMMUNITY AND ENTERPRISE OF THIS RIVERINA TOWN IN NSW.

away from it all • RELAXATION AND RECONNECTION ARE IN ORDER FOR GUESTS AT THIS RARE RURAL GEM IN THE HEART OF HISTORIC BERRY, NSW.

the style diary • WAGGA WAGGA’S VIBRANT AND CREATIVE FASHION SCENE INSPIRES STORE OWNER ARABELLA ARMSTRONG.

BOOK CLUB • LOVE, BLACKMAIL, DRUGS, DECEPTION… PHEW! IT’S A SMORGASBORD OF HUMAN FOLLIES THIS MONTH, AND YOU’LL BE TURNING THE...