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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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YOUR PAGE • MAGGIE MACKELLAR’S COLUMN ABOUT LETTER WRITING TOUCHED A CHORD WITH MANY, WHILE THE ENTIRE OCTOBER ISSUE INSPIRED ONE READER TO PEN A POEM.

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LONGING FOR A CROWDED HOUSE • AMID ONGOING UNCERTAINTY, MAGGIE MACKELLAR EXPECTS A SUBDUED CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION THIS YEAR, BUT SHE’S BUOYED BY THE HOPE THAT LIES AHEAD.

homegrown • EMMA MILLS OF THE PAPER MILLS STUDIO LOOKS TO THE OCEAN TO INSPIRE HER WHEN CREATING HER PENDANT LIGHTS.

paper trail • CREATING DECORATIONS FROM UPCYCLED PAPER HAS BECOME MUCH MORE THAN JUST A HOBBY FOR A TALENTED MOTHER›DAUGHTER DUO.

BLACK BEAUTY • COMFORT MEETS CUTTING-EDGE DESIGN AT HAYLEY PRIEST’S OFF-GRID BARN-STYLE HOME IN THE NSW SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS.

ABOUT THE HOUSE

in the family • HONING THEIR SKILLS BY RESTORING A FAMILY HOME PAVED THE WAY FOR A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS FOR A VICTORIAN COUPLE.

PANFORTE DI SIENA

COOL TIDINGS • A LARGE SPRUCE TWINKLES IN THIS HOME IN FINLAND, CHRISTMAS ELVES PEEK FROM THE WINDOWS ’ , AND THE CHILDREN EAGERLY AWAIT SANTA S ARRIVAL.

CHRISTMAS IN A BOTTLE • INSPIRED BY THE PINE FORESTS NEAR HER CHILDHOOD HOME, AROMATHERAPIST CHRISTIANA JACKSON HAS CAPTURED THE ESSENCE OF THE FESTIVE SEASON.

into the forest • TAKE A WALK THROUGH MAGICAL PINES WITH CHRISTMAS PRESENT IDEAS FOR EVERYONE.

THE FESTIVE WREATH • “Festive wreaths are the perfect way to adorn any doorway during the Christmas season,” says Sharon. “I create a different one every year – this one is made using fresh moss. It’s wonderful because it can take on many forms, and uses minimal foliage and twigs that I gather from the garden. The wreath should stay alive for two weeks if it’s misted, but looks beautiful as it dries.” Here’s how to create your own…

all together • EVERYONE HAS ARRIVED, THE TABLE IS SET AND NOW IT IS TIME TO TUCK INTO DELICIOUS CHRISTMAS FAVOURITES.

made with love • SUGAR, SPICE AND ALL THINGS NICE… SPOIL YOUR LOVED ONES WITH TREATS FROM FESTIVE: RECIPES FOR ADVENT.

flavours • WHAT TO EAT, DRINK AND COOK THIS CHRISTMAS.

the results are in • IT’S OFFICIAL: PLUM PUDDING IS OUT AND PAVLOVA IS IN AT STEVE CUMPER’S CHRISTMAS TABLE.

a Christmas legacy • THOUGH SHE NEVER KNEW HER GRANDMOTHER, MICHELLE MOFFITT’S FESTIVE MENU FEATURES HER TRADITIONAL DATE PUDDING.

THE JOY OF GIVING • FOR UNIQUE, MEANINGFUL CHRISTMAS GIFTS TAILORED TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THESE CHARMING REGIONAL STORES.

GREAT ESCAPES • SPEND CHRISTMAS AT A LUXURIOUS HOLIDAY HOME IN THE COUNTRY.

the style diaries • HAYLEY PRIEST AND SHARON VAN DER KRUIK CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN CLASSIC, COMFORTABLE OUTFITS WITH A TWIST.

SCENT OF A MODERN MAN • THIS CHRISTMAS, SPOIL THE MEN IN YOUR LIFE WITH AN EDGY FRAGRANCE, OR A HYBRID THAT DELIVERS SKINCARE WITH SCENT.

BOOK CLUB • FOR THE PERSON WHO HAS EVERYTHING, A NEW BOOK IS THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT.

FIELD GUIDE • BROWSE OUR ADVERTISERS’ PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.

CHRISTMAS RETOLD • ROB INGRAM REIMAGINES JESUS’S BIRTH IN MODERN TIMES – QR CHECK-IN AND ALL.