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

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YOUR PAGE • COUNTRY STYLE COLUMNIST TILLY PAMMENT’S CAKE RECIPES ARE A HIT WITH READERS, WHILE RECENT STORIES OFFERED INSPIRATION, ESCAPISM AND MOTIVATION TO ACT.

september • Spring flowers are the focus in Toowoomba, while hot air balloons delight in Northam, and Canberra celebrates Asian traditions.

house to home • ATTRACTIVE NEW BUYS FOR YOUR PLACE. Send your shopping news to csshopping@aremedia.com.au

best in show • GET READY FOR SPRING WITH PRETTY FLORALS – PRINTS, PLATES AND DECOR.

NEW DAWN • THE CHANGE OF SEASON FINDS MAGGIE MACKELLAR AWAITING THE BIRTH OF BABY LAMBS AND AN INFLUX OF SWALLOWS.

homegrown • FONDNESS FOR A CHERISHED FABRIC LED AIMEE JONES TO CREATE HOMEWARES BRAND CLEMENTINE & CO.

small wonders • MINIATURE DONKEYS HAVE BROUGHT LOVE, AFFECTION AND LIFE LESSONS TO A FAMILY IN DUNGOG, NSW.

life by design • FROM PLANNING HOME RENOVATIONS TO DESIGNING THEIR INTERIORS – AND EVEN SELLING THEM HERSELF – SARAH PARRY-OKEDEN WEARS PLENTY OF HATS.

EYE FOR DETAIL • ALLOW A COHESIVE PALETTE TO FLOW FROM FLOOR TO CEILING.

BIRDS OF A FEATHER • STEP INSIDE PHOTOGRAPHER HANNAH PUECHMARIN AND HUSBAND CÉSAR’S QUEENSLAND RAINFOREST DWELLING.

SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE • DRAWN TO THE MAGNIFICENT ALPINE TERRAIN NEAR BRIGHT, VIC, AIMÉE TUCK AND PAUL MCMAHON BROUGHT A NEGLECTED COTTAGE BACK TO LIFE.

a sight to behold • AN ENCHANTING BOTANICAL SANCTUARY IN RURAL NSW PROVIDES A WONDROUS SETTING FOR VISITORS – AND ITS HUMBLE OWNERS.

seasonal swap • Fiona Weir is prepping her garden – and her teenagers – for the warmer months.

in the garden • WHAT TO PLANT, BUY AND TRY THIS SPRING. Send your garden news to austcountrystyle@aremedia.com.au

FULL OF FLAVOUR • AUSTRALIAN CHEF COLIN WOOD EXPLAINS THE SCIENCE BEHIND MAKING CHEESE AND SHARES HIS RECIPES FOR YOU TO MAKE AT HOME.

lemon heaven • FOR BAKER TILLY PAMMENT, SPRING IS THE SEASON FOR FRUITY, ZESTY TREATS.

TREASURE HUNTING • TAKE A FRESH LOOK AT THE BIRTHPLACE OF AUSSIE WINE, WHICH IS STUDDED WITH JEWELS BOTH HISTORIC AND BRAND NEW.

LEADING LIGHT • LEESA CHANDLER COULDN’T FIND PRETTY GATHERED LAMPS – SO SHE CREATED HER OWN. AND NOW IT’S A FLOURISHING BUSINESS.

weddings • Three couples say “I do” before their family and friends in idyllic rural settings across the country.

Ally & Tom FOREVER AT LAST • After nearly a decade together, these high school sweethearts graduated to husband and wife in a riverside ceremony that was worth the wait.

Jemma & Sam LEGACY OF LOVE • Just like three family members before them, this couple hosted their dream day on the bride’s historic family property.

Bea & Morgan A WORLD OF GOOD • Growing up on opposite sides of the globe didn’t stop this couple from moving mountains for love.

the finer details • Everything you need to create your dream wedding.

LOCATION, LOCATION • The country is brimming with beautiful wedding venues. Here’s our pick…

SMOOTH MOVES • REVEAL RADIANT, GLOWING SKIN THIS SPRING WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM GENTLE EXFOLIATING BODY SCRUBS AND BUFFING BRUSHES.

the style diary • RELAXED, PRETTY AND PRACTICAL SUMS UP PHOTOGRAPHER HANNAH PUECHMARIN’S WARDROBE.

one with nature • DREAMY FABRICS AND RELAXED DESIGNS FOR WORK AND PLAY.

BOOK CLUB • LONERS,...