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

Welcome Letter

Masthead

Your Page • THE CHRISTMAS ISSUE OF COUNTRY STYLE IS AN ANNUAL HIGHLIGHT FOR US AND OUR READERS. THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR FAVOURITE STORIES AND FESTIVE TRADITIONS.

january • From fringe and folk music to cold beer, celebrate the new year with outdoor festivals across the country.

house to home

Best In Show • Head to the beach, pool or swimming hole for a dip with new striped towels in cool blue hues.

homegrown • EVERY BESPOKE CHAIR THAT GLEN RUNDELL CARVES BY HAND IS DESIGNED TO LAST FOR GENER ATIONS TO COME.

Rituals And Renewal • FACED WITH A QUIET HOUSE AND CHANGE OF ROUTINE, MAGGIE MACKELLAR RESOLVES TO BRING NEW MEANING TO A NEW YEAR.

The Power Of No • CREATING HER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANISATION, SOBER IN THE COUNTRY, BROUGHT SHANNA WHAN NATIONAL APPLAUSE – THEN PLUNGED HER INTO BURNOUT. SHE SHARES HER NEXT STEPS.

my country childhood • FORMER TELEVISION PRESENTER FIONA MACDONALD SHARES MEMORIES OF HER YOUTH IN CENTRAL WESTERN QUEENSL AND, WHERE WATER WAS PRECIOUS AND A SENSE OF HUMOUR WAS A LIFE SKILL.

Wild Ride • HORSES TOOK KATE PILCHER ALL AROUND THE WORLD, THEN INSPIRED A HOMEGROWN TRAVEL BUSINESS.

homes

the history of home • THE GENTLE RENOVATION OF THIS 19TH-CENTURY COTTAGE IN ST HELENS, TAS, REVEALED LAYERS IN TIME.

In With The Old • THE INSTANT ONE COUPLE LAID EYES ON THIS HISTORIC HOMESTEAD IN CLUNES, NSW, THEY VOWED TO RESTORE IT.

A Breath Of Fresh Air • THIS WINDSWEPT HOUSE BESIDE THE NORTH SEA BLENDS INTO THE LANDSCAPE – AND INSIDE, IT’S FULL OF SURPRISES.

Step outside • BALMY WEATHER DRAWS US OUTDOORS FOR RELAXED MEALS IN THE SHADE, SUNSET DRINKS ON THE DECK, AND LEISURELY BATHS…

The revivalist • Fiona Weir shares her secrets to bringing indoor plants back from the dead.

Indulgent Menu

Local Flavours • FOR IDYLLIC DESTINATION DINING, YOU CAN’T BEAT HATTED RESTAURANT PAPER DAISY AT CABARITA BEACH, NSW.

Change it up • DON’T BE AFRAID TO BREAK THE RULES TO CREATE YOUR IDEAL DISH, SAYS STEVE CUMPER.

Just chilling • HOT DAY? COOL DOWN WITH TILLY PAMMENT’S DELICIOUS ICE-CREAM SANDWICHES.

Icing on the cake • FOR MARGOT SHANNON, HER MOTHER’S DELICIOUS BUTTER CAKE IS MORE THAN JUST ABASIC RECIPE – IT’S ACHERISHED FAMILY TREAT.

Wine Country Strong • THIRD-GENERATION GROWER DAVID HOSKINS IS KEEPING HIS GRANDPARENTS’ LOVE OF THE LAND ALIVE IN ORANGE, NSW.

Escape To Nature

Gladstone • THIS DYNAMIC PORT CITY IN CENTRAL QUEENSLAND OFFERS A RELAXED LIFESTYLE AND MYRIAD NATURAL WONDERS.

Guiding Star • EXPERIENCE ADVENTURE AMID UNTOUCHED WILDERNESS ABOARD AUSTRALIA’S FAMILY-OWNED CRUISE SHIPS.

Drifting Away • THIS SUMMER, EXPERIENCE MOTHER NATURE UP CLOSE IN A UNIQUE FLOATING HOME OR A RELAXED BEACH SHACK.

The style diary • FOR AMANDA SKIPPER, CASUAL ATTIRE IN MIXED TEXTILES SUITS HER COASTAL LIFESTYLE.

Book Club • THIS MONTH, BECOME AN ECO WARRIOR, DAZZLE WITH CHOCOLATE, AND GET TO KNOW THE WORLD’S RICHEST AND MOST BEWILDERING MAN.

Home Away From Home • CARING FOR STUDENTS’ EMOTIONAL WELLBEING IS TOP OF MIND FOR THESE BOARDING SCHOOLS.

Field Guide

Aussie Essential • WE’RE LOOKING BACK AT COUNTRY SQUIRE ROB INGRAM’S CLASSIC COLUMNS…