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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Your Page • THE APRIL ISSUE OF COUNTRY STYLE FOSTERED A SENSE OF CONNECTION BETWEEN WRITERS AND READERS – AND REACHED ALL THE WAY TO DUNEDOO.

June • This month, rug up and enjoy winter festivals in East Gippsland and Bay of Fires, hunt for truffles in Manjimup, and marvel at Clydesdales in Boonah.

Our Opening • COUNTRY STYLE’S FIFTH ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION CELEBRATED AUSTRALIA.

Get Together • COTSWOLD FURNITURE AND CS HELD A WONDERFUL EVENT IN MITTAGONG.

House To Home • COUNT ON IT Heat-proof, scratch-proof, stain-resistant and easy-to-clean, Neolith’s surfaces come in a wide range of styles. They’re made from sintered stone, a safe new alternative to engineered stone, which won’t be available after July. Visit neolith.com

Best In Show • DON’T HIDE INSIDE THIS WINTER – INVEST IN A QUALITY FIRE PIT OR MULTIPURPOSE FIRE PIT AND GRILL, AND ENJOY YOUR OUTDOOR SPACES.

Season Of Discontent • FOR TASMANIAN FARMER MEG BIGNELL, BOTH WINTER AND BIRTHDAYS BRING A TOUCH OF MELANCHOLY.

Homegrown • FOR EVENT DIRECTOR KATE KIRKPATRICK, WIRREANDA FARM IN POMONAL, VIC, WAS A PERFECT FIT FOR A RURAL WEDDING VENUE.

What Lies Be Neath • A CREATIVE SPARK AND A DASH OF COMMUNITY SPIRIT WAS ALL CARINA CHAMBERS NEEDED FOR HER DIVERSE FARM BUSINESSES.

Bright Idea

Slow Lane • A MOVE TO THE COUNTRYSIDE BROUGHT A LONGED-FOR CHANGE OF PACE AND A NEW HOME FOR BETH MACDONALD’S FAMILY.

As Luck Would Have It • THIS SMALL YET SPACIOUS WEEKENDER IN REGIONAL VICTORIA ALMOST DIDN’T HAPPEN, BUT THEN THE STARS ALIGNED.

Sweet Spot • A COLOURFUL REVAMP HAS TURNED UP THE COSINESS OF THIS WHOLESOME FAMILY FARMHOUSE IN THE ADELAIDE HILLS.

formal beauty • BREATHTAKING GARDENS SURROUND THIS ELEGANT 1960S HOMESTEAD ON THE SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND.

owl or nothing • Fiona Weir plans a perfect garden for the creatures she loves.

A Wash And Brush-Up • HARDWORKING SPACES LIKE LAUNDRIES AND MUD ROOMS CAN BE BEAUTIFUL, TOO – AND HERE ARE THE SPACES TO PROVE IT.

Lasting Effect • ACADEMIC, HISTORIAN AND DIY ADVOCATE CHRISTINE HANSEN HAS ENJOYED A CAREER CENTRED ON STORYTELLING.

food • GOURMET GARDEN Seasonal flavours dictate the dishes at hatted restaurant Kin in regional Victoria. For more, turn the page.

A fresh approach • COMMITTED TO LOCAL FLAVOURS AND A SUSTAINABLY RUN KITCHEN, AWARD-WINNING WINERY RESTAURANT KIN IS THE FUTURE OF REGIONAL DINING.

What’s in a name? • STEVE CUMPER PONDERS THE ORIGINS OF AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE PASTA SAUCE .

Perfect pear • TILLY PAMMENT TEAMS WARMING SPICES WITH A SUBLIME SAUCE IN THIS MUST-TRY DESSERT.

Fashion

On The Farm • THIS SEASON, WRAP YOURSELF IN LAYERS OF MERINO AND FLEECE IN NAVY, KHAKI, TAN AND CREAM SHADES.

Sleeping Beauty • THESE POTENT NIGHT CREAMS, SERUMS AND MASKS WILL WORK WONDERS FOR YOUR SKIN WHILE YOU SLEEP.

Culture Club • REGIONAL ART GALLERIES SUPPORT LOCAL CREATIVES, BOOST COMMUNITY AND BRING IN VISITORS. IT’S A ROSY PICTURE.

Book Club • THIS MONTH, IT’S ALL ABOUT MISOGYNY – BUT WOMEN HAVE THE LAST LAUGH.

FIELD GUIDE • FIELD GUIDE BROWSE OUR ADVERTISERS’ PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.

Collectables • JOHN McPHEE EXPLORES A PIECE BY A FAMOUS AUSTRALIAN POTTER.

At The Museum • THIS ORNATE TABLE ISN’T JUST A USEFUL, BEAUTIFUL OBJECT – IT ALSO MEMORIALISES...