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 NOVEMBER ISSUE OF COUNTRY STYLE INSPIRED MANY READERS TO CHASE THEIR OWN DREAMS, WHILE OTHERS KEPT THE MAGAZINE CLOSE DURING DIFFICULT DAYS.

december • Now that it’s summer, enjoy Christmas lights in the Hunter Valley, an alfresco wine party in Canberra, and a range of artisan experiences in Ballarat.

house to home • OUR GUIDE TO GORGEOUS HOMEWARES AND GIFTS.

christmas magic • Last-minute gifts and finishing touches make for a memorable holiday season.

GOLDEN HOUR • FOR MAGGIE MACKELLAR, SUMMER SUNSETS CAPTURE THE MAGIC OF THE SEASON: FAT LAMBS, GENTLE LIGHT AND FIELDS OF GREEN.

a stitch in time • JODIE TANG BRINGS A MODERN FLAIR TO THE TRADITIONAL ART OF QUILTING.

ROOM TO GROW • A YOUNG FAMILY DREAMING OF AN IDYLLIC COUNTRY LIFE HAS GIVEN A TIRED OLD HOME A FRESH START.

A KIND OF ENCHANTMENT • A STORIED COTTAGE IN LYONVILLE, VIC, EVOKES SIMPLER TIMES AND AN ENVELOPING FEEL.

MODERN HISTORY • ADD CHARACTER WITH SOLID TIMBER AND MOODY TONES.

TREASURE HUNTER • AN OLD WEATHERBOARD COTTAGE IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS, NSW, MAKES THE PERFECT BACKDROP FOR A STYLIST’S BELOVED COLLECTION OF VINTAGE FINDS.

ESTATE OF GRACE • STEVE CORDONY AND MICHAEL BOOTH HAVE TRANSFORMED ROSEDALE FARM, NEAR ORANGE, NSW, INTO A RURAL IDYLL.

mistletoe magic • For Fiona Weir Walmsley, ’tis the season to embrace European festive traditions.

made with love • FOR COOK SIMMONE LOGUE, NOTHING BEATS A CHRISTMAS FEAST WITH FAMILY AT HER HOME IN OBERON, NSW.

flavours • FRESH MEAL IDEAS, PLUS NEW DINING VENUES AND MUST-HAVE APPLIANCES.

remains of the day • TRY STEVE CUMPER’S DELICIOUS TERRINE MADE FROM CHRISTMAS LUNCH LEFTOVERS.

set the scene • STYLIST STEVE CORDONY CREATES ELEGANT CHRISTMAS TABLESCAPES.

cheers to all • WITH THE PARTY SEASON UPON US, AUSTRALIA’S TOP WINEMAKERS AND DISTILLERS SHARE THEIR FAVOURITE CELEBRATORY DROPS.

right at home • THIS HISTORIC HOMESTEAD NEAR BANGALOW, NSW, IS NOW AN ELEGANTLY RESTORED LUXURY GETAWAY.

’TIS THE SEASON • ADD CHEER TO YOUR FESTIVE TABLE WITH GOURMET GOODIES FROM STORES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

the style diary • WHEN IT COMES TO FASHION, IRIS & WOOL’S EMILY RIGGS PREFERS WOOL (NATURALLY!) AND KEEPING IT LOCAL.

colour code • EMILY LOVES LUXURIOUS FABRICS AND PRETTY ACCESSORIES.

SOLE TO SOUL • SUMMER IS TOUGH ON OUR FEET. PODIATRIST AND FRANKIE4 FOUNDER CAROLINE MCCULLOCH HELPS US KEEP THEM HEALTHY IN THE HEAT.

FIELD GUIDE • BROWSE OUR ADVERTISERS’ PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.

BOOK CLUB • IT’S A BUSY MONTH OF FESTIVITIES, SO SAVE THESE NEWBIES FOR BEDTIME READING.

best books of 2022 • NEW WRITERS DAZZLED THIS YEAR WITH BOLD REVELATIONS.

TIME FOR A SHINDIG • THIS PARTY SEASON, DUNEDOO IS THE PLACE TO CELEBRATE, SAYS ROB INGRAM. HECK, YOU MIGHT EVEN WIN A MEAT TRAY!