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

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Your Page • OUR CHRISTMAS ISSUE BROUGHT DELIGHT AND OFFERED CREATIVE IDEAS FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON, WHILE OTHER READERS SHARED SUGGESTIONS FOR LOCATIONS THEY’D LOVE TO SEE FEATURED IN COUNTRY STYLE THIS YEAR.

January • This month, Tamworth kicks its heels up, Canberra celebrates the city’s iconic lake, and an art trail weaves through south-east Tasmania.

House to home • NEW SUMMER BUYS TO BEAUTIFY YOUR HOME. Send your shopping news to csshopping@aremedia.com.au

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Homegrown • WHEN R. M. WILLIAMS HIMSELF TOLD A YOUNG BILL WEBB TO SPECIALISE IN PLAITING LEATHER, HE LISTENED.

Working It Out • EM ARMSTRONG’S SALTBUSH STRETCH COMMUNITY ISN’T JUST YOGA AND PILATES – IT EXTENDS FAR BEYOND THE END OF A YOGA MAT.

Across The Sea • AUTHOR TIM WINTON HAS ALWAYS FOUND THE OCEAN A PLACE OF HEALING – SO HE FIGHTS TO PROTECT IT.

True Essence • THE SEA IS A MUSE FOR CERAMIC ARTIST JO VICTORIA, WHO REVEALS NATURE’S TIMELESS STORIES IN HER CREATIONS.

While Away

Drop Anchor • A HUMBLE COTTAGE TUCKED AWAY ON THE HAWKESBURY RIVER HELPS A FAMILY RECONNECT AND RESET.

Seaside sanctuary • A RUGGED STRETCH OF VICTORIA’S GREAT OCEAN ROAD IS HOME TO AN OFF-GRID FARMHOUSE WITH 360-DEGREE VIEWS.

Southern Icon • WEDGED BETWEEN LAND AND SEA, THIS FORGOTTEN FARM AND HOMESTEAD IN TASMANIA HAS BEEN NURSED BACK TO LIFE.

Go Beyond • DON’T LIMIT YOURSELF TO FOUR WALLS – EXPAND YOUR LIVING AND ENTERTAINING SPACES INTO OUTDOOR ROOMS.

Natural Splendour • TOWERING GUMS THRIVE AMID A PATCHWORK OF PLANTS AT LANDSCAPE DESIGNER JASON KING’S VICTORIAN PROPERTY.

On Location • FIONA WEIR HIGHLIGHTS NATIVE PLANTS THAT ARE HAPPIEST IN SEASIDE GARDENS.

Time To Dine

Whole & Hearty • REAL FOOD, REAL EASY – MATILDA BROWN AND SCOTT GOODING SHARE THEIR FAVOURITE NOURISHING FAMILY RECIPES.

Keeping It Cool • WINE WRITER PETER BOURNE RELISHES THE FIRST SIP OF AN EXQUISITE WINE – PREFERABLY A DRY RIESLING OR A SUBTLE SAV BLANC – ON A HOT SUMMER’S DAY.

Deeper Meaning • STEVE CUMPER PONDERS THE ORIGINS OF JERK CHICKEN AND PRESENTS HIS OWN VERSION OF THE DELICIOUS DISH.

Just Peachy • TILLY PAMMENT CELEBRATES JUICY SUMMER STONE FRUIT IN THIS DELICIOUS GALETTE.

Favours

Sweet success • CHEF CHERIE BEVAN WAS READY TO HANG UP HER APRON. THEN SHE FOUND THE PERFECT LOCATION FOR HER SWAN SONG.

Travel

Jewel In The Crown • THIS TOWN ON THE SAPPHIRE COAST OF NSW PUNCHES ABOVE ITS WEIGHT WHEN IT COMES TO BREATHTAKING SCENERY, SUPERB FOOD AND WELCOMING LOCALS.

Holding The Light • HISTORIC LIGHTHOUSE COTTAGES SET HIGH ON A ROCKY COASTLINE AT SEAL ROCKS, NSW, MAKE FOR A SUPERB SEASIDE BREAK.

The Style Diary • BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL ARE THE WATCHWORDS FOR THE THREE SISTERS WHO RUN COOLAMON STORE RUBY’S BOUTIQUE.

Rural Glam • PUT A SPRING IN YOUR STEP WITH STYLISH BOOTS AND BLING.

Hello Sunshine • SUMMER MEANS BEACH DAYS, POOL TIME AND BARBECUE LUNCHES. PROTECT YOUR FACE AND BODY WITH THESE MULTITASKING SUNSCREENS.

Book Club • IT’S THE HOLIDAYS! GRAB A GRIPPING NEW RELEASE AND RELAX IN THE HAMMOCK.

School Ties • BOARDING CAN FOSTER AUTHENTIC, LIFELONG BONDS THAT SUPPORT KIDS WELL AFTER THEY LEAVE SCHOOL.

Collectables • JOHN McPHEE EXAMINES A VERY WELL-PRESERVED, EIGHT-PIECE WADE CROCKERY SET.

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