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 • IN OUR OCTOBER ISSUE, READERS LOVED MEG BIGNELL’S COLUMN ABOUT RAISING BOYS, AS WELL AS STORIES ABOUT BACKYARD BIRDS AND THE RED CENTRE.

My Country Renovation with Edwina Bartholomew • BRICK BY BRICK, WALL BY WALL, SALTASH FARM IS COMING TOGETHER IN CARCOAR, NSW. EDWINA GIVES US A PROGRESS REPORT TO DATE…

Forged In Fire • THE TALENTED FAMILY BEHIND GORDON STUDIO GLASSBLOWERS, LOCATED ON VICTORIA’S MORNINGTON PENINSULA, IS KEEPING THE ENDURING CRAFT OF GLASS ART ALIVE.

Return To Self • TASMANIA-BASED NAVY VETERAN AMY VICKERS HEALED HER OWN TRAUMA THROUGH HORSERIDING. NOW, SHE HELPS OTHERS DO THE SAME.

The Joy Of Gathering • TAKE INSPIRATION FROM THESE STRIKING THEMES AND PALETTES WHEN STYLING YOUR FESTIVE TABLEAU.

Little Luxuries • ENJOY THE LEAD-UP TO CHRISTMAS WITH CURATED ADVENT CALENDARS PACKED WITH BEAUTY ITEMS AND ACCESSORIES TO DELIGHT IN EACH DAY.

LIGHT FANTASTIC • THESE CANDLESTICKS AND HOLDERS WILL REKINDLE THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON, ADDING ATMOSPHERE WITH FLUTTERING TAPERS.

store front • THE SEASON’S SIMPLE WITH OUR PICK OF THE FESTIVE CROP.

Merry & Bright

Joy For All • CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT FUN, FOOD AND FESTIVE MAGIC AT A FARMHOUSE IN THE NOOSA HINTERLAND, QLD.

Grand Old Time • PARTY HATS, GAMES AND A GOURMET CHRISTMAS FEAST AWAIT LOVED ONES AT THIS WELCOMING HOMESTEAD IN SMEATON, VIC.

GATHER & FEAST

A Festive Celebration • ANNIE SMITHERS’ FLAVOUR-PACKED MENU OFFERS VERSATILE OPTIONS FOR GATHERINGS BIG OR SMALL.

TANGO WITH MANGO • THE SUMMERY FRUIT HAS DANCED ITS WAY INTO TILLY PAMMENT’S CHRISTMAS CAKE, PARTNERED WITH LUSCIOUS LIME AND COCONUT.

Home for Christmas • NO MATTER THE SIZE OF YOUR FESTIVE DO, THERE’S A SUPERB BOTTLE OF AUSTRALIAN WINE TO SUIT, SAYS PETER BOURNE.

LET THE FESTIVE FEASTING BEGIN. MAKE IT MERRY!

Life Of Leisure

History Retold • VINTAGE GEMS AND ANTIQUE TREASURES WHISPER TALES OF YESTERYEAR AT THIS CENTURY-OLD COTTAGE IN MARBURG, QLD.

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS… • SHARE THE LOCAL LOVE THIS FESTIVE SEASON BY SHOPPING WITH SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE REGIONAL RETAILERS.

Book Club • GIVE FAMILY AND FRIENDS THE GIFT OF TIME THIS CHRISTMAS, WITH AN ENTHRALLING NEW BOOK – OR TWO – TO DIVE INTO.

Cover Stars • GIFT-WORTHY COFFEE-TABLE BOOKS SPANNING AUSTRALIAN COOKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, NATURALISTIC GARDENING AND COUNTRY LIFE.

Field Guide

Always with us • CHRISTMAS DAY WILL LOOK A LITTLE DIFFERENT FOR MEG BIGNELL THIS YEAR.