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 • FROM PASTRIES TO PLANTS, WE’RE THRILLED WHEN READERS SHARE THE RESULTS OF THEIR COUNTRY STYLE-INSPIRED ENDEAVOURS. MEANWHILE, THE LOVE FOR OUR CHRISTMAS COVER STAR, MOMO, CONTINUES, WHICH HELPS US RAISE FURTHER AWARENESS FOR KOALA WELFARE.

Connect With Us escape the everyday • JOIN OUR THRIVING ONLINE COMMUNITY! WE SHARE STORIES EVERY DAY ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND EMAIL – WHY NOT DIVE IN?

February • This month, treat your tastebuds to chilli in Willunga, watch warbirds swoop in the Hunter Valley, and enjoy country tunes in Boyup Brook.

Store front • BEAUTIFUL BUYS FOR A FRESH LOOK AND FEEL.

Best in show

It takes a village • FROM STRANGERS TO LIFELONG FRIENDS: BUSH MUMS BAND TOGETHER THANKS TO A CRUCIAL ONLINE INITIATIVE.

Next Generation • THESE INSPIRING YOUNG PRODUCERS, ADVOCATORS AND CREATORS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY DEMONSTRATE THE DEPTH OF OPPORTUNITIES IN AUSTRALIAN AGRICULTURE.

Heart Of Gold • DEEP IN THE VICTORIAN ALPS, AN ETHICAL JEWELLER CREATES SUSTAINABLE – AND SENSATIONAL – PIECES.

Homes

Calm Waters • THE PURCHASE OF A LAKEFRONT PROPERTY IN EAST GIPPSLAND, VIC, HAS PROVEN RESTORATIVE FOR ITS RESOURCEFUL OWNER.

Pastoral Poetry • INTERIOR DESIGNER GEORGIA BOYD HAS EXPERTLY DOVETAILED COMFORT AND SPLENDOUR IN HER FAMILY’S SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS BOLTHOLE.

Pitch Perfect • SITUATED ON SOUTH AFRICA’S WEST COAST, THIS BARN-STYLE HOME COMBINES AUTHENTIC DETAILS WITH CONTEMPORARY COMFORTS.

Easy Work • TRADE CORPORATE FOR COUNTRY WITH THESE COSY HOME WORKSPACES WHERE CREATIVITY FLOWS.

Growth Mindset • ARTFULLY LAYERED GRASSES AND PERENNIALS CREATE SEASONAL SPLENDOUR IN RHONDA WATSON’S TRENTHAM GARDEN.

Garden Goals For A New Year • FIONA WEIR URGES GREEN THUMBS TO AIM HIGH AND ENJOY THE EDIBLE REWARDS.

Long Lunch

A Vine Time • DINING AMID THE VINES IS SPECIAL – RE-CREATE THE EXPERIENCE AT HOME WITH FRESH, SEASONAL DISHES FROM ROWLEE WINES.

Dip, Devour, Repeat • STEVE CUMPER RELISHES THE SIMPLEST OF SNACKS WITH A CREAMY DIP AND DELICIOUSLY FRESH FLATBREAD.

Lunchbox Hero • TILLY PAMMENT PROMISES THIS ZESTY SLICE WILL TAKE THE EDGE OFF THOSE BACK-TO-SCHOOL BLUES.

Cool Change • WINE WRITER PETER BOURNE TRACES THE TRAJECTORY OF AUSTRALIAN CHARDONNAY FROM THE HUNTER VALLEY TO THE ADELAIDE HILLS AND MARGARET RIVER REGION.

Down On The Farm

All To Offer • SO MUCH MORE THAN THE HOME OF A CAR RACE, BATHURST IS A VIBRANT CENTRE FOR HISTORY, CULTURE AND MODERN DINING.

Hide Away • ROWLEE GUESTHOUSE HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED FROM THE MANAGER’S QUARTERS INTO A BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED RETREAT.

Carry On

The Style Diary • CREATIVITY COMES NATURALLY FOR THE FOUNDERS OF AUSTRALIAN FASHION LABEL MISS ROSE SISTER VIOLET.

Beautiful Basics • BUILD UP A WORK WARDROBE THAT’S COMFORTABLE AND PRACTICAL, AS WELL AS STYLISH AND SOPHISTICATED.

Clean Scene • BE IT SUNSCREEN, MAKE-UP, CHLORINE OR SEA WATER, SUMMER SKIN WORKS HARD, SO SPOIL IT WITH GENTLE CLEANSERS THAT REPLENISH MOISTURE.

Field Guide • BROWSE OUR ADVERTISERS’ PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.

Book Club • HIDDEN SHAPERS FEATURE IN ENTHRALLING NEW FACT AND FICTION THIS MONTH.

Held In A Moment • THE START OF A NEW YEAR IS THE TIME TO PAUSE, REFLECT AND GENTLY PROCESS BOTH THE SMALL AND SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN LIFE, SAYS MAGGIE MACKELLAR.