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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MY FAVOURITE THINGS

July 2026

in this issue ...

YOUR PAGE • BEING REMINDED HOW LOYAL AND PASSIONATE OUR COUNTRY STYLE COMMUNITY IS AND RECEIVING YOUR FEEDBACK BRINGS THE ENTIRE TEAM JOY.

escape the every day • JOIN OUR THRIVING ONLINE COMMUNITY. WE SHARE STORIES EVERY DAY ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND EMAIL – MORE CS FOR YOU.

DOG DAY • MICHAEL REID MURRURUNDI PLAYED HOST TO DOGS OF ALL BREEDS TO CELEBRATE CS’S ANNUAL EXHIBITION.

QUIET BEAUTY • ARTIST LUCY CULLITON’S LIFE IN THE MONARO REGION INSPIRES HER VIVID PAINTINGS OF LANDSCAPE, GARDENS AND ANIMALS.

FUTURE FOCUS • TRANGIE-BASED ENTREPRENEUR AMANDA FERRARI BELIEVES STRENGTHENING RURAL COMMUNITIES BRINGS TENFOLD BENEFITS.

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homes

better than ever • A FAMILY IN KANGAROO GROUND, VIC, JUMPED AT THE CHANCE TO TRANSFORM THEIR 1970S BUNGALOW INTO A RURAL SANCTUARY.

STA B LE G ROU N D • THIS FORMER STABLE IN THE STRATHBOGIE RANGES, VIC, WAS GENTLY TRANSFORMED INTO A MODERN COUNTRY BOLTHOLE.

COASTING ALONG • A COTTAGE TUCKED BETWEEN THE BEACH AND BUSH ON THE SUNSHINE COAST WAS A PERFECT FIT FOR THE ADAMSON FAMILY.

“I’ve had endless pineapples this year – and a pineapple can take two years to grow, so I’m very pleased with my pineapples!”

GET THE LOOK • KEY PIECES FOR EASY SPACES THAT INSPIRE RELAXATION.

COLOUR WASH • FROM COOL LINEN HUES TO VIBRANT FOREST GREENS AND WARM APRICOTS, LAUNDRY ROOM PALETTES SET THE TONE.

MEADOW SONG • WHILE THIS IDYLLIC FLOWER-FILLED GARDEN IN DAYLESFORD, VIC, MAY SEEM WONDERFULLY RANDOM, IT’S ALL BEEN CAREFULLY PLANNED.

Blooming delicious • PRETTY AND TASTY, EDIBLE FLOWERS HAVE MULTIPLE USES, SAYS FIONA WEIR.

GRAB A PLATE • THERE’S PLENTY TO GO AROUND WHEN ANNIE SMITHERS MAKES HER FAVOURITE CHEESY GNOCCHI AND FLAVOUR-PACKED SIDES.

MINI WINNERS • NUTTY, RICH AND TOTALLY INDULGENT, THESE HAZELNUT AND COFFEE CAKES FROM TILLY’S TABLE WILL BRIGHTEN A WINTRY DAY.

flavours • NEW VENUES, WINTER RECIPES AND MUST-TRY PIES.

AT YOUR SERVICE • FROM CROCKERY TO CUTLERY AND BAKEWARE TO BARWARE, ICONIC AUSTRALIAN BRAND MAXWELL & WILLIAMS IS CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF ELEVATING OUR TABLE SETTINGS.

dream scene • SET BETWEEN SKI FIELDS AND THE SEA, SHERWOOD COTTAGE ENCAPSULATES EVERYTHING A COUNTRY ESCAPE SHOULD BE.

tracing time • FATE LED THIS FARMING FAMILY TO TAKE OWNERSHIP OF A HISTORIC ESTATE IN THE NSW CENTRAL WEST.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRAVEL.

the style diary • VICTORIAN DESIGNER MILLIE GRIMSHAW DRAWS ON HER RURAL UPBRINGING TO SHAPE THE CLOTHES SHE WEARS AND CREATES.

FEEL-GOOD CHOICES • LAYERS OFFER VERSATILITY, WHILE ACCESSORIES ADD A LUXE TOUCH.

BRIGHT SIDE • WINTER WEATHER IS OFTEN GREY AND COLD, SO BRING A FLUSH OF COLOUR TO YOUR CHEEKS – AND YOUR DAY – WITH THE LATEST BLUSHES.

BOOK CLUB • THIS MONTH’S CHOICES ARE ALL ABOUT LOVE. THERE ARE LESSONS TO BE LEARNED.

AFTER THE BELL • WHILE ACADEMIA IS HELD IN HIGH ESTEEM, THESE SCHOOLS RECOGNISE THAT THERE’S MORE THAN ONE ROAD TO SUCCESS.

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The write stuff • WORDS HAVE THE POWER TO UPLIFT AND HEAL, SAYS MAGGIE MACKELLAR.