Whether it's an artful arrangement from your favourite #florist, or armfuls of fresh #foliage foraged from your garden, a #vase of flowers is guaranteed to brighten up a room (and your day).â â From garden #roses to long-lasting #natives, tap the link in our bio for some stunning arrangements to inspire.â â Photo: @lisacohenphotoâ â #floralarrangements #flowers #flowerstyling #beautifulblooms
Right now, all Australians are being advised to #stayathome as much as possible. We are being told to work from home if we can, avoid socialising all together and only go to the shops for essentials. â â So, how do we escape when we are confined to our homes? How do we switch off and #relax when we are living in fear of what's to come?â â To inspire you to create a retreat of your own, we've rounded up some serene spaces that offer a much-needed sense of #escapism. â â Look after yourself and each other. â â
As we all bunker down and #stayathome, it doesn't mean you have to miss out on your favourite magazine. â â Take out a subscription to Country Style today and you'll receive free delivery, 32 per cent off the cover price and a bonus trinket dish worth $49.95.â â Follow the link in our bio to subscribe.â â Photography @nicgossageâ Styling @lisaburdenstylistâ â #homesweethome #workfromhome #relax #country
#Photographer @clancyjob finds joy and inspiration in raising her young #family in #CentralNSWâ â "I try to stay true to myself and other mums by being authentic â the kids aren't clean, they're barefoot in undies in front of the clothesline, or ripping around with our old shed pram, dust flying," she says of Dolly, six, Daisy, five, Trader, four, and one-year-old Hardy.â â Tap the link in our bio to see more of her beautiful work.â â Photography @clancyjobâ â
Like everyone in the Walgett community, Katie and Jay Murray are hopeful of better seasons to come. "I don't really think about the #drought too much; you can't," Katie admits. "There are no answers. When we sit down and discuss what to do if it doesn't rain, we can't make a plan because we know we don't want to be anywhere else."â â Tap the link in our bio to read more about the Murray's life in #outbackAustralia, their historic #homestead, and Katie's cafĂ©, @stonesthrowwalgett, that's bringing cheer to a drought-ravaged community. â â Photography: @brigidarnottphotography â â â #countryaustralia #farmhouse #rurallife #countryhome
The NSW #BlueMountains holds many precious childhood memories for Kasturi and Simon Wren, who decided to build their dream home surrounded by the rambling wilderness of small town Leura.â â While the home itself is modern, a classic monochrome palette combined with #rustic furniture and charming details, like this herringbone floor in the #entryway, instil character and warmth.â â Tap the link in our bio to take a tour. â â Photography: @brigidarnottphotography / Styling: @johnmangilaâ â â
Visitors can wander through this #SensoryGarden at @whicherridgewines and learn about flavours as well as food and wine pairing. â â "People really enjoy touching, smelling and crushing the herbs and edible flowering plants, and you can see little light bulbs come on as they connect what they are seeing and smelling with what they are experiencing in the wine," says owner and wine maker, Cathy.â â Tap the link in our bio to take a tour.â â Photography: @clairetakacs â â #margaretriverregion #margaretriverwine #WAwine
This Hamptons-inspired beach house in Mount Martha, on the #MorningtonPeninsula, is furnished with a mix of antique, European #farmhouse, vintage industrial and modern pieces, with natural materials a common thread.â â Tap the link in our bio to take a tour.â â Photo: @sharyncairnsâ â #beachhousestyle #entryway #hamptonsstyle
Our new book, Country Homes in Australia: 30 Years of Life on the Land, features a collection of gorgeous rural homes and incredible characters who have filled the pages of the magazine over the past 30 years. â â From historic homesteads to remote outback properties, tap the link in our bio to take a sneak peak inside and treat yourself to copy today!â â #countrystyle #countryhome #australianhomes #regionalaustralia #lifeontheland
A sprinkling of fresh herbs right before serving makes any plate of food look and smell beautiful, but that's not the only way to elevate a dish. Enter, #edibleflowers ?â â But don't just go scattering any old #flowers on the sponge cake you've just baked for a special occasion. Tap the link in our bio for our favourite (and safe) varieties to take your #garnish to the next level. â â #lavender #gardentoplate #growyourown
In November last year, Glen Innes and its surrounding villages and national parks were hit hard by the catastrophic #bushfires that tore through the NSW Northern Tablelands. Tragically, three lives, 70 homes and the local school in #Wytaliba were lost, leaving the community devastated.â â Now that the fires have passed and #GlenInnes and surrounding areas are safe to return to, we urge you to visit and support this unique regional town as the residents rebuild.â â Tap the link in our bio for a long list of places to visit, stay, eat and shop at. â â #spendwiththem #rebuildourtowns #buyfromthebush #visitnsw
When Jane Cay purchased a small clothing store in #Cooma 14 years ago and renamed it Birdsnest (@birdsnestonline), little did she know her fledgling business of five people would grow into a team of 140.â â "The #regional aspect of our business has almost been more of a pro than it has been a barrier to our growth. The regional word of mouth is so incredibly strong, and that's certainly how our business grew at the beginning."â â In response to the #bushfire crisis, Jane is giving back to regional communities by donating $10,000 to the @nswrsf as well as providing women who have lost their homes with vouchers to her store. Find out more via the link in our bio.â â Photo: @nicgossageâ â #countryaustralia #buyfromthebush
We celebrate the beauty of rural Australia in our book Country Homes in Australia: 30 Years of Life on the Land, which you'll receive when you subscribe to the magazine this month. â â Find the link in our bio to subscribe or extend your subscription and a copy of our beautiful hardcover book, worth $59.99, will be sent out to you. You'll also save up to 32% off the retail price.â â Photography @sharyncairns
When #bushfires raged around their #AdelaideHills home in 2105, Kate Brew (@one_fat_emu) and her family were unbelievably lucky (and surprised) to find their home still standing. They've now gone through it all again in the recent bushfires that devastated the same region just days before Christmas. â â We're sure Kate's heart-wrenching tale will resonate with and bring hope to many Australian's right now. You can read her story via the link in bio. â â Photo: @markroperphotography â â â â â â
Several of you have contacted us about homes we have featured in past issues, asking if they were destroyed by the recent #bushfires.â â We are happy to report that David Gleeson and Leah Atkins' home on Lake Conjola on the NSW South Coast, which graced our cover in January 2019, was not destroyed by the fire and they are safe. Our hearts go out those who were not so lucky. â â To find out where you can donate to help all those affected by the #bushfirecrisis, follow the link in our bio.â â Words @becwhishâ Photography @brigidarnottphotographyâ Styling @hannah.brady
A rundown 1970s cottage #house in the Byron Bay hinterland was given a new lease of life by a young family who hammered down for eight weeks #painting and #renovating.â â As a result of their hard work, this serene #verandah is the perfect sanctuary to enjoy a summer breeze and unwind with a good book. â â Step inside the home, which is furnished with a mix of #contemporarystyle and #vintage pieces, by clicking the link in bio. â â Photography @marniehawsonâ Styling @sabinepickâ â #beachhousedecor #coastaldecor #coastalfarmhouseâ â
The vibrant coastal town of #Dunsborough in the Margaret River region of #WesternAustralia is a favourite vacation spot for many and it's easy to see why. From beautiful beaches and walks to acclaimed restaurants and hip cafĂ©s, discover the best places to eat, stay, shop and explore via the link in our bio. â â Photo: @marniehawsonâ â #discoverWA #exploreWA #australia #travelaustralia #travelwa #australianbeaches
Merry Christmas from the Country Style team! ?â We hope you have a beautiful day shared with loved ones. â â For @annabellehickson, Christmas is a simple affair: âA trestle #table pulled up in a sandy riverbed. A couple of #presents. Campfire #chicken and asparagus grilled over the coals. Strawberry ice-cream and a delicious strawberry tart," she writes.â â Join the familyâs relaxed Christmas #picnic by clicking the link in our bio. â â Photography @kararosenlundâ â #christmasspirit #lunch #summer
Need a last-minute #Christmasgift? Our new book, Country Homes in Australia: 30 Years of Life on the Land, will be a welcome addition to anyone's library. It's a collection of beautiful rural homes alongside the inspiring stories of the people that live in them.â â Follow the link in our bio to order your copy or head to your local bookshop.â â Photography @robcshawâ Styling @olivia_blackmoreâ â #buylocal #countryliving #christmas #country
What is your favourite #Christmas #dessert? For one family, no celebration is complete without their nan's classic #trifle. â â The trifle comprises of #custard and #cream layered atop a base of summer fruit suspended in strawberry jelly. â â Find out how to make this dessert, and 7 other #aussiechristmas desserts, by clicking the link in our bio.â â Photography @lisacohenphoto â Styling Tessa Kavanagh
From a picture-perfect #pool house in #Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast to a rural retreat in #RedHill, Victoria, we've rounded up a range of luxurious Airbnbs, farmstays and #holiday homes across Australia, all offering a stylish place to escape and experience something different these summer holidays. â â Photography @natspadaâ â Tap the link in our bio to book your next escape. â â #regionalaustralia #buyfromthebush #airbnbaustralia
#Ceramicist @bridgetbodenham celebrates #Christmas with her family at their bushland home just outside the central Victorian town of Hepburn Springs. â â Click the link in our bio to take a peek inside Bridget's studio where she handcrafts unique #ceramics and bespoke decorations. â â Photo: @markroperphotography / Styling: @lee_blaylockâ â #buyfromthebush #localartist #handmadeChristmasâ
The town of Silvan, located in a picturesque pocket of rural Victoria, is home to a legion of bulb breeders and flower growers. Among them is the Tesselaar family.â â Established by Cees and Johanna Tesselaar, who arrived in Australia in 1939 with little more than a few tulip bulbs in their luggage, the family business and heritage has been passed down through generations and is maintained through the annual @tesselaar_tulip_festivalâ â Tap the link in our bio to meet the fourth generation of Tesselaars â Paul and his wife Rachael â and take a tour of the famous flower farm.â â Photo: Danny Wootonâ â #tulips #tesselaartulipfestival #flowers #flowerfarmâ â
