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Our January issue is on sale now!⁠
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On the cover, Peaches the dog relaxes on the verandah at the charming Esperance, WA beach shack belonging to artist Allira Henderson @salted_sunrise and her family where their lives revolve around the ocean. ⁠
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Dreaming of a holiday? We take you to where the sky meets the sea, with a round-up of the country's best coastal road trips in your state. ⁠
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Then @thetodayshow presenter Brooke Boney reveals all about her country childhood in Muswellbrook, NSW. ⁠
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Explore the natural beauty of North Stradbroke Island with artist Delvene Cockatoo-Collins and discover her beautiful work inspired by her country. ⁠
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Step inside Tara and Steve Larnach's historic sandstone cottage @simsponscottage with its idyllic coastal location. ⁠
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And visit Paul Bangay's celebrated garden Stonefields, as he explains how he protects it in bushfire season. ⁠
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Photography and styling: @gathering.light

Our January issue is on sale now!⁠ ⁠ On the cover, Peaches the dog relaxes on the verandah at the charming Esperance, WA beach shack belonging to artist Allira Henderson @salted_sunrise and her family where their lives revolve around the ocean. ⁠ ⁠ Dreaming of a holiday? We take you to where the sky meets the sea, with a round-up of the country's best coastal road trips in your state. ⁠ ⁠ Then @thetodayshow presenter Brooke Boney reveals all about her country childhood in Muswellbrook, NSW. ⁠ ⁠ Explore the natural beauty of North Stradbroke Island with artist Delvene Cockatoo-Collins and discover her beautiful work inspired by her country. ⁠ ⁠ Step inside Tara and Steve Larnach's historic sandstone cottage @simsponscottage with its idyllic coastal location. ⁠ ⁠ And visit Paul Bangay's celebrated garden Stonefields, as he explains how he protects it in bushfire season. ⁠ ⁠ Photography and styling: @gathering.light

Our January issue is on sale now!⁠ ⁠ On the cover, Peaches the dog relaxes on the verandah at the charming Esperance, WA beach shack belonging to artist Allira Henderson @salted_sunrise and her family where their lives revolve around the ocean. ⁠ ⁠ Dreaming of a holiday? We take you to where the sky meets the sea, with a round-up of the country's best coastal road trips in your state. ⁠ ⁠ Then @thetodayshow presenter Brooke Boney reveals all about her country childhood in Muswellbrook, NSW. ⁠ ⁠ Explore the natural beauty of North Stradbroke Island with artist Delvene Cockatoo-Collins and discover her beautiful work inspired by her country. ⁠ ⁠ Step inside Tara and Steve Larnach's historic sandstone cottage @simsponscottage with its idyllic coastal location. ⁠ ⁠ And visit Paul Bangay's celebrated garden Stonefields, as he explains how he protects it in bushfire season. ⁠ ⁠ Photography and styling: @gathering.light

Edna Walling was one of Australia’s most influential landscape designers. During her career, Walling established a reputation for sprawling, yet architectural, woodland-style gardens that celebrated the natural landscape. ⁠
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Signature features of a garden designed by Edna Walling include stone walls, meandering gravel pathways, wooden pergolas, self seeding flowers and reflection ponds - like this one at ‘Kiloren’ in the NSW Southern Tablelands.⁠
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Find the link in our bio to explore three gardens designed by Edna Walling that have only grown more beautiful in the years since they were established.⁠
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Photography: Michael Wee @mtwee⁠
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#garden #gardendesign #landscape #landscapearchitecture #water #reflection #cottagegarden

Edna Walling was one of Australia’s most influential landscape designers. During her career, Walling established a reputation for sprawling, yet architectural, woodland-style gardens that celebrated the natural landscape. ⁠ ⁠ Signature features of a garden designed by Edna Walling include stone walls, meandering gravel pathways, wooden pergolas, self seeding flowers and reflection ponds - like this one at ‘Kiloren’ in the NSW Southern Tablelands.⁠ ⁠ Find the link in our bio to explore three gardens designed by Edna Walling that have only grown more beautiful in the years since they were established.⁠ ⁠ Photography: Michael Wee @mtwee⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #garden #gardendesign #landscape #landscapearchitecture #water #reflection #cottagegarden

Edna Walling was one of Australia’s most influential landscape designers. During her career, Walling established a reputation for sprawling, yet architectural, woodland-style gardens that celebrated the natural landscape. ⁠ ⁠ Signature features of a garden designed by Edna Walling include stone walls, meandering gravel pathways, wooden pergolas, self seeding flowers and reflection ponds - like this one at ‘Kiloren’ in the NSW Southern Tablelands.⁠ ⁠ Find the link in our bio to explore three gardens designed by Edna Walling that have only grown more beautiful in the years since they were established.⁠ ⁠ Photography: Michael Wee @mtwee⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #garden #gardendesign #landscape #landscapearchitecture #water #reflection #cottagegarden

Interior stylist @lynda.gardener is known for her amazing transformation of old homes, but - in a detour of her signature vintage look - she's built a modern country home from the ground up. ⁠
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"I didn't do fancy in this place," she says of the home, which features a timeless palette throughout. ⁠
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Click the link in our bio to tour the barn style which features what Lynda calls "Mr Ed-style" doors. ⁠
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Photography: @marniehawson⁠
Styling: @lynda.gardener ⁠
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#bathroomdesign #interiors #bathroomdecor #bathroomgoals #plantlife #indoorplants

Interior stylist @lynda.gardener is known for her amazing transformation of old homes, but - in a detour of her signature vintage look - she's built a modern country home from the ground up. ⁠ ⁠ "I didn't do fancy in this place," she says of the home, which features a timeless palette throughout. ⁠ ⁠ Click the link in our bio to tour the barn style which features what Lynda calls "Mr Ed-style" doors. ⁠ ⁠ Photography: @marniehawson⁠ Styling: @lynda.gardener ⁠ ⁠ #bathroomdesign #interiors #bathroomdecor #bathroomgoals #plantlife #indoorplants

Interior stylist @lynda.gardener is known for her amazing transformation of old homes, but - in a detour of her signature vintage look - she's built a modern country home from the ground up. ⁠ ⁠ "I didn't do fancy in this place," she says of the home, which features a timeless palette throughout. ⁠ ⁠ Click the link in our bio to tour the barn style which features what Lynda calls "Mr Ed-style" doors. ⁠ ⁠ Photography: @marniehawson⁠ Styling: @lynda.gardener ⁠ ⁠ #bathroomdesign #interiors #bathroomdecor #bathroomgoals #plantlife #indoorplants

Merry Christmas from the team at Country Style. We wish you a safe and relaxing holiday season filled with joy, good food and time to connect with loved ones, whether that’s in-person, or at a distance.⁠
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As we celebrate Christmas a little differently this year, take a look back at one of our most popular Christmas stories from the archives, featuring miniature donkeys Ma Bell and Ador A Bell at a farm in West Gippsland. Find the link in our bio.⁠
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Photography: @markroperphotography⁠
Styling: Tessa Kavanagh⁠
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 #xmas #merrychristmas #christmastree #farmlife #animals #animalsofinstagram

Merry Christmas from the team at Country Style. We wish you a safe and relaxing holiday season filled with joy, good food and time to connect with loved ones, whether that’s in-person, or at a distance.⁠ ⁠ As we celebrate Christmas a little differently this year, take a look back at one of our most popular Christmas stories from the archives, featuring miniature donkeys Ma Bell and Ador A Bell at a farm in West Gippsland. Find the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ Photography: @markroperphotography⁠ Styling: Tessa Kavanagh⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #xmas #merrychristmas #christmastree #farmlife #animals #animalsofinstagram

Merry Christmas from the team at Country Style. We wish you a safe and relaxing holiday season filled with joy, good food and time to connect with loved ones, whether that’s in-person, or at a distance.⁠ ⁠ As we celebrate Christmas a little differently this year, take a look back at one of our most popular Christmas stories from the archives, featuring miniature donkeys Ma Bell and Ador A Bell at a farm in West Gippsland. Find the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ Photography: @markroperphotography⁠ Styling: Tessa Kavanagh⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #xmas #merrychristmas #christmastree #farmlife #animals #animalsofinstagram

If you're on a tight budget or simply prefer to make your own unique Christmas gifts for friends and family, this DIY #ChristmasPudding kit is guaranteed to please.⁠
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Filled with everything you need to make the perfect pud, plus a recipe card with all the instructions, this edible gift idea takes the fuss out of festive food prep and means the lucky recipient will get to enjoy a classic #Christmas dessert in just a few simple steps. Link in bio. ⁠
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#DIYgifts #christmascrafts #ediblegifts #DIYChristmas

If you're on a tight budget or simply prefer to make your own unique Christmas gifts for friends and family, this DIY #ChristmasPudding kit is guaranteed to please.⁠ ⁠ Filled with everything you need to make the perfect pud, plus a recipe card with all the instructions, this edible gift idea takes the fuss out of festive food prep and means the lucky recipient will get to enjoy a classic #Christmas dessert in just a few simple steps. Link in bio. ⁠ ⁠ #DIYgifts #christmascrafts #ediblegifts #DIYChristmas

If you're on a tight budget or simply prefer to make your own unique Christmas gifts for friends and family, this DIY #ChristmasPudding kit is guaranteed to please.⁠ ⁠ Filled with everything you need to make the perfect pud, plus a recipe card with all the instructions, this edible gift idea takes the fuss out of festive food prep and means the lucky recipient will get to enjoy a classic #Christmas dessert in just a few simple steps. Link in bio. ⁠ ⁠ #DIYgifts #christmascrafts #ediblegifts #DIYChristmas

In this cabin-like home, rooms are enveloped in natural textures and tones of aged timber, contrasting with the angular sculptural concrete chimney that functions as both flue for the wood-burning heater and a room divider. "It's an art piece in itself," says owner Fran, who wanted to showcase the home's timber tones. ⁠
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Tap the link in our bio to see more of @thewensley, a unique country escape on Victoria’s Surf Coast. ⁠
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Photography: @lisacohenphoto / Styling: @tess.newman.morris⁠
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#timberhome #GreatOceanRoad #diningroom #Australianhomes⁠
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In this cabin-like home, rooms are enveloped in natural textures and tones of aged timber, contrasting with the angular sculptural concrete chimney that functions as both flue for the wood-burning heater and a room divider. "It's an art piece in itself," says owner Fran, who wanted to showcase the home's timber tones. ⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in our bio to see more of @thewensley, a unique country escape on Victoria’s Surf Coast. ⁠ ⁠ Photography: @lisacohenphoto / Styling: @tess.newman.morris⁠ ⁠ #timberhome #GreatOceanRoad #diningroom #Australianhomes⁠ ⁠

In this cabin-like home, rooms are enveloped in natural textures and tones of aged timber, contrasting with the angular sculptural concrete chimney that functions as both flue for the wood-burning heater and a room divider. "It's an art piece in itself," says owner Fran, who wanted to showcase the home's timber tones. ⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in our bio to see more of @thewensley, a unique country escape on Victoria’s Surf Coast. ⁠ ⁠ Photography: @lisacohenphoto / Styling: @tess.newman.morris⁠ ⁠ #timberhome #GreatOceanRoad #diningroom #Australianhomes⁠ ⁠

What better way to welcome the festive season than with a #ChristmasWreath on the front door! You could always buy one, and there are plenty of lovely unique #wreaths on the market, but there's nothing quite like the bespoke beauty of a wreath you've made yourself.  ⁠
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Tap the link in our bio for video tutorial that shows you how to craft your own design using flowers, foliage and whatever else you please! ⁠
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Photography: @marniehawson⁠
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#DIYChristmas #wreathmaking #wreathsofinstagram⁠
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What better way to welcome the festive season than with a #ChristmasWreath on the front door! You could always buy one, and there are plenty of lovely unique #wreaths on the market, but there's nothing quite like the bespoke beauty of a wreath you've made yourself. ⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in our bio for video tutorial that shows you how to craft your own design using flowers, foliage and whatever else you please! ⁠ ⁠ Photography: @marniehawson⁠ ⁠ #DIYChristmas #wreathmaking #wreathsofinstagram⁠ ⁠

What better way to welcome the festive season than with a #ChristmasWreath on the front door! You could always buy one, and there are plenty of lovely unique #wreaths on the market, but there's nothing quite like the bespoke beauty of a wreath you've made yourself. ⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in our bio for video tutorial that shows you how to craft your own design using flowers, foliage and whatever else you please! ⁠ ⁠ Photography: @marniehawson⁠ ⁠ #DIYChristmas #wreathmaking #wreathsofinstagram⁠ ⁠

Although this former dairy-turned-mango farm in the #ByronBay hinterland featured a new, architect-designed house, it was the rundown timber #cottage that caught Ian's eye. ⁠
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"While we loved the main house, we thought the dairy bails could really be something," he says. ⁠
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Tap the link in our bio to see how Ian and his wife Kate transformed the rundown cottage into a heavenly holiday home featuring a large covered deck and a plunge pool made from a repurposed concrete water tank. ⁠
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Photography: @lisacohenphoto / Styling: @inside_story_⁠
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#cottagerenovation #farmhouse #ByronBayaccommodation

Although this former dairy-turned-mango farm in the #ByronBay hinterland featured a new, architect-designed house, it was the rundown timber #cottage that caught Ian's eye. ⁠ ⁠ "While we loved the main house, we thought the dairy bails could really be something," he says. ⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in our bio to see how Ian and his wife Kate transformed the rundown cottage into a heavenly holiday home featuring a large covered deck and a plunge pool made from a repurposed concrete water tank. ⁠ ⁠ Photography: @lisacohenphoto / Styling: @inside_story_⁠ ⁠ #cottagerenovation #farmhouse #ByronBayaccommodation

Although this former dairy-turned-mango farm in the #ByronBay hinterland featured a new, architect-designed house, it was the rundown timber #cottage that caught Ian's eye. ⁠ ⁠ "While we loved the main house, we thought the dairy bails could really be something," he says. ⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in our bio to see how Ian and his wife Kate transformed the rundown cottage into a heavenly holiday home featuring a large covered deck and a plunge pool made from a repurposed concrete water tank. ⁠ ⁠ Photography: @lisacohenphoto / Styling: @inside_story_⁠ ⁠ #cottagerenovation #farmhouse #ByronBayaccommodation

After the rush of spring wedding season and the busy lead-up to #Christmas, the day itself will be a decidedly relaxed affair for Cooma-based florist Gabrielle Merrigan.⁠
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"It's a nice time to just shut up shop and catch up with family and friends — really have a good holiday," says the 35-year-old, who runs florist and gift store, @theflowerpantrycooma⁠
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Tap the link in our bio to find out how the move to #Cooma allowed Gabby to finally realise her long-held dream of becoming a #florist and opening a shop. ⁠
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Photography: @abbie_melle

After the rush of spring wedding season and the busy lead-up to #Christmas, the day itself will be a decidedly relaxed affair for Cooma-based florist Gabrielle Merrigan.⁠ ⁠ "It's a nice time to just shut up shop and catch up with family and friends — really have a good holiday," says the 35-year-old, who runs florist and gift store, @theflowerpantrycooma⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in our bio to find out how the move to #Cooma allowed Gabby to finally realise her long-held dream of becoming a #florist and opening a shop. ⁠ ⁠ Photography: @abbie_melle

After the rush of spring wedding season and the busy lead-up to #Christmas, the day itself will be a decidedly relaxed affair for Cooma-based florist Gabrielle Merrigan.⁠ ⁠ "It's a nice time to just shut up shop and catch up with family and friends — really have a good holiday," says the 35-year-old, who runs florist and gift store, @theflowerpantrycooma⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in our bio to find out how the move to #Cooma allowed Gabby to finally realise her long-held dream of becoming a #florist and opening a shop. ⁠ ⁠ Photography: @abbie_melle

A bold and experimental mix of perennials and Australian natives border a pathway, fondly known as the "wine walk", that leads to a billabong - the perfect place for sunset drinks⁠
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Tap the link in our bio to tour #landscapedesigner @samcrawford_design’s gorgeous garden in rural Victoria. ⁠
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Photography: Simon Griffiths @simong9⁠
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#ruralgarden #australiangarden #landscaping #countrygarden⁠
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A bold and experimental mix of perennials and Australian natives border a pathway, fondly known as the "wine walk", that leads to a billabong - the perfect place for sunset drinks⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in our bio to tour #landscapedesigner @samcrawford_design’s gorgeous garden in rural Victoria. ⁠ ⁠ Photography: Simon Griffiths @simong9⁠ ⁠ #ruralgarden #australiangarden #landscaping #countrygarden⁠ ⁠

A bold and experimental mix of perennials and Australian natives border a pathway, fondly known as the "wine walk", that leads to a billabong - the perfect place for sunset drinks⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in our bio to tour #landscapedesigner @samcrawford_design’s gorgeous garden in rural Victoria. ⁠ ⁠ Photography: Simon Griffiths @simong9⁠ ⁠ #ruralgarden #australiangarden #landscaping #countrygarden⁠ ⁠

Louisa Boag and three of her daughters apply a decorative touch to one of the 30,000-plus Christmas trees on their farm in the NSW #SouthernHighlands. ⁠
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October to December is peak season for their business @thechristmastreeman, when up to 15,000 trees are cut and delivered to a mix of wholesale and retail customers.⁠
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Tap the link in our bio to read about life on a #Christmas tree farm and how to order a tree. ⁠
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Photography: @markroperphotography⁠
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#christmastreefarm #christmastree #realchristmastree⁠

Louisa Boag and three of her daughters apply a decorative touch to one of the 30,000-plus Christmas trees on their farm in the NSW #SouthernHighlands. ⁠ ⁠ October to December is peak season for their business @thechristmastreeman, when up to 15,000 trees are cut and delivered to a mix of wholesale and retail customers.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in our bio to read about life on a #Christmas tree farm and how to order a tree. ⁠ ⁠ Photography: @markroperphotography⁠ ⁠ #christmastreefarm #christmastree #realchristmastree⁠

Louisa Boag and three of her daughters apply a decorative touch to one of the 30,000-plus Christmas trees on their farm in the NSW #SouthernHighlands. ⁠ ⁠ October to December is peak season for their business @thechristmastreeman, when up to 15,000 trees are cut and delivered to a mix of wholesale and retail customers.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in our bio to read about life on a #Christmas tree farm and how to order a tree. ⁠ ⁠ Photography: @markroperphotography⁠ ⁠ #christmastreefarm #christmastree #realchristmastree⁠

Have you seen our #Christmas cover featuring baby wombats, Sebastian and Bubbles? If you love native animals as much as we do consider purchasing a Prints for Wildlife by @marniehawson, with 100 per cent of profits going to #wildlife sanctuaries. Proceeds from the sale of gorgeous Kate the bare-nosed #wombat go to @emeraldmonbulkwildlifeshelter Add it to your Christmas wish list.⁠
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Visit marniehawson.com.au/prints-for-wildlife⁠
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Photography @marniehawson

Have you seen our #Christmas cover featuring baby wombats, Sebastian and Bubbles? If you love native animals as much as we do consider purchasing a Prints for Wildlife by @marniehawson, with 100 per cent of profits going to #wildlife sanctuaries. Proceeds from the sale of gorgeous Kate the bare-nosed #wombat go to @emeraldmonbulkwildlifeshelter Add it to your Christmas wish list.⁠ ⁠ Visit marniehawson.com.au/prints-for-wildlife⁠ ⁠ Photography @marniehawson

Have you seen our #Christmas cover featuring baby wombats, Sebastian and Bubbles? If you love native animals as much as we do consider purchasing a Prints for Wildlife by @marniehawson, with 100 per cent of profits going to #wildlife sanctuaries. Proceeds from the sale of gorgeous Kate the bare-nosed #wombat go to @emeraldmonbulkwildlifeshelter Add it to your Christmas wish list.⁠ ⁠ Visit marniehawson.com.au/prints-for-wildlife⁠ ⁠ Photography @marniehawson