Country Style June 2022

I don’t like being cold. I especially don’t like being cold at home. I’ll have the heater on all day, and I’ll be wearing the lambskin slippers I bought in Lucknow, NSW, plus a dressing-gown or jumper (or both, depending on the time of day). On particularly chilly mornings, I’ve even been known to turn the oven on and open the door for an extra heat source. To be honest, it doesn’t have to be that cold for me to do that. There are certainly things I enjoy about winter. I love the dramatic beauty of a bare tree, bracing walks with warm hands and a cold nose, and the food that perfectly suits the cooler months – soups, curries, roasts, puddings. In my house the slow cooker gets a good…

KATE LINCOLN New to the Country Style team, Kate styles our ‘get the look’ shopping pages at the end of our Decorating stories, as well as our Book Club photos. Hailing from England, Kate always went to stay with her nan in Gloucestershire during the school holidays and enjoyed exploring the ancient Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley. The 34-year-old’s love of the countryside continued when she moved to Sydney. “I like to get out into nature and go for long hikes. The Australian country is so vast and varied, and there are so many places to visit,” she explains. As a stylist, Kate says, “I love creating beautiful spaces and imagery that inspires, and working with the best Australian designers and craftspeople. And I love that I get to be…

BUILDING THE DREAM I was born in Wellington, NSW, after my family moved from Lue, a tiny village in NSW. There was Mum and Dad and three siblings. Decades ago, I heard repeated stories from my parents about the joys of country living – the farmhouses and the lifestyle they loved. But I also heard about the struggles that were endured. Some families were torn apart due to difficult times and lack of money. Most families re-used and recycled items and parts or fabrics to make sure that objects were not wasted. Food was always put on the table – eating out just wasn’t available back then. Many creative country recipes were shared by other families that lived up the road. My mother recalled, in years gone by, how she rode the…

to Kelly Papworth, who has won a Grampians Goods Co Picnic Perfect Gift Box, which includes an All-Weather Adventure Blanket and two Paddock Pillow covers, valued at $567. To see the range of blanket designs, visit grampiansgoodsco.com.au Share your thoughts and experiences with us by writing to Country Style, GPO Box 4088, Sydney, NSW, 2001, or emailing austcountrystyle@aremedia.com.au. Please include your address and daytime telephone number. Letters may be edited for reasons of space and clarity.…

QUEENSLAND Ag-grow Emerald Field Day, June 23-25 The town of Emerald, in the Central Highlands of Qld, is hosting the 33rd annual Ag-grow festival, with exhibitors from surrounding communities gathering for three days of industry networking, bull and horse sales, working cattle dog trials and colt starting clinics. It’s a fun family event, with a free KidZone and Entertainment Square offering live music, jumping castles, camel rides and food stalls. aggrow.com.au Cooly Rocks On, June 8-12 The southern end of the Gold Coast is set to shake, rattle and roll as the Cooly Rocks On vintage extravaganza kicks off. It’s a retro-lover’s dream, with classic car displays, vintage costumes and clothing markets, plus rockabilly, jazz, blues and swing dance routines. There’s also an appearance from The King himself in the Elvis precinct,…

SA Tomfoolery Winemaker’s Cottage Wake to birdsong and vineyard views at this gorgeous cottage set on eight hectares at Tomfoolery Wines in the Barossa Valley. Located an hour’s drive north of Adelaide, it’s ideal for a romantic weekend away, with a plush king-size bed, spa with soft bathrobes and slippers, and a spacious living area. Book a two-night stay and enjoy a basket of local goodies, including gourmet muesli, bacon and eggs, fresh juice, beer, wine and cheese. With exclusive use of the property, guests are welcome to explore the vineyard and orchard. Now for the wow-factor: the cottage features an indoor pool, and there’s even a helipad for those extra-special arrivals! tomfoolerywines.com.au…