I've probably told you before, but I've been known to tell the same story once or twice.... my sister and I for a couple of years now have renewed our mother's subscription to Australian "Country Style" magazine for Mother's day. Lucky for me it gives two-fold..... once mum has finished with the latest issue I get it...... but I'm not sure I can wait until mum has read it from cover to cover anymore. You see, Country Style I believe lately has 'spunked' things up a bit, and I'm thinking I need to subscribe myself, to get it ASAP..... Any mag that can show you how someone has used those infamous tourist-y, all too Aussie, tea towels and made them into an eclectic chair cover has me at 'hello'. I'm thinking my ever increasing love for Country Style may also have something to do with all the styling Shannon Fricke has been doing for them, she gets me every time!
image from Country Style Magazine May 2009
18 comments:
im so in love with linen tea towels, something I have so inherited from my mother... Oh yes and country style, as a child i was SO bored by my mums magazines, but you know what, now I secretly read them when I visit. I would love a subscription but is it a sure sign I have indeed turned into my fabulous mum?
I agree that you should have your own subscription - you could then send your old copies to me! Oh, how I wish we could get it here... With so many of our fabulous magazines going under, I am a wee bit envious of your ability to still get yours... :)
xo
Oh lucky lady with all those great Aussie mags. I need some sent my way in NY!
How cute is that chair cover? Thanks for sharing Shannon Fricke blog! Loved it!
xoxo
Oh, what a great idea! I too have been quite surprised with some of the shelter magazines 'spunking' things up a bit! xx
So clever! Of you, for buying your mom a two-fold gift and that chair! Smart.
I am thinking I need that subscription too, xv.
I loved this too! I agree, they've definitely spunked things up recently.
Do you have the December issue Kimberlee? I think there may have been a feature on a Hervey Bay home.
We love COuntry Style! Reminds me of living in the country, boarding school, and exeats home or to friends places... those were the simple days huh?
If you get the subscription can you send to me after youve read it? I am banned from buying my own still!
That tea towel idea is genius…I just popped over to Shannon’s blog- brilliant! Thanks for the tip!
Never miss a copy of Australian Country Style! I agree with you, lately they've gone for spunking up the mag in a host of different ways. And Shannon Fricke's styling is always a treat. Lee :)
wish i could find Australian Country Style over here.
That chair cover is very sweet.
callie
Love the chair cover and love Shannon!!!
I adore this idea, I have been framing mine of late.
wow, i never pick up country style.
this is a cool idea.
might have to get a subscription for mum for mother's day...then i can pinch it too.
You know, I'm just getting into the British Country-living type magazines and I'm really enjoying them. Love Shannon Fricke's styling - have you seen her blog? That chair is just brilliant. xx
oh, this is fabulous!
I've been thinking the same thing lately re. CS! I've been loving the mag for ages, by they have really taken it up a notch....more home photos, friendly layout.
Have a great weekend, and goodluck with the site going live, I will be checking it out!
Romana
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