The countryside and canine companions go hand in paw, as anyone who’s ever lived on the land, or even skipped town for a farmhouse getaway, well knows. In her delightful book, Country Dogs on Doorsteps, Sydney photographer Suzanne Stevenson celebrates this perfect pairing in an evocative collection of portraits. From scruffy terriers to sleek-coated labs, there’s a pooch (and a blissful setting) to stir every soul and remind us of life’s simple joys. “For me, a country house is not complete without a dog,” writes garden designer Paul Bangay in the foreword. “The many trips I make to new projects in the country are always much more special when I am greeted by a dog.”
DASH
Dash is a gentle, glamorous and loyal farm dog who lives at Millpond Farm [above]. He loves being in charge and keeps an eye on the farm animals – if they’re mucking about, he’ll make sure the family knows.
PERSONAL space
FIXED FEATURES DIDN'T HAMPER THIS ENSUITE DESIGN, WHICH HINTS AT ITS HARBOURSIDE LOCATION
STRIKING & stylish
AN AMBITION TO DO THE WORK ONCE AND DO IT RIGHT LED TO THIS SERIOUSLY SHOWSTOPPING ENSUITE
THE gardener's LOG
Each year, Ashley leaves his home garden to visit show gardens at Australia's most beloved horticultural festival-here, he digs up all the news, plus names to watch
SHOW STOPPER
THIS YEAR'S MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW CELEBRATED THE ESSENCE OF UNDERRATED GRACE AND CHARM
Kitchen masterclass LIGHT WORK
A CALMING PALETTE AND CONSIDERED DESIGN DETAILS ARE A JOY TO BEHOLD IN THIS KITCHEN
Buyer's guide THE BEST REST
GETTING A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP AND STAYING IN STYLE ARE EASY WITH HB'S GUIDE TO BEDS, FROM FRAMES TO MATTRESSES AND MORE
Sunrooms Let it SHINE
EVEN IN THE DEPTHS OF WINTER, A CLEVERLY DESIGNED AND STYLISH SUNROOM WILL ILLUMINATE YOUR HOME
Personality plus
BOWERBIRD INSTINCTS AND A LOVE OF COLOUR MAKE THIS COUPLE'S HOME A CELEBRATION OF VIBRANT DESIGN
MODERN MAGIC
WHEN EMBARKING ON THIS NEW BUILD IN TASMANIA, A FAMILY CREATED A HOME TO SUIT THEIR EVERY NEED
CLEAN & BRIGHT
While homeowners Catherine and Simon didn't immediately take to this Sydney property, a renovation transformed it into their forever home.