SUNSHINE DAYS
Summer in Australia comes into full force in February. Long, sultry days that blur into evening, drinks on the deck, slides, sunshine and that permanent sunscreen sheen. And, at home, doors flung open if you’re by the coast, or latched shut with aircon blazing, for those of us more landlocked. I’ll be spending this month dreaming of my forever home (we’re in the market to buy), with the ubiquitous pool the No.1 inclusion on my husband’s wish list. For something that’s supposed to be in every Australian backyard, it’s in very few for sale in my neighbourhood. With it looking like we might have to install one ourselves, it’s perfect timing to explore how to make a pool happen – check out the feature on page 132, and find out…
