This surprisingly all-purpose mantracan be applied to
anything from brokenvases (above) to delayed flights (page42).
And while there’s not always an answer to hand,it does at least
nudgeyou towards thinking positively.
When you are an independent magazine, as we are,thinking
positively is important– we’velearned to celebrate the good times
quickly because pear-shapedis sometimesonly hoursaway!
Our giftto you this monthis a fresh new issue, and permission to
spenda few hours contemplating the simple thingsthat reallymatter- sharing good foodwithfamily and friends, spending timeoutdoors,
loving your homeinside and out,and learning a thing or two.
Shouldyou need further encouragement, here’sjust someof what
you’ll discover if you spend a bit of timewith thisissue of
The SimpleThings. Go on, put the kettle on...
‘In what way is this a gift?’
ILLUSTRATION: MARI ANDREW. REPRINTED FROM LITTLE GESTURES: CARDS FOR ANY OCCASION (CLARKSON POTTER)
Beer punch & caviar crisps (p92)
Why otters are wonderful (p54)
Good reasons to visit Hamburg (p36)
The best time of day to pick elder flowers (p9)
How to clean windows well (p111)
The island where Nelson learned to sail (p23)