It's the simple things...

Simplicity is a huge trend at the moment. It's big in the design world, it's a marketing trend, it's the subject of countless blogs, there's even a magazine called the Simple Things (which by the way, is a great mag).

Now without lecturing you on how we'd all be a happier, healthier bunch if we appreciated the simple things in life I just wanted to briefly give you my take on the matter. So here it is:

Yes, I do think many of us barely stop long enough to notice the simple things let alone appreciate them.

And yes, I do think there is a lot to be said for the smell of freshly mown grass, reading a good book, watching the sun set, baking fresh bread, skimming stones in the sea.

But for me it's not so much the simple things in themselves that hold the greatest beauty, it's who you take the time to appreciate them with.

It's the smell of charcoal as you BBQ with your brother, it's going to the park with your friends, it's watching the sun set with that special someone, it's cloud watching with your best friend, it's simply a hug from your Granddad.

Appreciate the little things and appreciate who you do them with. Simple.