Have you heard of The Simple Things magazine? It’s a relatively new title that has launched in multiple countries across the World and Mr. Bazaar was lucky enough to secure a contributing role! This was a big step for me in my career, so I’m very grateful to the editors for believing in my work and trusting me to curate their shopping pages. I think many of you will agree that taking on a new project is always nerve-wracking – I sure do! All I could do was throw myself into the features and work my little socks off. I did just that and, well, I’m not only proud of the results but also to be working with the team from an early phase in the magazine’s history. I realised the other day that the current Holiday issue of Sweet Paul magazine is my third, which means I’ve been working with Paul and his team for three years – time flies! I find it so rewarding to see how far the magazine has come and I know that The Simple Things is also destined for huge things; there’s such a buzz about the title here in the UK. If you are in the States you can pick up a copy in Barnes & Noble; here’s a list of places you can find the magazine worldwide.
Each issue is split into three sections – Dawn, Day and Dusk – which take you through simple ideas to make the most out of your day. The magazine is all about enjoying the smaller things; the things that matter most in life. It’s about slowing down, making the most of where you live and enjoying the company of friends and family. So, yesterday, I thought about this notion and curated a small collection of simple little things that are making me happy right now. I’d love to know: what simple things in life are making you happy right now?
// Photography & styling by Will Taylor
30 / 30 / 2012
Awww, what a perfect match! You know I'm a huge fan of the magazine and have sent it out to far away countries for people to enjoy when it first launched.
Igor got the very first issue from me when he was in London!
As a subscriber I saw your pages when it arrived a few days ago. Definitely their best issue yet.
Well done you. #proudfriend x
30 / 30 / 2012
I like it too!
I've never heard about the magazine, but thanks to you I''m discovering it now.
Thank you!
30 / 30 / 2012
I love this post…and I love simple. A simple cup of coffee to warm you on a cold winter morning, a simple muslin bag of fresh lavender to tuck in your pillow to sleep like a baby….a simple “hello” to let someone know you have noticed them…a smile….I love simple.
30 / 30 / 2012
Congratulations Will & so well-deserved…I love , love Sweet Paul and now an additional mag under ur belt, amazing! Who knows, there may be a Bright Bazaar mag down the road [or u're probably working on that already
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30 / 30 / 2012
I'm a HUGE fan of this new publication! Congrats on such a great collaboration. Can't wait to read / see what you both have to share in the future. I will be reading!
XO,
Carrie
My Blog: lifestylefiles blog
30 / 30 / 2012
That is fantastic news and so well deserved! Your spreads always look so well thought out and put together I can never resist opening your posts for a read and some inspiration. Best of luck with it all Will x
30 / 30 / 2012
congrats on your new role with the simple things magazine, it sounds like you have a lot of new exciting adventures on the horizon!
30 / 30 / 2012
Solid, Dubs! Way to go! My simple thing is chocolate. Just loads of chocolate.
30 / 30 / 2012
Congratulations! It sounds like you'd be a perfect match for Simple Things. I'm off to find a copy in Melbourne – I can't wait to check it out!
30 / 30 / 2012
Oh, how wonderful.
30 / 30 / 2012
SO RAD!!! Congrats, Will! Lovely picks for the magazine and from your own home. The magazine title is brilliant too because it really is all about the simple things.
30 / 30 / 2012
Congrats Will!
30 / 30 / 2012
Fantastic Will, congratulations!! For me, I'm loving early morning swims before work. Enjoy your weekend!
30 / 30 / 2012
Congrats!! Well done! It looks lovely. Love your styling. hx
30 / 30 / 2012
fantastic, will! congrats! such great work!
as for the simple things i'm enjoying — weekly fresh flowers in the house, trips to the beach with my husband and dog, and hikes (being outdoors in general).
hope all is well!
J.
30 / 30 / 2012
Congrats! I love The Simple Things- it's a great magazine. I love the focus each issue has on a different city too (total city addict!).
30 / 30 / 2012
Dear Will! Congratulation. Well done.
Have a nice friday.
Greetings
die Baumhausfee
30 / 30 / 2012
Congrats Will! Love the magazine and love where you're going, big things!
30 / 30 / 2012
Brilliant sweetie!! It's a lovely mag-can't wait to see the new issue and all your lovely work. Have a wonderful weekend
xx
30 / 30 / 2012
So proud of you Will! Love you! xox
30 / 30 / 2012
Going to stalk Whsmith to try and find this on the weekend – cannot wait to read!! xx
30 / 30 / 2012
I spotted you in there! Love this magazine – easily one of my favourites now. I can't believe it's only been around for a few months. Beautiful.
30 / 30 / 2012
Wow what a great publication! Congratulations! Can't wait to buy my copy.
30 / 30 / 2012
Will! That is awesome! Course I”m not surprised…you are really talented! Hmmm…wish I lived in the UK.
30 / 30 / 2012
Huge congrats my friend! Fantastic pictures today and glad that card looks so good with the rest of your creations!
Greetings from Calgary!
30 / 30 / 2012
How wonderful! I get a good feeling about this one. I only have one complaint! Why isn't it available in Luxembourg?!!
The simple things, you ask. My seven-year old and I just got back from the store where we bought a small Christmas tree in a red bucket to keep outdoors, by the entrance. Now we are sitting here with cheese, grapes and Beaujolais (apple juice for him) and listening to Icelandic Christmas songs. Life is good
30 / 30 / 2012
congrats! how very exciting!
30 / 30 / 2012
Will congratulations!I wish i live in Rome!And visit London every month!!:)
HAPPY WEEKEND!
30 / 30 / 2012
Congrats, Will! You're a perfect fit for the mag! (Can you just ask them to redo their logo on their site so it doesn't have that weird white behind it?)
01 / 1 / 2012
celebrations
i love the name 
xx
02 / 2 / 2012
that's excellent, i will look out for that
02 / 2 / 2012
This magazine is just perfect for you! Did they see you coming?
03 / 3 / 2012
what a score! congratulations… my simple things: my boyfriend's boyish smile, the smell of a damned good latte, some sprigs of eucalyptus to remind me of home & lighting candles in the middle of the afternoon because IT'S ALREADY DARK!
10 / 10 / 2012
Ahh how exciting Will!!! Big congrats to you! xx