New Forest

OUR SUMMER DAYS was photographed by Amanda Thomas in the grounds of Beaulieu Estate in the New Forest. We stayed at Rightmans Place, a beautiful self-catering holiday home, with thanks to New Forest Living (01590 427887, newforestliving.co.uk). Read more here

Thanks to Tatchbury Manor Farm (tatchburymanorfarm.co.uk) for providing a picnic hamper and refreshments.

Our canoeing adventure was courtesy of New Forest Activities (newforestactivities.co.uk), which offers instructor-led, guided canoeing and kayaking trips, cycle hire, archery, foraging and wildlife walks and bushcraft sessions.

See the full feature in August's The Simple Things, on sale 29 July 2015.

The Simple Things

Taking time to live well

We celebrate slowing down, enjoying what you have, making the most of where you live, enjoying the company of of friends and family, and feeding them well. We like to grow some of our own vegetables, visit local markets, rummage for vintage finds, and decorate our home with the plunder. We love being outdoors and enjoy the satisfaction that comes with a job well done.