17 Ways to Living Beautifully

Something everyone can do

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For years, I have loved perusing Mrs. Dunwoody’s Excellent Instructions for Homekeeping. It’s charming, instructive, at times humorous, and delightfully nostalgic, reminding us of a time when life was less hurried and women delighted in creating real, beautiful homes.

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In her book, she gives a short, bullet-point “guide to living beautifully.” Simple suggestions, but so-needed reminders.

As we prepare to enter a new year, I always love musing over these simple reminders to get myself in a good frame of mind. I may print a copy and keep it on my bathroom mirror.

Let me know what you would add to the list and what you think of hers.

Mrs. Dunwoody’s Guide to Living Beautifully

• Realize that each new day is a gift from God. Treat it as such.
• Focus on life’s blessings, as this is continuously uplifting, and affects who you are as a person.
• Pay attention to your life. Develop a keen appreciation for the little luxuries in your daily life–the smell of coffee in the morning, the songbirds outside your…