I am backed up one day. I completely forgot to study yesterday, except for the time I spent reading a Kindle book while I was nursing an infant. I guess I am just not in the habit yet.
Habits. The Beecher sisters had good ones, and good ways of talking about them. Their manner of speech/writing is winsome and friendly. The chapter I'm on talks about how to decorate your house for cheap for the comfort as well as intellectual and moral benefit of the household. They argue that beautiful things help the young to be glad to be in the home, and certain statues and pictures can stimulate intellectual curiosity. I think they are right.
It's fun to learn what $80 would buy in the 1840's. According to the chapter, you could either buy one ugly rug, or create a matching sofa, two ottomans, curtains and tablecloth, buy wall-hangings and I'm not sure what else. Basically they decorate and furnish a whole great-room.
I am definitely inspired to make my house more beautiful.
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