5 Life Lessons From Downton Abbey

Did you catch the last episode of Downton Abbey?

There have been a lot of comments circulating this week, as another of our favorite characters met his demise.

(Some of us are still hoping for a miracle – an extend hospital stay, perhaps, or waking up to realize it was all a dream).

Others have dubbed the show “Downer Abbey”.

Which side are you on?

Recently, I  mentioned to my husband that it would be a great thing indeed, if Highclere Castle – the British mansion made famous on this hit television series – had public tours for viewing the premises.

So, imagine my surprise to read in our local paper, that the mansion IS in fact open for tours – for 70 days each year!

Yup – time to plan our next trip

All kidding aside, here’s what I really enjoy about the show:

• I love seeing history unfold in the moment & learning what life was like “back then”.
• I love the interior décor of this mansion – what this family calls home – studded as it is with antiques and old master paintings gracing the walls.
• And, of course, I’m immersed in the characters themselves, and their privileged, fictitious lives.

 

So, what can the average person like you or I glean from a TV series like Downton Abbey – as it relates to our own lives?

Quite a lot, as it turns out!

Keep reading, as I share how you can bring a bit of Downton Abbey into your own home.

 

CELEBRATE YOUR KITCHEN

At Downton Abbey, the kitchen is the hub of the home.

In fact, most of the ‘downstairs’ scenes take place in the kitchen – not too surprising since Mrs. Pattmore  and Daisy are hard at work from the crack of dawn preparing meals for the entire household.

You may have a similar responsibility in your own home – with the added bonus of many modern conveniences!

Yet, how much time do you spend in your kitchen?

If you’ve just learned you suffer from food sensitivities – the kitchen is even more important – it’s truly the foundation for a healthy lifestyle and the key to making smart, informed decisions for designing a life you can embrace and love!

Why not make your kitchen the star of your home?

 

DINE IN SPLENDOR

The members of the Crawley family dine in a variety of perfectly appointed, elegant rooms.

While our own dining rooms – or kitchen nooks – might not be quite as elegant, there’s no reason not to pull out the fine china and glassware from time to time, and set a meal fit for a king.

Of course, you could forgo the tablecloths and fancy dishes entirely and still prepare a fabulous meal.

Gluten-free, of course!

Will it be five courses, complete with an appetizer and mouth-watering dessert?

If you were to go all out, what would you prepare?

What are some of your favorite meals?

How could you convert them to be gluten-free, and also free of any other foods you might be sensitive to?

A gluten-free diet does not mean deprivation – at least not in my book!

If you’re not sure where to begin – there’s no better place than exactly where you are.

Contact me today at info@designahealthlife.com to schedule your FREE Healthy Life Clarity Call.

And we’ll take it from there!

 

Stay tuned  for Part 2 of “5 Life Lessons From Downton Abbey” – coming next week!