Hello and welcome to the Storybook Cottage Little Women Inspired Holiday Home Tour. I am participating in this lovely holiday hop organized by my friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. Little Women Inspired Holiday Home Tour I have loved the novel Little Women since I was a young girl. My daughter is named after the character Beth.  I usually watch the 1994 film version at least once each holiday season. Since Thanksgiving I have been sharing Little Women inspired posts. They include ... View the Post

Hello sweet friends! Today's pot contains two fast and fun projects for you to create. I hope you enjoy Jo's Scribbling Cap & Crafting Mini Artbooks. Jo's Scribbling Cap In Little Women, Chapter 27, titled Literary Lessons, readers learn of Jo's Scribbling Suit. "Her "scribbling suit" consisted of a black woolen pinafore on which she could wipe her pen at will, and a cap of the same material, adorned with a cheerful red bow, into which she bundled her hair when the decks were cleared for ... View the Post

Hello sweet friends! Over the long holiday weekend I began decorating the living room of Storybook Cottage. One of the first areas to receive attention was the hearth. It was transformed into A Little Women Holiday Inspired Mantel. Film Inspiration For inspiration on decorating the mantle I began by looking at the various décor sets of some of the Little Women films and the PBS series.  Natural greenery, brass, candles and red ribbon seemed to be quite popular in the 1994 ... View the Post

Hello sweet friends! ! Welcome to the November edition of the Pinterest Challenge. This monthly event is hosted by the amazing Cindy of County Road 407. If you are coming over from A Stroll Thru Life let me say, “Welcome to Storybook Cottage”.  I always love Miss Marty's thrifty crafts! Today’s post here on DTA shares a Little Women Inspired Christmas Craft. 1860s Christmas Decor Styles This month's challenge was to create a Christmas ornament. I recently had announced that this year's ... View the Post

Hello dear friends, I hope you are well. It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is now just two weeks away. As you may recall I create a new theme for Storybook Cottage each year during this time. This year I am eagerly Announcing A Little Women Holiday. Inspired by the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott.  Announcing A Little Women Holiday This year's theme is inspired by the many lovely movies and wonderful descriptions in the book. I will be sharing recipes, decor, crafts and more. ... View the Post