Every holiday season my darling daughter has two things at the top of her Christmas wish list. A dress hand made by me to wear to a holiday high tea. I try to select a different venue each year. This year we enjoyed a Vintage Tea at the Alexander Mansion. Vintage Tea at the Alexander Mansion The Alexander Mansion is located in Dallas, Texas. Entrepreneur Charles H. Alexander built the 12,500 sq. ft. mansion in 1904. It was the work of architectural firm Sanguinett & Staats of Fort ... View the Post
Hannah’s Apron A Beginner Sewing Project
Hello sweet friends, I hope you are well and full of joy. Today is a special edition to Fashion Friday. Several of you have been asking for an easy sew along project. Today's post is for you: Hannah's Apron A Beginner Sewing Project. Hannah's Apron A Beginner Sewing Project In the novel Little Women Hannah is the March family cook. She is a true treasure having remained with the family even after they lost their fortune. She loves Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy deeply. In one of the first ... View the Post
A Collection Of Red Transferware
Hello sweet friends! It’s time for the bi-monthly Lifestyle of Love Hop hosted by Cindy of County Road 407. I loved her cherished vintage collection. Today I am sharing A Collection Of Red Transferware. A Collection Of Red Transferware I began collecting red transferware over 20 years ago while Mr. Decor and I were stationed in Germany. Transferware first started appearing on the market in the late 18th century. It became extremely popular in the 1820s and ... View the Post
A Waistcoat For Laurie and Mr. March
Hello sweet friends, welcome to a fun historically inspired Fashion Friday. For the past few weeks I have been creating Little Women inspired holiday posts. Today is A Waistcoat For Laurie and Mr. March. A Waistcoat For Laurie and Mr. March This project began back in September. You may recall that Sweet Guy celebrated a milestone birthday. My son has a poets heart and loves gifts that are meaningful. He will soon start an internship that will require a professional wardrobe. So I decided I ... View the Post
Little Women Inspired Holiday Home Tour
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
Jo’s Scribbling Cap & Crafting Mini Artbooks
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
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