Hello sweet friends! This post will be part of an ongoing historical fashion project in celebration of the 250th anniversary (Semiquincentennial) of the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 2026). Today I will be sharing a newly sewn 1750s Casaquin Jacket as well as 18th century undergarments. What Might Martha Washington Wear All over the United States there will be many events to celebrate the Semiquincentennial branded as America250. I will be giving a presentation featuring ... View the Post
A Bonnet For Jane Austen’s Birthday
Today is a very special day 250 years in the making. To celebrate I have created A Bonnet For Jane Austen's Birthday. On December 16th, 1775 Jane Austen was born in Steventon, Hampshire to parents, Reverend George and Cassandra Austen. There were already six siblings in place. The eldest of the eight Austen children was James, followed by George, Edward, Henry, sister Cassandra, brother Francis, then Jane and lastly Charles. All Things Jane Jane Austen wrote some of her major ... View the Post
Friday Favorites All Things Jane
Hello, dear friends. It has been a whirlwind week of celebrating Miss Austen. I have been in California for most of the time and will head back home this evening. Here's to Friday Favorites All Things Jane. Friday Favorites All Things Jane If you have plans to visit NYC anytime soon the Morgan Library and Museum has a wonderful exhibit on display. A Lively Mind: Jane Austen at 250 features manuscripts, books, artworks and clothing all with a link to Miss Austen. Literary Themed ... View the Post
A Regency Era Capsule Wardrobe
Hello, sweet friends. Thank you for all your lovely comments on this week's earlier post, Jane Austen Festival 2025. This wonderful event was hosted the last weekend in June. Given that I had a short amount of time to prepare for this event and a small amount of packing space available. I made the smart decision to create A Regency Era Capsule Wardrobe. A Regency Capsule Wardrobe As many of you are aware I have spent the past 2 years sewing and creating for the Little House 50th ... View the Post
Jane Austen Festival 2025
Hello, dear friends. This week kicks off the annual Jane Austen Festival in England. Over 3,500 people are expected to attend the 10-day event in Bath, England. Earlier this summer, Heritage Village Museum in Sharonville, Ohio, hosted the Jane Austen Festival 2025. This year marks the 250th birthday of Jane Austen, which makes these events all the more special. Heritage Village is a living history museum featuring several historical buildings from the 1800s that represent 19th century ... View the Post
A Colonial Williamsburg Fall Inspired Tablescape
Hello sweet friends! The cooler temperatures have been such a welcome relief. I have slowly been adding a few fall touches to the rooms here at Storybooks Cottage. Today, I am sharing A Colonial Williamsburg Fall-Inspired Tablescape. The Della Robbia Style Way back in 2012, after an autumn visit, I wrote a post titled The Holiday Wreaths of Colonial Williamsburg. I loved the fall decor, which was created from natural elements. While at Colonial Williamsburg I learned that this ... View the Post
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