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We are so excited to announce the release of our 2023 Flowers and Poetry Calendar!

This calendar was inspired by the flower of the month and each illustration is paired with a poem or bookish quote, including excerpts by: Louisa May Alcott, L.M. Montgomery, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Robert Louis Stevenson, Emily Dickinson, William Wordsworth, and more.

Each month features a bright and whimsical nature illustration by our
Some Little Good artists, Brittany Deputy and Bridget Deputy.

You can see all of the calendar pages and the poetry that inspired
each of the illustrations below!

 

January: features a cat and carnation flowers, and the poem,

"Late lies the wintry sun a-bed,
A frosty, fiery sleepy-head;
Blinks but an hour or two; and then,
A blood-red orange, sets again.

- by Robert Louis Stevenson



February: features garden seeds and wild violet flowers, and the poem,

“Love is a flower that grows in any soil,
works its sweet miracles undaunted by
autumn frost or winter snow,
blooming fair and fragrant all the year,
and blessing those who give and those who receive.”
 
- by Louisa May Alcott


March: features bluebirds and daffodil flowers, and the poem,

"I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils."
 
- by William Wordsworth

 
April: features bunny rabbits and sweet pea flowers, and the quote,

“Is the spring coming?" he said.
"What is it like?"
"It is the sun shining on the rain
and the rain falling on the sunshine.”
 
- by Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden


May: features hummingbirds and lily of the valley flowers, and the poem,

“How does the Meadow flower its bloom unfold?
Because the lovely little flower is free down to its root,
And in that freedom bold."
 
- by William Wordsworth


June: features dragonflies and roses, and the poem,

“To see the Summer Sky⁠⠀
Is Poetry, though never in a Book it lie⁠⠀
True Poems flee.”⁠⠀
 
⁠- by Emily Dickinson


July: features butterflies and larkspur flowers, and the poem,

"Two Butterflies went out at Noon
And waltzed above a Farm
Then stepped straight through the Firmament
And rested on a Beam
And then—together bore away
Upon a shining Sea."
 
- by Emily Dickinson


August: features field mice and poppy flowers, and the poem,

"Poppies on the river-bluff
Soon will wake from sleeping;
Home along the foothills
Woolly clouds a-creeping."
 
- by Mary Austin


September: features a chipmunk, wren, and morning glory flowers, and the poem,

"The morns are meeker than they were,
The nuts are getting brown;
The berry's cheek is plumper,
The rose is out of town."
 
- by Emily Dickinson


October: features a fox and marigold flowers, and the poem,

"There is something in the autumn that is native to my blood -
Touch of manner, hint of mood;
And my heart is like a rhyme,
With the yellow and the purple and the crimson keeping time."
 
- Bliss William Carman


November: features a hedgehog, owl, and chrysanthemum flowers, and the quote,

"It was November--the month of crimson sunsets,
parting birds, and passionate wind-songs in the pines.”
 
- by L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables


December: features a fawn and poinsettia flower, and the quote,

"The rapid nightfall of mid-December had quite beset the little village
as they approached it on soft feet over a first thin fall of powdery snow.
 
- by Kenneth Graham, Wind in the Willows


The back of the calendar features a year-at-a-glance view of 2023 . . . 


along with a list of major holidays.




This exclusive art calendar can be found in our shop
HERE
 
 
 
 


Our sketch books and paint palettes have been very busy lately, as we have been working on a project we've dreamed about for quite awhile now - a calendar! ⁠

We thought it would be fun to share a sneak peek of the artwork for each month.
All the art is now complete and we are on to the steps of editing, formatting and printing. 
 
Each illustration will be paired with a quote or poem inspired by the nature and flowers of each month. We can't wait to share the finished project with you all, but until then
which is your favorite month so far?




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January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September


October

November

December


 


 


It's officially the first day of autumn and it seems like the perfect time to introduce the free gift going out with our Etsy Shop orders this fall!⁠

“True hope is swift,
and flies with swallow's wings.”
~ William Shakespeare ~
 
This mini art print was inspired by the Shakespeare quote above and reminds me of an Emily Dickinson poem included down below.
 


“Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune without the words,
And never stops at all,

And sweetest in the gale is heard;
And sore must be the storm
That could abash the little bird
That kept so many warm.

I've heard it in the chilliest land
And on the strangest sea;
Yet, never, in extremity,
It asked a crumb of me.”

~ 
Emily Dickinson ~


We are looking forward to tucking these darling art prints in with the packages being shipped out here at Some Little Good, and we're hoping everyone has a lovely autumn!
  😊💙🕊️🌻⁠🍁⁠






“But for my own part, if a book is well written, I always find it too short.”
- Jane Austen

Ah, there never was a truer quote for a reader than the one above!
As all ardent fans of "Pride and Prejudice" know, one read-through is never enough.

However, after numerous readings of "Pride and Prejudice" and consuming the rest of Miss Austen's major and minor works, sometimes picking up a new book seems to fall a bit flat in comparison, and we can find ourselves left in a quandary of what to read next.

So, if you’re on the hunt for more Austen-esque stories,
I have compiled a list of five books/authors that I have found to be similar in one way or another to Jane Austen's “Pride and Prejudice”.

 

 "I know he has read the Vicar of Wakefield. He never read the Romance of the Forest, nor
The Children of the Abbey. He had never heard of such books before I mentioned them,
but he is determined to get them now as soon as ever he can."⁠
- Jane Austen, Emma⁠

  1: The Vicar of Wakefield 

By Oliver Goldsmith

This regency classic, published in 1766, was widely read and popular for its time.

The story begins when a financial catastrophe falls upon the Primrose family.
After the vicar takes a job in a new, humble parish, the family befriends the charming Squire Thornhill and eccentric Mr. Burchell. Hilarity and drama quickly ensues!

 Much like Miss Austen’s works, Goldsmith’s sarcastic humor never fails to amuse.
He has characters just as quirky as Mrs. Bennet and a villain as dastardly as the tricky Mr. Wickham. 

It is a delightful read and is often mentioned in classic literature by writers such as Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott and even Jane Austen herself!

Shop Vicar of Wakefield book


 
 
  “I know you despise me; allow me to say, it is because you do not understand me.”
― Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South
 
 2: North and South

By Elizabeth Gaskell

This 1855 novel follows the heroine, Margaret Hale, who is left trying to cope with her new surroundings after her father suddenly quits his profession as vicar and moves the family from the spacious south of England to the industrial north of Milton.

Margaret finds herself struggling to navigate between the different customs and manners of the north and her beloved south. She becomes embroiled in the politics of the local factory workers and begins to champion their cause. This creates some strained relationships particularly with Mr. John Thornton, a local factory owner and good friend of her father.

In true Victorian fashion this book is a bit more dramatic and sentimental than Austen's works and I definitely recommend reading with a tissue in hand for there are numerous deaths. 😭

  However, the similarities that these two authors share are: brilliant story plots, excellent character growth, and intriguing romances.

I think fans of "Pride and Prejudice" will enjoy Margarete Hale and Mr. Thornton's relationship as they struggle with preconceived notions of each other - their pride and prejudices - much like another couple we know and adore. 📖👀😂

Shop North and South book

 

3: Friendship and Folly

By Meredith Allady

This regency styled novel begins by recounting the history of the good-natured Parry family. Through a roundabout series of circumstances, they decide to travel from their country abode and stay in London, where they will introduce their eldest daughter, Julia Parry, and her close friend, Ann Northcott, into London society.

As the two girls experience London for the first time, they are introduced to an interesting pair of Irish brothers who could not be more opposite in nature. Sir Warrington, the eldest brother, is baronet of a prosperous estate. With his simple and childlike disposition, Sir Warrington quickly becomes besotted with the entire Parry family; while his younger brother, Mr. Edmund Lenox, a serious, well-spoken gentlemen, remains cold and unfriendly – particularly to Miss Julia Parry.

Ann Northcott cannot bear to see her friends snubbed, so she decides to take matters into her own hands in an effort to uncover the secret behind these brothers’ motives. And thus begins a series of misunderstandings - all in the cause of friendship!

This novel was first published in the early 2000s and would be considered historical fiction, however, Miss Allady's grasp of the regency language and history causes this book to read more like a genuine regency novel written during the time.

I have never read anything from this modern era that is so close to Austen's writing style. The beginning is a little slow-paced as Miss Allady lays a lot of ground work introducing numerous characters, but once the plot begins to pick up the book is hard to put down.

Shop Friendship and Folly book


“There is no happiness in love, except at the end of an English novel.”
― Anthony Trollope, Barchester Towers

4: The Chronicles of Barsetshire

By Anthony Trollope

The Chronicles of Barsetshire is actually a six novel series
published between 1855 and 1867.

  There are elements of these books that remind me of the sarcasm and humor of Charles Dickens, only replace the slums of London for a cast of curates and landowners set in the English countryside in the fictional town of Barchester.  
 
Trollope leaves very few surprises and often informs the reader of the upcoming bends in the road before you are upon them, not relying heavily on plot twists, but more on human nature and his humorous social commentary to carry the story along.  
 
The setting of these books feels very similar to Jane Austen's novels, and the romances are sweet as well as humorous. Each story is wrapped up very satisfactorily and,
for the most part, has a happy ending.
 
So far I am half-way through the series and enjoying it immensely.
If you would like to read a synopsis on the first two books in the series
you can read my post HERE.

Shop the Chronicles of Barsetshire books

“There is nothing so mortifying as to fall in love with someone who does not share one's sentiments.”
― Georgette Heyer, Venetia

5: Georgette Heyer

Georgette Heyer’s writing career spanned from the 1920s through to the 1970s.
Her attention to historical details is exquisite, and she actually forged the genre of historical fiction that we know of today.

Heyer is particularly well-known for her witty and amusing, regency romances. 

I have only begun to touch the surface of this prolific writer and have just finished reading my first novel of hers called "The Toll-Gate" which is a mystery/regency romance.

The clever banter made for a quick read that I thoroughly enjoyed, and I have plans to read "Cotillion" next.

I would love to know if you have read Heyer, and, if so,
 what are some of your favorite titles?

Shop Georgette Heyer books


While no one can ever truly replicate Miss Austen's writing style,
I hope you enjoy perusing some of the works of these talented authors. 
 
And if you would like to incorporate a little bit of Austen into your reads, new or old, you can find these lovely regency bookmarks in our shop. Each design features a regency couple paired with a Jane Austen quote.

You can find these bookmarks HERE.

I would love to know if you have read any of these authors and their works!
Or do you have any book suggestions that are similar to Pride and Prejudice?

Feel free to leave some recommendations down in the comments below,
I always love discovering new authors!






 
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