In this video I step away from glue fumes for a minute and dive into the miniature roots of one of my all-time favourite stories: Beatrix Potter’s “The Tale of Two Bad Mice.” I’m looking at the real-life dollhouses that sparked the book, why they mattered, and what they tell us about how Beatrix observed tiny domestic details and turned them into something timeless. If you’re into dollhouse history, children’s literature, or you just love seeing where creative ideas actually come from, this one’s for you. I also talk about Beatrix’s life and the role Norman Warne played in her work, because the context really changes how you read the story. For me, the big takeaway is how a dollhouse isn’t “just a toy”—it’s a whole little stage for storytelling, design, and character. I share a few good watch-and-read links too (including the free ebook), so you can go straight from the history into the original text and see the miniature inspiration for yourself.