Creating a Magical Cupboard Under the Stairs
When we first meet Harry Potter, he's living in a tiny storage space under the staircase in his aunt and uncle's house. While Harry's...
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THE STORYTELLER'S COTTAGE
BRINGING LITERATURE TO LIFE
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Lisa Natcharian
May 30, 20238 min read
Host a Great Gatsby Party / Jazz Supper Club
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is not only an enduringly popular story, but a vivid representation of the Jazz Age, an era that...
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Lisa Natcharian
May 29, 20232 min read
Creating a Secret Wonderland Reading Nook
Tucked away in a tiny attic corner hides this whimsical reading nook inspired by Alice's trip to Wonderland. Bursting with color and...
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Lisa Natcharian
May 29, 20239 min read
Host a Charming Alice in Wonderland Tea Party
Today, let's learn how to host a charming Alice in Wonderland tea party that will make your guests feel like they've fallen down the...
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Lisa Natcharian
May 28, 202313 min read
How to Host a Murder Mystery Party
Murder mystery parties are the ultimate immersive literary event. With a few of your most adventurous friends, you can become a character...
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Lisa Natcharian
May 27, 202311 min read
Host a Jane Austen Themed Tea Party
Throwing a tea party based on your love for Jane Austen and everything she represents SOUNDS straightforward, but it isn’t really, and...
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Lisa Natcharian
May 26, 202310 min read
Host a Masquerade Ball Inspired by "The Starless Sea" by Erin Morgenstern
The appeal of any masquerade party is essentially the thrill of becoming someone else ... trying on a new persona and immersing yourself...
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Lisa Natcharian
May 22, 20236 min read
Host an Anne of Green Gables Picnic
"Oh, Marilla," Anne exclaimed breathlessly, "there's going to be a Sunday-school picnic next week--in Mr. Harmon Andrews's field, right...
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Lisa Natcharian
May 6, 20235 min read
Host a Victorian Parlor Magic Evening
In the Victorian era, up-close magic shows were all the rage. Skilled and suave magicians performed mysterious sleight-of-hand tricks at...
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Lisa Natcharian
Apr 1, 20234 min read
Host a Sherlock Holmes Book Club
Sherlock Holmes is still the most popular fictional detective in the world, despite the fact that he made his first appearance in print...
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Lisa Natcharian
Mar 13, 20236 min read
Top 10 Tips for Hosting a Murder Mystery Party
Everything you need to know to host an exciting murder mystery party
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Lisa Natcharian
Mar 10, 20232 min read
Road Trip: Tracing the Path of "The Traveling Tea Shop" by Belinda Jones
Recreate the delicious New England road trip from the book "The Traveling Tea Shop" by Belinda Jones
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Lisa Natcharian
Mar 4, 20236 min read
How to Decorate for a Murder Mystery Party on a Budget
What can you do to make your guests feel like they’ve entered another time and place when they come to play your murder mystery game?
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Lisa Natcharian
Feb 26, 20233 min read
Recreating Laura & Almanzo's Pantry
Laura Ingalls Wilder describes the pantry in her first house, and we try to recreate it!
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Lisa Natcharian
Jan 23, 20233 min read
Elevate Your Next Murder Mystery Party
Getting ready to host a murder mystery dinner party? Turn your game into an elegant event with a few simple upgrades!
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Lisa Natcharian
Dec 5, 20227 min read
Host a Literary Holiday Tea Party
The holidays are a fantastic reason to plan a gathering of friends and family, and luckily there are a tremendous number of books and...
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Lisa Natcharian
Apr 24, 20222 min read
Literary-Inspired Cocktails
Looking for a fun drink to serve at your next book club meeting? Or are you putting together a menu for a literary-themed party? Author...
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Lisa Natcharian
Apr 23, 20222 min read
Visit "Little Women" at Louisa May Alcott's Home in Massachusetts
"It was a comfortable room, though the carpet was faded and the furniture very plain, for a good picture or two hung on the walls, books...
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Lisa Natcharian
Apr 15, 20222 min read
Speaking to the Ghosts of the Titanic: A Unique Immersive Evening in Connecticut
Have you ever wondered what the ghosts of the Titanic would say if we could speak to them? Master Illusionist Steve Gibson has brought...
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Lisa Natcharian
Apr 5, 20224 min read
How to Style Your Bookshelves
As much as it pains me, I must acknowledge the fact that a shelf crammed with books can look cluttered and messy. It took me YEARS to...
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Lisa Natcharian
Apr 3, 20224 min read
Host an "Outlander" Inspired Evening
The historical drama series, Outlander, has captivated audiences since 2014. Based on the novels by Diana Gabaldon, the series follows...
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Lisa Natcharian
Mar 31, 20224 min read
Host a Fancy Nancy Tea Party
Fancy Nancy is a precocious young girl who loves anything and everything that's "fancy," whether it's frilly feather boas, piles of...
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Lisa Natcharian
Mar 30, 20224 min read
Decorating a Bedroom Inspired by "The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe"
In The Lion, The Witch & the Wardrobe, four young children are evacuated to the English countryside during World War II. The Pevensie...
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Lisa Natcharian
Mar 21, 20223 min read
What is the Dark Academia Aesthetic?
If you follow fashion trends at all, you'll have seen frequent mentions of the Light Academia and Dark Academia aesthetics. Both of...
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