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...
BRINGING LITERATURE TO LIFE
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Lisa Natcharian
- Apr 23
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 4 min
Decorating a Bedroom Inspired by "The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe" | Before and After
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 22
- 5 min
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
- Mar 21
- 4 min
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 21
- 3 min
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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Lisa Natcharian
- Mar 18
- 2 min
Eat Like an Author: Famous Writers and Their Favorite Foods
We've all done it ... snacked while we worked. Not only does food provide basic energy to our brains, but consuming our favorite foods...
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Lisa Natcharian
- Mar 17
- 2 min
Creating a Writer's Garret in the Attic
Every writer dreams of a cozy nook away from the noise and bustle of daily life where they can focus on their work and let their...
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Lisa Natcharian
- Mar 11
- 4 min
Creating a Private Book Nook in the Basement
Back in 2012, when we first moved into our house, the basement was completely unfinished. We piled up our holiday decorations, the...
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Lisa Natcharian
- Mar 10
- 2 min
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
- Mar 10
- 2 min
Costume Inspiration: Alice in Wonderland
Next time you're invited to an Alice in Wonderland themed party, don't limit yourself to a boring, low quality imitation of Alice's...
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Lisa Natcharian
- Mar 3
- 2 min
Costume Inspiration: Last Night on the Titanic
The Titanic sank in 1912, at the very end of the Edwardian era. This period has been described nostalgically as "a romantic golden age...
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Lisa Natcharian
- Feb 28
- 4 min
Road Trip: A Mystery-Lover's Tour of Connecticut
Did you spend the pandemic reading mystery novels? The long-awaited decrease in Covid cases and the advent of spring weather mean that...
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Lisa Natcharian
- Feb 25
- 3 min
Create 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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Lisa Natcharian
- Feb 22
- 4 min
Road Trip: Finding Laura Ingalls' Little Houses
Every fan of Laura Ingalls Wilder's "Little House on the Prairie" series has imagined living in at least one of Laura's nostalgic little...
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Lisa Natcharian
- Feb 16
- 14 min
Host a "Last Night on the Titanic" Dinner Party
Have you ever wished you could travel back in time and be present for a momentous occasion in history? Today I’m going to give you step...
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Lisa Natcharian
- Feb 10
- 10 min
Fictional Feasts: How to Make Story-Themed Food | Creating Fantasy Menus Inspired by Books
When you’re planning an immersive event based on a book or story, serving food from that world goes a long way toward making your space...
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Lisa Natcharian
- Feb 10
- 6 min
How to Find the Killer at a Murder Mystery Party
Around here, we love a good mystery, and one of our favorite things to do is to host murder mystery parties for our friends. In fact,...
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Lisa Natcharian
- Feb 4
- 2 min
Downloadable Murder Mysteries: The Case of the Deadly Death Day Party
Looking for a challenging brainy activity for a rainy day? Check out this fun downloadable mystery, available for just $5 on Teachers...
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Lisa Natcharian
- Feb 4
- 2 min
Downloadable Murder Mysteries: Murder at the Ivory Tower
Looking for a challenging brainy activity for a rainy day? Check out this fun downloadable mystery, available for just $5 on Teachers...
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