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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...
Lisa Natcharian
- May 29, 2023
- 2 min
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
- Feb 26, 2023
- 3 min
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
- Apr 5, 2022
- 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
- Mar 30, 2022
- 4 min
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 17, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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
- Jan 20, 2022
- 3 min
Creating a Fairytale Forest in an Extra Closet
Sometimes, we just need to slip away from the pressures of everyday life and recharge for a while in a beautiful, peaceful space. For...
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Lisa Natcharian
- Jan 14, 2022
- 3 min
Creating a Historical Fiction Inspired Reading Nook
Historical fiction connects past and present in a delightful yet enthralling way, linking readers of the present to their dreamy...
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Lisa Natcharian
- Jan 13, 2022
- 13 min
Creating a Narnia Inspired Secret Wardrobe Door
See how I transformed a closet into a fantasy portal by taking the back off a vintage wardrobe and attaching it to the door frame! What's...
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Lisa Natcharian
- May 19, 2021
- 6 min
Creating a Steampunk Inspired Victorian Library
Novels set in Victorian times very often feature a crumbling manor house full of dark, bookish rooms. The quintessential Victorian...
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Lisa Natcharian
- May 19, 2021
- 9 min
Creating a Jane Austen Inspired Regency Dining Room
Walk through the step-by-step transformation of a plain green room into an ethereal, elegant Jane Austen inspired dining salon, using...
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Lisa Natcharian
- May 19, 2021
- 8 min
Creating a Magical Common Room Inspired by Harry Potter
Watch the fascinating, step-by-step transformation of an unloved storage space into a fantastical retreat inspired by the Gryffindor Common
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Lisa Natcharian
- May 19, 2021
- 9 min
Creating a Secret Bookcase Door to a Fantasy Castle Room
Wish you could have a secret door in your bookcase, just like your favorite mystery stories? Watch how I transformed a long, narrow room...
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Lisa Natcharian
- May 19, 2021
- 8 min
Creating an Agatha Christie Inspired Mystery Bedroom
Watch the transformation of a traditional bedroom into a portal to 1940s Britain, inspired by Agatha Christie and the mystery genre. ...
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