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Lisa Natcharian
Mar 18, 20222 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20224 min read
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 22, 20224 min read
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, 202214 min read
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, 202210 min read
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, 20226 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20222 min read
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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Lisa Natcharian
Feb 4, 20221 min read
Downloadable Murder Mysteries: The Case of the Unfortunate Acrobat
Looking for a challenging brainy activity for a rainy day? Check out this FREE downloadable mystery, available on Teachers Pay Teachers....
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Lisa Natcharian
Feb 1, 20223 min read
How to Pull Off Light Academia If Brown Is Not Your Color
The popular style aesthetic known as Light Academia is essentially a traditional preppy look created exclusively in shades of cream and...
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Lisa Natcharian
Jan 21, 20223 min read
Spend a Day in Narnia
We've all dreamed about climbing through a secret door at the back of a wardrobe and finding ourselves in the world of Narnia, but what...
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Lisa Natcharian
Jan 21, 20223 min read
A Visit to the Mark Twain House in Hartford, Connecticut
Walking from Mark Twain’s richly decorated dining room into his library, it is easy to imagine the iconic writer living there. The walls...
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Lisa Natcharian
Jan 20, 20223 min read
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 20, 20222 min read
Assemble a Stunning Great Gatsby Look
Getting ready to attend a party themed to the Roaring Twenties? Here's everything you need to look like you just stepped out of Jay...
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Lisa Natcharian
Jan 20, 20222 min read
Create a Hot Chocolate Bar Inspired by A Wrinkle in Time
In the classic novel, A Wrinkle in Time, the Murry family wakes to a storm in the middle of the night. Each member separately makes...
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Lisa Natcharian
Jan 19, 20222 min read
What Exactly is an Immersive Event?
Today let’s talk about what an immersive event IS, and why it’s more FUN than a normal event. When you read a book, or watch a movie, or...
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Lisa Natcharian
Jan 19, 20228 min read
How to Build an Immersive World on a Budget
Today we’re going to get practical and learn how to build an evocative setting for an immersive event, on a budget. We’ve talked about...
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Lisa Natcharian
Jan 18, 20222 min read
What Is The Light Academia Aesthetic ?
In the past year, you've likely heard the buzz surrounding the Light Academia and Dark Academia aesthetics. What are they, who can wear...
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Lisa Natcharian
Jan 18, 20226 min read
Bringing Your Bookish Event to Life with Themed Activities
The most important element of a book-inspired event is not the theme, the decorations, or even the cute food. When you are hosting an...
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Lisa Natcharian
Jan 15, 20223 min read
History of The Storyteller's Cottage | How I Transformed an 1891 House into a Bookish Event Venue
Back in 2016, I bought a commercial property that was once a Victorian home, right on the main street of my small Connecticut town. This...
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