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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...
Lisa Natcharian
Jan 14, 20223 min read
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Harry Potter Snacks: Chocolate Frogs & Butterbeer
It wouldn't be a Harry Potter event without the iconic Butterbeer & Chocolate Frogs, would it? While you can certainly buy these treats...
Lisa Natcharian
Jan 14, 20223 min read
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Host a Hogwarts at Night Event for Grownups: Part One - Decor and Activities
Why should the kids have all the fun? Grab your cloak and your wand and get ready to plan an epic, magical Hogwarts at Night event...
Lisa Natcharian
Jan 14, 202213 min read
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A Visit to the Noah Webster House
Most of us have heard of Webster's dictionary, but many are unfamiliar with the story of its inventor, West Hartford resident Noah...
Lisa Natcharian
Jan 13, 20222 min read
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Steeped in History: Host A Downton Abbey Tea Party
All the best gossip is shared over a cup of tea at Downton Abbey, whether it's at the home of the Dowager Countess or in the lovely...
Lisa Natcharian
Jan 13, 20223 min read
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Host a Hogwarts at Night Event for Grownups: Part Two - Refreshments & Costumes
Plan a memorable Harry Potter party for adults with easy themed food and drinks, and fantastical costumes. This is Part Two of our...
Lisa Natcharian
Jan 13, 202210 min read
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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...
Lisa Natcharian
Jan 13, 202213 min read
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Create Your Own Camp Half Blood | Percy Jackson Party
In the wildly popular book series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan, the title character discovers he is not, in fact, a...
Lisa Natcharian
Jan 1, 20227 min read
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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...
Lisa Natcharian
May 19, 20216 min read
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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...
Lisa Natcharian
May 19, 20219 min read
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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
Lisa Natcharian
May 19, 20218 min read
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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...
Lisa Natcharian
May 19, 20219 min read
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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. ...
Lisa Natcharian
May 19, 20218 min read
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