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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THE STORYTELLER'S COTTAGE
BRINGING LITERATURE TO LIFE
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Lisa Natcharian
- Jan 14, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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Lisa Natcharian
- Jan 14, 2022
- 13 min
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...
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Lisa Natcharian
- Jan 13, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Lisa Natcharian
- Jan 13, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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Lisa Natcharian
- Jan 13, 2022
- 10 min
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...
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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
- Jan 1, 2022
- 7 min
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...
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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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