Host a Great Gatsby Party / Jazz Supper Club
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is not only an enduringly popular story, but a vivid representation of the Jazz Age, an era that...
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Lisa Natcharian
- May 29
- 9 min
Host a Charming Alice in Wonderland Tea Party
Today, let's learn how to host a charming Alice in Wonderland tea party that will make your guests feel like they've fallen down the...
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Lisa Natcharian
- May 28
- 13 min
How to Host a Murder Mystery Party
Murder mystery parties are the ultimate immersive literary event. With a few of your most adventurous friends, you can become a character...
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Lisa Natcharian
- May 27
- 11 min
Host a Jane Austen Themed Tea Party
Throwing a tea party based on your love for Jane Austen and everything she represents SOUNDS straightforward, but it isn’t really, and...
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Lisa Natcharian
- May 26
- 10 min
Host a Masquerade Ball Inspired by "The Starless Sea" by Erin Morgenstern
The appeal of any masquerade party is essentially the thrill of becoming someone else ... trying on a new persona and immersing yourself...
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Lisa Natcharian
- May 22
- 6 min
Host an Anne of Green Gables Picnic
"Oh, Marilla," Anne exclaimed breathlessly, "there's going to be a Sunday-school picnic next week--in Mr. Harmon Andrews's field, right...
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Lisa Natcharian
- May 6
- 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
- Apr 1
- 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
- Dec 5, 2022
- 7 min
Host a Literary Holiday Tea Party
The holidays are a fantastic reason to plan a gathering of friends and family, and luckily there are a tremendous number of books and...
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Lisa Natcharian
- Apr 3, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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
- Feb 16, 2022
- 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
- Jan 21, 2022
- 3 min
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 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
- 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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