Is it Safe to Visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Right Now?
After a year where it felt like Dolores Umbridge ruled the world and wanted to make it miserable for everyone, it's really nice to be back in a place of hope. The COVID-19 pandemic isn't over yet, but with the help of vaccines and safe habits, we're finally able to plan and get excited about things again – like visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!...
43 Ideas to Magically Decorate a Harry Potter Bedroom
At Hogwarts, Harry Potter never really feels home until he steps into his Gryffindor dorm room with its familiar four-poster beds. It’s the place he goes to escape when the stresses of class and fellow students whispering rumors and Oliver Wood’s intense Quidditch practice schedule and detentions with Dolores all get to be too much...
The 23 Best Harry Potter Pet Gifts for You & Your Favorite Animagus
Our pets hold a special place to us: they provide companionship and love, and once they've come into our families, we can hardly imagine life without them. Even when they are messy or tear up the furniture or toys or leave hair everywhere, we always love 'em! This is true in the Wizarding world too. In the Harry Potter series, we read stories time and again about...
The 15 Best Harry Potter Airbnbs Around the World
When most people travel, they book a flight (or other transport) and choose a hotel or vacation rental from all the reviews and listings on the internet. Not us magical folks though – when we’re planning a trip, we want it to be magical from start to finish! That’s why these Harry Potter Airbnbs are perfect for witches and wizards who also love to explore the world. After scouring Airbnb listings from across my global Marauders Map...
10 Magically Virtual Harry Potter Experiences Around the World
Stay home. Shelter in place. Lockdown. These are words we might think describe a situation when Death Eaters are on the march – not our normal muggle lives! Yet as we face a massive public health crisis around the world, everyone has to do their part to help stop the dark forces of Coronavirus. To that end, we can’t hop on a plane or grab a Portkey to explore the magical world – we need to keep ourselves home and try virtual Harry Potter experiences instead. While we can’t all do social distancing like in the picture above – that’s a ‘forced perspective’ photo from several feet apart at the…
How to Make a Beautification Potion
(in the Muggle World!)Since I started this site almost a year ago, one of the most fun parts has been recreating and inventing magical potions and recipes to share. From butterbeer to treacle tart (Harry's favorite) to the Draught of Peace – there are so many delicious ways to experience the Wizarding World at home. This potion was inspired by a number of searches and requests I've received...
15 Magical, Must-See Harry Potter Film Locations in London
In some ways, London is the epicenter for all things Harry Potter in the muggle world. In London, you can visit Platform 9¾ and dream of making your own journey to Hogwarts. From London, you can set out on a Harry Potter tour across the U.K. or to the Harry Potter studio tour. London is home to great Harry Potter walking tours and afternoon teas and tons of film locations from all eight of the Harry Potter movies. If you’re planning a trip to London and want to see some of these film locations for yourself, here they are. You can see them as part of a guided walking tour…
A Sweet, Easy English Trifle Recipe Inspired by Harry Potter
When I first read the Harry Potter series, I was a bit confused. What is this "trifle" dish was that everyone's enjoying? English trifle dates back to the 16th century and takes many different forms. Traditionally, trifle is made with layers of fruit, sweet alcohol-soaked sponge biscuit, and custard, sometimes with jam or jelly and topped with whipped cream...
The 11 Best Harry Potter Ornaments for Your Christmas Tree This Year
It's the most wonderful time of the year! If you, like me, celebrate and love Christmas, you know that this season has its own special magic that goes beyond what we discover in the wizarding world. To help you add more magic to your Christmas tree this year, I've scoured Etsy. I love Etsy for hand-made presents and gifts, and discovered there are tons of amazing ornaments there too.
50+ Gifts Clever Ravenclaws Will Love [Ravenclaw Gift Guide]
"Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure." So reads Rowena Ravenclaw's diadem... but let's be honest: there are some other great treasures out there too. While Ravenclaws prize knowledge and insight, they can also appreciate a great gift, especially when it comes in Ravenclaw colors or with their house crest. That's where this Ravenclaw gift guide comes in handy!
