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If you are of the same generation as I am, the Harry Potter stories and movies have been a factor of your life (whether you like it or not!).  I won't elaborate on the virtues of the Harry Potter series, because it would make one long blog post, but I will say that they have emotionally affected me (and many others I know) more than any other book series.  Heck, we even had a 50-60 member Happy Potter club (Dumbledore's Army) on my college campus... yes, I was a proud member, have the shirt and everything.  ;)

Are they Pulitzer prize winning fiction?  Nope, but they are encouraging, touching, insightful books with rich characters you as the reader truly end up caring about. Yes, they have magic in them.  No, I do not have a problem with that as a Christian. Good ultimately triumphs evil. Nuff said.

Seeing the books come alive in movie form, while not always executed as well as we HP fans would have liked, was magical because we simply loved the characters so much.  I stumbled across this compilation film on Pinterest today and it was so poignant - it really just emphasizes the attachment so many of us have to these stories.  Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

 

To sum it all up, a quote from the actor who brought to life my favorite misunderstood character, Severus Snape:

lia sophia party!

Had a lia sophia show at Mom’s Friday night – she has a great group of friends and I had a lot of fun trying out a few new ideas with them.  Made a few upgrades to my table including an earring display inspired somewhat by things I’ve seen on Pinterest and made much easier by being nearly pre-made for me by Craft Warehouse.  ;)    

Of course my camera’s batteries ended up being dead as doornails when I tried to take photos to post here so I had to resort to my crappy camera phone.  My apologies for the unfocused and oddly lit pictures!

 

 

New earring display - found a pre-made unfinished wood frame with mesh insert at Craft Warehouse which I painted black and found a cute picture stand to use so it could be displayed on the table.

Silver and Hematite display tray

Monthly special magnet board, gold display tray and new ring tray!

New ring tray - found it at Marshall's for just $4.99, my new favorite store for stylish housewares at awesome prices!

Deep Sea necklace on display - found the awesome vintage looking key at Craft Warehouse as well, just a buck!

Curio necklace - one of my favorites!  Such a statement piece.

The entire display - still a work in progress, I would like to work more textures and height variances (maybe even a lamp for soft lighting?) in future to make the display more dynamic.

I welcome thoughts and ideas!

Interested in hosting a party?  Visit me at www.liasophia.com/sararitchie  :)

Pin it!

I have come to realize I have a serious addition problem.  I am addicted to Pinterest.  

If you are not familiar with Pinterest, it is an online bulletin/vision board style photo share website where users create “boards” based upon certain themes of their choosing.  It may be images (most images lead to links) of recipes to try, a board plastered with images of wedding dresses and favor ideas or  it could be a board of fashion styles you love and one of places you would love to visit.  

The mission statement of Pinterest is to connect everyone in the world through shared tastes and the “things” they find interesting, and I have to say, I have found plenty of new things that fascinate me on the boards!

Tiffany blue bedroom design

Turtle cupcakes

This outfit just screams a Saturday at Powell's!

Wow - this used to a tv stand?

Pins may be added from a website using the “Pin It” button or as an image uploaded from a personal computer.  Hours can be wasted perusing the boards of not only your friends but also perfect strangers.   

Household ideas abound … I mean, who knew you could light an orange as a candle or how to reuse an old crappy tv stand to make a beyond awesome play kitchen for your favorite 4 year old?  I constantly find myself in awe and inspired by the creativity these ladies demonstrate.  I say ladies due to the seemingly 80%  or so female user base – there are some brave men now entering the Pinterest world (I recently referred to a male friend who is on there as a “lone wolf”), a smart move in my book – what better way to try to understand the crazy female mind?  :)

 

Bucket list - go on an African Safari

Harry Potter pillows!

Funny images...

Send me a message if you would like an invite to join us and start working on your own boards!