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first Year Six at Hogwarts how-to page online!

Just had to post my success…due to nagging by complete strangers so I guess you could say “popular demand” the first how-to page is online before any of the rest of the website is anywhere near ready…yes, it is the … Continue reading

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enjoying the summer

I have still been recovering all week from the big party last weekend. Aside from finishing Half-Blood Prince already Monday night and getting my party photos posted, I’ve done some cleaning, mostly gooey things like dishes and potion bottles, but … Continue reading

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Year Six at Hogwarts Success!

Sorry I was much too busy to post any further updates before the party, but that’s the way it goes! Last night around 10pm, Ben went in dementor costume, along with Jen in full Ravenclaw Quidditch gear to the Sunnyvale … Continue reading

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another press mention!

I got this email from an East Coast co-worker this morning: So I was reading the Post Food section, and saw the tease on the front page about the Harry Potter feast. I said to myself, I should send the … Continue reading

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Year Six at Hogwarts party progress

Even with attending the SF Symphony fireworks concert at Shoreline Amphitheatre Monday evening, I have gotten a lot of party prep done this week…scarily I’m feeling like I’ll actually get everything done…we’ll see what really happens! Here’s some of what’s … Continue reading

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funny!

http://www.news-journalonline.com/NewsJournalOnline/Lifestyle/Headlines/03AccentFOOD01070605.htm Excerpt: “If Hogwarts had Home Economics, then Britta Peterson would be the teacher. She’s with the Web site PotterParties.com, and knows a thing or two about the importance of setting the right mood. “I go all out for my … Continue reading

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New Cauldron Cakes

While working on PotterParties.com, I saw Lexicon_Bel~’s version of Cauldron Cakes, which sounded yummy, especially since my clever idea of cotton candy smoke ended up failing last summer (the cakes are so moist that the cotton candy melts as soon … Continue reading

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Year Six party progress – FOOD :-9

Hooray! As of last night I have a good handle on the party food I’m providing, so now I can get back to decorations without feeling too stressed… Bertie Botts & filler Jelly Bellies already purchased pre-sliced cheese already purchased … Continue reading

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Year Six party prep update

Amongst taking it relatively easy to get fully over my cold, plus seeing Batman Begins Saturday night (awesome!) and the end of the year choir party Sunday afternoon, I have made excellent progress so far with the Year Six at … Continue reading

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time to breathe…?

I have been running non-stop for two solid weeks, I swear. Not only have I been frantically designing, creating & mailing my Year Six at Hogwarts invitations every waking moment not at work, but I have been staying late at … Continue reading

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