Harry Potter Magic Arrives at Port of Entry Christmas Shoppe

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With its own section of Dr. Suess's How The Grinch Stole Christmas and festive Despicable Me's Minions, the Port of Entry Christmas Shoppe at the front of Islands of Adventure in Universal Orlando spreads Christmas cheer all year long. This year, its Harry Potter section has expanded and it's definitely a must-see if you're visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Decked out with Hogwarts and Harry Potter garlands, stockings, and ornaments, it's every witch and wizard's one-stop shop for all things Christmas. The park is now also offering new services like Custom Gift Wrapping and inspiration for your own Hogwarts-inspired decorations. Check out the amazing new look taking over the Port of Entry Christmas Shoppe!

10 Harry Potter Valentines To Charm Your Special Potterhead

Valentine's Day is just around the corner. This is the perfect time to give the Potterhead in your life a dumbledore-able gift to share how much you love them. Check out these magical cards inspired by Harry Potter!

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Harry Potter Inspired Apartment Will Make You Feel Like You're At Hogwarts

Photo: SWNS/Canongate Luxury Apartment.

If you want to live at Hogwarts, a new luxury apartment created by superfan Yue Gao might be as close as you can get. Located in Edinburgh, Scotland, Canongate Luxury Apartment pays homage to the wizarding world that has bewitched generations of fans.

The apartment comes with a Gryffindor inspired master bedroom, Hogwarts Express second-bedroom, fully stocked kitchen and beautiful bathroom. Two pieces of furniture even belonged to J.K. Rowling

Gao described her labor of love to SouthwestNews, "I didn't want to turn it into a cheap copy of the film, so it's more like an homage from a huge fan rather than [a] copy of the movie. I think this house holds collected memories of a whole generation of people who grew up watching Harry Potter."

Scotland is the perfect location to house this apartment straight out of the wizarding world. Its the city which famously inspired J.K. Rowling to start writing about the boy who everyone in our world would come to know his name.

The apartment is available to rent year-round. Visitors can expect to pay about $206 (£150 GBP) per night. Photos are courtesy of SouthwestNews and Canongate Luxury Apartment. (If you're looking for more magical inspiration to enchant your house or apartment, Get the Wizarding Look is a great place to start!)

10 Harry Potter Inspired Candles to Keep You Warm This Winter

Autumn has arrived and winter's on its way, so it's time to cozy up in our common rooms with some cocoa, chocolate frogs, a good book, and of course - cozy candles to keep us warm. Whether floating from the ceiling, or just tucked away nicely on a table / booksehfl, they make such a bewitching addition to our Muggle homes. If you're looking for some Harry Potter inspired candles to illuminate and warm up your space, I've got ten which are perfect for the upcoming season.

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Harry Potter Clock by LetterThings (Product Review)

Brightest witch of her age Hermione Granger may have a time turner for her school escapades, but modern wizards will love this creative clock by LetterThings on Etsy. This working 8.75" round clock adds a dash of imagination to every home.

I absolutely love this clock. Instead of traditional numbers to tell time, wizarding tasks guides you throughout the day such as Clean Owl Cage, Service Broom, Stir Potion, Feed Creatures, and Knit Elf Clothes. Each hour is a wonderful reference to an activity Harry Potter and his friends did throughout the books. It's a unique way of taking a regular object but elevating it to into a wonderful piece of home decor every bookworm and Harry Potter fan will love.

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15 Magical Socks Dobby Would Love (and you will too!)

Happy Birthday to kind ol' Dobby, the sweet house-elf who protected his dear friend Harry Potter.

In celebration of one of our favorite magical creatures, I've compiled some magical socks that Dobby would love (and maybe even a little jealous of?). I know fellow Potterheads will love them too as part of my ongoing series Get the Wizarding Look. Here are some magical socks that would make a great addition to every witch or wizard's wardrobe. Hope you enjoy!

Get the Wizarding Look: Ravenclaw Tower Inspiration

In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, readers get a glimpse of the Ravenclaw Tower when Harry is summoned there as part of his journey in defeating Voldemort. Known as the Hogwarts house for wisdom and wit, students are renown for their eccentric outlooks of observing and studying the world. With its emblem of an eagle flying high on a blue and bronze crest, decorate your own home or study with inspiration from the Ravenclaw Tower.

Hermione Granger Bedroom Inspiration from Deathly Hallows

Since the very first time we met Hermione Granger on the train to Hogwarts, we always wandered what her home life was like. After six films following Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, we finally got a glimpse of her where she spends her time studying and upbringing away from the wizarding boarding school.

Drawing on inspiration from her wall hangings, color schemes, and accessories in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1, here is another dose of bewitching inspiration for my continuing series Get the Wizarding Look. I hope you enjoy! Feel free to comment with your thoughts in the section below!

Here's a fuller look of her room. It's accented with pastel, earthy tones like soft blues, purples, and greens. Everything is in its rightful place and organized nicely. She has a nice bulletin board for photos, drawings, and wizarding news. Her books are kept on clean shelves with ample space on the top shelf for her music player, stuffed bear, and more books. We'll be incorporating these ideas for your own bedroom.

Photo Sources: 1. White smart desk 2.White end table

Photo Sources: Pacific Blue Wingback Chair, White and Plum pillow cover, Purple and Green throw pillow, 16x16 Decorative floral pillow, Purple and White decorative pillow

Keep important reminders and photos of your family and friends on your wall with a 11 x 17 inch black frame corkboard. Here are some different ways to decorate or make your own corkboard: add a clothesline, Do It Yourself Corkboard by Carolina Charm, add pockets, Burlap Covered Corkboard, and Fabric Covered memo board

Decorations: Ombre purple vase, Brass wall hook hanger, and Purple felt garland

Artwork: magic garden Art Painting, Anemone bouquet, and Lilac Botanical Photography

Figurines: Tiny River Otter figurine and Golden Lion bookends

Hufflepuff Common Room Inspiration

The interior decoration for houses like Hufflepuff was left up to the imagination of the readers. What we know about the friendly and loyal house was that they were located near the kitchen, almost in the basement. Inhabited by great finders and comfort-seekers, the humble abode of Hufflepuffs is meant to be sunny and earthy.

Because its head of house Professor Sprout was proficient in Herbology, many plants are used for decoration. I chose a living-room type area as the inspiration for Hufflepuff common room, but some ideas can be applied to other places of a house or apartment. A special kitchen edition will be coming soon! Here gathered together is a visual guide of ideas and inspiration for any Hufflepuff student who would like to create their beloved common room. If you'd like advice, or this guide, feel free to share in the comments of what room I should cover next!

1. Bold Yellow Sofa by Stefan Borselius

2. grey round ottoman

3. Geometric Tile Rug

4. Hug sofa by Leif Designpark

5. round grey pintuck pillow

6. black and white floral with birds pillow

7. yellow and white floral pillow

8. Kantha Throw

9. Beduizzi Throw

10. bistro end table

11. black round end table

12. laser cut modern end table

13. black round coffee table

14. white vase set

15. yellow vase set

16. Amber colored lamp

17. amber glass lamp

18. grey curtains

A Black Entertainment Center would go fabulously with a Hufflepuff inspired living room. Brown or black shelves for books, coffee and end tables can give an earthy feel as well. Decorating is all about finding a balance with colors, tone, and style of the furniture you want to use.

19. Hufflepuff Edition Harry Potter books

20. Forest Book Ends

21. Mid Century Modern Clock

22. Nature photography by joystclaire

23. Badger Original Watercolor by SanMartinArtsCrafts

DIY Terrariums

Herbology is all about creature and natures. If you're in a dorm or inspired to care for some greenery indoors, consider some of these some DIY Terrariums. Here are two guides to help you begin Pennys Day Book and Twelve Terrarium Ideas.

Gryffindor Common Room Inspiration For Your Own Bedroom

The Gryffindor Common Room is most used living space we see of the Hogwarts students use. After all, most of the leading characters hail from the house daring and bravery. Cool to make into a bedroom or living space for young ones, Potter Talk brings some inspiration of the hang-out space Harry Potter and Hermione Granger uses in the film series. Here are some ideas to help create a full look in your apartment or home!

Red canopy bed: unknown seller
Long Deep Red Curtains:  Overstock

Red sofa-like chairs: Kohls
Dark Olive Green Rug: FloorUSA

Red Velvet Crush Sofa: CoolSofa

Stefan Brown/Black Chair: IKEA

Mahogany Wooden Writing Desk: TradersCity
Square Steamer Trunk End Table: Home Depot
Steamer Trunk Cabinet: Home Depot

Red & Honey Table Lamp: Overstock
NY Bronze Lion Book Ends: NYStore
Gryffindor Crest Tapestry Throw: Warner Bros Shop
Stuffed Owl: Harry Potter Exhibition
Gryffindor Wall Hanging: Warner Bros
Olive green pillow: Gracious Home, Velvet purple pillow: Remodelista, Zigzag patterned pillow: Urban Outfitters

Inspiration from the Harry Potter movies:

Warner Bros Entertainment