BookCon 2018
Light poured in through the glass ceiling of the Jacob Javits Center in New York City and shone on brightly colored banners. People...
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- May 29, 2018
Fantastic Beasts French Macarons
In the dénouement of “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”, Gellert Grindelwald provokes Seraphina Picquery with a whisper, “Do you...
- May 24, 2018
Honeydukes Bound
On October 21st 2017, I completed another trip around the sun. We toured Magic Kingdom, attended Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party,...
- May 11, 2018
The Lockhart
“Gilderoy Lockhart, Order of Merlin, Third Class, Honorary Member of the Dark Force Defense League, and five times winner of Witch...
- May 10, 2018
The Slughorn
"T'was a student who gave me Francis... One spring afternoon I discovered a bowl on my desk, just a few inches of clear water in it....
- May 9, 2018
The Hooch
"Now I want a nice clean game… from all of you." - Madam Hooch Today we continue our celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week with Madam...
- May 8, 2018
The Lupin
Madam Pomfrey: “Well, he should have some chocolate, at the very least.” Harry : “I’ve already had some. Professor Lupin gave me some.” ...
- May 7, 2018
The Hagrid
Dumbledore: "...but now I think I'll have a nice cup of tea, or a large brandy..." Hagrid: "You'll find no small glasses in this house."...
- May 3, 2018
DIY House Crest Trunks
One of the most iconic accessories from the Wizarding World (second to house scarves) is Hogwarts branded luggage. A simple trunk that...
- Apr 24, 2018
Wand Permits at the Woolworth
On this day in 1913, the Woolworth building officially opened as the tallest building in the world at the time. "MACUSA needed a new...
- Mar 28, 2018
Kama, Carrow, & the Mermaid
Yesterday afternoon, while doing some research on the deathly hallows with Savanah, I noticed names had been added to the full cast list...
- Mar 23, 2018
Ravenclaw Pride Day
"Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw, If you've a ready mind, Where those of wit and learning, Will always find their kind;" Happy Ravenclaw...
- Mar 22, 2018
Gryffindor Pride Day
"You might belong in Gryffindor, Where dwell the brave at heart, Their daring, nerve, and chivalry Set Gryffindors apart;" Happy...
- Mar 21, 2018
Slytherin Pride Day
"Or perhaps in Slytherin You'll make your real friends, Those cunning folks use any means To achieve their ends." Happy Slytherin pride...
- Mar 20, 2018
Hufflepuff Pride Day
"You might belong in Hufflepuff, Where they are just and loyal, Those patient Hufflepuffs are true, And unafraid of toil" Happy...
- Mar 16, 2018
It's our birthday!
Exactly one year ago we bought www.tipsywizards.com and began this magical journey! In just 12 short months we have made countless new...
- Mar 9, 2018
Yale Is Hogwarts
This morning, I woke to Savanah raising the window blinds and saying, “Wake up, we’re going to Hogwarts!” Only we didn’t go by train, we...
- Jan 28, 2018
The Muggle Quidditch World Cup
In America, Super Bowl Sunday is somewhat of a national holiday.... if you are like me, in that you only partake in sports played on...
- Jan 22, 2018
Newt Got Mail
A new photo was released last week, providing us with a glimpse of magizoologist Newt Scamander in the upcoming film, "Fantastic Beasts:...
- Jan 16, 2018
The Maybe Muggle Tooth Fairy
Sometimes topics come up when Shelby and I are together and as we volley back and forth it becomes something bigger. This is one of those...