Picking a venue is the first step when organising your child’s birthday party. There are lots of elements to consider, so we have made things a little easier with our handy guide of places to host your celebration this year.   Ampersand Hotel, Kensington The Ampersand is a elegant boutique hotel located in the heart of South Kensington. Its eclectic mix of decorator makes it one of a one of a kind event space made perfect for your event.  The Games Room and Library can be reserved for private functions, offering the perfect space for games and private feasts. The Amperand can arrange furniture ..read more

ParentVille Parties meets Barbara the co-founder of Paperbirds Arts London. Barbara runs creative classes & birthday parties for children aged 2 to 12 all around Fulham. We caught up with Barbara to find out a bit more about Paperbirds Arts London and her tips to running a successful business. Prepare to be inspired.   Tell us a little about yourself?    I grew up in the beautiful city of Heidelberg (Germany) with five siblings and a very artistic and creative mother, so drawing, painting, sewing, printing and going to exhibitions was very much part of our everyday lives. After studying Gr ..read more

From smart subscriptions to stocking fillers, last minute doesn’t have to mean thoughtless. With only 7 days until Christmas day, there is still time to order a last minute gift or two for little ones. Mermaid Jewellery Making Kit Personalised Christmas Stockings 3 Month Baking Kit Subscription Nutcracker Backpack Christmas Bauble Baking Kit Over the Rainbow Sweetie Gift Box Check out our Christmas shop, only at www.parentville.co.uk The post Last Minute Christmas Gifts appeared first on ParentVille ..read more

ParentVille Parties meets Sarah Beadell, the founder of For Heavens Cakes. Sarah creates bespoke cakes with flare and personality, no design is too big, from novelty to classic, modern to traditional, there is no end to Sarah’s talents. We caught up with Sarah to find out a bit more about For Heaven’s Cakes and her tips to running a successful business. Prepare to be inspired. Tell us a little about yourself? Before kids I headed up Technical Training for Honda UK, with a big focus on project & event management. I left that all behind when I became pregnant with my first baby, and now I a ..read more

ParentVille Parties meets Sarah Beadell, the founder of For Heavens Cake. Sarah creates bespoke cakes with flare and personality, no design is too big, from novelty to classic, modern to traditional, there is no end to Sarah’s talents. We caught up with Sarah to find out a bit more about For Heaven’s Cake and her tips to running a successful business. Prepare to be inspired.   Tell us a little about yourself? Before kids I headed up Technical Training for Honda UK, with a big focus on project & event management. I left that all behind when I became pregnant with my first baby, and now I a ..read more

PV Meets Craft & Crumb   ParentVille Parties meets Louise the co-founder of Craft & Crumb. The Craft & Crumb baking kits contain everything you need to bake and decorate cakes, cupcakes or a delicious batch of homemade biscuits. We caught up with Louise to find out a bit more about Craft & Crumb and her tips to running a successful business. Prepare to be inspired. Tell us a little about yourself? I’m Louise, one half of Craft & Crumb, a children’s baking kits and party bags as well as mum of 3 children aged 9, 7, & 5.   What inspired your concept/idea for your busine ..read more

5 Christmas Party Favours Ideas   With Christmas only a few weeks away and the end of term in sight, we have picked our top five Christmas Party Favours for your children’s Christmas Parties. Send your guests home with a festive biscuit making kits Treat your guests to a personalised Christmas jute stocking and fill with festive treats Let your friends get creative with these biscuits decorating kits Bauble decorating cookies plus edible ink pens  Christmas decorating cookies plus edible ink pens Personalise their party bag and include a Santa Elves cracker Wow your guests with a selecti ..read more

ParentVille Parties meets Celia the founder of Bluebell Biscuiterie.  Bluebell Biscuiterie specialises in beautiful, personal and unique biscuits, handmade to order. Today, Celia shares how she got started and her tips to running a successful creative business. Prepare to be inspired. Tell us a little about yourself?  I’m Celia, (Mrs Smith) and I live just outside Henley on Thames with my husband, Paul and our 10 year old daughter, Madeline.  I spent almost 20 years working in various corporate communications roles for a global soft drinks company and before that for a UK food retailer.  I set ..read more

WIN a Caroline Gardener Card & Gift Wrap Bundle and 10 Personalised Christmas Biscuits from ParentVille Parties, worth over £150   CLICK TO ENTER NOW   Caroline Gardner is best known as one of the UK’s leading and most prolific accessory, gift and stationery designers. Her distinctive designs now stretch across various product categories, including paper, accessories and lifestyle, all linked by her design hand print of quirky use of colour and placement. We’re offering you the chance to win A Caroline Gardner card & gift wrap bundle and 10 personalised Christmas biscuits from Parentvi ..read more

3 Ways To Get Party Ready This Christmas   Are you hosting an end of year party for your little ones? With Christmas only 6 weeks away, its time to start planning. Here are our three top tips to get you party ready this Christmas. The Theme First thing first, the theme. To help you get started, a theme will allow you to navigate your invites, decorations, table wear and even the entertainment if the theme allows. Here are a few Christmas themes to get the creative juices following: Christmas Jumper Party, Winter Wonderland Party, Bauble Decorating Party, Nutcracker Party, Christmas Pyjama Part ..read more