Patricia is a fast moving, Mama to 3 small people. She is a self confessed design and interiors blogs junkie, with a background in design, film and entertainment PR.
Author: Sian Gwilliam
I am a TV Production Consultant. In my downtime I run a group ticketing concierge company called MyCultureClub.com, and write about cultural and educational events.
Watch and Learn This Sandwich Monster
Over a period of time, David Laferriere, the creator of Kritzels, has drawn over 1,500 unique Kritzels characters on sandwich bags. New Kritzels keep adding to the tally everyday. What started off as an affectionate token […]
You Will Love This Loyal Cupcake
Now this is what I call sweet art. It’s the point where sugar and design intersects beautifully. Im sure Maty and Paul would give full marks for this bake, what do you think? More salivating […]
5 Best Family Self-Catering Holidays
With the Easter holidays fast approaching, check out these gorgeous self-catering places to stay which still have space for you and your family, chosen by i-escape.com’s Kids Collection Editor, Nadine. ** check out the Special […]
Watch and Learn The Coolest Toys
Happy Memories hey? All courtesy of The King of Legoland. Enjoy your weekend, and if you do one thing whilst you’re away from your desk this weekend, I suggest you make time to play with […]
Watch and Learn Kid President
If you haven’t been introduced to Kid President, then you have now! Here are some facts to impress you; He has 267,000 twitter followers, and 328,000 facebook ‘likes’. He has a New York Times bestselling […]
Watch and Learn Yoga Joe
Brogamats was founded on the belief that yoga practitioners defy simple categorization, and include people of all walks of life, all genders, all Lululemon budgets, and all levels of earthy pretentiousness. If you have 10 […]
Sadler’s Wells Family Dance Weekend 25-26 March 2016
If you like music, dancing, and generally getting down… do me a favour, and watch this trailer. It is such a great track. It’s from the Tom Dale Company in partnership with MOKO Dance : Digitopia […]
Watch and Learn This Paper Bird
DIANA BELTRAN HERRERA (b. 1987, Colombia) is a designer and artist that has been working over the past years with paper as the primary medium in the production of her work. After graduating from her […]
5 Best National Trust Places near London
We all love The National Trust, and here are a few reasons why. It’s the largest voluntary conservation organisation in Europe. They have over 4 million members, more than the present coalition ruling parties. They own some of […]
5 Best Family London Workshops For Half Term
V&A Museum (South Kensington) Join the museum team as they celebrate the opening of the new Europe 1600 –1815 galleriesand be inspired by a painting of an incredible procession, The Ommegang from 1616. Read more […]
Watch and Learn How To Build An Igloo
“…like all good architects they build houses from the materials around them…” This is a charming video recently re-uploaded by the National Board of Canada. The films were from a series titled Arctic Notebook 1, […]
Watch and Learn A 12 Year Old Comic Artist
Meet Orson, he is only 12 and has published is first graphic novel The Adventures of Hal Dekenzin which you can buy through his Aligon Adventures blog here for £7. You can also buy the comic […]
Free Workshops for London Kids at London Print Studio
If you love children & illustration, I am pretty sure you will enjoy this exhibition. The Enchanted Page is an exhibition showcasing some of the best of the UK’s up and coming artists at the […]
Come and See Daisy & Finn’s Workspace
Good morning all, Today I am starting a new feature called ‘My Workspace’, and I’m rather thrilled about it. It’s simple, sweet and ever so exciting. I have asked some of the very clever and […]
Watch and Learn This Body Move
The Human Body is an App ($3.99 : Age 4+) made by the Designers at Tinybop. They create elegant, educational iOS apps to spark the curiosity of kids around the world today. Within the apps, kids […]
Q&A with Kids Editor, Nadine Mellor at i-escape
Nadine Mellor, Editor of the i-escape Kids is already on no.5 of her bucket list. She has a beautiful Irish husband and two cute kids Esme and Cormac (tick). A fantastic job (tick). Has seen some […]
5 Best Authors to See at The Imagine Festival
The line up for the 2015 Imagine Festival, Southbank over Feb 1/2 term is looking hotter than ever. There are free events as well as well priced ticketed events. They’re a very friendly bunch down […]
Aardman Film Making for London Kids
Who doesn’t like Shaun the Sheep? Even if you find his chat a bit woolly, you have to give him credit for being such a sweet-sheep and loving his mossy bottom family. In honour of […]
The Best Cinema Clubs for London Kids
Don’t forget to check the homepage Events Diary. I have added lots of 1/2 term activities and workshops to keep you busy, and help you plan ahead. If you like what you see here, please […]
Watch and Learn Brooke Raboutou, World Rock Climbing Champion
If you have a spare 8 minutes this weekend, take a look at this. I’m a huge fan of the #activegirls campaign from the Youth Sport Trust. Here’s some info why it’s important; “Engaging and […]
Kids Science Event at The Royal Institution
Performing matter: Greatest hits and new finding There are still spaces for this event on Friday 22 January, 18:00 – 19:15 Materials perform. Stuff is constantly getting up to things. Matter is doing all of […]
5 Best Backstage Theatre Tours in London
Some of my best memories as a growing kid were theatre related. I played Maria in West Side Story for the Somerset Youth Theatre, spent all my birthdays at West End shows with my old […]
For all the Bowie Fans Out There…
“Bowie is the man who elevated his music to what can only be described as an art form.” – David Bowie website It’s a sad day, as we celebrate the life of David Bowie who died […]
10 Great Family Days Out in London
1. A Hampstead Heath stomp with a Pub Lunch I’m not sure if anyone who has ever been for a breath of fresh air and a walk on the Heath, hasn’t felt better in some way […]
Bus Stop Review of Goodnight Mister Tom
Last week, Thea one of our Bus Stop Kids went to see the recently opened theatre show Goodnight Mister Tom at the Duke of York’s Theatre, (St Martins Lane WC2). She had a great evening […]
The Best Art-y Books for Kids
I have a small passion for art books in general, but mostly for the ones designed and lovingly produced for Kids. One of my favourite past-times is floating around museum book shops, taking notes of […]
5 Best Simple Cards to Make with Kids
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I didn’t want you to feel left out, and not remind you how super-easy it is to make your own cards with the kids. These cards, are also certain…
The Best London Carol Concerts 2014
The ‘carols’ bit of Christmas is the bit that really gets me in the mood. I’m not a firm believer in ‘self help’ and all that, (there’s nothing better than a good chin wag with […]
5 of the Best Family Carol Concerts in London
Once in Royal Davids City and Jingle Bells are on all the hippest music lovers Spotify playlists right now, which is of course a good thing. If you fancy getting your soprano voice warmed up, […]
5 Best DIY Christmas Cards
My criteria for DIY crafts is to make them easy peasy, there’s a lot of satisfaction in the whole family sharing a craft moment together, which is why I often try and throw in ideas […]
5 of the Coolest Christmassy Family Things To Do in London
When Cass Farrar my favourite Travel Consultant (and head girl) at luxury family holiday site Kodomo.com asked me to put together a list of cool family fun, I knew I had to do my duty and grant my […]
5 Best Southbank Christmas Events 2014
1. Christmas History Tours : The Old Vic : 13 & 20 December : 10.30am Experience the History Tours with a festive twist in December. These special yuletide tours include mulled wine and a mince […]
Craft Project, A Button Christmas Card
This is my most famous Christmas Pin over on my Christmas Crafts Board. It gets re-pinned about 5 times a week. Crazy I know, that’s buttons for you.
5 Best Magical Christmas Events
1. Horse Drawn Carriage Rides : Richmond Park This has to be a dreamy experience, that will impress even the most cynical of Christmas critics. After a visit to the working stables at Holly Lodge at […]
Craft Project, Easy Christmas Card
My criteria for DIY crafts is to make them easy peasy, there’s a lot of satisfaction in the whole family sharing a craft moment together, which is why I often try and throw in ideas […]
The Best Christmas Family Theatre 2014
1. Nutcracker : London Coliseum (11 Dec 2014 – 4 Jan 2015) With iconic choreography and the Orchestra of English National Ballet performing Tchaikovsky’s soaring score (featuring the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Waltz of […]
Craft Project, Advent Calendars
I am totally aware that the likelihood of any of us being able to deliver this type of ‘i’m-a-perfect-parent’ advent calendars is similar to the challenge of trying to explain why Father Christmas keeps turning […]
The 5 Best at The South Ken Kids Festival
Next week is the start of the popular literary South Ken Kids Festival held at the Institut français in guess where … SW7! In it’s 17th year now the bi-lingual event brings together artists, authors and the […]
How To Start a Children’s Home Library
This article from The Guardian Book site gives sound advice on building a library for children. I’ve picked out the bones to help you speed through it, and also listed their reading list for ages […]
Learn How to Draw Eyes
I find this tricky, so am going to take it step by step and see if I can perfect my eye. Wink Wink, nudge nudge… let me know how you get on and we can […]
Get Your Kids Reading, The Best Sites & Children’s Book Clubs
You might not have had the time to research all the online children’s book clubs out there, or it might not be your (book) bag! As I’m in constant amazement at how quickly time speeds […]
5 Best Christmas Dance Shows for London Kids
(1) The Snowman (All Ages) 20% off your ticket price , if you book two of these dance shows at Sadler’s Wells this Christmas. Here’s my 5 Best starting with The Snowman which will be […]
Craft Project, Superhero Photo Booth
Anyone who names their website One More Mushroom is a friend of ours. I have a small passion for all superhero related crafts, which if you lot are very sweet I will post more of […]
Craft Project, Halloween Party Ideas
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For those of you who will be throwing a few ideas together 24 hours before the actual event of Halloween this year, here is some inspiration. I have a…
Craft Project, Halloween Cakes
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Check on the links below for more information; Frankenstein Cake from Bird on A Cake Scary cupcakes in a box via All Things Cupcake Bloody cake from Divine Dinner Party…
Craft Project, Little Rocket Man
If you didn’t know it, the Aussies are a mean crafting nation. The Doodlecraft team have a tutorial for a sic-fi fuelled jet pack for us today. Armed with a hot glue gun, 2 large […]
10 of the Best Creative Halloween Workshops 2015
1. Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), 66 Portland Place All sessions have been inspired by the exhibition ‘Ordinary Beauty: The Photography of Edwin Smith’ and are led by professional educators. Workshops take place between […]
5 Best Fireworks Events for London Kids 2015
Ally Pally Alexandra Palace Fireworks Festival incorporates a firework display and bonfire, bier festival, street food and craft beer village, funfairs, ice skating and a street procession. £4-£9 for fireworks (extra charge for other activities), prebook […]
5 Best Halloween Costumes
This post is more for inspiration, and to give you a warm giggle-glow moment… dressing small kids up into Oompaloompa’s has to be one of my favourite things to see at Halloween. Check out the […]
Rome and Juliet Family Workshops at The National Theatre 2014
Can you tell I get excited about all the inspiring creative activities that are on offer out there? I also often cannot believe how many people don’t know about what’s generally happening in the arts […]
5 Best October Half Term Events for London Kids
Somerset House : Family Wild Life Drawing: Halloween Special : Saturday, 31 October 2015 (Best suited to ages 5+) Join this family drawing event where you will get the chance to meet and draw real a bearded […]
Craft Project, Happy Finger Stamping
All together now… Ahhhhhhhh! We are huge fans of the finger stamping art (yes, anything using paint is art apparently) in our house. We often whip out a finger or two, a blank card, a […]
Something for The Weekend
1. There are just three weeks left to catch this the Sadler’s Wells exciting Cuban Dance show : Ballet Revolucion. It is a show with powerful street dance and hip hop, the phenomenal cast of […]
5 Best Halloween Events for London Kids
Time to celebrate, as somehow quicker than you can say Boo to your Grandpa, it’s Halloween just around the scary corner. It seems to gain momentum from year to year, so unless you leave the […]
100 Family Workshops for a Halloween Half Term 2014
There’s so much to do and so little time this 1/2 term (so to get you planning ahead, and not missing out on booking your place on those workshops with limited space), for once I’m […]
Craft Project, Personalised Cushion
Don’t tell me you won’t be in the good books for ever, if you whip this present up for your in-laws on Christmas Day. All instructions found over on the talented Leigh Laurel Studios blog. […]
Something for The Weekend
1. I quite fancy getting the kids involved in the Young Filmmakers After school club at the BFI. They run on Tuesdays during term time, from either 4.15 or 4.30pm. The courses offer a full range […]
Craft Project, Tea Cup Garden
Even if you are not a serial craft blog hunter (like my twin sister is), I promise you will find it hard not to love all the cleverness happening over on the Pretty Little Pieces blog. […]
Something For The Weekend
1. Please Sir, can I have some more? The Carlton Tower hotel is offering Etiquette Lessons for children. Of course parents are encouraged to splash out on a finger licking meal at The Rib Room […]
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