Testimonials
Hear from some of the people that have enjoyed using The Green Shed for their events and parties.
“Hidden diamond! We totally love this place. Our daughter(6)and our boy (4) had a joint birthday party with beautiful crafting from Nicky (owner). Kids made beautiful bunting and lavender bags (sowed by Nicky) they had such a great time doing it! Each kid took it home in the bag- provided from Nicky. We had amazing weather so we used whole garden for games and some dancing. We had picnic (our own food) and Nicky provided water, cups, plates, etc. no extra charges! On top of this we watched her two beautiful turtles in the garden and all kids were amazed by it (what lovely bonus) plus two doggies! Worth every penny( not expensive at all). Highly recommend this place and we will definitely have it again in the future! Thank you for your hospitality everybody loved it!”
Denisa (Google Review)
“This is such a local gem and would highly recommend for any event or party. We had our daughters birthday party with a gaggle of little friends and it was such fun. Everyone left with top quality home made crafts and big smiles. Nicky (the owner) does a fabulous job to make everything run smoothly. Highly recommend.”
Eilis (Google Review)
“I’m so pleased I found The Green Shed. What a wonderful little place (and huge garden) hidden away in Muswell Hill. We brought our own entertainment and we had a wonderful time. Thank you.”
“I My daughter and her friends said this was the best party they’d ever been to. They loved everything about it and didn’t want to leave. Thank you, Nicky.”
“I’m so glad I found the Green Shed via a neighbour of mine. The children all had a wonderful time and the boys loved doing the crafts as much as the girls.”
“This was such a special thing to do after lockdown and my daughter and her friends were so happy. They loved what they made and they didn’t want to leave.”
“I just wanted to write to say a HUGE thank you for hosting my daughter’s party yesterday at the beautiful Green Shed. She had a fantastic time thank you so much for making it such a special birthday celebration. We are really grateful to you for making it such a wonderful afternoon.
Best wishes and thank you for everything. x…”
“My daughter and her friends hugely enjoyed their workshop with Nicky. They were able to make lovely things that they were proud to take home in a really magical setting. Thanks so much for a wonderful afternoon.”
“I didn’t know what to do for my daughter’s 7th birthday so my friend recommended Nicky’s Green Shed. It was the best ‘find’ I could have imagined and they all really loved everything about it.
Highly recommended.”
“My daughter and her friends were so excited to see each other after lockdown and were thrilled to be sitting round the table in the beautiful Green Shed chatting, singing along to my playlist and making lovely things to take home.
The garden setting is stunning and the whole party was a great success.”
“I had two scrap book parties with Nicky this month. One for each daughter and they absolutely loved them. Nicky was kind and very accommodating and had so many lovely things that the children could use. They also loved being allowed to feed the two tortoises.
Great fun, thanks Nicky.”
“We decided to hold our daughters Birthday at Nicky’s Green Shed following a recommendation from another mum.
One parent attending said it was “the loveliest day out since lock-down” another described it as a “secret garden behind the green door”.
It was such a memorable party for us and I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending or booking the space again. My daughter particularly enjoyed getting to feed the tortoise just as we were leaving to go home.
A very special place, thank you, Nicky.”
“Thank you so much!
My daughter hasn’t stopped talking about her birthday craft party in your lovely green shed.
Thank you too for making it so easy for me.”
She had a fantastic time, thank you so much for making it such a special birthday celebration. We are really grateful to you for making such a special afternoon.
Beat wished and thank you for everything.”
Jasmine
“My daughter and her friends had a really lovely time at the Little Green Shed for her birthday Craft Party.
In her own words, it was “really good fun” and also “exotic” thanks to the tortoises in the garden!
Nicky also made everything really easy for me, Thanks Nicky!”
Natalie
The details and decoration in the green shed are magical. The flowers in the garden are beautiful and add to this imaginative space.
Each girl went home with the most gorgeous gifts, made from Vintage fabrics, lovely keepsakes that have character and charm.”
“The Green Shed N10 is a beautiful place and a perfect place for my daughters 8th birthday party.
My daughter and her friends had a really great time doing vintage fabric bunting. Nicky has plenty of beautiful fabrics for them to choose from.
The shed is very pretty and has beautiful vintage decorations. The outdoor garden is perfect for having food and cake after they did the crafts. Nicky is a very helpful host and engaging with children.
Thank you for a perfect party.”
Peeraporn Helliwell
“A fabulous day at The Green Shed with Nicky for my daughter’s 10th birthday.
The girls loved the crafting party-we could barely get them to put their creations down to come out for cake! Such a magical space, inside and out. A real sanctuary and a beautiful place to have a party. We’ll be back! Thank you so much.”
Anna Melvin-James
“We had a really lovely little party for my daughter’s 5th Birthday at the Green Shed.
The children loved doing the craft activities in the shed with Nicky, followed by cake and games outside; all whilst the parents were able to relax in the beautiful gardens. It makes for the perfect setting for a birthday gathering.”
It’s a magical combination of a wild garden, fruit trees, a couple of curious tortoises and a beautifully decorated room with everything you need for a pastel coloured birthday party. It’s a romantic notion of a 1950’s childhood but with better plumbing, fairy lights and wifi.
We had my daughter’s 9th birthday party there. Seeing the delight on not only her friend’s faces but also their parents as they walked through the gate was really wonderful. And you couldn’t ask for a better host. Or a more reasonable rate.”
Vanessa
“Thank you so much for hosting my Daughter’s craft Party in The Green Shed.
It was the perfect place to create the feeling of being in an enchanted version of one’s own home! We will definitely want to book this secret space again and in warmer weather – to really be able to enjoy the beautiful garden.”
“Sweetest venue in North London!
Cosy in Winter and tortoises out in the garden in Summer.
Nicky is a gem too.”
“We booked my daughter and eight of her school friends (all ages 4/5) in with Nicky as a weekend treat and the two hours flew by!
The girls were all so proud of the beautiful bunting and lavender bags they made and Nicky was so kind to them all. They haven’t stopped talking about it since and we are already planning our next visit.”
“My daughter had her 8th birthday party at the Green Shed. She says, “It was so great. The best birthday party ever!”. Nicky does wonderful crafts with the children that they get to take home, in a lovely, cosy setting. Exactly what we had been hoping for.”
“The Green Shed was the perfect venue for our child’s birthday party. Nicky is kind, relaxed and helpful. We wanted an intimate and cosy environment and it just worked so well. Comfortable, well equipped, and with a lovely atmosphere it felt like a home from home. Who knew a children’s birthday party could be so chilled out, and yet it was still magical! We highly recommend, it’s just lovely.”
Rosanna, Thomas and Stanley
“The Green Shed is a fantastic place to host a local party. We walked the girls there and were able to get straight into the crafts as everything was set up. All the girls enjoyed making their mini bunting and lavender bags. Nicky was great with helping the kids and was a huge help in arranging the party. If your kids enjoy crafts, this is the place. Thanks, Nicky!”
We have been looking for a lovely yet affordable space to hold our daughter’s birthday party and were recommended The Green Shed. I am so glad we found this hidden gem in Muswell Hill. Nicky was so welcoming and accommodating and the booking process easy. The shed, lovingly decorated by Nicky, has a cosy, vintagey feel and brings back nostalgic memories. We were also able to use the garden surrounding the shed – a wonderful little paradise that’s hard to find. This place is so inspiring and has lovely touches throughout. The kids especially loved discovering some of the other “inhabitants”: the two turtles and Maisie the dog. Our party couldn’t have gone better and all our guests have been raving about it for weeks. I can highly recommend the Green Shed and we will be sure to book again in the future. “
Franziska Birke
“I wanted to recommend The Green Shed in Muswell Hill as a brilliant venue for children’s birthday parties. Nicky Grace is a great hostess who does craft activities with children and they made beaded bunting and lavender bags. A massive thank you to you. It was magical. The children had so much fun and I loved what they came home with. It was amazing for the parents to be able to just relax and enjoy your beautiful garden. It was a brilliant party; definitely, the least stressful one we’ve done so far. One to repeat. Everyone, parents included, had a lovely time.”
Louise
“My children loved their time scrapbooking at the Green Shed. It was a calm, creative session and Nicky helped and encouraged them to think about the content and the design of their books, whilst letting them loose with an amazing selection of craft supplies. They have been showing off their books to everyone ever since! We’ll definitely be back for more activities at the Green Shed with Nicky.”
Jo
“This place is a very special gem in the heart of Muswell Hill. I had the honour and pleasure to host a Death Cafe at Nicky Grace Vintage Fabric and Gorgeous Things. The Green Shed provided a warm, friendly and comforting place to talk about a sensitive subject. Nicky Grace was the perfect host. She had beautifully decorated the table with lilac, candles, chocolates and grapes, making everyone feel welcome and comfortable. Thanks for having us, we’ll be back! x”
Rosalie Kuyvenhoven (celebrant)
“Nicky, thank you so much for hosting Alice’s 6th birthday party at your lovely Green Shed. The girls had a great time and were all very proud of their bunting and lavender bags.”
Leah
“Thank you for allowing me to host my Voxerbrand workshops in your Queendom. Heartily recommend this magical space in the heart of Muswell Hill.”
Diana
“I just wanted to say a massive thank you for Nicky’s vintage party for my daughter’s 7th birthday party. All the children were “over the moon” with their beautiful bunting and lavender bags to take home. I was told by various mums how their children came back all excited to hang up their bunting in their rooms and how their lavender bags were placed under their pillows that night.
In fact, the feedback received after Ella’s birthday party was one of the best to date. ‘ My son tells me it’s the best party he has ever been’ is one comment received by a parent. I was so glad that both the girls and boys took to the theme and everyone had a wonderful time. The children loved choosing the different coloured fabrics and the boys made map bunting designs which they personalised with letters and names.
May I just say Nicky would have no hesitation in recommending your services to any of my friends who are having a similar party. In the words of the children, “It was great!” And for my daughter Ella, it was a ‘magical’ day which she will treasure long after. Seriously, it really was wonderful and can’t thank you enough. You really made the day special for everyone!”
Odette
“Thank you, Nicky, for hosting my daughter’s birthday party last weekend. She had a lovely time and by all accounts, her friends did too! The beautiful bunting she made with your vintage fabric now has pride of place in her room. And I’m glad it was one of the easiest parties I’ve ever had to arrange. Thanks again!”
Anna
“Dear Nicky. Amazing that a week and a day have passed since our powerful gathering in your great space. It was a bit of magic in many ways and I wanted to thank you for your great contribution and generosity in helping it work and clearing up when we had to rush off to the concert. The wonderful collection of blankets, Maisie, and the tortoises added to its specialness.”
Sara Adler
“We have used the Green Shed three times now for work related creative and strategic away days. It is the perfect environment for freeing up your mind and getting away from day to day office pressures. Thoroughly recommended. And great value too!”
Nick
“Nicky’s vintage shop is a wonder of creative delights. A beautiful setting to shop in which lifts your spirits and makes you want to linger and stay for a cup of tea too!”
Emma Glover
“Nicky Grace sources and makes such lovely vintage treasures, you never know what you might find…and you always know you’ve got one of a kind.”
Sophie Thompson
“Best mini-bunting ever created, Nicky is something of a vintage guru.”
Emma Freud
“I just love Nicky’s wonderful selection of vintage fabrics and gifts because they’re so bright and colourful. They always cheer me up. So I try to go along to her open house pop-ups held every few months. There are piles of 1960’s and ‘70’s fabrics, soft tablecloths that have been patiently handstitched, patchwork throws and cushions as well as jolly coloured tickets and pots. It’s a treasure trove of colour and I could spend hours just browsing. I can’t stop myself buying and I’ve had a soft white vintage tablecloth, embroidered with dainty daisy flowers. It reminds me of the time my mum tried to teach me to embroider. And, I’ve bought fabric pictures and cards – ideal for gifts. But my current favourite is the children’s mini bunting – little hand cut triangles of vintage fabric featuring flowers, checks and spots, sewn together with satin ribbon. So adorable is the bunting that I didn’t want to part with it. So, now I’ll have to go back and buy some more for myself.”
Maud Davis
“Nicky’s Pop up Shop is an original and refreshing explosion of colour and warmth. Buying beautiful, unique hand-made products in such a loving and creative home environment (whilst nibbling on the yummy cakes) was my ideal shopping experience. Go with a friend and enjoy a great day out together. I didn’t want to leave!”
Bridgit Napleton
“Nicky’s vintage bunting is utterly joyful and beautifully made. She sources authentic vintage floral and embroidered fabrics and the combinations she uses are wonderful. the gorgeous strings of little flags I bought from Nicky have been the perfect finishing touch to both my little girls’ birthday parties and my Open Studios.”
Emma Mitchell
“I highly recommend The Green Shed as a venue for small cosy events. It’s a quiet, unique and inspiring environment which can be used for fun creativity and contemplation. It’s where I hold my creative writing workshops ‘Words and Wine’ every month and everyone loves it.”
Nichola Charalambou, Creative Writes
“Nicky has an incredible talent and a real eye for Vintage interiorsand accessories. As soon as I walked in to Nickys first event, Ithought I had arrived in heaven. Unique pieces, eclectic items mixed with a vintage twist.”
Jane Means
“My 8-year-old daughter had a fantastic time at Nicky’s Vintage Fabric Workshop. She would come home each day with a gorgeous new creation eager to return to Nicky’s the next day. She even made me a delightful lavender-filled pillow. Nicky is lovely and she made my daughter feel right at home. The little dog and tortoises in the garden were an added bonus. It was not easy getting my daughter to leave. I definitely recommend Nicky and her workshops.”
Stephani
“It’s a wonderful place. We had our friends 9 yr old daughters party there.. in the most beautiful surroundings, making fabric crafts in the summer house, playing in the beautiful garden, saying hello to the tortoises and admiring the eye-catching interior of Nicky’s house. It was so relaxed and totally unique.”
Laura
“My daughter spent a blissful morning celebrating her 10th birthday with some close friends in Nicky’s magical and cosy shed. Everyone was completely absorbed with sticking, cutting, glueing and creating with beautiful vintage fabrics and Nicky gave them as much or as little help as they needed. It was great for them to have a space to relax and chat and play with Nicky’s Westie dog, Maisy, who was the star guest! “
Rebecca Hewitt
“I booked the Green Shed for a Soiree to bring together heart-centred business women in December. The space was excellent. It was really warm and the fairy lights made it look lovely and welcoming. We loved coming into that magical space to warm up and connect on a freezing cold night. I was able to dress the table and play music to create the atmosphere that I wanted for my event. Nicky is excellent, she is really helpful and supportive. Thanks for being such a warm, gracious host Nicky and for providing us with such a great space. We loved it and are already planning the next events there!”
Emily Love
“Charming venue and helpful host. The kids had a great time meeting the tortoises, making unique craft items that they could take home and having lunch in a characterful environment. Not your run of the mill venue! One child guest was heard to say “This isn’t like an ordinary party…I never want to leave!”
Deborah Ruth Brown
“We chose The Green Shed for a recent workshop as we wanted somewhere quiet, cosy and comfortable with enough room for people to be able to see the projection screen and work at a table. The Green Shed was all of those things and our attendees all agreed the workspace was “excellent”. Nicky Grace is a very welcoming and gracious host, exceptionally helpful and happily accommodated any requests we had. We would recommend The Green Shed to anyone looking for a space to host a workshop.”
Becky Beach
“The Green Shed was a perfect venue for our social media workshop. It was cosy and welcoming and made everyone feel comfortable. Nicky, the owner, couldn’t have been more accommodating throughout the planning process as well as on the day. I would not hesitate to recommend The Green Shed as a workshop/course venue.”
Joanna Michaels
“5 stars!! What a beautiful place this is. An amazing garden, cosy shed with lovely decoration, and plenty of vintage fabric material to get children engaged in making their own special creations. Thank you, Nicky, for a perfect party, my daughter loved it.”
Martha Egger
“From the moment I first set eyes on the Garden Shed, I knew that I had found the perfect venue to host my daughter’s 7th birthday party.
Even on a cold, rainy day, the garden looked magical and the Green Shed appeared warm and inviting. As we walked through the door we were greeted by the most wonderful display of vintage decor – bunting, posters, colourful scatter cushions and a long table making the Shed appear even larger than it looked from the outside. Our minds were made up!
The party was held in the Shed the following week. We arrived early to set up but there was not much to do because Nicky had thought of everything. Arts and crafts materials had been put out and we didn’t even need to decorate because the Shed has its own festive decor. Once the children arrived, Nicky put them all at ease with her kind and gentle manner. Within ten minutes, nine children were quietly cutting, sticking, drawing and planning their ‘masterpieces’. What was lovely was that these usually lively children sat still for over an hour. They were able to have fun whilst producing something that they could be proud of.
Nicky kindly placed each child’s finished articles (we had lots of bunting, cards and some 3-D designs) into individually marked bags to take home. All the children were proud of their work and many parents commented that it had been one of the best parties that their child had been to!
I would absolutely recommend one of Nicky’s arts and crafts parties to any parent looking for something special to do on their child’s birthday. Nicky is very accommodating, kind and friendly. It’s also great for parents who do not have the time or space to host a party in their own home but want to give their child’s birthday party a homely feel. It makes a nice alternative to all the soft play and trampolining parties that we have hosted/attended.
Thanks to the wonderful Nicky, I’m already planning another Green Shed party for my other daughter!”
Sheya Maria Michaelides
“My daughters and their friends had a wonderful time at a scrapbooking session with Nicky. The shed is cosy and welcoming and the girls were engrossed in sticking, cutting and glueing from the moment they sat down. They created lovely, imaginative pages and Nicky was helpful, encouraging and positive. They were also kindly allowed to feed the two tortoises. Maisy the dog spent her time in and out of the shed, much to the children’s delight, and they loved the garden too. For children like mine without pets or a garden, this is a particularly beautiful setting for a very enjoyable craft activity.”
Sheila
“Nicky has a fantastic shed. We used The Green Shed for my daughter’s birthday party and it was cosy and not too intimidating for the children in a new setting. She has a lovely dog who the kids had a lovely time with.
Her detail into the arts/crafts activities was great – she gave them choices of fabric for the bunting and so many decorations (jewels, cut out fabrics of animals, tiny flowers) for them to use to decorate. They strung them up in the end and the kids were thrilled to have it to take home. They did lavender bags as well. The kids had a lovely time and so did the adults.
The thing I appreciated the most was Nicky’s attention to detail and she told me exactly what I needed to bring and how to do it. What more can one ask for 🙂 Definitely doing it again for any other parties we organise. All the grown-ups were thrilled with this gem of a find – I think we will be invited to some parties in the future here now. Hope she doesn’t get too booked up for us. The secret is out!.”
Gail
“I was so looking forward to celebrating Elin’s birthday party but as I searched for a venue, I was beginning to lose hope. Too bland, no character, way overpriced, already booked up… the list went on. Then a friend recommended The Green Shed and the second I walked in, I knew it would be the perfect setting for us. It felt as if I had entered a fairy tale garden.
The ‘shed’ is spectacular; like jumping into the pages of a shabby chic, vintage magazine. Already decorated with bunting, candles and colourful balloons, this is birthday gold dust. And may I also mention that the outside loo is so pretty!
The weather was on our side and It was glorious. By the comments I had, we will be back, attending quite a few other birthdays there too! Nicky was so welcoming and accommodating and just so lovely. It was an absolute joy to hold Elin’s party at The Green Shed and I would highly, highly recommend!”
Janan Leo, Cocorose London
“My daughter had her 8th birthday party at the Green Shed last week and it was hands-down the best party she has ever had. Nicky is amazing with the kids, she teaches them what to do and keeps them focused, and they were thrilled to take home their bunting and lavender bags!
Nicky has the timing down to a T. The kids had more than enough time to finish their crafting before the pizza delivery arrived and then had time afterwards to play in the garden.
About the Green Shed: it’s a kid’s dream. It comfortably fits a lot of children around the table and is decorated in vintage ware. Nicky makes it look beautiful for the party – she has bunting, fairy lights, and balloons hanging from the rafters. The garden is enormous so plenty of room for the kids to run and they all went wild for the tortoises and Maisie the dog.
They absolutely loved it, the structure and activity worked well for them, and as parents who have grown tired of throwing parties in church halls, it was blissfully easy and relaxing.
Seriously, from one parent to another, have your party at the Green Shed. It’s amazing. Nicky is so helpful and communicative and you will definitely leave her house wishing it was yours…!
Thanks again, my daughter is still buzzing from the party and all the other parents have been telling me how their kids have been raving about it too! X
Melanie
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