London - October 19, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Stressed? Anxious? Want a minibreak? Try before you say bye this weekend.

LEARN
Inwater Flower Arranging Workshops
What: One-/two-day lessons in the art of cool floristry.
Why: That’s ‘cool’ floristry.
When: Call for dates.
Where: Inwater, 70-76 Bell St., NW1 6SP (020 7724 9985).

EAT
The National Cafe
What: Latest from Oliver Peyton and David Collins serves toast, cakes, salad boxes, smoothies.
Why: A more informal pit stop than The National Dining Rooms.
When: Daily, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: The National Gallery, East Wing, Trafalgar Sq., WC2N 5DN (020 7747 2525).

Odette’s
What: Much-loved hangout has had a major face-lift.
Why: Buttermilk panna cotta with strawberries and black pepper sure beats a bowl of ice cream.
When: Tues.-Sat., 12:30-2:30 p.m. & 6:30-10:30 p.m.; Sun., 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Where: 130 Regent’s Park Rd., NW1 8XL (020 7586 8569).

BUY
Johnny Loves Rosie Sample Sale
What: Up to 75 percent off jewellery and accessories from past collections.
Why: Dare we mention stocking-filler season?
When: Thurs., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 32-38 Osborn St., 3rd flr., E1 6TD (020 7247 1496).

DO
Micheline Arcier Aromatherapie
What: Long-established guru launches new store, treatment menu and online boutique.
Why: For lavender bath oil more sleep-inducing than Temazepam.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Fri., 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 8:45 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 7 William St., SW1X 9HL (020 7235 3545).