London - March 04, 2010

The Weekend Guide

London Events and Diversions

Make it last longer? We wood if we could.

SHOP
Rachel Gilman
What: Jewellery designer from Southern California shows her collection of crazy and colourful earrings and broaches made out of wood.
Why: Branch out.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Kabiri, 37 Marylebone High St., W1U 4QE (020 7224 1808).

The Modern Danish Warehouse Temporary Shop
What: Vintage chairs, tables, sideboards and sofas that can be in your flat immediately.
Why: Work up an appetite and head over to the authentic Danish hot dog van.
When: 6-27 Mar. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: The Garage, 2 North Terr., SW3 2AB (079572 07073).

EAT
The Mad Hatter’s Afternoon Tea
What: Tea cakes that melt in your mouth, rainbow-coloured finger sandwiches and pineapple lollipops that turn from hot to cold in the covered courtyard.
Why: You’d be mad not to.
When: Daily, 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Where: Sanderson Hotel, 50 Berners St., W1T 3NG (020 7300 1400).

RELAX
The Parlour
What: Pop-up old-world space designed for nostalgic fun like board games, music, conversations and a variety of workshops.
Why: No mobile phones or Internet allowed.
When: 5-10 Mar. Fri.-Wed. See website for schedule.
Where: 97-99 Clerkenwell Rd., EC1R 5BX.

FIND
New House Textiles
What: Choose the perfect window shades from this family business’s library, and a local blind maker will create them for you.
Why: The days are getting longer.
When: You want to black out.
Where: Online at newhousetextiles.co.uk.

Photo: Courtesy of Rachel Gilman