London - December 21, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Plan to meet, eat and be merry this holiday weekend? Feast your eyes on this.

GIVE
Good Gifts
What: Give a food pack, walking bus, village shop, comfy slippers or heart surgery to someone who needs it. 
Why: If you can’t be good, do good.
When: As often as your wallet permits.
Where: Online at goodgifts.org.

DO
REN Five-Phase Facial
What: Coma-inducing massage-based treatment.
Why: It’ll blitz those festive zits. (You don’t want to scare Santa.)
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Hydrohealing, 216a Kensington Park Rd., W11 1NR (020 7727 2570). 

BUY
Luento Santoro
What: Fancy new chocolate emporium offers chocolate parties.
Why: You’re low on time and gift ideas.
When: Daily, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 6 Lancer Sq., W8 4EH (020 7795 6611).

Made in Heaven Shop
What: Jeans brand’s new warehouse-cum-boutique.
Why: The furniture (disused luggage racks, decollage screens) is as cool as the clothes.
When: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Unit 22 & 23, 90 Lots Rd., SW10 0QD (020 7349 9030).

Temperley Charity Ribbon
What: Pretty satin roll for all year round.
Why: All proceeds go to Barnardo’s.
When: Soon; those presents still need wrapping.
Where: The Hospital, 24 Endell St., WC2H 9HQ (020 7170 9100); online at dawsonmarketing.co.uk.