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CALEDONIART SCOTS ART SHOW
There are some beautiful pieces of art on show at Caledoniart in honour of St Andrew’s Day which should delight Scots and non-Scots alike. It’s a colourful, sensual collection of 25 of Scotland’s finest contemporary artists, including work from Gregory Rankin, Robert Kelsey, Roseanne Barr and Tim Cokburn, whose enchanting Bride and Groom watercolour recalls Degas or Toulouse Lautrec. Free. Until 5 Dec, at Smithfield Gallery, 16 West Smithfield, EC1A 9HQ.
GO LASH-TASTIC AT LAURA MERCIER
Fancy a 15 minute consultation on how to wear the falsies for party season? The Laura Mercier girls at John?Lewis will also will give you a cheek and lip refresh if you buy a pair of LM faux lashes for £14. From 5pm-8pm on 3-5 December and 17-19 December. All appointments must be booked in advance on 0203 073 0644.
BOOKISH DELIGHTS IN BLOOMSBURY
This month, guests at the Bloomsbury Hotel will be offered a series of literary stocking fillers: Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, The First Noel by Jan Pienkowski or Clement Moore’s The Night Before Christmas to take home. How festive. 25 per cent off rooms 14 Dec-10 Jan. 13 Bloomsbury Street, WC1B 3QD. Tel: 020 7636 5601