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cress heads!

Make it seedy.

GROW
Cress Heads

What: Plant watercress seeds in English fine bone china containers (£20-£24) shaped like noggins and watch them grow like hair.
Why: Small and large bottles double as oil, vinegar or salad dressing holders.
When: Put the fun back into your kitchen.
Where: Online at pollygeorge.com.

EAT
Brick Lane Curry Festival
What:
Feast on traditional dishes from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh at the all-day outdoor street party.
Why: Find a new favourite from one of the 50 participating local restaurants.
When: Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Brick Ln., E1.

GIVE BACK
The Chelsea Grand National

What: Old-fashioned family fun with help from a pantomime horse race, tombola, egg and spoon race, Pimms and a hog roast.
Why: Proceeds will go to the Uganda Conservation Foundation.
When: Sun., 1-5 p.m.
Where: Burton Court, Saint Leonard’s Terr., SW3 4SR. Tickets (£8) online at ugandaacf.org.

READ
What Shall I Wear Today?, by Fifi Lapin

What: Anonymous blogger posing as a fashionable bunny launches her first book (£9) filled with adorable illustrations, catwalk images, styling tips, designer interviews, and advice on dressing for any occasion.
Why: Your closet cries out for attention.
When: In time for London Fashion Week.
Where: Online at amazon.co.uk.

BUY
The Vintage Wedding Dress Company Trunk Show
What: Up to 50 per cent off original gowns and accessories from the Victorian era to 1970s, as well as vintage-inspired pieces.
Why: Delicate Edwardian lace, 1930s slip dresses, Ossie Clark wedding suits, 1950s veils and more from £300.
When: Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Sanderson Hotel, 50 Berners St., W1T 3NG. To make an appt., call 020 7242 4792.

Photo: Courtesy of Polly George

Location
The Chelsea Grand National
Burton Ct
@ Saint Leonard's Terr
London, UK SW3 4SR
Brick Lane Curry Festival
Brick Ln
London, UK E1
Sanderson Hotel
50 Berners St
London, UK W1T 3NG
02073001400
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