Bedtime Stories

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bE NUDE

What: Retro bed linen by United Colors of Benetton, Surprise Homes, Kohinoor Building, Hughes Road, near b:blunt salon, Rs 1,600 onwards.

Why: One look at these soft, boldly printed sheets and you’ll want to jump into bed with them.

When: Your nightlife needs a cover-up.

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What: Compagnie de Provence bath products and Claus Porto soap bars, Good Earth, Raghuvanshi Mills, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Rs. 600 onwards.

Why: Bath products by Compagnie de Provence smell like a French flower market, and Claus Porto soap bars, with their pretty wrappers, will make you want to strip down in a hurry. Go this weekend, and get up to 70 % off at Good Earth’s seasonal sale.

When: You want super s(t)uds in your bath.

pERCUSSION

What: Freedom Jam Room, B8 ground floor, Kamlesh Apts, near HDFC bank, Andheri (E), call John on 9821287813, Rs 150 per hour.

Why: If you’ve got a band, they’ve got a soundproof space. Plus four laney amps, bass, keyboard, a Mapex drum kit, an air conditioner and a cook who’ll make you coffee and sandwiches while you work on your next chartbusting album. All this, at a price designed for struggling artists.

When: You want to rent a room by the hour.

bUNS

What: Da Vinci Express, next to Raghuvanshi Mills, Lower Parel; and Gostana, Sefa House, off Pali Mala Road, opp Bagel Shop, Bandra (W), call 64533359.

Why: We’re waiting with baited breath for Da Vinci Express to open in Lower Parel, with its take-away pizza and sandwiches. If you’ve eaten at the Bandra flagship, you’ll know why. Also, click here to read about why you should visit an ancient Chinese town for yummy burgers this weekend.

When: You’re looking for a lunch-hour quickie.

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What: Made-to-order plain and chocolate chip granola bars, call Amrita Bhoolabhai at 9820633336, Rs 360 for ½ kg.

Why: Amrita’s fresh, crunchy granola finally made us stop lusting after the cheesecake at our corner bakery. She also makes organic, low fat cakes and cookies.

When: You want to put your diet behind bars.

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Event Round-up: Janaka Selekta at Bonobo, Retro Night with DJ Monty and a live band at Blue Frog, and Club Prana’s Spa Festival.