what to do this weekend

Another week has rolled by and it's getting closer and closer to the holiday season. With December diaries getting well and truly filled up, this might be the last weekend that you can pop down to the pub on friday, browse shops on saturday and snuggle up in front of the TV on sunday (the forecast is rain so it's a perfect duvet day). 

Here at GG HQ we thought we'd share our perfect pre-december weekend in London. 

As some of you might know GG is based in Camden Town, and Camden Town has some fab friday night pubs for drinks after work. There are a few firm favourites amongst the Gunners, in particular The Prince Albert. 

it's cosy, it's quaint and it serves up some yummy food. 

there are local ales on tap and their food is organic and British - what else could you ask for? Oh and not to mention Happy Hour until 6pm on Friday. 

Top Tip: if it's your birthday let them know & you'll get a free bottle of wine on the house.

Pop down and you might even spot a Gunner! 

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Rise and shine! Kick start your saturday with this - from Vaudeville's 'Tuesday Tunes' playlist. If that doesn't get you going in the morning we don't know what will! 

With sunshine forecast for Saturday in London there's no better way to spend it than outside. Make the most of the last quiet weekend before the Christmas shopping madness begins and get yourself down to The Kings Road and head to the Bluebird. It's a great little Saturday brunch spot and the perfect place to people watch. 

Even better than the brunch is their shop which is packed full of great stocking fillers, christmas gifts and maybe even a little something for you (go on, treat yourself).  

Gunner Laura Gregory is a big fan of Rory Dobner's work, which is stocked in the Bluebird Shop (hurrah!) Rory is a London based artist and illustrator, known for his intricate pen and ink designs. 

His little corner of the shop feels like stepping into a friend's living room. Filled with pictures, pillows and ceramic work - have a browse and see if there is anything that catches your eye. 

We love this skull candle. 

If you fancy a more market feel to your saturday shopping experience (with even more Rory Dobner) you have to check out Mama Brown's Pop Up Experience. Located in an old Victorian postal sorting office, 72 emerging and established designers and artists will be on offer over a period of 3 weeks (alongside organic homemade food). 

Shop at a lovely leisurely pace and when that gets too much, take a seat on one of the lounge style sofas, relax with a glass of bubbles from the bar and chill out with tunes from the resident DJ. Read all about it here. 

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With the weekend coming to a close Sunday should be all about recharging those batteries (especially as next week christmas parties start coming in thick & fast!) 

Gunner Sheridan Thomas has suggested the perfect Sunday movie for your sofa day - 'The Man From Nowhere' 

With 100% positive feedback on Rotten Tomatoes 'The Man From Nowhere' is a South Korean action-thriller starring Won Bin and directed by Lee Jeong-Beom. We think it's pretty badass. 

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On that note we hope you have a GREAT weekend! 

The Gunners. 

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pictures from:

http://rorydobner.com/galleries/interior-design/first-rory-dobner-shop-london

http://untitled-magazine.com/londons-largest-pop-up-shop-launches-in-chelsea/

http://lifestyleetc.co.uk/2012/10/04/the-world-according-to-illustrator-rory-dobner/

http://www.bluebird-restaurant.co.uk/

http://theshopatbluebird.com/blog/rory-dobner-home-style/