Linda Plant at home (shot by Rich Hendry)

Art Love by Linda Plant

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Who? Linda Plant What? Interior designer Linda Plant (director of Homerun Services) has recently launched a new service called Art Love. The new service allows customers to order bespoke modern and abstract art pieces, with consultation available from her design team. Prices vary according to requirements but pre-created pieces also available. When? Available online now Where? Exclusively at www.artlovedesign.com How? For consultation, call 0207 4869 688 or email hello@artlovedesign.com Ten tips on interior design from Linda Plant  

Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa

A Baccarat Christmas at Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa

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Who? Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa What? For this festive season, Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa will be decked with Baccarat and its lobby, the Orangerie and the Acquart Passage will be transformed into a crystal wonderland. There will be a giant Christmas tree dressed by Baccarat, crystal adorned Christmas cakes and of course crystal chandeliers. Superior rooms start from €290 per night, includes breakfast. When? Now until 6th January 2013 Where? 2-5 Place de la Comédie, 33000 Bordeaux, France How? To book, visit www.ghbordeaux.com/uk/ Fly via KLM

L’Atelier de Courvoisier

L’Atelier de Courvoisier

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Who? Courvoisier What? Cognac giants Courvoisier are launching L’Atelier de Courvoisier, a five-day pop-up in Harrods. Each day, brand ambassador Rebecca Asseline will be conducting tastings of Courvoisier XO directly from the barrel and explaining the magic behind the brand. When? 12pm to 4pm, 5th to 9th December Where? The Tasting Room, Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road London SW1X 7XL How? For further information, visit courvoisier.com/

Blythswood Square Spa

Party ready at Blythswood Square Spa

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Who? Blythswood Square What? For the party season this year, the award-winning Blythswood Square has created two spa packages. The “Little Black Dress” package includes a seaweed wrap and is designed to help you look your party best while the ‘Post Party Pick Up’ package includes a facial and foot treatment to help you recover. Prices from £99. When? Available now until 7th January 2013 Where? 11 Blythswood Square, Glasgow G2 4AD www.townhousecompany.com/blythswoodsquare/ How? To book, call 0141 240 1622 or email spa@blythswoodsquare.com

Champagne and foie gras at Champagne & Fromage

Champagne and foie gras at Champagne & Fromage

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Who? Champagne & Fromage What? Covent Garden shop and bistro Champagne & Fromage will be hosting a champagne and foie gras tasting in store. Guests will be guided through three grower champagnes paired with three different foie gras over the two hour tutored tasting. Priced at £40. When? 7.30pm to 9.30pm, 12th December Where? 22 Wellington Street, London WC2E 7DD www.frenchbubbles.co.uk/Champagne-Fromage/ How? Book online www.frenchbubbles.co.uk/product/134.aspx or call 020 7240 1604.

David Beckham, Breitling Transocean Chronograph Unitime
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David Beckham, new face at Breitling

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Who? Breitling and David Beckham What? David Beckham is now the face of Breitling Transocean Chronograph Unitime. The luxury travel watch, launched earlier this year, has patented technology which enables it to give readings of all 24 time zones. When? Available now. Where? From various distributors around the world How? The list of distributors is available to view at www.breitling.com/en/TransoceanUnitime/