January 24, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Studies show January 24 is the most depressing day of the year, so perk up with crafty projects and snappy tunes this weekend.

MAKE
Cardboard Safari
What: Follow the directions to create a paper deer, moose, or rhino head to hang on the wall.
Why: It’s a jungle out there.
Where: Online at thinkrockpaperscissors.com.

WEAR
The Bob Johnson Project
What: A retired insurance salesman has launched a line of worn-in T-shirts with neat designs sure to become a new fave.
Why: It’s his project runaway.
Where: Online at thebobjohnsonproject.com.

USE
The New Shoppingbag
What: Made of coated nylon, these might be the jazziest alternative plastic bags we’ve come across.
Why: To market, to market.
Where: Online at greenergrassdesign.com.

LISTEN
Jukebox
What: The new album from Cat Power features covers of her favorite vocalists, ranging from Frank Sinatra to Hank Williams.
Why: The cat’s out of the bag.
Where: Online at matadorrecords.com.

SHOP
Candystore Collective
What: The San Fran boutique has taken its stellar selection of indie designer merch and made it available to the masses on its new site.
Why: Satisfy your sweet tooth.
Where: Online at candystorecollective.com.