Online - December 04, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

A few more gift ideas? Don’t mind if we do.

BUY
Farmers of Columbia County Calendar
What: Each month features beautiful pics of a farm in upstate New York — and its handsome proprietor(s). Profits help teach urban youth about farm-to-table benefits.
Why: An angel is the centerfold.
Where: Online at katchkiefarm.com.

EAT
Chocolates for a Cause
What: Luxury chocolatier Compartes’s new line of Africa-inspired treats benefits Relief International’s work in Darfur.
Why: You’re cuckoo for cocoa.
Where: Online at compartes.com.

SHOP
Spring
What: San Fran’s go-to store for ecominded housewares just opened its doors for Net shopping.
Why: It has finally sprung.
Where: Online at springhome.com.

Lutz & Patmos Sale
What: Super-soft alpaca capes, silky camis, wool cable cardigans, and everything else from the fall collection is 50 percent off.  
Why: The weather outside is frightful.
Where: Online at lutzandpatmos.com.

READ
The Designer’s Review of Books
What: Clever new site gives the rundown on design books. (As far as we know, it’s the first publication to review them exclusively.)
Why: Your coffee table needs company.
Where: Online at designersreviewofbooks.com.