December 27, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Stuck at home over New Years? Sit back and unwind as if you’re on vacation.

MAKE
Lacy Crochet
What: This DIY book is chockful of Japanese patterns of all things cute that you can make for your home or wardrobe.
Why: Time is on your side.
Where: Online at chroniclebooks.com.

WATCH
Soothing Environments
What: Take a virtual trip to the beaches of Costa Rica with two-hour DVDs full of crashing waves and stunning sunsets to take the edge off.
Why: You’re home for the holidays.
Where: Online at soothingenvironments.com.

PAINT
Krink
What: Graffiti paint permanent markers bleed down the wall for an all artsy, no fartsy look.
Why: You have an appetite for distraction.
Where: Online at illegalsupply.com.

SEE
The Orphanage
What: This thrilling Spanish ghost story about a woman’s return to the abandoned orphanage where she once lived will get the adrenaline pumping.
Why: It’s a hard-knock life.
Where: Tickets online at theorphanagemovie.com.

TEST
Your Geography
What: Appropriately place the individual states on a blank U.S. map with the click of a mouse.
Why: Don’t know much about geography.
Where: Online at addictinggames.com.