Feeling artistic? Looking to upcycle some neglected clothes? Or maybe you fancy upping your culinary game? Read on for a whole host of creative ideas, courtesy of our retailers at The Yards.
Brush up your art skills
If you’ve every fancied trying watercolour painting, now’s your chance. London Graphic Centre is the place to get all the art supplies you could ever need, and they’ve got some great ideas for beginners too.
Illustrator Eleni, also known as Fall Into London, has created some wonderful tutorials to help you kick-start your watercolour journey – see how to create your own spring meadow design here.
Want to get that creativity flowing but need a little bit more guidance? Barbour has teamed up with artist Becky Bettesworth, who’s known for her vintage-style travel posters, to create some fantastic colouring in templates.
Download and print the designs and share your creations on Instagram using #BarbourWayOfLife.
Dust off your sewing kit
It’s easier than you think to put your own stamp on your denim, whether you’re breathing new life into an old pair of jeans or turning them into something entirely new.
We love this idea from Levi’s for hand embroidery at home – it’s so simple to add some unique details and make your jeans stand out from the crowd. Watch the full video tutorial here and give it a go yourself.
Levi’s has many more ideas for at-home personalisation too. Head to the Make It Yours page to discover tutorials from customising the back of your jean jacket to making a denim wallet.
Find a bit of escapism
You may not be able to explore the world right now, but that doesn’t stop you dreaming. Stanfords is the place to go for all things travel – with an unrivalled selection of books.
You can also pick up a whole host of board games and puzzles to keep the family entertained and maybe even learn something while you’re at it.
Cook up a storm
Looking for new ideas to get creative in the kitchen? Maison Bab has shared the recipe for their incredible Lamb Adana kebab, plus the foolproof method to create their famous flatbreads at home.
This quick and fresh kebab is perfect for summer evenings in the sunshine. You can find the recipes here even see the full flatbread tutorial on the Maison Bab Instagram.
For more ‘bab recipes you can make at home, get yourself a copy of The Modern Kebab – it’s full of mouth-watering deliciousness!
Have you seen the rest of our Postcards from The Yards series? While you sadly can’t visit us in person, were sending some of The Yards to you at home. Read our Date Night In at At-Home Wellness postcards now.
Find out what our shops and restaurants at The Yards are up to at the moment and how you can support them during this time here.