Simple Ways to Give Old Things New Life This Winter at Birkenhead Point
As the weather cools, winter is the perfect time to make more of the things already around you. From pantry staples and simple home updates to wardrobe repairs and creative projects, Birkenhead Point has plenty of ways to restyle, reuse, and refresh throughout the season.
Cosy Home Reset
A few simple updates from Adairs, Bed Bath N’ Table, Sheridan and Peter’s of Kensington can help shift the mood at home.
To change the feel of a space:
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Repaint a side table or shelf for a quick refresh
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Move furniture around to open up a room
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Add a plant for a bit more life
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Style shelves with pieces you already own
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Layer cushions, throws and lighting to make a corner feel warmer
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Set up a reading nook, movie corner or rainy-day space for the kids
Sometimes a small change can have the biggest impact.
Little Winter Projects
Give slow winter days a creative focus with small projects that make use of what you already have at home.
To inspire you, consider:
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Building a miniature book nook or decorative craft kit
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Making homemade cards or gift tags from leftover paper
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Creating a scrapbook, photo album or winter memory box
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Refreshing a shelf, desk or reading corner with small decorative touches
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Reusing jars, ribbons or boxes for simple storage
Spotlight can help with craft supplies and simple project materials, while Typo and kikki.K are useful for stationery, notebooks, cards and gift tags that make small winter projects easy to start.
If you are after a few more ideas to suit what you fancy, everyday materials can go even further in winter:
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Pressed-paper bookmarks
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DIY labels for pantry jars or storage tubs
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A rainy-day puzzle or craft afternoon
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Handmade wrapping for winter gifts
These simple projects can bring a little creativity into the season while making use of pieces, papers and materials you may already have at home.
Pantry Rescue Recipes
Rediscover the ingredients forgotten at the back of the pantry and turn everyday leftovers into cosy winter comforts the whole family will love.
To inspire you, consider:
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Homemade croutons and bread pudding using stale bread
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Banana bread made with overripe fruit
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Warming soups created from soft vegetables
Aldi and Coles Local can help with simple staples and fresh ingredients that make it easier to get more out of everyday meals.
If you are after a few more ideas to suit what you fancy, pantry staples can go even further in winter:
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Slow-cooked broths
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Freezer-friendly dinners
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Homemade hot chocolates
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Dried orange slice decorations
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Simmer pots or homemade potpourri using leftover citrus, cinnamon sticks, cloves and herbs
These simple ideas can help you waste less and get more out of what you already have at home.
Refresh Your Favourites
Winter is a good time to look again at the pieces that have been pushed to the back of the wardrobe. With a few repairs, alterations or a little extra care, everyday staples can feel ready to wear again.
Start with what you already own
A loose button, a worn knit or a pair of jeans that need hemming can all be enough to stop something getting worn. With basic sewing kits, fabric care essentials and simple wardrobe fixes from Spotlight, plenty of these updates can be done at home.
Make more of winter
Winter is the perfect season to slow down and make more of what you already have. For food, home and everyday style inspiration, Birkenhead Point has everything you need to restyle, reuse, and reconnect this winter.