This weekend, are you more in the mood to stay in than going out? If so, you aren’t alone. If you find yourself with time on your hands and you want to feel productive, try starting some creative projects to celebrate the essence of spring. There are variety of things you can do by simply staying in your apartments in Portland.

Let’s start with painting. Whether you’re more interested in realism or abstract paintings, you can easily look up an art store and get materials for under $30 to work on a decent painting project. If it feels a bit odd or self-indulgent to paint for yourself, then think about making a painting that can be enjoyed by a friend, family, member, or lover. If you don’t know where to start, ThoughtCo has a great how-to that will outline everything for you.

Other things you can do if you’re alone is to start adding decorations to your apartments so that it feels as though your home is more personalized. Take some time and check out the Hawthrone district. The main drag has a bevy of fun stores and restaurants that’ll spark a creative streak.

Finally, if you have a Mac, you can create some music with an app called GarageBand. This will help you indulge in any auditory creativity you may have been stifling and let you get it all out.

What other creative things can you think of doing in your apartment? Do you have any creative projects you’re working on? Let us know in the comments!