We’ve been there — taken a trip to a gorgeous location with nothing negative to say about it except for one thing: we miss home. If it’s not our loved ones, we miss our mascots, if not they, we miss the simple state of being at home, surrounded by our own things. Staying in a hotel or an apartment for a while can start to feel just as foreign as the place you’re visiting. Let’s minimize that feeling with a few easy ways to make your space a home-away-from-home.
Step One: Settle in
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Step Two: Switcheroo
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Step Three: Spruce Up
Step Four: The Power of B. Books and Bedding
Photo by Kari Shea
Now that all the heavy lifting is out of the way, it’s time to start personalizing. You’d be surprised how your own sheets will make you feel like you’re back in your old bed. If that’s too much to carry, try finishing a book you started back at home. The power of books is that they’re transportive – one minute you’re in a hotel – the next you’re in a land, or time far away.
Step Five: Picture Perfect
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Family not able to come along? No problem. They can still be present! Arrange your favorite photos of loved ones along any surface. Position these images either close to you as you sleep or the first thing you see when you open your eyes. It’s a wonderful reminder and design trick that makes all things in your life which are happy, present!
Step Six: BYOC (Bring Your Own Coffee)
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They say smell is the strongest sense that brings back memories; coffee does something even more; it brings you alive. A simple, easy-to-carry-on, object, let the same aroma that awakens your house do the same at your place of stay. Your taste buds will thank you for enjoying that favorite cup right before exploring your new surroundings.
Step Seven: Ambiance Magic
Photo by Samantha Gades
A candle serves both a design element as memorabilia. Scent is a huge part of creating ambiance, make sure you pack your favorite candle, you’ll be happy you did!
Step Eight: Soundplay
If you’re from the countryside, a city’s robust sounds always take adjusting to. If you’re from a quaint beach town, a resort may feel like a concert on high-volume, all the time. Eliminate the noise factor by bringing your own soothing sounds. Brookstone has the perfect travel-sized sound machine that doubles as an alarm. Sleep just like you do at home! (Click to get it: here)
Step Nine: Slippers
If you travel often, you’ll always notice that slippers are always used in places where they want to make you feel more comfortable, such as a spa, or a luxury hotel. A robe often accompanies them, too. Slippers are both hygienic and offer the sensation of touch or feel that makes comes with us wherever we take them. These Gucci slippers are sure to carry you away, whether intentional or not… (Click: here)
Eliminate your fear factor and cure that homesickness, the world is your oyster!
