Just because you are stuck at home, doesn’t mean you can’t dream about traveling. Part of the joy of travel is reminiscing about past adventures and planning new exploits. So surround yourself with travel memorabilia as a reminder of holidays past or to inspire you to ‘get up and go’ on another journey. Here are ten travel-themed homeware suggestions to get you started.
Just do it
Need a nudge to book the next holiday? You’ll get a daily reminder from this mug as you sip your tea or coffee. As you eat your Tim Tam you can study the world map for inspiration on where to go next. Available at Australian online retailer Annabel Trends.
Miss Melbourne?
Love Melbourne? Want to go there or have just been? Then mull over the Melway map on this teapot while you have your next cuppa and dream about Melbourne’s bustling laneways, quirky street art and rattling trams. Available at Australian online retailer Make Me Iconic.
Road tripping
Cushions are an easy way to add character and flair to your home, and travel-themed cushions come in so many different styles, from map prints to photographs (watch out for an upcoming post just on cushions). This cushion lists destinations along America’s Route 50. Others in this series include Melbourne tram routes and Sydney bus routes. Available from Melbourne designers Johnson and Waters.
Where in the world
Add some funky art to brighten up your wall. This airport tag canvas wall hanging would add kitsch to a kitchen or sass to a sitting area. Available from US online retailer Airporttag who ships to Australia.
Jetlagged
Curl up on the sofa for some much needed rest after your next long haul flight and make sure you’re not disturbed by snuggling up under this cosy blanket that lets everybody know just how you feel. Warm and plush it comes in three sizes from US online retailer Airporttag.
Paris at your feet
Walking around Paris has never been easier – just put this floor rug down and away you go – there’s not much chance of getting lost and you don’t have to watch out for doggy doo-doo either. Available from the Australian branch of online retailer Cafe Press.
Shower inspiration
Be inspired to see the world during your morning shower with inspriational travel quotes printed on your shower curtain. Other designs include colourful airport code tags, black and white US flight board or aeroplane toilet door print. From US online retailer Airporttag.
Sunset drinks
Sunset drinks anyone? Be the envy of your friends as you sit down to cocktails on the terrace with these gorgeous deckchairs printed in Australia. Choose from sunset palms or vibrant ocean blues. Look out for their directors chairs which will be added to the range soon. Available from Australian design team Pacific Pillow Co.
Well travelled
Like to keep a record of where you’ve been (or just show off to your friends how well traveled you are)? Then you’ll love this world map – just scratch off the gold surface to reveal the places you have been. Available from Australian Geographic.
Sweet dreams
Go to sleep sleep dreaming about your next holiday destination. There’s a world of designs (pardon the pun) available for pillows and quilts. From colourful paint-splashed world maps to vintage atlas maps, you can choose a design to suit your decor. Available from the Australian branch of online retailer Cafe Press.