It doesn't matter if you've been away from home for a year, visiting the world's seven wonders, or if you went on a summer break to Rome and other Italian spots. Whatever the reason and for however long, those who love to travel know that saying goodbye to their backpacks and hello to their same four walls can be difficult.
But instead of shedding a tear at the airport terminal, why not celebrate the end of your holidays or travel adventures by rejuvenating your home? Let your traveling days inspire you!
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Nothing says, " I've just come back from a year in the Mediterranean," than redecorating your kitchen with unique titles inspired by the Med. Whatever you're looking for, use a Lili Tile to change your color palette from creams to burnt oranges.
And while at it, why not change your old curtain for a Spanish blind instead?
While redecorating will leave you feeling revived, make your home a space of happiness and nostalgia; photos tilt your memories towards the times they show, so fill your house from head to toe with funny, romantic, fond memories. You could do this through a standard frame on the wall or dedicate a whole wall in your house that you decorate with photo upon photo so the wall becomes a shrine to your days in the sun.
Not the end of your travels? Then don't decorate the whole thing - leave room to build on the memories.
On your journey, you've undoubtedly collected some tickets, maps, anklets, or shells from the beach shore. Whatever your trinkets, display them proudly so that you never feel too far away from that dream of a destination.
For example, if you have shells, line them up along a shelf in your bathroom to give your place a fresh coastal feel. Or if you walked the Camino de Santiago and have the certificate to prove it, frame it!
Whatever you've done on your adventures, don't let yourself forget.
After the height of the pandemic, it's no surprise that the free-spirited souls have packed their bags and headed to Europe. With a staggering increase in the number of people journeying to Europe, you might be one of them, and if you are, make sure to bring back a souvenir that will accessorize your house perfectly.
Little souvenirs are a perfect way to make your home feel unique and will sprinkle a bit of European atmosphere into your home. Some ideas to get started include:
- Sicilian ceramic wine stopper (with the iconic lemons on)
- A post-card from Paris
- Glasses from Venice
- A hand-painted coaster from Greece
Make that bittersweet end to your adventures less bitter by turning your house into a homage to where you've been. Whether you've been carrying your home on your back or stayed in a 5-star hotel for a week, these ideas will make your house feel as exciting as the adventures you've traveled.
