Hello everyone! I arrived home from my 11 day trip to Scandinavia yesterday and spent the evening reconnecting with my family. I stayed up as late as I could to beat the jet lag then crashed at 9 p.m. I?ll share some highlights from my trip soon. After a full night?s sleep and a morning workout I?m feeling nearly back to normal. I?ve got to pull the master bedroom together over the next week in time for the big reveal on May 10th!
As I was unpacking I made a note of several travel essentials that made my long trip so much smoother because I had these things with me. I rounded up a few favorites in case you?re headed somewhere this summer for an extended vacay.
 
Since you have no control over the lighting or the sound, on a long flight I always bring a silk eye mask and foam ear plugs from the drugstore. It helps when you?re trying to catch some sleep on your long journey. Another nice perk that tucks away easy in a carry on are travel ballet slippers (with carrying case) for your feet, having them on feels much better than wearing shoes on an airplane! I like to listen to music while I doze on the train or airplane or before bed, so earphones are key. These cute beaded ones add a bit of style around your neck.  I brought along a few different pairs of long leggings which saved the day since they are comfortable enough for the plane but stylish enough to wear out to dinner. When you?re out at about exploring a town, it?s great to have a back up battery just in case your ...