![]() This is very complementary to the color scheme point: every top, sweater, or pair of pants should go with at least two or three other items in the suitcase, and if you’re sticking to a color scheme they should be a lot easier to mix & match. Every clothing item must be dual or triple-purpose.Scarves (I always pack one in my carry-on) are a great way to add color to an outfit. You may wear more browns, tans, or grays and you can add in some complementary accent colors there as well. I happen to wear a lot of black and navy, so that’s an easy neutral base for me, and then I’ll choose some accent colors (like red, forest green, or eggplant purple) to add in some color. When I plan on packing for travel, I try to choose a few base or neutral colors, and throw in a few accent colors. I’ve gotten better at this the more I’ve traveled, and I’m currently very interested in downsizing my closet to a capsule wardrobe made up of few intentional pieces which all work well together (more on that soon). Choose a color scheme for your clothing.If you’re space-challenged or don’t want a suitcase sitting out, designate a corner of your room or a chair to pile a few things on leading up to your trip. This allows for me to throw a few items I don’t want to forget into the suitcase as soon as I think of them, and get them out of my mind and into the suitcase. I usually set out my open suitcase a day or two before I’m leaving, and for longer trips, even 3-4 days earlier. This article has several packing apps you can check out. You can even create lists for different seasons so you can make sure to bring those winter boots & gloves in the winter and your sunscreen in the summer. I used to write out a list, but really 80% of what I need to pack is the same, so I started using an app which allows me to create a master list I can use for every trip & just add the special items I need for that specific trip. This allows me to quickly check off major items like underwear and sleepwear (the latter I often forget to pack), and sometimes it jogs my memory about something else I should have packed. I usually like to go through a final checklist once I think I’m done packing. Use a master packing list for every trip.I’ve already shared What’s in My Carry-on, and How I Use Google Maps to Travel, so I thought I’d share how I prepare for and pack for a trip. I’ve been traveling and living out of a suitcase quite a bit -so far this year I’ve been away from my home base 54% of the year- so here are some insights and some tips on my packing list and preparation. Among this, there will be trips into town to pick up fresh cheeses and groceries, but for the most part, it's lovely to be disconnected-to eat pasta with Sloan in our wet bathing suits, to take afternoon naps, and shower and dress for dinner to celebrate the end to each day.Another chapter in my How I Travel series. The rest of the day, I'll likely be ignoring our friends to find Olympics coverage (half-kidding!). And then it's choose-your-own-adventure: A few adults will go to the pool with the kids, and Mahjong starts mid-morning outside on the terrace (in the afternoon, we'll play it with Aperol Spritzes at hand). There's a chef at the house who prepares breakfast and dinner, so we wake up to a spread of Italian yogurts, fruit from the garden, pastries, eggs, and endless cups of coffee. And one day, the moms are going to venture to the outlets near Florence, where we did damage two years ago. I think we have two plans the entire time we're there-to go into town (Pienza) for dinner, where we'll eat outside in a gorgeous garden. It feels so liberating and lovely that we can offer that to our kid in this day and age. It also reminds me of my childhood, in the sense of summer days spent in and out of the pool, staying up too late, and playing tag in the dark. We're going to be almost completely recreating our trip from two years ago, with 18 people total (ten vaccinated parents, and eight kids around Sloan's age, all of whom will of course be tested before arriving!). The amazing thing about getting to this house is it feels like time stands still when we're there. ![]()
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