I had some back to back travel earlier this month and I am so happy to be home. My appetite for travel comes and goes. Sometimes all I want to do is be on a plane heading somewhere new and exciting, and other times I want to spend time in my calm, clean house. Right now it is the latter. I want to sit still for a bit and settle into a nice routine. When I returned from trips to Scotland and New York City I got to thinking about what helps me reset and what calms my nerves after battling airport lines, delays, and lost luggage. Below are a few of the things that I came up with. This is a list that creates calmness for me. It includes items that are cozy and the specific routines that help me feel fresh and clean and relaxed.

THE SOFTEST LOUNGEWEAR // Returning from a trip makes me want to put on something cozy and float around my house while I unpack, tidy up, and get reorganized. These waffle knit pants and this henley that I have waxed on about are my absolute favorites. If it is a bit more chilly I will also throw on this robe that is the perfect weight.

WASH EVERYTHING // I am an immediate unpacker. I can’t look at a suitcase sitting on the ground for days with everything spilling out of it. Even if I am getting in late I will begin to unpack and throw in a load of laundry. Everything, and I mean everything (even items I didn’t wear), have to be washed after a trip. Right now I am using – and loving – this detergent in ‘Siberian Pine’. While it is the perfect scent for fall, overall the smell is quite subtle, which I prefer. Overpowering laundry scents are not for me.

CLEAN SHEETS // Prior to leaving town I wash my sheets and make bed. This way when I come home, the bedroom feels calm and clean. I am still loving these sheets and recently added this quilt to my bed that I am obsessed with. The linen quality is amazing and I love the warmer hand feel. I hope to buy another few for our guest rooms. I also LOVE being home because that means I get to use my hatch clock. Falling asleep and gently waking to the sound machine is such a delight. It also tracks my sleep. The first night back from NYC I slept 10 hours! I couldn’t believe it.

RESET MY SKIN // During the past trip I forgot to pack my favorite cleaner and was so sad. I love coming home and cleaning my face with this. I then put on this face mask followed by these eye masks and then finally apply this lotion. I try to not wear make up for at least 2 days after I come home so I can let my skin breathe. I also use my red light mask and depuffing wand daily.

RESTORE MY HAIR // Similar to my skin, when I return from travel I want to restore and reset my hair. I always deep scrub my hair and scalp with this. Not to sound dramatic, but I feel like my life has changed after using a purifying scrub. I will use this scrub I will then apply this in shower hair mask or this one.

A FEW MORE // In addition to the above, I add a few small things into my daily routine that help get me back on track.

Hydrate. I am currently loving these electrolytes.

Sanity walks. I try to take a break 2-3 times a day and walk outside for fifteen minutes at a time. It helps calm me so much.

Clear my calendar. No meetings, no zooms, no social plans for at least two days. I dive back into emails and work right away, but I never want to sit down after busy travel weeks and see my calendar filled with back to back obligations.

Eating fresh. Salads, homemade soups, and lots of fruits always do the trick!