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Today’s gift guide is one of my favorites: presents for the person who would rather be anywhere but home! Opt for luxe, practical gifts the recipient can use on the road, like an in-flight organizer, travel flats, or a leather duffle bag. (I actually gave a Floto Imports leather weekender bag to Dave our first year together and loved it so much that I bought one for myself. It has held up beautifully over the years.) But, chances are your loved one can’t be on the road all the time and likely has a 9-to-5 to afford it, In that case, surprise her with trinkets to remind her of a special trip. I’m crazy about this book, a coffee table collection of vintage hotel labels amassed by Gaston-Louis Vuitton. There are also mugs with designs inspired by National Park stickers given to visitors in the ’20s for the outdoorsy traveler. I’d also be remiss if I didn’t mention these incredible cityscape rings by Ola Shekhtman.
This is totally the gift guide for me! A few years ago I wished I was a frequent flyer, but this past year I flew so much! Sheesh! And I already have a few more trips planned for the coming months!
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Love this! I would love a leather travel bag eventually, such a classic piece that you can use for years.
Laura | Laura Aime Vous
I know you didn’t ask, but I’m going to overshare anyway. 😉
I bought this one for Dave in Vecchio Brown: http://www.flotoimports.com/VenDuffle-luggage.html#
I have this one in olive, which is so much prettier in person: http://www.flotoimports.com/MilDuffleOlive-luggage.html
Floto usually has coupon codes for their email subscribers and you can find some of their items on discount sites like here: https://www.briefcase.com/search.php?search_query=floto
I know some people go on and on about that Madewell duffle and other higher priced ones, but I’ve been so impressed with these Floto bags. We’ve used them for just about every trip for four years (averaging three or four vacations a year). They’re looking more beautiful year after year.
And, they’re made in Italy, so you know it’s good. 😉
Thanks so much for this actually! My dad was texting me today because he wants to get me and Alex luggage possibly for Christmas (I have large bags and a small roller but need a new duffle) and I told him about this brand. We’re going to Europe next fall and I just think these would be so chic for us to each have on that trip 🙂
Splurge on the padded strap, too: http://www.flotoimports.com/SuperStrap.html
Leather luggage can be a bit heavy and the padded strap makes it more comfortable and distributes the weight more evenly.
Where are you going in Europe?
We’re going to London, Liverpool, Paris, and Provence! I’ve been to London and studied in Paris but never the other two, and Alex has never been to Europe! We’re very excited 🙂
fun ideas!! xo jillian – cornflake dreams
I wish I found a way to make my life work while still having time and money to travel. That leather bag is fabulous, I can see why you felt left out without one.
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