Every year at about this time, when the humidity starts to set in and Spring turns to Summer, most of us yearn to get away from the hustle and the bustle of our monotonous everyday lives. We are no longer able to battle with our Spring Fever telling us to go enjoy the blissful weather and smiling faces, so we give in and plan our escapes.  No matter where your retreat may be, there is always a sense of relief we feel when we reach our destinations; a feeling of freedom to explore beyond the conditioned behaviors of surviving everyday life.

Here at Rain Collection, we too indulge in the summer season and all that it has to offer.  Whether you travel to Europe to go backpacking, California to sit on the beach or just go where your family may reside, there is almost always something that we forget to bring with us that we need.  Don’t fret - we have been there before and are here to help.  We have designed a checklist for the chic; the must haves when traveling that has helped us immensely with our personal travels.

For Him

Luggage & Carry-on
Soap
Shaving Cream
Hand Cream
Dress Shoes
Tie
Dress Shirt

For Her

Luggage
Skirts
Dresses
Heels
Travel Case or Makeup Case
Hand Lotion or Hand Butter
Travel Sized Perfume
Soap

The Essentials for Both Him & Her

Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Towelettes
Bathing Suits
Long Sleeved Tops
Short Sleeved Tops
Non-Sleeved Tops
Undergarments
Shorts
Belts
Socks
Walking Shoes
Sandals
Totes for Souvenirs
Journal for Memorable Moments
Shampoo
Conditioner
Razor
Deodorant
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Floss
Mouthwash
Hair Grooming Tools (i.e. brush, hair dryer)
Sleepwear
Camera & Charger
Cell Phone & Charger
Laptop & Charger

For The Little Explorers

Diaper Bag
Stroller Blanket
Travel Bag
Lotion
Water Shoes
Favorite Stuffed Animal

Vital Extras

Money
Medicines
Phone Number, Addresses and Maps of Your Destination
Hotel/Rental Car Information
Emergency information & Itinerary

So, don’t forget before you board that plane or cruise liner to your exotic destination - make sure that you have your getaway must haves!

“every season we gather inspiration from all over the place - fashion, architecture, travel, flea markets and we post it all around the studio until our ideas become concrete - it’s a visual feast” -DwellStudio

A fresh interpretation to effortless textiles with graphic prints and bold colors, DwellStudio designs for the modern family and for the well-designed, decorative and minimal home.  It’s a company who finds inspiration anywhere from Mexican folk art to an ornate trellis from a European garden and translates it into modern and simplistic home decor and accessories.  We love the way that table linens and kitchen decor can compliment one another while being in simplistic contradiction, such as the placement of color or the intensity of a design.  Or how an artistic, ergonomic placemat is derived from the influence of mid-century Danish art and culture.  And the practical and PVC-free kids collection brings us back to the days of playing with chalk on the sidewalk and baking with Nonna.  How perfect a Paper Dolls Petal Apron would have been.

DwellStudio was founded by Christine Lemieux in 1999, originally known as Dwell Home Furnishings, in an effort to bring modern textile design to the world of the home.  With roots in modern print and pattern, and a strong focus on the environment, DwellStudio has become an established leader and innovator in textile design.  All prints are made using low-impact dyes, packaging uses eco-friendly alternatives and completely eliminates PVC, and an organic line of baby products has recently been introduced.  With a philosophy to create designs that suit you no matter where in life you may be and are as effortless as possible, DwellStudio makes being chic simple - and accessible.