Happy Friday friends! I can’t even begin to tell you how happy I am that it’s the weekend. After dealing with my blog being down for over 24 hours, dealing with my web hosting company (almost as painful as a root canal) and my techie brother not in town to help, I feel like I’ve been through the ringer. I’m happy to say that I’m back up and running and sipping a spiked hot chocolate as I write this 🙂
The last few weeks my mind has been swirling with all that I’ve got to get done before Thanksgiving. One of which is to get my guest bedroom in order. If you have guests coming for Thanksgiving, Christmas or anytime for that matter, here are a few tips that will help ensure the bedroom is ready to welcome them in style.
- Dress the bed in fresh, clean linens and set a bottle of lavender sheet spray by the bed so guest can refresh them every morning or night.
- Drape an extra blanket or two across the foot of the bed or stash in a decorative basket within the bedroom. You guest can grab a blanket for an afternoon nap or if it gets chilly at night.
- A luggage rack is a simply detail that can enhance the stay of your guests. Not only does a luggage rack ensure that dirty bags aren’t placed on the bed, but it will make getting in and out of the luggage easy for your guests.
- It’s a real treat when you guests don’t have to dress out of their luggage and actually have hangers to hang up clothes. Even if closet space is limited, free up a few hangers and place them on a door rook in the bathroom.
- Make a fresh stack of towels (bath and hand towels) available. You can stack extras on the back of the toilet, double hang them on the towel bar or place them in a basket or drawer in the vanity.
- Instead of having to search your password log to access your wi-fi password like me, print out a password sign with the information on it and place it on the nightstand in the guest room.
- It’s the little luxuries like magazines or a candle on the nightstand that will really make your guests feel special and at home.
- Yes, many people use their phones as alarm clocks but having a clock on the night stand will make it easy for guests to plan their wake up time.
- Don’t make your guests want to anything by leaving a basket of goodies for them. Fill the basket with a few bottles of water and their favorite snacks.
- It never fails that someone will forget an item or two so keep a stash extra toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo and lotion out on the vanity for guests to access.
- Often time you and your guests may be going in different directions. Place a key to the house on a special key ring and give it to them so they will feel free to come and go at they please. And don’t forget to give them your security code so they don’t have to deal with the police on their visit.
- Another little detail that can make their stay special is a listing of local events. Include events, website addresses and even maps to a few places your guests might want to check out.
- And finally, flowers. Place a vase of flowers in the bedroom to welcome guests in style!
How do you make your holiday guests feel welcome?
Read my post on what to put in a holiday guests basket here!
