Top 5 Tips for Hosting Family During the Holidays

The holidays are coming and so are your guests…loved ones that you can’t wait to see (and some that you can’t wait to see leave…😉 😉 ). Regardless, a gracious host always wants her home to feel warm and welcoming. Are your guests’ quarters ready to entertain? If not, here are a few ideas to ensure comfort during their stay.

Bedding with multiple layers accommodates the cool sleepers and the warm sleepers.Who doesn’t want to climb into a fluffy, cozy bed?

Separate beds are great for non-couples or children. Add a desk for some brief work or correspondence is always a welcome feature!

Reading lights next to the bed are discreet, but oh so handy for late-night reading!

A guest chair provides a comfortable place to put on socks and shoes. Blackout curtains ensure the morning light doesn’t interfere with a sound sleep.

Clear space in bathrooms for guests’ belongings. Nobody wants to have to move a million knick-knacks in order to find a spot for their toothbrush.

• Have plenty of towels and supplies like extra toothbrushes, deodorant, shampoo, and body lotion in case a guest forgot to pack some essentials.
• Place some water bottles or a pitcher of citrus or cucumber-infused water in their room for late-night thirst.
• Place a season-appropriate scented candle on their nightstand or dresser for soft lighting in the evening.
• Fresh flowers or a single stem in a vase is also a special detail.
• Mist pillowcases and sheets with lavender spray before making the bed and guests will be greeted with a relaxing aroma as they settle in for the night.