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When we think of
summer we think of travel and vacations, so now is the time to get
your guest room ready for any family or friends who may decide to pop
in for a visit. Maybe you are having a 4th of July family reunion -
that's also another reason to get that guest room in order.
I think it's important to make guests feel not only at home when they
visit, but to feel special as well, so I like to make the room feel
warm and inviting and have lots of special goodies for them to enjoy.
So first of all, clean the guest room and clear any clutter in
anticipation for their stay.
BED
Lets start with the bed. Invest in a really good sheet set and keep
it just for the guest room. Make up the bed, and don't forget those
hospital corners! (Sorry thats the nurse in me speaking!) Before your
guests arrive, turn down the bed - a welcoming gesture. Make sure you
also have plenty of blankets for their use. Store an extra one in the
closet.
If you don't already have good pillows on the guest bed, please go
out and buy some. There is nothing worse than spending the night at
someone's home trying to sleep on a cheap, uncomfortable pillow. I
like to have plump down-like ones for my guests.
BEDSIDE TABLE
Make sure you have a good bedside light for late night reading and
have it turned on for their arrival. A clock of some kind and a box
of tissues are always appreciated. I like to leave a selection of
current magazines and also a best selling novel in case my company
wants to read. A couple of bottles of water is a nice gesture too,
along with some special chocolates either on the bed or bedside table.
A vase of beautiful flowers is a must. I also like to have an
aromatherapy candle burning in the guest room before my company
arrives.
BATH TOWELS
Make sure your guests have luxurious, extra large bath towels,
matching hand towels and flannels (Oops, sorry - that's Australian
for washcloth), and plenty of them. There is nothing worse than
staying at someone's home and needing an extra towel for your wet
hair but not being able to find one! Have these arranged nicely on
their bed.
GUEST TOILETRY BASKET
I keep a basket in the guest room full of things my guests might
enjoy and need. Included are a toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss
and a pack of chewing gum and mints, a mini-sewing kit, trial size
shampoos and conditioners, lotion, hairspray, razor and shaving
cream. Snacks such as pretzels, nuts, and candy are good and also
brochures and maps of things to do in your town, along with hometown
postcards, stamps and a pen. This is a great way to make them feel
welcome. Have an extra set of house keys available so they can come
and go as they please (that's assuming that you trust them!!)
GUEST CLOSET
Make sure that you have an ample supply of hangers for their use, and
if possible a bath robe. If you have a dresser in this room, free it
up for your guest's use, or have a rack available for their suitcase
to sit on.
GUEST BATH
Along with the luxurious towels that we mentioned already, have an
assortment of lovely hand soaps, bath gels, body lotions, shampoo and
conditioner available for their use - perhaps even a body
sponge. Make sure there is plenty of toilet paper so they don't have
to come asking for it!
GUEST TOUR
Make sure that once your guests arrive you give them a tour of your
home, pointing out where the coffeemaker and coffee is, how to use
it, where the cereal lives, etc. You want to make them feel at home
as much as you can.
Now go ahead and enjoy their stay!!!
Merri
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