I adore hosting. But most of all I love preparing and primping the guest-rooms for my company. When I invite friends over for a summer weekend at my Long Island casa I make sure that my guests not only feel “at home” but also feel as if they are on a mini-vacation at a boutique hotel minus the mini bar charges , room service bills and pay-per-view rip-off movies.
As soon as my guests arrive I love to give them the vibe that they have just checked into an exclusive bed and breakfast where the linens are made up of the highest quality Egyptian cotton, where clean towels are available daily, fresh flowers adorn the night tables and hot home-baked cookies are delivered to their guest-rooms promptly at 5pm accompanied by a cup of freshly brewed espresso.
Giving your weekend guests hotel quality service is easier than you think and doesn’t require spending too much money. Surprisingly enough you most likely have the few things to help take your hosting skills to another level already in your home.
When hosting, always remember it’s the smaller details that truly make the biggest difference.
Recently while shopping for new fresh guest goodies at my favorite local linen store I asked my friend Rachel Rosenberg owner and creative consultant of the fabulous linen, bath and accessory boutique Lagoon Linen located in Cedarhurst NY for her 5 Fab Tips on how to prepare the perfect guest bedroom. Here’s what she had to say:
Rachel’s 5 Fab Tips:
1.To make the bed inviting provide you’re guests with the best quality sheets and down blanket within your budget.
2. Provide an extra blanket or throw in the room for their comfort. Guests may feel uncomfortable having to ask for more so provide one beforehand as an extra courtesy.
3. Fresh towels and/or robes are a MUST for your guests. Place them on the guest bed prior to their arrival. Its a small gesture that oozes thoughtfulness and consideration.
4. Provide water bottles and an inexpensive small fresh flower arrangement on the nightstand. These small details serve as a delicious treat for your guests while making the room enticing, inviting and cozy.
5. Lastly, Rosenberg “the bedroom decor guru” says she ” loves to send the guests home with a small gift such as an individually wrapped soap or moisturizer gift set to really make them feel like 5 Star hotel royalty!
…and remember ladies it’s easy to be a gracious house-guest but it takes someone fabulous to be a great host!
Happy Guest-Hosting!
xoxo,
Esther
love it.
Thank You sweetie!! Hope your enjoying your summer! I miss you here in the 5 Towns!!
xoxo,
ES
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xoxo, Esther