Hi friends! How is it already Wednesday? We had a great weekend away in Nashville and are still recovering. We have our sweet family from TX coming in today and I thought that I’d share how I prepare for guests coming to stay at our home. Definitely not re-inventing the wheel here, but a few fun tips and tricks to make your friends and family more comfortable. To be honest, having guests over (even if they were our family), used to REALLY stress me out. Like really. I’d make sure every single thing was perfect and it would take me hours and hours and hours. Now that we live away and we are fortunate enough to have guests semi-often, I have a few go-to moves that I really love. Instead of pouring my time and energy into making sure that my floors are perfectly polished, I opt to put a few fun things together that will add value (and a little fun) to their stay with us. That being said, I am signing off for the week and will be enjoying my sweet nieces!
First, I always love setting up a coffee bar. In my humble opinion, no one should have to wait for coffee, so regardless of when you wake up you can come downstairs and fix yourself a cup of joe and don’t have to search for a thing. I love the disposable cups in this case, so that you don’t have to worry about waking anyone up digging through the cabinets for mugs.
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I love having a stocked bathroom with everything you need toiletries wise, because honestly who wants to pack them?! It never fails, mine always end up leaking and it’s just such a mess.
There’s nothing better than fresh towels and I always have them laid out on the bed so that, again, you don’t need to ask for any.
Lastly, fresh flowers in the guest room are a must. They make me so super happy!
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You are a girl after my own heart! Preparing for guests is one of my fave things to do. So fun to give them a lovely place to stay and feel loved 
Have fun with them! xo Kristin
Isn't it so much fun?? I love a full house!
Yes! The basket of snacks is crucial! Makes them grab-able without anyone having to ask, "hey, is anyone else hungry?!" My mama taught me that one! I think I might have to add the chalkboard accent next though…:)
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So crucial, right? I've already snuck in a few too, which is bad! lol
Look like you have thought of everything. I love the coffee station, so pretty and I am sure your guests will have a wonderful time.
Thanks Marty! The coffee station was put to great use this morning!
Thanks Marty! The coffee station went to great use this morning!
You are one wonderful host! I'm sure all of your guests feel welcome, I know I would!
Thanks Elizabeth! My house surely isn't spotless but I have food and coffee for all…that has to make up for it right?!
Mallory!!! I absolutely love this post! I am sharing it on Facebook now! xo, Emily @ 11gables.blogspot.com
Em- You are the best! Thanks!
I'm sure your thoughtful details are such a treat, Mallory!! I like to put a current magazine on the nightstand, and a little chocolate on the pillow.
Pam, I should have known you had some great tips…so using the chocolate one!!! Thanks for sharing
I love this post – you've thought of everything! So pretty
When can I come to visit!?! haha a perfect hostess…just how every southern girl should be
You're an amazing host! I'm visiting next if your guests get that spoiled!
Can I come stay at your house?
You are such a great hostess! Thanks for the great ideas!
OK. When can I come?!?!