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How to prep your guest room

Ah, the holidays! As someone who’s often the host to incoming friends and family, I totally sympathize with those who love this festive, fun time of year while also feeling a little extra stress prepping and entertaining loved ones. Some keys, I’m learning, are to prepare with fun welcome gift baskets, provide functional storage and stock up on toiletries, ultimately making it easier for them, and you, to enjoy your time together.

Since our guest room doubles as our office, we’re limited by space and have the tiniest nightstand. I’m a tray fanatic—they’re functional, great for organizing and come in so many beautiful finishes—so I thought it would be the easiest, prettiest way to elevate our guest room situation as well.

I found this beautiful wooden tray at Target, with handles that make for the perfect portable option for guests (we also leave space on our desks so it can shift there at night). As a side note, we recently stocked this tray with kids’ snacks for our son’s birthday party. WIN.

How to prep your guest roomStock your tray on your bed with a pretty smaller tray for jewelry and keys, plus fresh soap, a toothbrush (stored in the cutest monogram mug), a hand towel, water and some fresh flowers, if you have them on hand. I promise I typically don’t, but hey — I need to show off to you guys at least a little.

If you’re having an entire family, consider corralling all their shoes in a decorative bin by the front door, or in the garage or guest room. It’s a pretty solution, and then you’re not frantically searching for a little one’s tiny shoe when you’re racing to lunch (been there).

Have any other ideas for welcoming guests? I would love if you shared them in the comments section.

How to prep your guest room

Photography: South Moon Photography

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  • Reply
    Heidi
    November 18, 2015 at 4:20 PM

    Target always has such great home finds! I have a quilt from that same collection:)

    Wishes & Reality

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    Alyssa
    November 18, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    I’m going to have to take a note from this for my guests next week!

    Alyssa | Glitter and Grey

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    Red Tag Chic Los Angeles
    November 18, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    Lovely entertaining ideas for the holidays! Come join the RAYBAN GIVEAWAY I am hosting for the SUNGLASSES SHOP at the blog from Nov. 16-22!!

    Rebecca
    http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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    Tara
    November 18, 2015 at 5:57 AM

    So cute! I love the entire set up! Especially that ampersand pillow 🙂

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