Setting up our guest bedroom here in our rental home has been one of my favorite projects yet! We really enjoy hosting friends and relatives overnight - not only is the conversation and company fun for Bjorn and me, but we also like knowing that people have a peaceful, inviting place to sleep when they're in town! RELATED READING: 5 Tips For Hosting Overnight Guests (+ a printable guest room checklist!) Since we're currently renting, I didn't paint the room or do anything major to … [Read more...]
Simple Ways To Make Your Home Guest-Ready For The Holidays
Although I've realized recently (in the past several years) that I'm more of an introvert, I still really love welcoming people into our home and spending time with friends or family! Hospitality is something that my husband and I love to together, and I love that hosting is a joint or team effort! Bjorn and I hosted some of my immediate family for Thanksgiving this year - the day after Thanksgiving, because why not keep celebrating?! - and that day was full of sweet, special little … [Read more...]
Holiday Appetizers We’re Eyeing (+ a Couple Tried-and-True Recipes!)
I hope you all had a fun Thanksgiving! It was a much-needed break for us, full of that festive combo of family, food, and relaxation. Bjorn and I enjoyed Thanksgiving with his family on Thursday, and then we hosted some members of my family at our place on Friday! It was our first time hosting for an actual holiday, and it ended up being a big success! Even the turkey turned out! :) It was our first time roasting a turkey so I was a little nervous, but Bjorn really did a lot of the work … [Read more...]
5 Tips For Hosting Overnight Guests (+ a printable guest room checklist!)
Hospitality is something I think I've always gotten excited about. Either that or "preparedness," which could maybe be considered the same thing! ;) When I had friends over for sleepovers as a child, I wanted to make sure they had absolutely everything they needed - necessities and games and activities planned so they'd have a good time! :) And today, it's really no different. I've poured hours into this rental house in terms of organizing items, cleaning hard-to-reach corners, and maneuvering … [Read more...]
