These tips will ensure your house guests feel at ease.
- STOCK THE BEDSIDE TABLE
A carafe of fresh water, flowers or a small plant, and an interesting book or two add a nice touch. - MAKE A SPARE KEY
This gives your guests some independence. Be sure to share with them your alarm code too. - KEEP BREAKFAST SIMPLE
A single-serve coffee maker and a variety of coffees and teas allow your guests to fix their favorite morning beverages. Set out an assortment of yogurts, granola, fresh fruit and breakfast pastries so they can nosh when they choose. - STASH SOME SUPPLIES
In case they forget something, keep a basket in the guest bath or closet with all the basics: new toothbrushes, a tube of toothpaste, deodorant, first-aid supplies, and some shampoo and conditioner. Even nicer is a fluffy robe hung up in the closet. - BE A GOOD TOUR GUIDE
As any good hotel concierge might do, assemble a list of local businesses: your favorite restaurants, the closest grocery store or drug store, and fun tourist attractions. You can even pick up an assortment of brochures from your local tourism office. - MAKE ROOM
You may store extra linens or your off-season wardrobe in the guest room closet and dresser. When you’re expecting visitors, clear out some drawers or closet space (don’t forget to leave some empty hangers!) so they can unpack their clothes rather than live out of their suitcase. - SURPRISE YOUR HOUSE GUESTS
Whip them up an unexpected coffee drink, either with or without spirits. Cupitol in Evanston, IL shares this recipe to make a freddo cappuccino, the Greek answer to the latte. - FREDDO CAPPUCCINO
- 2 shots espresso
- 5 ounces milk
- 8 ounces water
- 4 ice cubes
- Sweetener to taste
- Mix espresso and ice in a cocktail shaker, and shake until cold. Strain and pour over ice. Blend the milk into a creamy foam. Pour foam over the espresso blend and top with cinnamon.
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