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Everything you need to get ready for holiday guests

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<img alt="" src="http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/shine/work/bathrobe_2ec11c98-b0ca-4396-acf5-fdcaee67d28f_mini.jpg" align="left" width="240" height="156">Our resident interior designer Mark Cutler’s guide to a memorable stay Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, we are totally in the throes of the holiday season. And that means for many of us, holiday visitors from out of town. So I thought I would put together a tip sheet for helping you locate some items to help you create a perfect retreat for your guests. If you were planning on being a guest, any of these would make great hostess gifts too. (What better gift is there then the one that you benefit from?) Bathrobe This is a basic element of creating that “hotel” experience for your guests. I like the Frette robes. They are basic, not outrageously expensive and they have name recognition cache, so your in-laws will feel pampered. This one (above) is made from Egyptian cotton, so it is extra absorbent and has a great pile. It is edged in Percale cotton, which is a nice detail.

Easy ways to transform your home office into a guest room

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<img alt="" style="" src="http://a323.yahoofs.com/phugc/8vuSaULcs2ip/photos/7891720ce7752fbcd9b540735c4e4317/mr_f1331a9ececf59.jpg?ug_____D_5KpMVGF" align="left" height="400" width="313">One of the great things about the holidays is spending time with friends and family that we don't always get to see. But finding the extra space for overnight guests can be a challenge. Before you call a contractor, reconsider the rooms you already have. A home office or den can transform into stylish guest accommodations with just a few simple modifications.

Welcome to Chez Moi! Give your Guests a Hotel Experience

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Summer is upon us, and that frequently means travel – which too often translates into lumpy beds, flat pillows, and Aunt Ruby's overly-friendly cats. But you can give your guests the royal treatment with a few simple, inexpensive steps. The next time you’re hosting company, let your loved...