Guest room

<em><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</em><br><br> 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?)<br><strong>Bathrobe</strong><p> 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. Read More »

<img alt="" style="" src="http://a323.yahoofs.com/phugc/8vuSaULcs2ip/photos/7891720ce7752fbcd9b540735c4e4317/mr_f1331a9ececf59.jpg?ug_____D_5KpMVGF" align="left" height="400" width="313"><p>One of the great things about the holidays is spending time with friends and family that we don&#39;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. Read More »