The hostess with the mostess: you!

Spring is in the air and that means plenty of visitors in our house! (The human kind, that is.) Having no family nearby means frequent visits to our home, which we LOVE! Try out this fun no-sew pocket towel pictured here. Try out a few of my favorite tricks to lavish on your guests!

• Hang a fluffy robe on the guest bedroom door
• Place a basket of goodies on the nightstand and tailor it to your guests. I like to set out good chocolate, water bottles, maps of the area, local guide books, flowers, linen spray, and magazines.
• Set out a vase of fresh-picked flowers from your yard. (If your guests don't have allergies!)
• Plan special meals, but don't spend too much time in the kitchen- try to cook ahead.
• Make an excel spreadsheet of frequent visitor's likes, dislikes, and allergies in the food department so you're never left wondering if Aunt Mable enjoys eating cucumbers!
• Offer suggestions of activities, but allow them to choose.
• Have a basket of sample-sized shampoo, lotion, toothpaste and spare toothbrushes in the bathroom.
• Buy a hairdryer for the guest bathroom.
• Make sure there are plenty of extra blankets in the bedroom.

 Here's a fun, no-sew idea for adding an extra-special touch that will delight your guests!

Place towel right side down.       Fold towel in half       

Fold 1/4 of towel under

Fold other half                    Drape over larger towel

*Fill the pocket with a washcloth and toothbrush, sample sized lotion, shampoo, soap, or tuck in a fresh flower. Since the pocket is not secured, the contents must be lightweight.