Dawnsboutique

One of the most important aspects of hosting guests is providing them with a tranquil, cozy and comfortable guest room. Even if your guests are only staying a short while, providing a restful oasis is essential for their well being and to ensure that they have a memorable experience. A guest room should be inviting and convey a feeling of ease with a dash of luxury. If you are planning on hosting this summer and your guest room is in need of a little updating check out these tips below: Add fresh flowers - they add a pop of color to your decor. Provide your guests with an alarm clock, reading lamp and a night light. Place books and magazines on a bedside table or in baskets. Put pretty stationery and pens/pencils on a tray. Use only pure cotton bedding  and iron out wrinkles if needed. Stock up on a variety of pillows ( soft, medium, firm and non-allergenic). Use quality hangers and not wire hangers - your guests will appreciate this. Buy a  room fragrance in a n...

The luxurious feel of a spa bathroom in your home will wash away the stresses of the day and relax your body and mind. A spa like bath creates a sense of peace, tranquility and cleanliness. Creating that feeling in your bathroom without remodeling and on a budget is easy and accessible. The first step in creating that Zen-like feeling is to address the paint color on the walls. Choose paint colors in the neutral family from warm to cool shades such as warm taupe, crisp white, or pale gray. Next update or replace bath fixtures such as faucets, lighting and mirrors that will blend with the spa theme (preferrably white or chrome). Install storage displays; purchase woven baskets and hooks to display your spa decor. Last but not least, add texture with accessories: white cotton towels, soft terry robes, sea sponges, apothecary glass containers, all natural soaps, and nature inspired artwork.  http://amzn.to/29urwEz To further enhance the mood, light some soy or flameless candles...