Want to live in the kind of home your friends will long for and your guy will never want to leave? Read on for the kind of goods you should have in your place then.
A Dozen Wine Glasses
You can usually snag some for about $35 from a restaurant-supply store, but never having to serve guests vino in a coffee mug is priceless.
Fluffy Towels And A Goodie Kit
Set these out in a pretty bowl or basket for overnight guests. (Hint: Be nice to them and they might invite you to their vacay home.)
Placemats (and/or Tablecloths) and Napkins
Get your linens in rich colors and fun patterns to dress up white dishes. New linens are much cheaper than new tableware.
Woven Nesting Baskets Or Tins
These are perfect for stashing away magazines, clutter, and even beauty products.
A Nice Serving Platter
Pretty serving platters make even basic snacks look luxe. Olive-wood or bamboo cutting boards are chic and multipurpose.
Cylindrical Glass Vases
Fill them with candles, flowers, or even fruit to create a sophisticated and pulled-together living room.
A Bottle of Champagne
Always have a bottle of champagne on hand for surprise special occasions. Add a few drops of concentrated fruit juice if you’re feeling up to it (try: black currant)
Quick Bites For Get Togethers
Keep around snacks that won’t go bad. Stash cans of olive spread and a hard cheese like Gruyère on hand.
High-Thread-Count Sheets In White
It’s a pretty color to care for and new-looking because you can just bleach out stains. And if you don’t have time to change your sheets, spritz on a linen spray in a guy-friendly scent – like something woodsy.
Diffusers or Candles
Place them in the living room, kitchen, and bathroom to keep your whole place smelling fresh. Stick with subtle aromas such as sandlewood.
Playlists for Every Situation
Putting your phone on shuffle during a dinner party or hookup is like playing musical Russian roulette. Have premade sound tracks ready to rock for any occasion.
