Have you ever gone on a trip and realized that you forgot something? Or stayed with someone and needed a snack or drink in the night and just didn't feel comfortable enough going on the hunt and finding something? This has happened to me more times than I can count.
So, while I was redecorating my guest room, I decided to put together an overnight guest basket. I saw one over on Pinterest that was super cute. The basket contains lots of different items that someone could easily forget or need while staying.
I added this little framed poem beside the basket so our guests knew they were welcome to use what they needed.
The little note says this:
Please Help Yourself
So happy you're here and staying with us today.
But just incase something should go astray.
Please help yourself to the contents within
Mouthwash, lotion or ibuprofen.
Use what you need, and just leave the rest
for it may be useful to some other guest!
This is an made to look old egg basket that I found at a little shop.
I think it was perfect!
I thought that everything would be just a little cuter with some labels that I printed out and attached with some twine.
It is all sitting on the night stand. Very cute and thoughtful for anyone who might stay.
My guest room is about finished and I can't wait to share it!! Thanks for reading!! Don't forget to sign up for my giveaway if you haven't!! :)
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Oooh! What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea! Thanks for sharring. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea! I totally am the same way about going on a snack hunt when staying at someone's home. What does the poem say? I would like to do this for my guests. Thanks for sharing!
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What a nice idea! I have always wanted to have a bathroom full of little travel stuff for guests! Love the labeling! {hugs}
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh!! This is GREAT!! I always have supplies for guests but now I know a great way to present everything!! Thank you for sharing!!
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What a great idea, i'm definately going to use this idea when I decorate the guest room. x
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ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea! Love the labels you added. Someone once told me that you should always spend the night in your guest room...that way you know exactly what is needed in the room! I think you've got it covered!
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE! Seriously, this is such a great idea! I'm so excited to make one now, thank you for the inspiration!
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Fantastic idea!! I'm so glad you shared this at my "Show us what you got" linky party...It is such a great way to welcome house guests...
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That is a fantastic idea and yes, everything is cute with labels. Thanks for sharing this at our party!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet touch!! You have some very lucky guests. I really think it's the touches like this that make a home so inviting and welcoming!
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That's a great idea! I like to include a toothbrush in my guest box, for it surprises me how many people forget a toothbrush! (usually my grandchildren, of course. lol) I love setting these things out for guests and having towels and cloths set out on their beds. I think it's a great way of letting them know how glad you truly are that they're staying with you.♥
ReplyDeleteReally cute Chrissy! Just shared on Facebook!
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What a super sweet touch! Nice idea. Thanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursday.
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Oh how fun! I dream of having a house with a guest room someday :)
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great idea!! I love the poem. Your guests will feel very welcome! Thanks for sharing at Oopsey Daisy!
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike. I do this too! I love your sweet poem. Thank you for joining the Thursday Favorite Things Hop. Did you remember to enter the pink poodle giveaway? Hugs and wishes for a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeletethe poem is thoughtful...and really a nice touch. I am now going to add something like that in our guest room. thanks!
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Hi....popping over from Gingerbread! This is such a cute idea ~ it reminded me of a time when I went to visit my sister and she had some bath salts waiting for me in her guest room. I still have them to this day! I will remember this the next time we have overnight guests! ;-)
ReplyDeleteFabulous idea - I will be doing this for my guests in the future..
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Lowri
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great idea
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What a great way to make your guests feel welcome!! Thanks for linking up to my party. I can't wait to see what you have next week!
ReplyDeleteI love twist on the out-of-town welcome baskets for wedding guests, but this just brought it to a whole new level! Love this idea!
ReplyDeleteHospitality is our job but it's nice to see what someone else thinks to include! Thanks for some inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute idea. A friend of mine did this for us when we stayed over, it was so fun!
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Great idea Chrissy! You sure know how to pamper your guests. ;)
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ReplyDeleteThis is so cute and perfect for any guest. Thank you so much for linking up to "Strut Your Stuff Saturday." We hope you'll be back to share more ideas with us next Saturday. -The Sisters
ReplyDeleteThis is such a thoughtful idea! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the poem and basket! What a thoughtful hostess! Thanks for linking up! I would love for you to add my M-I-Y Monday button to your collection. Thanks so much!
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ReplyDeleteLove this so much! I would be so delighted to see this as guest! If we had a guest room (darn kids occupying every room in the house) I would totally do this!! Thanks for linking up! :D
ReplyDeleteThis is SO cute, i love doing / making cute fun things like this for people!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, I am going to fix one of these for my next guests.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea! I would feel so loved if someone left this in a guest room I was staying at!
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Carlee
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We have been doing this for some time, and try to keep a stocked basket in my linen cupboard as well as leaving a tray bedside with water, granola bars, a few pieces of fruit and snack size boxes of cereal. I'll label a few things in the fridge - 'help yourself" or "this is for _____". Leave a few dishes, glasses. cups and silverware on a tray in the kitchen along with directions for our microwave.
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