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Whether it's your parents or your best friend from college, out-of-town guests in your home can be equal parts pleasure and work. You are thrilled to spend time with them and to show off your apartment in Chicago, but there are some preparations you need to make. Try these tips to ensure your guests have a pleasant stay, without overworking yourself.
Decorate the Guest Room
If your apartment has a spare bedroom, it may feel like the lowest priority when it comes to decorating. However, guests will feel more at home in a room that is well decorated and furnished. Keep things simple, but be sure to include bedside lamps and a few pieces of framed art.
Clear Closet Space
Short-term guests won't need an entire closet, but they will need a bit of space to hang clothing and stow their suitcase. Even if you typically use the guest room closet for storage, clear out enough space to hang several outfits and provide ample floor space to open a bag.
Make the Bed
Clean sheets are the bare minimum you will need to provide in terms of bedding, but you will want to go a few steps further to welcome your guests. Cloud-like white linens make guests want to sink into bed and showcase how clean the room is. To keep both hot- and cold-natured sleepers comfortable, layer linens with a top sheet, duvet and lightweight throw.
Know How They Take Their Coffee
Mornings are smoother when everyone has a cup of coffee just the way they like it. Before your guests arrive, ask how they prefer their morning beverage. While stocking up on meals and snacks for your guests, be sure to pick up whatever creamers or sweeteners they like in their coffee.
Provide Some Local Flavor
Welcome your guests to the city with a few local touches. As a treat, place a small box of local chocolate by the bed or a few craft brews in the fridge. On a more practical side, provide a guidebook to the city, along with lists of your favorite restaurants, sights, and shops.
When you live in the heart of a trendy neighborhood, your family and friends are sure to want to visit. If you are looking for convenient apartments in Chicago, IL, to host out-of-town guests, call Presidential Towers today to schedule a tour.
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Having a breakfast bar in your Chicago, IL apartment is most definitely a nice touch for life at home, but this one nifty kitchen feature can be a lot of help when you are entertaining guests. Higher than counters and just the right height to be deemed a bar, there are several ways you can use this implement during parties and events at home.
Getting the Most out of the Breakfast Bar in Your Chicago Apartment
Breakfast bars are a popular feature in a modern kitchen, and it is for good reason. Check out three ways to use your breakfast bar for entertaining.
Host a Bagel Bar Brunch
Pick up a few types of fresh bagels, and set up bowls for all the yummy toppings people could want. Get out the toaster oven and set it up for those who want more savory bagel toppings, such as sausage crumbles and cheese.
Open a Bar at Your Holiday Party
There are few things as much fun as setting up a bar where guests can walk up and order the drinks that they want at a holiday party. Create a makeshift menu out of a small chalkboard propped up on the breakfast bar. A short list of mixed drinks, white and red wines, and beer will suffice, and it doesn't take a certified bartender to serve up drinks as people order them. Don't forget napkins, some bowls of mixed nuts, and maybe some olives set out for guests to grab as they need them.
Have a Taco Night at Home
You can set up a buffet-style taco night right in your apartment. Prepare your meats, whether it is shredded chicken or ground beef, in a small crock pot set to warm on the bar. Set up bowls or trays of all the toppings. Guests can fix up their favorite tacos right at the bar.
Overall, having a breakfast bar means you have the ideal entertaining fixture in your kitchen. Schedule a tour today!
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Friendsgiving has its own aura of sophistication and charm. Compared to Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving affords you much more freedom on the choice of gifts and food, which means you don’t have to do turkey.
This year’s Friendsgiving eve is already beckoning; here are some Friendsgiving party ideas to take your experience to the next level.
Get Casual With the Décor
Ditch all the official party stuff for your Friendsgiving party. For example, you don’t have to whip out the good linen; instead, swap in brown craft paper. You can also decorate with punny balloons with themed messages and clever sayings that will set the mood of the party. For cutlery, if you don’t have enough, you can go for disposable spoons and forks. Finally, make a simple banner sign and hang it with tape or a single nail.
Hacking the Drinks
For starters, you can order some beer, wine, and some vodka, if you please. However, the real deal is having a pre-mixed signature cocktail that identifies with all your friends. Make a substantial amount of it to complement the beer and the wine in circulation.
Get Creative With the Guestbook
Ditch the physical guestbook and get a pumpkin guestbook. Purchase a white pumpkin and place it at the entrance. Your friends can sign the pumpkin or scribble a message for you. Also, you can write an open question on the pumpkin for example, “What are you thankful for?” and have the party guests respond to it.
Picture Play
There is no better way to welcome friends to your home than having their pictures on the wall. Of course, you will need large pictures so print them out on actual paper. A good place to source for the ideal pictures would be your Instagram feed. Pick out the best moments and hang them on the wall. You will be surprised by how much your pals will appreciate the gesture.
In a nutshell, the idea is to create a free environment where everyone can express themselves fully.
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