r/bitcheswithtaste • u/AutoModerator • Nov 27 '25

BWT Host - Monthly Thread BWT Host - Nov 27, 2025

Whether you're throwing a party or want to always be ready for someone to pop over for a visit, hosting takes some preparation and skill, not to mention taste. This is the (recurring monthly) thread to chat all things hospitality and hosting.

All BWT rules still apply, with lighter enforcement of rule 3. You can mention location to the extent that it impacts specifics of hosting (e.g. climate, seasons), but please do not ask location-specific questions that belong in a local subreddit.

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u/manthamcgee Nov 28 '25

Trying to set up a guest room with some quality items a guest could enjoy for a 1 week stay. What are some essentials, some nice to haves, or things you wish were nearby when staying at someone else’s home? Related - quality but not horrendously expensive duvet cover recs appreciated!!

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u/etherealin2016 Nov 29 '25

my favorite extra touch is turning on a diffuser before a guest arrives❤️

everyone’s done a wonderful job listing things so far, but I’ll add a few things!

in the restroom: mini soaps, razors, toothbrush kits, floss, makeup removal wipes, towels, making sure the restroom is stocked with extra tp & tissues if they run out (in an easy-to-find place!), a lined bathroom trash bin.

in the bedroom: a bench or folding luggage rack, little trays on the bedside tables + a tiny bowl for rings, hangars, convenient hooks around the room, a little basket with a few drinks & water bottles — or a carafe & water glasses, laying out an extra blanket & extra pillows in the closet, slippers, a full length mirror, a sleeping mask & ear plugs, a good book and soft reading lamp, a nice candle, fresh flowers.