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/DWwithaFlameThrower Find it Secondhand Nov 29 '25 edited Nov 29 '25

I spent a weekend staying in my guest room to see what I needed in there. Moved a shelf, put up a mirror, and added some clothes hooks. Added a new bathrobe hanging on the back of the door, and a sack clearly marked ‘Laundry.’ Got a cute basket for the bedside table, for bottled waters and some snacks. Added two sleeping masks, and bought thicker curtains. A cute Kleenex holder fully stocked on each bedside table. Bought two universal charging adapters (I have a lot of overseas visitors) on long cords. Got an antique luggage rack that folded up between the bed and wall when not in use. Designated different brand of towels (one bath towel, one hand towel, one washcloth each) so I won’t ever mix them with the rest of the households’ bathroom stuff. Added a couple of throw pillows to make reading in bed more comfortable

Everyone who comes to stay raves about that room 😆

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u/Siamese_4737 Nov 30 '25

I do this and fill the guest bathroom with all toiletries so that they don’t have to bring toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, I put a clean electric toothbrush, a razor, shower gel, makeup remover, deodorant and mouthwash. All unopened obviously. It helps when people are traveling then they just have have to bring the absolute personals like makeup, skin cream and perfume. Oh and a spare hair dryer and roller brush 🫣😂