Iceland 2016 As travel lovers, my husband and I have experienced a wide variety of rental options, from Airbnb, FlipKey, teachers B&B and more, not only in the U.S. but in Europe and South America. A relatively new trend has been renting a room in your home. This could be an extra bedroom or suite or a second home. Or you could belong to home exchange websites, welcoming guests in your home and thereby not having any lodging costs to budget for. These are wonderful ways to help cover the cost of your vacations! Here are suggestions to help guests feel at home: My first thought is fresh flowers -- easy to do, but cheerfully welcoming. ©elle m photography Important information . Guests need simple things like keys and wifi password. ☺ Be sure they know where to find these as well as information about the closest supermarket, coffee house and a list of your favorite restaurants. Put on your kitchen table. If your neighbors allow, give guests their phone nu...
Just ask me! For some, clothes are their passion. For others, home decorating is what they love to do. We are introducing a new feature giving our dear readers a chance to ask questions about what goes with what, where and how. Some of you have an ”eye” for interesting decorating accessories but don’t feel sure about how to “place". I will publish your questions and discuss solutions. It excites me help my followers!