| v> | | | | (great space to place the presents that your guest |
| | | | has brought you - like flowers); put all books away |
| So you received a call from a friend and you are now | | | | (don't forget to make sure the page that was last |
| kicking yourself for not screening the call because it | | | | read is marked); fluff all toss pillows in your sofa; AND |
| turns out that he/she/they are in your neighborhood | | | | don't sit down yet since you have a few minutes left |
| soon to pay you an unexpected visit. | | | | to spruce up your other rooms. |
| You cannot faint in despair (since you do not have | | | | - Dining room. Place fresh fruits or vegetables as the |
| time for fainting!). | | | | centerpiece of the table. Limes have a great earthy |
| So you received a call from a friend and you are now | | | | green color, lemons have great vibrant colors, and |
| kicking yourself for not screening the call because it | | | | tomatoes have great fresh warm colors. If your |
| turns out that he/she/they are in your neighborhood | | | | guests are stopping by for dinner then have them help |
| soon to pay you an unexpected visit. | | | | set up the table for eating (saves you time!) - you can |
| You cannot faint in despair (since you do not have | | | | simply stack the plates, placemats, utensils in a corner |
| time for fainting!). And, there is no need to run around in | | | | of the table or console so that your unexpected |
| circles like the children's storybook character, Chicken | | | | guests can help out when it is time to set the table. |
| Little - but instead of yelling "the sky is falling, the sky is | | | | - Bathroom. Make absolutely sure that you have an |
| falling", you yell "Crap! The guests are coming, the | | | | extra roll of toilet paper and hand towels easily |
| guests are coming!" Don't panic and follow the below | | | | accessible. When possible, place from 1 to 3 fresh |
| simple steps that will help you spruce up your home | | | | flowers in your bathroom. Since bathrooms are usually |
| within minutes and WITHOUT spending ANY money. | | | | small you do not want to overload the space with |
| Whether it is a family member or an old friend we | | | | flowers, so transform the space with a touch of |
| always should maintain a comfortable home for their | | | | elegance by displaying a just one to three flowers in |
| visit. | | | | a vase or a small plant (scout a small plant from |
| - Kitchen. Clear the countertop of loose items to give a | | | | another room). |
| fresh clean look; place items in the cupboards, upper | | | | - Garden. Quickly clip some fresh flowers or herbs |
| cabinets, lower cabinet and even in (my secret | | | | from your garden to bring indoors and illuminate your |
| storage compartment) - the refrigerator; have NO dirty | | | | home with great aroma. NOW you can sit and rest |
| dishes displayed (dishwashing machine to the | | | | and when your guests arrive simply ask - "what took |
| rescue!). | | | | you so long?" |
| - Living Room. Reorganize picture frames on a mantle | | | | Remember just taking a few minutes to spruce up |
| or console to all line up in order of height; have | | | | your home NOW will help you enjoy time LATER |
| only one magazine station (stack all the magazines | | | | when your guests arrive. |
| together neatly); clear the coffee table of small items | | | | |