Be Our Guest

I've always enjoyed the homes that accommodate their visitors and make them feel like their time spent under its roof is cherished. Those homes allow its guests to feel comfortable sitting on the sofa and kicking up their feet, and usually causes more personalized conversations.

My brother and I recently discussed our desire to have a list of everyone who has put their shoes up on our coffee table. Once 90 degree angles, the edges are now rounded and worn from our homes many welcomed visitors.

The photo below is an example of how to help every guest feel like a part of the home. The woman photographed inherited this kitchen table from her grandparents who, for sixty years, invited nearly every one of their guests to carve his or her name onto their table top. If I were to adopt this idea, I would invite regular guest to continue carving their name. The deeper the cut, the more frequent the visits. What an aesthetic and creative way to show your hospitality.