The holidays are here and so are your guests! That means extra work for your linen—from Napkins and Bedding to Hand Towels and Robes. As a part of our 12 Days of Hosting Journal Series, we hope to equip you with some quick and easy tips to help you get ready for the extra love (and work) your home will see this season. Whether you’re hosting out-of-town guests or a festive dinner, one area that will see plenty of extra traffic is the guest bathroom. Here is our checklist on a stocking up all the essentials, extra touches and luxury updates.

Essential items:

• Toilet paper (including extra rolls)
• A box of tissues
• Bath towels
• Hand towels
• Wash cloths
• Bath mat
• Trash can
• Hand soap
• Body wash
• Mildly scented or gentle travel-sized Shampoo & Conditioner
• Spare toothpaste and toothbrush
• Plunger and toilet brush (to avoid any awkward conversations)

Extra touches:

• Scented candles
• Diffuser and essential oils
• Guest robe and slippers
• Bath salts or bubble bath
• Eye masks

Luxury updates:

• The Waffle Hand Towels
• The Waffle Wash Towels
• The Waffle Bath Towels
• The Waffle Bath Sheets
• The Long Robes