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It's that time of year when our homes are filled with family and friends who we (usually){ } want to make feel welcome. Bluemercury co-founder and CEO Marla Beck has a constant rotation of out-of town guests in her home for the holidays and she is always looking for new and creative ways to make her guests feel at home. (Image: Courtesy Marla{ } Beck)

Lucky for you, she's sharing her top five tips so your holiday house guests feel extra comfortable in your space. Be forewarned, you may make your guests feel SO welcome that they never want to leave!{ } (Image: Courtesy Marla Beck)

When hosting guests for the holidays, Marla loves incorporating little gifts into the tablescape and guest bedroom decor. "This year I am incorporating the Lune+Aster Swipe + Celebrate set into my table setting, as it adds a colorful, festive pop to the setup," says Marla. For overnight guests, Marla recommends leaving a small treat on pillows like these mini hand creams from the Tocca Crème de Mana collection -- they're definitely more practical than a classic pillow chocolate!{ }(Image: Courtesy Marla Beck)

The holidays usually mean big, rich family meals. Marla recommends preparing something light and easy (like a pot of soup) that can be easily served the days following big holiday feasts.{ } Soup is cozy, delicious and light,{ } making it the perfect addition to a lazy day on the couch.{ }(Image: Courtesy Marla Beck)

Scented candles with relaxing natural scents, like lavender and sandalwood, relax and renew guests. Try adding them to the powder room to provide a respite from a bustling party.{ }(Image: Courtesy Marla Beck)

Marla recommends always having small gifts at home in case a friend or relative stops by unexpectedly. The M-61 hydration hand and body set or the Molton Brown stocking stuffers holiday gift collection are great to keep{ } { }on hand. (Image: Courtesy Marla Beck)

One of the easiest ways to make guests feel at home is to take care of all the essentials for them. Marla loves using holiday gift sets to pamper her guests. From the bathroom to the shower and guest room, luxurious bath and body essentials abound throughout her home. (Image: Courtesy Marla Beck)

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