As much as I love city life, I feel more in tune with myself once I escape the urban hustle: my body relaxes, my mind clears, and my connections with family and friends deepen. It is no secret that my Amagansett home is my sanctuary—a space where I can comfortably disconnect from all the noise while I reconnect with my most creative self. I blissfully cook every square meal, and I can continually find myself fussing and rearranging the décor for hours on end – it is truly where I am happiest.
My Amagansett home has completely changed the course of my families’ lives and mine. Not only do we experience a greater connectedness to nature here, but we also have a revolving door of friends and family that fill our home with joy and laughter. I love to host more than anything, particularly during the holiday season. The holidays are all about loved ones. Around this time of year more than any other, I get to play hostess to house guests. It’s a time I cherish — giving the spare bedroom some extra TLC, preparing sweet treats in kitchen and overall, making the most of the time we get to spend altogether under one roof. We gather around the kitchen island with all hands on deck as I prep a meal, indulge in long decadent dinners punctuated by a whole lotta red wine, and followed by cozy card games as the fire blazes, or movie nights with kiddos piled on the sofa in our little nook of a den.
Every time I invite loved ones into my home, it is a chance to create beauty, which is what truly makes me swoon. And by beautiful I do not necessarily mean overly complicated or fanciful—less is often more. I certainly have a caretaker side, so I get joy out of providing my guests with the simple, small and thoughtful things that make a house a home. Here, I have laid out a few simple tips and tricks for prepping your home thoughtfully so that your sleepover guests have a relaxed and enjoyable experience in your home.