· By Samantha Freres
Host Well: The Art of Making Guests Feel at Home
The holiday season is officially here, and so is hosting season.
Whether you’re welcoming family for Thanksgiving, having your girlfriends over for the weekend, or hosting your first holiday gathering, the best hosts know it’s all about the little things.
Fresh sheets, soft towels, a home that smells amazing, and thoughtful details that make your guests feel truly welcome.
Here’s our guide to making everyone feel right at home this holiday season.
1. Fresh Sheets Are a Love Language
There’s nothing quite like crawling into a freshly made bed, especially when you’re staying somewhere other than home.
Before your guests arrive, give the bedding some love. Wash the sheets with Wishing Well detergent, add our Afterglow or Boyfriend Material dryer sheets for softness and an extra layer of fragrance, and finish with fluffy pillows and a cozy blanket.
A freshly made bed is basically a warm welcome in laundry form.
2. Give Your Guest Towels the Five-Star Treatment
You don’t need a hotel to give your guests a five-star experience.
- A stack of freshly washed, soft towels is one of those small luxuries that never goes unnoticed.
- Set out a fresh bath towel and hand towel for each guest.
- Keep a few extras within reach.
- Wash with Wishing Well’s enzyme-powered detergent to help tackle everyday buildup and leave towels feeling fresh.
3. Set the Mood (Starting With the Laundry)
Warm lighting, a good playlist, a candle or two, and a pile of cozy throw blankets go a long way, especially when everything smells freshly washed.
Before guests arrive, refresh the blankets and linens they’ll be using with your favorite Wishing Well scent.
- Afterglow: Rich and inviting, with bergamot, soft florals, and cozy notes of tonka and chocolate. Perfect for a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and named Best Eco Laundry Detergent in Better Homes & Gardens’ 2026 Clean House Awards.
- Boyfriend Material: Crisp, woody, and fresh. For that effortlessly clean, just-washed feeling, and named Best Liquid Detergent in HGTV’s 2026 Editors’ Clean Home Awards.
- Sunday Reset: Fragrance-free, for guests who love the fresh without the scent.
4. Think of Everything (Without Trying Too Hard)
The best hosts make you feel like they’ve thought of everything, without making it look like they tried.
A few of our favorite thoughtful touches:
- A glass of water on the nightstand.
- A phone charger within reach.
- A basket of toiletries and other essentials.
- Extra pillows and freshly washed blankets.
A Little Wishing Well Goes a Long Way
At Wishing Well, we believe even the most ordinary routines deserve some care, and hosting is no different. Our detergentand matching dryer sheets are designed to make everyday moments feel a little more luxurious, with elevated fragrances and thoughtfully selected ingredients.
The best part of hosting is the people gathered around your table, the memories you make, and the feeling of being right where you belong.
So fluff the pillows, wash the sheets, light your favorite candle, and enjoy the company.