In our Aēsop-approved guide, we dive into the dos and don’ts of holiday hosting.
There’s a lot to prepare for as the festive season approaches. For a start, holiday gifting is a consideration—how can one please and delight each and every loved one? Then, of course, there’s the stress of the slew of Christmas dinners and end-of-year parties that are soon to ensue—especially if you’re the one sending out invites!
View this post on Instagram
Waiting for RSVPs with bated breath can be gruelling. What if no one comes? Oh, the shame! Or worse—what if they come, only to never return? To put it simply, the stakes are high. All you can do is kick into gear and put on a good display.
To be the host with the most, one needs three things: an inviting space, the right attitude, and amenities that go above and beyond. The art of hosting is all about setting the scene for connection, and Aēsop is here to make sure you’re covered on all fronts. Ahead, find our Aēsopian guide to hosting, from the dos to the don’ts and beyond.
View this post on Instagram
Do keep unsavoury odours at bay
Crack open a window and arm yourself with reinforcements—the best way to make a great first impression is with a head-turning scent.
The Dignity in the Lavatory gift kit (RM358) is a home fragrance duo perfect for small water closets and big living rooms alike. Containing the Istros Aromatique Room Spray for an enlivening fragrance display and the brand’s iconic deodorising Post Poo Drops for a citrusy-fresh bathroom, the kit has the essentials to help you set the scene.
Alternatively, the Bathroom Abundance gift kit (RM540) offers a more comprehensive contingency against uninviting stinks. The Olous Aromatique Room Spray and Post-Poo drops restore olfactory quietude to the senses, while the Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash and Hand Balm bring refreshment and nourishment to the hands of everyone in the party.
Do put your best face forward
A good host is radiant and welcoming, so make sure your skincare routine is set before the party starts. And, don’t forget to smile!
The Serenity at the Basin (RM440) gift kit offers a moment of calm before the storm. Begin with the Purifying Facial Exfoliant Paste to slough off dead skin cells and follow with a quenching dose of the Blue Chamomile Facial Hydrating Masque for a refreshed visage.
The Bathroom Illuminations (RM820) gift kit then completes the routine. The Lucent Facial Refiner works to gently exfoliate the complexion, while the Lucent Facial Concentrate replenishes, hydrates and balances the skin. Both are sure to garner you a glowing reception.
Do fill your space with greens
A green space is a welcoming space! Refreshing, vibrant, and aromatic, greens set the scene for revelry.
The Party in the Greenhouse (RM480) gift kit comprises a trio from Aēsop’s Geranium Leaf range, curated to provide post-party refreshment. The Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser and Body Scrub transform every shower into a full-blown ritual, and when followed by the matching Body Balm, you’ve got the recipe for a crowd-pleaser.
Don’t forget the little details
Kind guests may lend a hand in your home—it’s only right to repay the favour. Stocking your home generously with fabulous amenities will show your guests how much you care.
The Helping Hands gift kit is a hand balm trio that nourishes hardworking mitts. Guests are given the choice between the Resurrection, Reverence, and Eleos Aromatique Hand Balms—a little detail that goes a long way in making them feel appreciated.
Don’t neglect the guest room
Should you find yourself hosting overnight guests, they should feel right at home. Stocking your guest room with sensorial shower essentials will ready them for a restful night.
The Greetings In The Guest Room (RM198) gift kit is a cure for the party-harders. The Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser and Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm vivifies weary bodies with its citrus, woody, and herbaceous scents.
Alternatively, the Shower Room Serenades gift kit promises to please fussy tenants with its hydrating Eleos duo. Warm, woody, and herbaceous, the Eleos Aromatique Hand Balm and Eleos Nourishing Body Cleanser offer restoration through rich, comforting textures and scent.
From there, you’re all set to throw the party of the season. Happy hosting!
View this post on Instagram
For more beauty reads like this, click here.
| SHARE THE STORY | |
| Explore More |
