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If you love the ambiance of a quaint country inn and want to create the same kind of hospitality for your own guests, these four tips will help make your home into a bed and breakfast retreat.

The first step is to create a cozy guest room. At Casa Laguna Inn & Spa in Laguna Beach, California, guests enjoy a room with plenty of amenities, from the fluffy robes to the luxuriously made beds to the CD and DVD players. Your house might not be quite as opulent, but you can still top the bed with soft linens, fluffy comforters and plenty of good pillows. A basket of toiletries is a thoughtful touch, offering easily forgotten items such as toothpaste or hair spray. You can even include a selection of books, magazines, CDs and DVDs. A bouquet of fresh flowers will make your guests feel especially welcome.

The guest bath is another important spot to consider. Guests at Beazley House, a Napa inn with plenty of amenities, enjoy baths stocked with luxurious Turkish towels and specialty bath products, as well as practical items such as a hair dryer. While you don't have to spend a fortune, keep your guest bath stocked with fresh shampoo, conditioner and maybe some bath salts or bubbles. Adding some interesting wall art or perhaps an antique glass for a toothbrush holder are other easy options that make a big impact.

The morning meal is center stage at a bed and breakfast, and there are plenty of easy ways to create a memorable country inn breakfast at your own house. Take a cue from the innkeepers at Fairthorne B&B in the charming Victorian town of Cape May, New Jersey. At this historic Cape May inn, the morning tables are set with lovely tablecloths and fine china. Also consider adding some candles, for an opulent touch. Fairthorne guests enjoy a beginning course with fresh juice, tea, coffee and a homemade muffin or slice of coffeecake. You can bake these yourself or purchase from a local bakery and simply reheat. Then provide a hearty main course, such as a breakfast casserole, which can be whipped up the night before and then baked in the morning. If your guests are lighter eaters, set out a buffet with some fresh fruit and toasting breads.

Another fun option is to provide a light afternoon tea or provide refreshments in the early evening. At the Captain's House Inn in Chatham, Massachusetts, afternoon tea is an institution. Their daily Cream Tea includes a selection of fine loose teas, as well as scones, cookies and sweet cakes. This Cape Cod inn also offers an English Tea with sandwiches, savory items and all the aforementioned sweets. Your afternoon treats could be as simple as a glass of vermouth with a lemon twist or as elaborate as the Captain's House's tea. Even providing a plate of homemade cookies and tea, coffee or hot chocolate will make your guests feel special. You could also purchase a bottle of local wine and offer some light snacks, such as cheese, crackers, mixed nuts and gourmet olives.

More ideas and some great innkeeper recipes are available at iLoveInns.com, the premier source for all things bed and breakfast. This detailed website includes listings for more than 19,000 country inns, B&Bs and boutique hotels. The site also offers printable gift certificates, a quick, easy and thoughtful gift option.

Shop for brand name gravy boats below:

	Norpro Porcelain Gravy Sauce Boat with Stand and Candle List Price: $21.99 Sale Price: $15.99 Used From: $12.34
	Keep sauces and gravies warm with Norpro's Porcelain Gravy Sauce Boat with Warming Stand and included candle to ensure temperatures stay as desired. With its 2-cup (16-ounce) capacity, there is plenty of gravy to go around without needing frequent refills...

	BIA Whiteware Gravy Boat 16 Oz. List Price: $8.00 Sale Price: $8.99
	Solid, serviceable, can warm gravy in the microwave and present it at the table, it's an all around winner for serving gravy. You might also use it for serving other sauces.

	Anchor Hocking Gravy Boat, Glass List Price: $9.99 Sale Price: $9.99
	Clear, glass gravy boat from Anchor Hocking. Beautiful addition to any serving set. Classic style perfect for everyday to holiday celebration meals.

	HIC 18-ounce Porcelain Gravy Boat with attached Saucer and Ladle Set List Price: $15.00 Sale Price: $13.67 Used From: $12.44
	Beautiful whitewares are versatile. They go with any décor and they spotlight your culinary creations. When you spend so much time preparing attractive and colorful dinners don’t lose them to pattern and color – place lovely tomato gravy in a blue gravy boat and you’re sure to stifle your guest’s delight and wonder of the colorful, and carefully prepared, gravy...

	Corelle Coordinates Enhancements Gravy Boat List Price: $21.99 Sale Price: $21.99 Used From: $19.39
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