The White House – History of Christmas

The White House – History of Christmas

Several years ago, I listened to a charming podcast where they interviewed a volunteer who helped decorate The White House for Christmas. The volunteer shared a typical day of decorating the nation's home and other fun details.  Wouldn't that be the best job ever?  I...

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Let’s Make Cranberry Christmas Cake

Let’s Make Cranberry Christmas Cake

One of my favorite homemade gifts to share is my recipe for Cranberry Christmas Cake. One recipe can easily make two 8-inch square pans. It starts with a 12 oz bag of ruby jewels - cranberries.  I stock up on fresh cranberries during the fall and winter seasons...

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Hospitality is in my DNA. I founded Home with a Twist, a daughter’s twist on her mother’s traditions, in memory of my mother to celebrate her life and the gifts she shared with me. Mother loved to celebrate life’s occasions – big and small.

She taught me how to prepare fabulous food, entertain guests with style and design a traditional home with a pop of color and a splash of animal print. Share my fondness of blending Mother’s mid-century style with a modern spin.

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Here is a last-minute gift idea you can make for friends that would be a perfect way to engage your children and teens when they are home for Christmas — homemade stovetop potpourri!

When I was little, Sister and I would make crafts together as my gift to family members.  One year, we made spice ropes, and another year, we filled hairspray caps with plaster and stuck a fork inside to make a recipe holder.  Our creative skills were on fire!  I have fun memories working with her on these crafts, instilling in me the spirit of giving.

Buzz over to my blog for the recipe and printable cards. Or comment GIFT, and I'll DM you the link.
EASY 5-MINUTE CENTERPIECE using vintage Christmas Ornaments and paper whites. 

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Get creative with those extra sprigs of greenery from your tree! Most tree farms give away their scraps or cut some from the back of your tree. They make great filler for a holiday vignette, a top of a package or anywhere you love a pop of Christmas green!

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