Merry & Managed – 25 Tips to Conquer Holiday Stress and Stay Organized
I am excited to share my new organization tool to help you feel merry and alleviate stress as you prepare for the holiday season. Let's face it: women carry the heaviest load when it comes to making the holidays happen in our homes, right? Every little tip and trick...
Free 28-Day Gratitude Journal
Happy November 1st! We are entering my favorite time of the year when the focus is on food, family, and merry-making. I love to journal, especially around Thanksgiving. However, I realize not everyone has the time or energy to dive into an in-depth journaling...
Setting the Table for Thanksgiving Three Ways
I love to set the table for Thanksgiving. I thought it would be fun for you to decide which of the three I styled you most think I should use for my dinner table this year. Most all of the pieces came from my party pantry and are either vintage or not new to me. The...
Early Fall Fashion Finds
It's still warm here in Texas, but the temperatures have lowered closer to 90 than 110. I wore one of my favorite new Amazon finds on a cooler, rainy day last week - a turtleneck drawstring waist pullover. I love everything about this top, especially the drawstring...
My Top Five Closet Organization Tips
Since returning home from Maine, I have been cleaning and organizing. Being away for months at a time makes you question whether you need to hold on to something you didn't miss - in this case, my clothes. I've also officially started my retirement (yay me) so I...
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.
Mrs. Twist Takes on Instagram
You had me at navy and kelly green, the minute I walked in the door. My happy place - the living area of The Trellis House in Ogunquit, Maine. Laurence and Glen have curated a stunningly bright, colorful, coastal retreat. It`s my safe haven every fall. Link in my bio to take a tour.
Jun 2
You had me at navy and kelly green, the minute I walked in the door. My happy place - the living area of The Trellis House in Ogunquit, Maine. Laurence and Glen have curated a stunningly bright, colorful, coastal retreat. It`s my safe haven every fall. Link in my bio to take a tour.
Meet my Popsicle Fizz. Such a family friendly sip - it`s easy to make with 🍈 lime Topo Chico and your favorite🍓 fruit flavored Popsicle.
Fill your glass half way with the Topo then pop in your pop! Watch the fizz and taste summer in a glass.
May 31
Meet my Popsicle Fizz. Such a family friendly sip - it`s easy to make with 🍈 lime Topo Chico and your favorite🍓 fruit flavored Popsicle.
Fill your glass half way with the Topo then pop in your pop! Watch the fizz and taste summer in a glass.
Say hello to the Shirley Temple cake. A rich, buttery poundcake with 7Up, lemon extract and maraschino cherries. 🍒
I loved sipping The Shirley when I`d accompany my parents to dinner. This cake brings back fun memories. Wouldn`t this cake be pretty sitting on a milkglass cake stand at your Memorial Day party? 🇺🇸
The recipe is in my bio.
May 26
Say hello to the Shirley Temple cake. A rich, buttery poundcake with 7Up, lemon extract and maraschino cherries. 🍒
I loved sipping The Shirley when I`d accompany my parents to dinner. This cake brings back fun memories. Wouldn`t this cake be pretty sitting on a milkglass cake stand at your Memorial Day party? 🇺🇸
The recipe is in my bio.
Summer beckons the sea. Sea glass, flickering candles, and wicker baskets filled with shells from a day at the shore.
I love curating a tablescape that evokes memories of vacations past. Your tablescape should delight all the senses.
Visit my bio to shop my @liketoknow.it for inspired shopping. #liketoknowit
May 25
Summer beckons the sea. Sea glass, flickering candles, and wicker baskets filled with shells from a day at the shore.
I love curating a tablescape that evokes memories of vacations past. Your tablescape should delight all the senses.
Visit my bio to shop my @liketoknow.it for inspired shopping. #liketoknowit
Fort Worth maker giveaway! I`ve partnered with @que_chula_fw to gift one lucky person a free set of three gorgeous travel bags meticulously handmade from Puebla Mexican dresses.
Here`s how to win:
🏵 Like and save this post
🏵 Follow @homewithatwist, @que_chula_fw and @themarketatridglea
🏵 Tag a friend you know who would love these bags
We will randomly chose one winner to gift the set of travel bags. Must live in the contiguous U.S. to enter. Bags will be mailed to you.
All entries must be received by Tuesday, May 25, 10 p.m. CT. How cute!
May 24
Fort Worth maker giveaway! I`ve partnered with @que_chula_fw to gift one lucky person a free set of three gorgeous travel bags meticulously handmade from Puebla Mexican dresses.
Here`s how to win:
🏵 Like and save this post
🏵 Follow @homewithatwist, @que_chula_fw and @themarketatridglea
🏵 Tag a friend you know who would love these bags
We will randomly chose one winner to gift the set of travel bags. Must live in the contiguous U.S. to enter. Bags will be mailed to you.
All entries must be received by Tuesday, May 25, 10 p.m. CT. How cute!
Happy Sunday! I`m still pinching myself when I remember how wonderful it was to gather with the people I love to celebrate my completion of my graduate degree.
Our outdoor patio is the best space to be with friends and I look forward to a spectacular summer of enjoying the sunshine. #stylingmynest
📸 @rebekahbyrnephotography
May 23
Happy Sunday! I`m still pinching myself when I remember how wonderful it was to gather with the people I love to celebrate my completion of my graduate degree.
Our outdoor patio is the best space to be with friends and I look forward to a spectacular summer of enjoying the sunshine. #stylingmynest
📸 @rebekahbyrnephotography
🌻 Good Saturday morning. Lately I`ve enjoyed keeping flowers on my coffee tray. Silver spoons, café au lait cups, and a jar of raw sugar nestled on a silver tray greet me with a smile as I sip my first cuppa of the day.☕
Have you watched my reel sharing the secrets to long-lasting hydrangeas? The hydrangeas in the photo are over a week old!
May 22
🌻 Good Saturday morning. Lately I`ve enjoyed keeping flowers on my coffee tray. Silver spoons, café au lait cups, and a jar of raw sugar nestled on a silver tray greet me with a smile as I sip my first cuppa of the day.☕
Have you watched my reel sharing the secrets to long-lasting hydrangeas? The hydrangeas in the photo are over a week old!
I love the power of connections through social media. I recently had the pleasure of meeting Lydia Guajardo Rickard the creative genius behind @que_chula_fw handmade goods.
Inspired by the hand-embroidered traditions of Puebla dresses of her youth, Lydia creates unique one-of-a-kind purses, bags, and accessories. Visit my bio to see some of her creations available at @themarketatridglea including darling headbands like the one I`m wearing! She makes TCU purple ones, too! Think Go Purple Fridays!
May 20
I love the power of connections through social media. I recently had the pleasure of meeting Lydia Guajardo Rickard the creative genius behind @que_chula_fw handmade goods.
Inspired by the hand-embroidered traditions of Puebla dresses of her youth, Lydia creates unique one-of-a-kind purses, bags, and accessories. Visit my bio to see some of her creations available at @themarketatridglea including darling headbands like the one I`m wearing! She makes TCU purple ones, too! Think Go Purple Fridays!
I have a passion for color especially when it comes to wallpaper.
Tucked under the stairs our powder room features gold and turquoise blue palm leaf wallpaper. It`s the perfect backdrop to our gallery of watercolor paintings by my father-in-law. I like to think of this space as an unexpected jewel box.
May 20
I have a passion for color especially when it comes to wallpaper.
Tucked under the stairs our powder room features gold and turquoise blue palm leaf wallpaper. It`s the perfect backdrop to our gallery of watercolor paintings by my father-in-law. I like to think of this space as an unexpected jewel box.
I love setting a table that says, "Hello, please sit here!" like today`s #tuesdaytablescape. My friend Lydia the artistic genius of @que_chula_fw created the charming shell napkin rings and I just adore them. You must check out her space @themarketatridglea.
🐝 Buzz over to @amymontgomeryhome for my buzzy bee table runner! Link in my @liketoknow.it
in my bio for more tablescape shopping.
May 19
I love setting a table that says, "Hello, please sit here!" like today`s #tuesdaytablescape. My friend Lydia the artistic genius of @que_chula_fw created the charming shell napkin rings and I just adore them. You must check out her space @themarketatridglea.
🐝 Buzz over to @amymontgomeryhome for my buzzy bee table runner! Link in my @liketoknow.it
in my bio for more tablescape shopping.
It`s Zinnia season! I filled this gorgeous orange drinking glass with tropical punch - a punch of colorful flowers! What`s your favorite summer bloom?
May 17
It`s Zinnia season! I filled this gorgeous orange drinking glass with tropical punch - a punch of colorful flowers! What`s your favorite summer bloom?
Here`s my man through thick and thin. The gardener, the proof reader, the best dad and husband, and he can play the bagpipes like it`s easy. I love my life but it`s even better with him by my side.
📸@rebekahbyrnephotography
May 15
Here`s my man through thick and thin. The gardener, the proof reader, the best dad and husband, and he can play the bagpipes like it`s easy. I love my life but it`s even better with him by my side.
📸@rebekahbyrnephotography
Go big or go home. That`s my motto when it comes to this fab light fixture in my ladies lounge.
It`s quirky and a conversation piece when guests walk in the door. Life`s to short to not make it meaningful. Decorate your home in ways that make you smile. Pile the books, add a splash of animal print and mix the vintage with the modern.
May 13
Go big or go home. That`s my motto when it comes to this fab light fixture in my ladies lounge.
It`s quirky and a conversation piece when guests walk in the door. Life`s to short to not make it meaningful. Decorate your home in ways that make you smile. Pile the books, add a splash of animal print and mix the vintage with the modern.
When you give a girl a cookie...You know you`ve made it to the top when someone makes you a cookie look-a-like.
My dear friend Benjie @georgiegirlbakeshop made these for my graduation from TCU. When her sweet husband dropped them off, I opened the box and saw myself! I haven`t stopped smiling since! 👩🎓🎓💜
📸@georgiegirlbakeshop
May 13
When you give a girl a cookie...You know you`ve made it to the top when someone makes you a cookie look-a-like.
My dear friend Benjie @georgiegirlbakeshop made these for my graduation from TCU. When her sweet husband dropped them off, I opened the box and saw myself! I haven`t stopped smiling since! 👩🎓🎓💜
📸@georgiegirlbakeshop
🌞🌞🌞 Nothing says summer like the color orange! I couldn`t resist the ranunculus from Trader Joe`s to create this centerpiece using my blue Chinoiserie vase. Tiny bowls are perfect for blooms like mums and Gerber daisies.
May 12
🌞🌞🌞 Nothing says summer like the color orange! I couldn`t resist the ranunculus from Trader Joe`s to create this centerpiece using my blue Chinoiserie vase. Tiny bowls are perfect for blooms like mums and Gerber daisies.
It`s porch party season! I love gathering with friends on our patio. Here`s a 𝒔𝒕𝒚𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒊𝒑 - use white tablecloths and dishware then add color with napkins and flowers!
May 11
It`s porch party season! I love gathering with friends on our patio. Here`s a 𝒔𝒕𝒚𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒊𝒑 - use white tablecloths and dishware then add color with napkins and flowers!
Ta da! I am so thankful to my family, friends and co-workers who encouraged and cheered me to the finish line.
I am grateful to TCU for their support of employees pursuing advanced degrees. TCU has been my home for almost twenty five years and it`s truly the best place to learn, work and play.
Now I am popping champagne and reading books for fun! #nomorewritingpapers
May 8
Ta da! I am so thankful to my family, friends and co-workers who encouraged and cheered me to the finish line.
I am grateful to TCU for their support of employees pursuing advanced degrees. TCU has been my home for almost twenty five years and it`s truly the best place to learn, work and play.
Now I am popping champagne and reading books for fun! #nomorewritingpapers
Shouldn`t every drawer say, "Cheers" when you open it?
I`ve been busy organizing my built-in party bar and this space reminds me of the prize drawer at the dentist.
I`ve gathered all my wine charms, paper umbrellas and cocktail napkins so we are ready for the next sip.
Link in my @liketoknow.it in the bio for the clear drawer inserts I use all over my home.
May 3
Shouldn`t every drawer say, "Cheers" when you open it?
I`ve been busy organizing my built-in party bar and this space reminds me of the prize drawer at the dentist.
I`ve gathered all my wine charms, paper umbrellas and cocktail napkins so we are ready for the next sip.
Link in my @liketoknow.it in the bio for the clear drawer inserts I use all over my home.
Good Saturday! It may be rainy here in Fort Worth but it is sunny inside Keeping Up with the Joneses. Nestled in the Village of 6333 on Camp Bowie is a jewel box of a boutique filled with spring dresses and accessories for graduation ceremonies and Mother`s Day.
My favorites - this blue and white Chinoiserie day dress. Remember our Grandmother`s housecoat? Well this is her modern twist. I`m living in this dress all summer - cool and comfy.
Check out my blog post in the link for photos of dresses, accessories and gifts in store waiting just for you. Tell Judy Mrs. Twist sent you!
May 1
Good Saturday! It may be rainy here in Fort Worth but it is sunny inside Keeping Up with the Joneses. Nestled in the Village of 6333 on Camp Bowie is a jewel box of a boutique filled with spring dresses and accessories for graduation ceremonies and Mother`s Day.
My favorites - this blue and white Chinoiserie day dress. Remember our Grandmother`s housecoat? Well this is her modern twist. I`m living in this dress all summer - cool and comfy.
Check out my blog post in the link for photos of dresses, accessories and gifts in store waiting just for you. Tell Judy Mrs. Twist sent you!
Two weeks from today! I am so excited to receive my diploma for completion of my MLA from @texaschristianuniversity. I`ve checked all the boxes: Alumna x 2, parent, student and employee. I`ve grown up in many ways on the TCU campus, but this moment is the frosting on the cake! You are never too old to learn something new. 👩🎓🥂🍾
Apr 24
Two weeks from today! I am so excited to receive my diploma for completion of my MLA from @texaschristianuniversity. I`ve checked all the boxes: Alumna x 2, parent, student and employee. I`ve grown up in many ways on the TCU campus, but this moment is the frosting on the cake! You are never too old to learn something new. 👩🎓🥂🍾
Refreshing my ladies lounge - a former dining room I reimagined as a fun space to see when you first walk in the front door.
My grandmother`s sewing table. I used gold rub and buff to brighten the hardware.
Most everything but the lamps is vintage. A brass tray holds carafes and glassware ready for a casual cocktail. The mirror once hung in the entryway of my childhood home on 4617 Meadowbrook Drive.
The real star - the starburst German Rensie 8-day clock. I love the sound of her tick tick tick. Still keeps perfect time.
All brought together in a space that tells a unique story.
Apr 23
Refreshing my ladies lounge - a former dining room I reimagined as a fun space to see when you first walk in the front door.
My grandmother`s sewing table. I used gold rub and buff to brighten the hardware.
Most everything but the lamps is vintage. A brass tray holds carafes and glassware ready for a casual cocktail. The mirror once hung in the entryway of my childhood home on 4617 Meadowbrook Drive.
The real star - the starburst German Rensie 8-day clock. I love the sound of her tick tick tick. Still keeps perfect time.
All brought together in a space that tells a unique story.
Hi everyone! I`m Melissa and welcome to my little space where I share all things home, food and fun as well as on my blog Home with a Twist. I am a Fort Worth gal sharing everything my mother taught me but with my own modern Twist - decorating with color, a splash of animal print and always something vintage. Hospitality is in my DNA!
#GenXtraDecor is all about traditional decor with a twist, all things Chinoiserie, & embracing the maximalist design style. And I happy to announce that the ladies of #GenXtraDecor have invited me to be their Co-Host this week!
If you would like to be featured as a #GenXtraDecor Co-Host, just use the hashtag in your original photos and make sure you are following all the Hosts:
@drbdesignco
@pm_fine_art
@roomtonicdecor
@thealluringhome
@thefancyfoo
@thehouseofhanbury
@thethriftydebutante
Apr 21
Hi everyone! I`m Melissa and welcome to my little space where I share all things home, food and fun as well as on my blog Home with a Twist. I am a Fort Worth gal sharing everything my mother taught me but with my own modern Twist - decorating with color, a splash of animal print and always something vintage. Hospitality is in my DNA!
#GenXtraDecor is all about traditional decor with a twist, all things Chinoiserie, & embracing the maximalist design style. And I happy to announce that the ladies of #GenXtraDecor have invited me to be their Co-Host this week!
If you would like to be featured as a #GenXtraDecor Co-Host, just use the hashtag in your original photos and make sure you are following all the Hosts:
@drbdesignco
@pm_fine_art
@roomtonicdecor
@thealluringhome
@thefancyfoo
@thehouseofhanbury
@thethriftydebutante
A tablescape doesn`t have to always show a dinner table. By definition a tablescape is an artistic arrangement of found and collected objects. Red roses fresh picked from my garden early this morning. A vintage painting I love created by my sister circa late 60s. And always a dish of candy. A tablescape tells a story without words.
Apr 20
A tablescape doesn`t have to always show a dinner table. By definition a tablescape is an artistic arrangement of found and collected objects. Red roses fresh picked from my garden early this morning. A vintage painting I love created by my sister circa late 60s. And always a dish of candy. A tablescape tells a story without words.
What is a Grand Millennial? It`s a term technically reserved for 20-30 year olds who embrace their grandmother`s home decor and entertaining style.
While I didn`t coin the phrase, I`ve been sharing for years what my mother taught me but with my modern twist. So I guess that makes me a Great Grand Millennial!
This week I launched a fun series on how to use vintage finds from my party closet for today`s use. Buzz to my blog on the history a salt cellar.
📸 pc: @rachel_delira
Apr 17
What is a Grand Millennial? It`s a term technically reserved for 20-30 year olds who embrace their grandmother`s home decor and entertaining style.
While I didn`t coin the phrase, I`ve been sharing for years what my mother taught me but with my modern twist. So I guess that makes me a Great Grand Millennial!
This week I launched a fun series on how to use vintage finds from my party closet for today`s use. Buzz to my blog on the history a salt cellar.
📸 pc: @rachel_delira
#Giveaway - 𝙒𝙄𝙉 𝙖 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙚-𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨 @ClubpilatesWaterside for a non or current member.
Pilates CHANGED my life during COVID. I`m sharing on my blog how Pilates gave me a safe space to release my anxiety while gaining strength and confidence that my body can do amazing things. I`ve partnered with
@ClubPilatesWaterside for one lucky recipient to
𝙒𝙄𝙉 𝙖 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙚-𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨. Here`s how to enter:
Required for entry:
𝙇𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩.
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 @homewithatwist
and
@Clubpilateswaterside
Optional for extra entries:
𝙏𝙖𝙜 as many friends as you like. Each tag counts as an entry.
𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 this giveaway in your stories and tag both @homewithatwist and @clubpilateswaterside for an extra entry.
Giveaway closes at noon on Friday, April 16.
One lucky winner will be notified by noon on Saturday, April 17.
Must be 18 years of age to enter. This giveaway is limited only to the @clubpilateswaterside and is in no way affiliated with Instagram.
pc: 📸 @RebekahByrnephotography
Apr 14
#Giveaway - 𝙒𝙄𝙉 𝙖 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙚-𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨 @ClubpilatesWaterside for a non or current member.
Pilates CHANGED my life during COVID. I`m sharing on my blog how Pilates gave me a safe space to release my anxiety while gaining strength and confidence that my body can do amazing things. I`ve partnered with
@ClubPilatesWaterside for one lucky recipient to
𝙒𝙄𝙉 𝙖 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙚-𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨. Here`s how to enter:
Required for entry:
𝙇𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩.
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 @homewithatwist
and
@Clubpilateswaterside
Optional for extra entries:
𝙏𝙖𝙜 as many friends as you like. Each tag counts as an entry.
𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 this giveaway in your stories and tag both @homewithatwist and @clubpilateswaterside for an extra entry.
Giveaway closes at noon on Friday, April 16.
One lucky winner will be notified by noon on Saturday, April 17.
Must be 18 years of age to enter. This giveaway is limited only to the @clubpilateswaterside and is in no way affiliated with Instagram.
pc: 📸 @RebekahByrnephotography
Enjoying a little break from work this week. Breakfast and coffee on the patio with Sarah Penner`s debut novel The Lost Apothecary already #7 on the NYT best-seller list. Thank you to the librarians who bring new releases to public library shelves.
Sarah will join our bookclub discussion on April 22. Click on the book club link in my bio to learn more.
Apr 7
Enjoying a little break from work this week. Breakfast and coffee on the patio with Sarah Penner`s debut novel The Lost Apothecary already #7 on the NYT best-seller list. Thank you to the librarians who bring new releases to public library shelves.
Sarah will join our bookclub discussion on April 22. Click on the book club link in my bio to learn more.
Easter garden brunch al fresco. I found the cutest faux grass placemats @daiso_usa - the Japanese dollar store. I mixed my patterns with melamine blue check plates and the sage and cream check linen napkins from @amymontgomeryhome. The napkin rings are faux rosemary. The topiary spheres have battery operated white twinkle lights. For day time I nestled them inside terrace cota pots.
Visit my @liketoknow.it link the bio to shop what you see.
Apr 4
Easter garden brunch al fresco. I found the cutest faux grass placemats @daiso_usa - the Japanese dollar store. I mixed my patterns with melamine blue check plates and the sage and cream check linen napkins from @amymontgomeryhome. The napkin rings are faux rosemary. The topiary spheres have battery operated white twinkle lights. For day time I nestled them inside terrace cota pots.
Visit my @liketoknow.it link the bio to shop what you see.
Happy weekend! Bunny and lambs are ready for the Easter festivities. The Trader Joe`s ivy topiary is still growing strong from Christmas. I love changing out my table vignette for the seasons. If you are limited in space just pick one spot in your home to decorate.
Apr 3
Happy weekend! Bunny and lambs are ready for the Easter festivities. The Trader Joe`s ivy topiary is still growing strong from Christmas. I love changing out my table vignette for the seasons. If you are limited in space just pick one spot in your home to decorate.
