Summer’s Perfect Dessert – Pink Lemonade Pie
One of my favorite desserts from my Mother was her Pink Lemonade Pie. My brother always requested it for his birthday in June. The pie recipe is easy to make and pairs perfectly with a homemade graham cracker crust. Once chilled, the pie travels well and easily...
Introducing The Sentimental Twist Podcast Airing June 19
There’s a special kind of magic that happens when two friends sit down to chat—the kind of conversation that starts with decorating a shelf and ends with sharing a treasured family recipe. That’s precisely the heart behind my newest adventure: The Sentimental Twist...
Lunch at my friend Tracy’s – A Modern Vintage Storybook Home
I enjoyed the most delightful lunch this week at my friend Tracy's home. It was like walking into a storybook, and I wanted to share some photos of our meal and her home. I met Tracy many years ago at TCU, where we worked. She was a writer and creative for the...
My Favorite Pizza Dough Recipe
We added a Fontana Forni Italian pizza oven when we renovated our backyard to include an outdoor kitchen. It was the best move because we use the oven all the time. Now that I'm retired, I want to learn to use it to cook other food. Fontana's website has great recipes...
The Best BBQ Baked Beans
I've been making these beans since Mr. Twist and I first married, and they're his favorite, especially when summer cookout season arrives. They pair perfectly with BBQ and hamburgers. The recipe originally came from Southern Living magazine, but I've added a few...
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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My Sunday Best drops in inboxes today—packed with the kind of cozy, nostalgic, and feel-good inspiration that’ll make you want to savor summer a little slower.
Inside this week’s edition:
🍕 My go-to pizza dough recipe and how to host a make-your-own pizza party (because everyone loves playing with their food).
🏡 A dreamy lunch inside my friend Tracy’s storybook-style home—equal parts modern, vintage, and magical.
🍯 My classic baked bean recipe that’s been the secret star of summer cookouts for decades.
☀️ And a free printable Summer Bucket List, inspired by the childhood tradition my mama started with me.
Which story are you opening first?
📝 Not on the list yet? Comment EMAIL below and I`ll send you a link to get all this goodness delivered to your inbox each week.
Pull up a chair and pour yourself something bubbly—we’re Melissa @homewithatwist and Brittany @brittanyshepard - your hosts of The Sentimental Twist Podcast @thesentimentaltwistpodcast where nostalgia meets modern-day hosting, decorating, and memory-making.
Each week, we invite you into our world of heirloom recipes, vintage treasures, heartwarming traditions, and the little touches that make a house a home. From setting the table with grandma’s china to hosting with heart (not perfection), we share stories, tips, and sentimental spins on everyday living.
Expect a few laughs, a few “bless it” moments, and lots of inspiration to live beautifully and meaningfully—no matter the season.
Because around here, we believe in doing things with intention, a touch of sparkle, and just the right twist.
Meet The Sentimental Twist Podcast — where heirloom recipes, vintage treasures, gracious hosting, and memory-making take center stage. 🎙️✨
Every week, my co-host Brittany Shepard @brittanyshepard and I invite you into our world of sentimental decorating, family traditions, nostalgic flavors, and the stories behind the way we live and gather.
Think of it as a porch swing conversation with your favorite people: warm, meaningful, and sprinkled with a few good laughs.
🍽️ From the prettiest table settings to the handwritten recipe cards that shaped us...
💐 From slow mornings in the garden to the last slice of bundt cake…
We’re serving up stories that celebrate the beauty of thoughtful living.
🎧 Follow us @thesentimentaltwistpodcast and set your alarms for the Thursday, June 19 launch date! Listen wherever you get your podcasts—search The Sentimental Twist Podcast.
💬 Tell us: What’s one sentimental item in your home that tells a story? We just might feature it in a future episode.
🐚🐚My Summer Story is filled with a collection of memories from vacations we`d take every summer. ⛱️☀️
Daddy loved the cool mountain air, so it meant a cross-country trip in our camper to Red River, New Mexico. I wish I could bottle the smell of mountain air.
Mother loved the ocean. We`d drive down to Galveston and go shelling, eat fried fish, and take long walks on the beach. 🐟🐠
I enjoy curating seasonal vignettes to remind me of these special times and give my guests a peek at what makes me who I am.
Everyone can relate to seashells, postcards, old family photos - especially the black and white ones and salt water taffy.
My vintage shell box is from @the_sassafras_shoppe. I just love it. Check out her shop!
What`s your favorite summer story? Tell me below👇👇
