The Legend of Frieda’s Strawberry Cake

The Legend of Frieda’s Strawberry Cake

There are five birthdays in my family in the month of February and almost always this strawberry cake is requested.  My brother Jim and Mother loved it, too, when their April and August birthdays came 'round.  And it's my nephew's go-to dessert as well. It's not only...

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How to Organize a Small Laundry Room

How to Organize a Small Laundry Room

It amazes me how architects and home builders still design small laundry rooms. I guess they don't understand that, not unlike the kitchen, the laundry room is the second heart of the home. My laundry room is a 6x6 passthrough to the garage. I have a stackable washer...

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What I’m Reading in February

What I’m Reading in February

I'm sharing my February stack with you.  Lots of great books are out there!  I've got three from the public library and two advanced reader copies of books releasing this March and April, which were sent to me by the author's publishers. Daisy Darker by Alice Fenney....

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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.

Mrs. Twist Takes on Instagram

My mother loved Erma Bombeck's wisdom. I think that's how she got through her days as a mother of four while helping my daddy run his business. 

Erma's message about waiting to host until your home is "perfect" is sage advice. People want to gather with us, not our things. Hosting is your gift to your friends. They are not coming to spend time with your carpet. Your friends need an evening out to feel loved, be seen and heard and nurtured.

Schedule the dinner party! Host with intention, not perfection.

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Wash your makeup brushes! Not only is it better for your brush, but it also will maintain healthy skin, decrease bacteria buildup, and help your makeup application go on smoother and more true to color.

In fact, the American Academy of Dermatology says you should wash them every 7-10 days! Are you doing this?

I like to use @bobbibrown makeup brush cleanser. Comment BRUSH, and I'll send you the link.
This year, I decided to be my own Valentine. I ordered a custom box of @seescandies - all cream filled. They arrived in a gorgeous red box with a giant bow.

It felt decadent to savor a piece. But I didn't feel guilty because I'm worthy of beautiful and happy things. 

Your life is worth celebrating every day, not just on Valentine's Day. Love yourself.💋

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Here's the @goodhousekeeping guidelines for when to toss makeup products -
Liquid foundation - 6 months
Loose powder - two years
Mascara - 3 months
Liquid eyeliner - 3 months
Cream shadow - 6 months
Pencil and powder eye shadow - 2 years
Lipstick, gloss &  lip liner - 2 years

Of course, use your judgment; if something smells off, it's always better to toss it. 

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