Lemony Bean Salad
My mother made the best bean salad. I haven't found her written recipe, and this is one of many times I wish that I'd stopped long enough to watch her make it. I do remember it had kidney beans, white shoe peg corn, and French-style green beans mixed with sugar and...
Spring Tablescape Inspiration
When I put away Christmas, I immediately thought of how to style my dining table for later winter and early spring. I found a few things at Target and wanted to show you how I put them together for a Peter Rabbit garden-themed tablescape. I already had the basket tray...
Old Fashioned Yellow Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
I wish more people knew how easy it is to bake a delicious and beautiful bakery-style from scratch! We celebrated our little 10-year-old niece's birthday recently and enjoyed big slices of this yellow cake with milk chocolate frosting with icy-cold milk! Does it...
Mrs. Twist Reads This in March – Ina Garten’s Memoir
Join us this month for an in-person book club gathering as we read Ina Garten's book - Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir. Here, for the first time, Ina Garten presents an intimate, entertaining, and inspiring account of her remarkable journey. Ina’s gift is to...
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...
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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Welcome, friend! I’m Melissa, and this space is all about creativity, connection, and confident hosting. Whether you’re here for simple recipes, a good book, seasonal decorating tips, or a little inspiration to make everyday moments feel special—you’re in the right place!
My motto is to host with intention, not perfection —it’s about making people feel loved and welcomed (and serving up a simple yet delicious meal while you’re at it!). I love to set a pretty table with vintage keepsakes passed down to me from my mother and grandmother.
I’m also passionate about creativity in all forms—painting, home styling, gardening, estate sale shopping, and sharing beautiful, intentional living inspiration.
I have a blog homewithatwist.com - a daughter`s twist on her mother`s traditions. It`s like a love letter to my late mother. Check out my articles, and better yet, subscribe to my twice monthly emails filled with joyful content.
Stick around for a peek into my creative process. Let’s make life a little more lovely, one gathering at a time!
✨ Drop a “hi” in the comments and tell me—what’s your favorite way to welcome guests?
👩🌾There’s something magical about planting small seeds and watching them grow. Today, I’m tackling a flower bed right outside my kitchen window. I`m prepping it for pollinator seeds I`ve got coming from @americanmeadows. Hoping to attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to help pollinate my yard!
What’s your favorite thing about gardening? Drop a 🌿 if you love a good garden project!
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Which cabbage plates should I keep? Vote in the poll below!
Help me set my Peter Rabbit themed Easter table. I don`t own original cabbage ware plates, but dupes are popping up everywhere. I found a set at Michael`s and Target.
They`re both pretty, but I`m not sure which set I like best. Come back to see the finished table once you weigh in!
You probably have several vignettes around your home, and you don`t realize it.
Think of a vignette as a mini mood board for your home—part style, part story, all you. ✨ Start with the Rule of Three for effortless balance, add a standout piece to catch the eye, and don’t forget the sentimental touches that make it personal.
A well-styled vignette isn’t just decor—it’s a collected reflection of what you love!
What’s one item you always include in your displays? Tell me below! ⬇️
