How to Style a Ralph Lauren-Inspired Wine Tasting Table at Home
Ralph Lauren style feels like a warm invitation to stay awhile. Think rich plaids, cozy textures, vintage treasures, glowing candlelight, and a table that looks collected over time rather than purchased all at once. I collaborated with In Good Taste Wines to launch...
A Weekend in Atlanta with Frances Valentine & the Mary Tyler Moore Vision Initiative
Every once in a while, an invitation lands in your inbox that makes you stop and think: Is this really happening? That was exactly how I felt when I was invited to Atlanta to celebrate the launch of the Frances Valentine Mary Tyler Moore collection and its partnership...
Heirloom Bisquick Velvet Crumb Cake: The Easiest Breakfast You’ll Ever Make for Guests
I love to share heirloom recipes, especially when they tell a story. My sister, Paula, was fifteen when I was born. Most of my childhood was spent either on her hip or by her side. She took me everywhere. People who didn’t know our family often assumed I was her...
Cinnamon Toasted Pumpkin Bread – Semi Homemade
I associate fall with baking, especially pumpkin-flavored treats. Even though it's still over 100 degrees here in North Texas, I am not letting the weather stop me from dipping my toe into fall. I love to load up my cart of seasonal flavors at Trader Joe's. I have...
Five Ways to Make Your Home Feel Like Fall Without Decorating for Fall
Fall doesn't have to arrive in a storage bin. I love fall as much as anyone, but I've never believed that welcoming a new season means completely redecorating my house. In fact, some of my favorite ways to make my home feel like fall don't involve a pumpkin, a...
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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Does the thought of hosting Thanksgiving make you feel more overwhelmed than excited? I want to help you change that this year.
After 40 years of hosting Thanksgiving, I`ve learned that the secret to a beautiful holiday isn`t doing more. It`s knowing what to do, when to do it, and what you can happily cross off your list.
Imagine waking up Thanksgiving morning with your table already set, your sides prepped, and a plan you feel confident about. Instead of rushing around the kitchen, you`re sipping coffee, watching the parade, and actually enjoying the people you`ve invited into your home.
That`s the Thanksgiving I want for you. And I can help you get there.
Join me Monday, November 2, at 7 p.m. CST for my live, one-hour Thanksgiving Masterclass.
We`ll walk through my simple four-week countdown, tackle the things that cause the most stress, and make room for your questions. Think of it as having an experienced hostess by your side, helping you figure out what matters, what can wait, and what you can stop worrying about altogether.
For just $10, you`ll receive:
One hour of practical guidance, encouragement, and live Q&A with me.
Access to the replay so you can watch whenever it`s convenient.
My complete 26-page Thanksgiving Playbook, filled with timelines, checklists, and menu planners.
You don`t have to figure it all out on your own. And you certainly don`t have to be exhausted to make Thanksgiving special.
This year, I want you to enjoy the holiday you`re working so hard to create.
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We spend years waiting for the new rug, the reupholstered chair, or the day the cat finally stops scratching the side of the sofa before we feel ready to invite anyone inside.
We hide the flaws and close our doors, thinking people want an untouched museum.
In forty years of opening my front door, I have learned the exact opposite. Nobody relaxes in a showroom. People let their guard down when they see a worn carpet, a stack of books by the reading chair, and a host who welcomes them into real life instead of a staged set.
Your home does not need to be flawless to offer comfort. It just needs warmth, soft lighting, and an open door.
What is one little imperfection in your home you are learning to make peace with this season?
The biggest mistake we make when hosting dinner is treating our menu like an audition for culinary school.
We plan three appetizers, an elaborate entrée, three hot sides, and a scratch dessert—and then spend the entire evening sweating over stove burners while everyone else is laughing in the living room.
After 40 years of gathering people around my table, here is the secret to an effortless evening:
My Dinner 123 Formula.
• 1 Signature Drink (poured and waiting)
• 2 Bookends (1 simple starter + 1 make-ahead dessert)
• 3 Plates (1 entrée + 1 side + 1 salad)
When you simplify the menu, you get your evening back. Your guests did not come to evaluate your culinary stamina—they came to see you.
If you want help designing a simple, stress-free gathering rhythm tailored to your home and kitchen, I would love to spend time with you. Comment HOST and I`ll send you how to connect!
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Behind this closet door are three generations and 40 years of heirlooms.
Saving the good china for someday is like saving the little red box of raisins from Halloween. You keep waiting for the right moment, and then years go by.
China does not make memories sitting in bubble wrap on a high shelf. Life is happening right now on ordinary weekdays, so put your sandwich on the vintage gold-rimmed plate.
Are your wedding dishes packed in bubble wrap, or do you actually use them?
