Melissa Austin-Weeks | Home with a Twist

Easy DIY Succulent Pumpkin

Nov 3, 2016 | (I Did This Myself)

If you look on Pinterest or Facebook, you might have seen that using succulents to decorate your pumpkins is really trendy right now. Now that Halloween is over, don’t throw away those un-carved pumpkins. Use them for your Thanksgiving table setting. This easy...

Wednesday’s Weave: Steam vs. Iron

Nov 2, 2016 | (Organization and HomeKeeping)

About a year ago, I jumped shipped on ironing and invested in a steamer. It has changed my world. I purchased the Rowenta 1550 Upright Garment Steamer from QVC (it’s on clearance right now). I have this in my closet and since it’s on wheels I can move it...

What Would Holley Wear: New York Edition

Nov 1, 2016 | __(What Would Holley Wear)

It’s Holley’s turn to take over the keyboard today…sharing tips on “What would Holley wear in NYC?” This weekend, my husband and I are going to New York to visit our youngest son, Chris. After finishing graduate school in 2010, he moved...

Herbed Olive Tapenade with Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Oct 31, 2016 | (Small Bites and Snacks)

Here is an easy appetizer idea perfect for a relaxed evening with friends or something pretty to take to a party. You can purchase store bought Olive Tampenade at Costco. It is really good and could easily be substituted for the tampenade step in this recipe. ...

November: A Month of Abundance

Oct 27, 2016 | (Mrs. Twist Reads This)

Every November I relish in reading Ann Voskamp’s books. She’s a New York Times best selling author and I’ve written about her before. You may be familiar with her last two books: One Thousand Gifts and Unwrapping the Greatest Gift: A Family...

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Some of the most treasured recipes aren't found in cookbooks—they're tucked inside handwritten recipe cards, passed from one generation to the next, and seasoned with stories.

Today, I'm inviting you to share one of yours.

I'm creating a new series where I'll step into my kitchen and prepare family recipes submitted by this wonderful community. But I don't just want the recipe...I want the story behind it.

✨ Who shared it with you? ✨ When do you make it? ✨ Why does it still have a place at your table?

I'll choose recipes to recreate, share your family's story, and give you full credit when I feature it on my Instagram and Home with a Twist.

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I`ve spent 40+ years gathering people around tables, and somewhere along the way I learned the secret: it was never about the china pattern or the perfect recipe. It was about making someone feel like they belonged at your table.

I mix Dollar Tree finds with my grandmother`s dishes. I use grocery store flowers and light a candle and call it done. I created a whole room in my house just for puzzles and cocktails and long phone calls with girlfriends.

If you`re the person who WANTS to host but keeps waiting until everything is perfect… pull up a chair. That`s exactly why I`m here.

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I've spent 40+ years gathering people around tables, and somewhere along the way I learned the secret: it was never about the china pattern or the perfect recipe. It was about making someone feel like they belonged at your table.

I mix Dollar Tree finds with my grandmother's dishes. I use grocery store flowers and light a candle and call it done. I created a whole room in my house just for puzzles and cocktails and long phone calls with girlfriends.

If you're the person who WANTS to host but keeps waiting until everything is perfect… pull up a chair. That's exactly why I'm here.

I'm here to help you host with ease and confidence. Follow along for heirloom recipes, real hosting tips, and the occasional cocktail before dinner because… why not?

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💫 grocery list
💫 what you're going to wear
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Keep it stocked with non perishable snacks, sips and cheeses for the fridge. At a moments notice YOU can be the host who's ready to greet guests and not feel frazzled.

Comment HOST and I'll send you my FREE Summer Entertaining Guide with a shopping list and easy appetizer recipes. Plus my Porch Party Playlist!
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