Hold the Phone…I’m at Haven Conference
Hold the phone for a few days until I return from a fun conference in Atlanta. The Haven Conference is for all who are passionate about blogging, DIY projects and creating beauty in the home. I am looking forward to meeting the bloggers who inspire me, making new...
Since Mother Died: Two Things I Haven’t Done, and One Thing I Did
My mother passed away in 2013. It’s getting easier to not have her with me, and yet there are some days it seems like yesterday. Grief is like an unannounced guest…it shows up when it wants to, stays as long as it wants, makes a mess and then leaves. Only...
Wednesday’s Weave — Copy What you See
Last fall when I went to visit Sister Bee, all I wanted to do was be cozy in her mountain home and read books. She had this book Style & Simplicity by Ted Kennedy Watson on her coffee table. I immediately fell in love with his book and ordered by own copy right...
Tomato, Avocado and Cucumber Summer Fresh Salad
I found this recipe for Tomato, Avocado and Cucumber salad on Pinterest about a month ago and I cannot stop making it. First of all it’s easy to prepare, it keeps for several days in the refrigerator, and the ingredients are plentiful right now at...
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.