Party Like a 90-Year Old
I had the greatest pleasure on Saturday to attend the 90th birthday party of my dear friend, Julia Johnson. She and Earnie have known each other for almost 60 years. They raised their children together, and buried their beloved husbands together. Julia moved to...
Praline Grahams
Made a batch of these Praline Grahams for Sister Bee’s spring open house with her Thirty One Business and other vendors. I have had this Southern Living recipe for years and it’s very easy. It’s the perfect sweet with coffee or for a wine...
Martha made my lunch — It’s a Good Thing
Recently, out to dinner with friends, we shared if money were no concern, what personal luxury would we indulge in on a regular basis. Most of us said having a personal chef. I can’t help myself when I go to Macy’s and see how they have merchandised...
Everyone needs a Sister in their Hive
Today is my Sister Lady’s birthday. Everyone should be lucky enough to have a sister. My story is unique in that she was 15 when I came along…much more like a mother to me than a sister. All my positive childhood experiences are rooted deeply in the...
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.