Lunch with Church Lady and Mrs. Schumacher
Last year after we lost Daddy, my church lady friend, Kristi (also known as Mrs. Burdette’s Egg Casserole) invited me, Mr. Bee, Miss Bee and Earnie to celebrate the day with their family and the Schumacher quints. This is the famous Chocolate Dipped...
Scenes from an Easter’s Eve — Caution Peeps and Fire are involved
Family came over tonight to eat an Easter picnic and to dye eggs. I am going to make an entry another day to share the “heirloom” recipes we had for our picnic today. But, here are some pics of the eggs we dyed. See an earlier post...
Cinnamon Roll Saturday
This past Saturday, I took Miss Bee to Ginger Brown’s diner in Lake Worth. It was a cold, rainy day and the perfect conditions for comfort food. Each meal comes with their famous homemade cinnamon rolls. The chatty older couple next to us...
RIP Stir ‘n Frost
Three fun things at work today…first it’s my favorite day of the week Friday, second we had cake at 10:30 a.m. for one of our student workers for her birthday (no, I didn’t eat any because of my Lenten sacrifice, but it was okay because it was...
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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✨ Introducing A Little Hospitality Every Day! ✨ Comment HOLIDAY and I`ll send you the link.
What if this holiday season, instead of trying to do it all, we made room for what matters most?
The little moments. The meaningful traditions. The simple joys that make a house feel like home. ❤️
I created A Little Hospitality Every Day, a FREE holiday guide filled with gentle daily inspiration to help you slow down, savor the season, and find joy in the everyday moments of December.
Think of it as a little note from me to you each day — with simple ideas for hospitality, holiday preparations, self-care, and making memories with the people you love.
Because hospitality isn`t always about setting a beautiful table or hosting a party. Sometimes it`s lighting a candle, calling a friend, or giving yourself permission to rest.
My hope is that this guide reminds you that you don`t have to do everything to make the holidays meaningful.
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Think about it. Everyone looks forward to two things on Thanksgiving: the turkey and the PIE! So why not give dessert a starring role at the table?
This year, I`m skipping the elaborate floral arrangement and letting these beautiful pies from @Sweetlucyspies do the decorating.
A few Jadeite cake stands at varying heights, some magnolia leaves and berry branches from the garden, my mother`s treasured Friendly Village china, and suddenly dessert becomes the centerpiece.
And here`s what I love most: It`s one less thing to buy, arrange, or worry about. When dinner is over, the centerpiece becomes dessert!
Beautiful hospitality doesn`t have to be complicated. Sometimes the simplest ideas are the most memorable.
Tell me, what`s the first pie you reach for on Thanksgiving? Pumpkin, pecan, apple, or something else?
Save this idea for your Thanksgiving table, and send it to a friend who loves a clever hosting shortcut. Follow for more holiday hospitality tips.
Your dining table has a job to do BEFORE Thanksgiving dinner! 🦃
And it might just save your sanity.
One of my favorite hosting tricks is turning my dining table into a Thanksgiving Staging Room. It`s where I gather all the linens, serving dishes, glassware, candles, and everything I`ll need before the big day.
And here`s another trick I swear by: the Cookie Sheet Method! Gather the nonperishable ingredients for each recipe on its own baking sheet, along with the recipe. When it`s time to cook, just grab your tray and go. No more hunting through the pantry for that missing ingredient!
I also set out my serving dishes ahead of time with little cards identifying what goes where. That way, when someone asks, "How can I help?" I actually have an answer. 🙌
I`ve put these tips, plus a few more of my favorite planning shortcuts, into a FREE Thanksgiving Staging Room & Planning Guide you can print and use right away.
❤️ Comment STAGING and I`ll send you the link to grab your free copy!
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Stop hiding the pie in the kitchen.
Skip the expensive floral arrangements that block everyone`s view across the table, while the real showstopper sits tucked away on a crowded kitchen counter.
Set your table with cake pedestals right down the center and let the pies be your centerpiece. Your sightlines stay open, your table looks warm and bountiful, and when dinner winds down, dessert is already served.
This work of art was handcrafted by my dear friend and local baker @sweetlucyspies. Her crust is pure heaven and tastes even better than it looks.
If you are local, comment PIE and I`ll send you her Thanksgiving pie menu. She sells out fast so don`t delay!
Follow and save for more peeks of my Thanksgiving table as we get closer to the big day. 🥧
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