If I could go back….
I’d live in the 60s. I love to watch movies from that era. The clothing and the homes. There was a formality of that time, dressing for dinner, cocktails before dinner, after dinner drinks. It’s funny how in fashion, architecture...
The many faces of Hobbes
When I survey my backyard, it’s like Lion Country Safari. Cats galore. My backyard is a cat’s Wally World. A fountain with fresh running water, and because Earnie loves birds, about 20 bird feeders. We’ve got your finch...On the fifth day…
We have a guest post today. Sister Bee read my blog yesterday and offered up her side of the naming of the Queen. I thought it was interesting that Earnie never shared the informational snack that it took her five days — in the hospital —...
Simple Gifts
Three weeks ago today, I clipped a sprig of Dusty Miller from my front flower bed. I was inspired by a photograph I saw in the winter issue of Life Beautiful magazine. It is a spritual, inspirational magazine. Even if the content doesn’t...
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.