Melissa INN Maine – Let Go of The Perfect
So much to fill you in on from the beautiful place by the sea. It feels like summer camp here. I remember my mother dropping me off at Camp Carter for the week in the summers. I’d play, create and swim all day long returning to my cabin at night looking like...
Melissa INN Maine – The Mountains, The Water and Shell Seeking
Since my arrival in Ogunquit, I haven’t stopped moving, learning, and taking everything in. What I look forward to most when I open my door each morning to start a new day is the sound of the ocean. It’s one of the many reasons I felt my heart swell with...
Grown-Up Easter Basket
Easter is just around the corner. Are you building a basket this year? I wanted to throw together my idea of a perfect grown-up easter basket. These spring items are great to give as gifts, or send this post to someone you love to drop a hint for your basket. Start...
Introducing The Love It List
Welcome to The Love It List! This is a new series I’m introducing on the blog and on my Instagram stories. I’ve followed many creators who share ‘Current Favorites’ or ‘Currently Loving’ and while I love this concept, of course, I am putting my own spin on it. 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.