Thanksgiving Cocktail – Pumpkin Spice Martini
Several autumns ago, during a trip to Broken Bow, Oklahoma, I ventured out for happy hour at The Tasting Room one afternoon. I’ve heard a lot about Pumpkin Spice Martinis, and when I saw they offered this sip on their menu, I ordered it. Two glasses later, I...
My Thanksgiving E-book – Host with More Joy Less Stress
With forty-plus years of hosting experience, I have compiled a comprehensive resource in the Modern Host’s Guide to Thanksgiving e-book. Whether you are hosting for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro, my workbook will be your greatest asset in...
Wreath Making Night at Shannan Bower Home
If you’re looking for the perfect cozy night out this season, join me at Shannan Bower Home’s Fall Wreath-Making Class on October 28th from 6–8 PM at their beautiful Fort Worth studio. Hosted by Shannan Bower Home and led by a talented wreath specialist from Inspired...
The Hostess Journal – A new way to be inspired each week
There’s a little notebook that lives on my kitchen counter — it’s splattered with flour, coffee rings, and notes about everything from table settings to what my mother used to serve when company came over. Over the years, it’s become my personal Hostess Journal — a...
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.