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How to Roast Bell Peppers — The Easy Way

How to Roast Bell Peppers — The Easy Way

Jul 9, 2019 | (Organization and HomeKeeping)

I really love bell peppers — red, orange and yellow being my favorite, green not so much.  Did you know that in addition to their their varied colors and taste, each differently hued bell pepper has a unique array of nutritional benefits?  Green peppers feature...
What Would Holley Wear:  Take Me Out to the Ball Game!

What Would Holley Wear: Take Me Out to the Ball Game!

Jul 3, 2019 | __(What Would Holley Wear)

It’s baseball season…which made me wonder….do you like to play it safe, or do you like to hit it out of the park?  And of course, I’m talking about fashion! With fashion, we all start at home plate and our first goal is to make it to 1st base….right?  I have to admit,...
What’s in your Summer Stack?  Books we are reading at Home with a Twist

What’s in your Summer Stack? Books we are reading at Home with a Twist

Jul 2, 2019 | (Mrs. Twist Reads This)

I’ve rounded up all the books we are reading this summer in our Mrs. Twist Reads This book club, and a fun announcement. Summer reading is for the whole family.  In 2009, then Secretary of Education Arne Duncan described summer learning loss as “summer slide.” ...
What Would Holley Wear:  Red, White and Blue Picnic Style

What Would Holley Wear: Red, White and Blue Picnic Style

Jun 26, 2019 | __(What Would Holley Wear)

Who doesn’t love a picnic?  For me, a picnic is the ultimate when it comes to summertime!     Maybe you and your family are renting a beach house this summer.  Lucky you! So what’s more fun than a beach picnic? Nothing….right?  To stay protected from the sun, think...
What Would Holley Wear: Six Ways To Accessorize With Animal Print

What Would Holley Wear: Six Ways To Accessorize With Animal Print

Jun 19, 2019 | __(What Would Holley Wear)

The thing we love about animal print….it is considered a neutral, and it’s a year-round staple.  That being said…we are sharing six fun ways to incorporate animal print accessories into your summer style.   One way to give your summer look a fun vibe is with animal...
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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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What’s one thing you’re doing this August to savor the season — or prep for fall?
👇 Tell me in the comments, and let’s start this month with a little intention and a lot of grace.

Hello, August - my birthday month! The month that lingers between summer’s glow and autumn’s hush. I like to think of you as a gentle invitation — not to rush, but to notice. To finish what we started. To gather what we’ve grown. To feel the soft shift in the air and make space for what’s next.

I’m sharing the little ways I honor this in-between season. Slide through and let me know how you`re spending your August.

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What’s one thing you’re doing this August to savor the season — or prep for fall?
👇 Tell me in the comments, and let’s start this month with a little intention and a lot of grace.

Hello, August - my birthday month! The month that lingers between summer’s glow and autumn’s hush. I like to think of you as a gentle invitation — not to rush, but to notice. To finish what we started. To gather what we’ve grown. To feel the soft shift in the air and make space for what’s next.

I’m sharing the little ways I honor this in-between season. Slide through and let me know how you're spending your August.

✨ Welcome to my Ladies’ Lounge ✨
A soulful space designed with four guiding words in mind:

Cozy – where the light is soft and the throws are plush
Colorful – pops of joy, in every hue with a dash, or two of animal print that make my heart smile
Curated – every piece placed with purpose
Collected – filled with treasures, stories, and sentimental finds

This room isn’t just for show—it’s a retreat, a gathering spot, a space to sip, read, laugh, and play (Mahjong anyone?). And mostly, it`s a warm hug.

I hope it inspires you to carve out a space that feels uniquely you.

🎥 Watch the full reel for the grand tour!
🪑 Then tell me: What’s one thing your dream lounge would have? A record player? A game table? A signature scent? Drop it in the comments 💬👇

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✨ Welcome to my Ladies’ Lounge ✨
A soulful space designed with four guiding words in mind:

Cozy – where the light is soft and the throws are plush
Colorful – pops of joy, in every hue with a dash, or two of animal print that make my heart smile
Curated – every piece placed with purpose
Collected – filled with treasures, stories, and sentimental finds

This room isn’t just for show—it’s a retreat, a gathering spot, a space to sip, read, laugh, and play (Mahjong anyone?). And mostly, it's a warm hug.

I hope it inspires you to carve out a space that feels uniquely you.

🎥 Watch the full reel for the grand tour!
🪑 Then tell me: What’s one thing your dream lounge would have? A record player? A game table? A signature scent? Drop it in the comments 💬👇

🍬🍬Comment CANDY, and I`ll send you the link to the Candy Bar sign and the jars!🍭🍭

My candy bar table is inspired from my childhood memories of walking with my bestie to Mott`s Five & Dime to buy penny (yes, I`m that old) candy. We`d fill brown paper sacks with our faves and skip home happy as can be.

🍒 My top favorites are cherry sours (but only from HEB)
Orange slices 🍊
🩷🤍 Pink & white frosted animal cookies
🥜 Peanut M&Ms
Spice drops
Peanut Butter Bars (nostalgia, please)

I found the vintage bamboo table @themercantilefortworth thanks to Tracy @storiedhomedecor. It`s the perfect size and gives me extra shelves for books.

All my candy is from @heb at $1.50 a bag it was great on my budget.

This is the final touch on my Ladies` Lounge ! Come back tomorrow for the BIG REVEAL! ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

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🍬🍬Comment CANDY, and I'll send you the link to the Candy Bar sign and the jars!🍭🍭

My candy bar table is inspired from my childhood memories of walking with my bestie to Mott's Five & Dime to buy penny (yes, I'm that old) candy. We'd fill brown paper sacks with our faves and skip home happy as can be.

🍒 My top favorites are cherry sours (but only from HEB)
Orange slices 🍊 
🩷🤍 Pink & white frosted animal cookies
🥜 Peanut M&Ms
Spice drops
Peanut Butter Bars (nostalgia, please)

I found the vintage bamboo table @themercantilefortworth thanks to Tracy @storiedhomedecor.  It's the perfect size and gives me extra shelves for books.

All my candy is from @heb at $1.50 a bag it was great on my budget.

This is the final touch on my Ladies' Lounge ! Come back tomorrow for the BIG REVEAL! ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

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✨✨ If I could sit beside that little girl — hair in pigtails, heart full of big dreams — I’d whisper the truths it took years to learn.

That she was already loved. That the quiet strength of the women before her lived in her bones. The table where she played, hosted tea parties, and make-believe at would one day hold stories, laughter, and legacy.

This is a love letter to her — the little girl I was, the woman I became, and the legacy I’m still living out. We are an unfinished portrait. Every day, adding new textures, layers, and beauty.

Which one of these sentiments would your younger self need to hear?

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✨✨ If I could sit beside that little girl — hair in pigtails, heart full of big dreams — I’d whisper the truths it took years to learn.

That she was already loved. That the quiet strength of the women before her lived in her bones. The table where she played, hosted tea parties, and make-believe at would one day hold stories, laughter, and legacy.

This is a love letter to her — the little girl I was, the woman I became, and the legacy I’m still living out. We are an unfinished portrait. Every day, adding new textures, layers, and beauty.

Which one of these sentiments would your younger self need to hear?
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