Daisies & Denim Tablescape
I recently set the table for a small lunch I’m planning with my friends Tracy and Renee. My inspiration for what I am calling my Daisies & Denim comes from the sunflowers growing in my front yard. My daddy loved sunflowers and enjoyed planting new...
How to Make Your Home Smell Fresh and Pretty – Simmer Pots
One of my biggest hosting tips is ensuring your home smells fresh and inviting when guests arrive. I like to have a candle burning in the entryway, give the rooms and entryway a light spray with air freshener, and put a simmer pot on the stove. Simmer pots are just...
A Poinsettia Brunch and Hot Curried Fruit
Several years ago, I hosted a fun brunch with new friends I had met on Instagram. Yes, I invited total strangers to sit at my table to exchange ideas, learn about their passions, and connect with these beautiful influencers. It’s like meeting a Pen Pal! My...
Setting the Table for Thanksgiving Three Ways
I love to set the table for Thanksgiving. I thought it would be fun for you to decide which of the three I styled you most think I should use for my dinner table this year. Most all of the pieces came from my party pantry and are either vintage or not new to me. The...
Grand Millennial Style: History of the Snack Set
Did you see my post a few weeks ago sharing what Grand Millennial style is? In that post, we talked about the history of salt cellars, and shortly after that my dear friend Pegie gifted me a set of tiny salt cellar silver spoons that belonged to her mother! Her...
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.