To the Moon Raymond
At 3:23 a.m. this morning, my sweet Daddy went to live in heaven. For the last four years, he has been my constant companion, one of my greatest joys (and pain in my side on just a few days) and a wonderful father. I wouldn’t trade anything for...
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.
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What about you? What makes your heart sing? Makes you say, "This is the best day EVER!" Do we share some of the same things? What did I leave out? There are so many like wedding cake and being first in line at an estate sale! 💋
I`m so glad you`re here! Thank you for following me and supporting my love of all things hospitality. I appreciate each of you.
Tell me below what are your must-haves?
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🍾🍾Comment BUBBLY, and I`ll send you a special link and discount code for your signature wrap!
No more decoupaging bottles! I am so excited I discovered @beaubottlesco custom-designed wraps. They transform any champagne bottle into a stunning centerpiece. Waterproof, durable, and easy peasy to apply. In under a minute, you have a thoughtful, beautiful gift.
They also make mini labels. Can you just imagine hosting a dinner party, and everyone gets a tiny, personalized bottle at their place setting.
They have designs for
🍼 showers
👨 Father`s Day
💋 Weddings
🏝 Coastal
🏑 Golf
🧑🎓 Graduation
💍 Engagement
🧨 Patriotic
The possibilities are endless. Comment BUBBLY, and I`ll send you a discount code to your DM.
🦞🦞 Comment LINKS, and I`ll send you the shopping sources for my nautical themed tablescape. While a few things are new to me, most are vintage or from my party pantry.
Setting the table is one of my favorite things to do. But, I do try to make it "simply elegant" and do as much as I can the day before, so setting my table can be my single focus.
The shell topiaries are from Mr. Twist`s 60th birthday a few years ago. They`re Styrofoam balls with a variety of shells hot glued all over set on top of wicker planters. Then I scattered a few sizes of starfish on the table, with bowls of salt water taffy to nibble on after dinner.
The wicker pitcher is a Walmart find. I placed a mason jar filled with hydrangeas down inside it. And added a few pieces of blue saliva from my garden.
Let me know what your favorite thing is about the table. 👇👇
Tag a friend who loves to set a pretty table. And follow me for more inspiration 🦞💙
Setting the table - part one. I chose a nautical theme for my al fresco poolside party. Seashells, seagrass placemats, bamboo flatware, red, blue, and white. A lovely tablescape is a gift for my guests. Something to catch their eye and make them feel welcomed.
Nothing has to match. It doesn`t need to be new. My table is a small token of appreciation that my guests chose ME to spend the evening with.
Host with intention, not perfection.
Come back for part two for the reveal! Tag a friend who loves to set the table!
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