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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🩵Happy Mother`s Day! I always miss my mother most on this day. Everything I share with you about gracious hospitality, delicious recipes, and ways to make people feel loved and welcomed comes from her legacy.
She loved the writings of humorist author Erma Bombeck. I`d often hear dying laughter in her room as she read one of Erma`s books. I`m sharing Erma`s best poem, "When God Created Mothers," on my website. I hope you`ll read it and smile.
www.homewithatwist.com or comment ERMA, and I`ll DM you the link. 🩵
🍫🍫🍫 Comment BROWNIE, and I`ll send you the recipe. My sister taught me this trick of adding a Hershey`s Symphony milk chocolate bar for a surprise, decadent gooey layer. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you`ve got the perfect dessert. So easy!
Make these for your mom, and you`ll move right to the top as the favorite.😊
Tag a friend who needs this recipe!
28 years flew by! The best years of my life have been married to my forever. Marriage is not easy sometimes, but when you`re married to the right person for you, it isn`t hard (trust me, I had hard the first time).
We had an afternoon teaparty themed outdoor wedding at the Fort Worth Botanical Garden. When we booked it, the wedding coordinator said, "You know that`s Mayfest weekend. It will rain." I replied, "Not on my wedding day." It was sunny and 75 degrees!
Parenting, caregiving, retirement - through every chapter we`ve been by each other`s side. I`m so lucky. And very thankful to my sister, who set us up on a blind date!
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I`m wearing a blouse and skirt from @hollyshaedesign.
🌺🌺🌺 May we live a little slower, love a little louder, and host a little more often?
🫶 Here are five sweet, simple, and soul-filling ideas for making the most of May—from iced drinks to backyard brunches. Whether you try one or all, let this month be filled with ease, connection, and creativity.
🫳Tap Save to keep this list handy—and tell me which one you’re starting with first!
🩷 I`ll be sharing all these ideas on my blog this month, so be sure to subscribe to my Sunday Best enews. Comment BLOG, and I`ll send you the link to join my email list. ✨️✨️✨️
