The White House – History of Christmas
Several years ago, I listened to a charming podcast where they interviewed a volunteer who helped decorate The White House for Christmas. The volunteer shared a typical day of decorating the nation’s home and other fun details. Wouldn’t that be the best...
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...
Make Your House Smell Like Christmas with this Homemade Stovetop Potpourri
Here is a last minute gift idea I made for friends that would be a perfect way to engage your children and teens when they are home for Christmas — homemade stovetop potpourri! When I was little, Sister and I would make crafts together as my gift to family...
How to Receive a Letter from Santa and Do Good Will
It’s time to get those letters to Santa in the post. What a fun way you can engage the littles in your life by helping them write a letter to their favorite couple – Santa and Mrs. Claus. I even have a free printable letter you can download and use to pen...
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...
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.
Mrs. Twist Takes on Instagram
I love styling a coffee table with my four proven tips to curate a chic, interesting, and lovely place to land.
A coffee table can be a space to draw guests in - a lightly scented candles like this one from @catherinewhite.art.
A gorgeous vessel for flowers like a cocktail glass from @alanakayart.
A stack of design books and gardening books with a page open begging you to take a peak.
And a vignette of three of anything that appeals to you. I love using green this time of year yearning for early spring. These three vases do that.
And, you`ve got to start with a good foundation like this brass coffee table sourced for me by @lillianhudsondesign.
Swipe to see all the design tips.
🍓🍓There are FIVE birthdays in our family - all girls - and oddly enough three days between four of them and one on February 3, so three is our lucky number!
Everyone always wants this Strawberry Cake 🍰 - it`s legendary. It`s my sister`s recipe handed down to her from a dear friend.🍓🍓
Buzz to my website to learn the sweet story and to get the recipe www.homewithatwist.com or comment CAKE, and I`ll send you the link in your DM. It`s also in my profile link.🍓🍓
How to organize a small laundry room - I`m sharing all the dish on how I make my tiny but mighty laundry room work for me. Plus, I`ve got great Etsy links for labels and containers to support small woman-owned businesses.
How to get the deets:
🌼Visit my website www.homewithatwist.com
🌼Link in my bio
🌼Or comment LAUNDRY, and I`ll send you the link for my tips and ideas.
Happy laundry day!
My mother loved Erma Bombeck`s wisdom. I think that`s how she got through her days as a mother of four while helping my daddy run his business.
Erma`s message about waiting to host until your home is "perfect" is sage advice. People want to gather with us, not our things. Hosting is your gift to your friends. They are not coming to spend time with your carpet. Your friends need an evening out to feel loved, be seen and heard and nurtured.
Schedule the dinner party! Host with intention, not perfection.
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