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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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Finish this sentence:
“I`d invite people over more often if only ______.”
I wonder how many wonderful evenings never happen because we`re waiting for our homes to be ready.
My mother, Earnestine, taught me so much about hospitality. And one of the greatest lessons wasn`t about setting a table or preparing a beautiful meal.
It was about making people feel they belonged.
Somewhere along the way, we`ve convinced ourselves that entertaining requires a finished house, a perfect menu, and a hostess who has it all together.
But what if we stopped waiting?
What if we invited someone for coffee, pulled out the good dishes, and simply enjoyed being together?
I believe confidence comes from opening the door, not waiting until everything behind it is perfect.
Now I`m curious, and I`d really love to hear your answer.
What is the one thing that keeps you from inviting people into your home more often?
Tell me in the comments. I read every one. ❤️
A daughter`s twist on her mother`s traditions.
One day, someone will tell a story about a holiday spent in your home.
They probably won`t remember whether the table was perfectly set, the house was spotless, or every dish was made from scratch.
But they`ll remember the laughter. The familiar recipes. The stories told around the table. And most of all, how they felt being there.
As we head into the holidays, I hope you`ll give yourself permission to slow down and be part of the memories you`re working so hard to create.
Because the best gift we give our people isn`t a perfect holiday. It`s a place where they feel loved and belong.
❤️ Tell me, what`s one holiday memory from your childhood you remember?
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What if this holiday season, instead of trying to do it all, we made room for what matters most?
The little moments. The meaningful traditions. The simple joys that make a house feel like home. ❤️
I created A Little Hospitality Every Day, a FREE holiday guide filled with gentle daily inspiration to help you slow down, savor the season, and find joy in the everyday moments of December.
Think of it as a little note from me to you each day — with simple ideas for hospitality, holiday preparations, self-care, and making memories with the people you love.
Because hospitality isn`t always about setting a beautiful table or hosting a party. Sometimes it`s lighting a candle, calling a friend, or giving yourself permission to rest.
My hope is that this guide reminds you that you don`t have to do everything to make the holidays meaningful.
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Think about it. Everyone looks forward to two things on Thanksgiving: the turkey and the PIE! So why not give dessert a starring role at the table?
This year, I`m skipping the elaborate floral arrangement and letting these beautiful pies from @Sweetlucyspies do the decorating.
A few Jadeite cake stands at varying heights, some magnolia leaves and berry branches from the garden, my mother`s treasured Friendly Village china, and suddenly dessert becomes the centerpiece.
And here`s what I love most: It`s one less thing to buy, arrange, or worry about. When dinner is over, the centerpiece becomes dessert!
Beautiful hospitality doesn`t have to be complicated. Sometimes the simplest ideas are the most memorable.
Tell me, what`s the first pie you reach for on Thanksgiving? Pumpkin, pecan, apple, or something else?
Save this idea for your Thanksgiving table, and send it to a friend who loves a clever hosting shortcut. Follow for more holiday hospitality tips.
