What is a GrandMillennial? The History of a Salt Cellar
I spent my Saturday organizing – one of my favorite hobbies and dove into organizing my party closet. I am so glad I did because I sorted and organized my serving pieces and glassware finding things I forgot I had. I thought it might be a fun way to share with...
Spring Tablescape Inspiration
When I put away Christmas, I immediately thought of how to style my dining table for later winter and early spring. I found a few things at Target and wanted to show you how I put them together for a Peter Rabbit garden-themed tablescape. I already had the basket tray...
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...
History of the Keeping Room and a Look at Mine
I have done a lot of redecorating in the last few months. I purchased a few vintage pieces, moved furniture around the house, and finally hung a collection of plates with new art I found during a trip to Laurel, Mississippi. It’s fun repurposing what you have...
Bunny Roundup – Spring Decor
It’s bunny season! Spring is in the air, can you feel it? It’s about that time to pull out the spring decor, which of course, includes Easter. There is a universal symbol for spring and Easter – bunnies! I’ve rounded up tons of these cute critter decorations to...
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
Pull up a chair and pour yourself something bubbly—we’re Melissa @homewithatwist and Brittany @brittanyshepard - your hosts of The Sentimental Twist Podcast @thesentimentaltwistpodcast where nostalgia meets modern-day hosting, decorating, and memory-making.
Each week, we invite you into our world of heirloom recipes, vintage treasures, heartwarming traditions, and the little touches that make a house a home. From setting the table with grandma’s china to hosting with heart (not perfection), we share stories, tips, and sentimental spins on everyday living.
Expect a few laughs, a few “bless it” moments, and lots of inspiration to live beautifully and meaningfully—no matter the season.
Because around here, we believe in doing things with intention, a touch of sparkle, and just the right twist.
Meet The Sentimental Twist Podcast — where heirloom recipes, vintage treasures, gracious hosting, and memory-making take center stage. 🎙️✨
Every week, my co-host Brittany Shepard @brittanyshepard and I invite you into our world of sentimental decorating, family traditions, nostalgic flavors, and the stories behind the way we live and gather.
Think of it as a porch swing conversation with your favorite people: warm, meaningful, and sprinkled with a few good laughs.
🍽️ From the prettiest table settings to the handwritten recipe cards that shaped us...
💐 From slow mornings in the garden to the last slice of bundt cake…
We’re serving up stories that celebrate the beauty of thoughtful living.
🎧 Follow us @thesentimentaltwistpodcast and set your alarms for the Thursday, June 19 launch date! Listen wherever you get your podcasts—search The Sentimental Twist Podcast.
💬 Tell us: What’s one sentimental item in your home that tells a story? We just might feature it in a future episode.
🐚🐚My Summer Story is filled with a collection of memories from vacations we`d take every summer. ⛱️☀️
Daddy loved the cool mountain air, so it meant a cross-country trip in our camper to Red River, New Mexico. I wish I could bottle the smell of mountain air.
Mother loved the ocean. We`d drive down to Galveston and go shelling, eat fried fish, and take long walks on the beach. 🐟🐠
I enjoy curating seasonal vignettes to remind me of these special times and give my guests a peek at what makes me who I am.
Everyone can relate to seashells, postcards, old family photos - especially the black and white ones and salt water taffy.
My vintage shell box is from @the_sassafras_shoppe. I just love it. Check out her shop!
What`s your favorite summer story? Tell me below👇👇
🌹 🌹 I never pass up a crystal rose bowl. Elegant, timeless, and perfect for any flower, but especially roses.🌹🌹
The first bowls in this shape were made in the 1870s. Some of the most beautiful were made in England in the 1880s by Thomas Webb. There are two styles - a smooth edge like I have or a ruffle edged, popular in Victorian times, which were purely decorative.
I found both of these bowls @ltolestatesales. I almost walked away from the large one, but I`m so glad I didn`t leave it behind. I use it all the time.
Snall rose bowls are perfect a powder room, guest room, or lined up along the center of a dining table. You can use them for votive tea lights, too. A very versatile find, and they make a perfect wedding gift.
