Small Business Spotlight: The Market at Ridglea & Keeping Up With The Joneses
I’m excited to start a new series here on my blog called ‘Small Business Spotlight’ where I’ll be sharing some incredible stories and small businesses with you all. Not all of these small businesses will be local (Fort Worth and/or Texas) but I’m starting off with two...
How to Style Your First Apartment After College
Hi readers! This is Paloma, Melissa’s intern. I’m back to share some big news with you! I recently graduated from Texas Christian University with my business degree and will be moving to Austin, Texas later this summer to begin my career. With the big move from Fort...
It’s a Colorful Life Christmas Tour – The Family Room
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I am thrilled to be included in this year’s It’s A Colorful Life Home Tour 2020 Holiday Edition. My friend Jennifer of Dimples and Tangles invited me to participate in the tour she hosts with Jeweled...
Easy Fall Decor Coffee Table Styling
Growing up, my mother decorated every space in our home for the holidays. I know it took a lot of time and energy, but in return, it filled her with joy to see our home transformed into a holiday wonderland. Most of us don’t have any extra time right now, as our...
Tour of a Relaxing Master Bedroom
I thought you might like a little tour of one of my favorite spaces in my home – the master bedroom. I know sleep experts say you should only use the bedroom for sleep and sex, but I treat my bedroom as a living space. I enjoy spending time in my room sipping...
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
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.
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🩷 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. ✨️✨️✨️
Lemon Bar Recipe 🍋🍋🍋 comment LEMON, and I`ll send you the recipe!
This is one of my go-to treats for wedding and baby showers, and really, anytime I want a tart and sweet bite of lemon curd. And they are so pretty on a cake plate.
This is my sister`s recipe, and I`ve been baking them since I was about ten years old. I`ve never tried any other recipe because hers are perfect!
Do you love lemon bars like I do?
Comment CHECKLIST for my free hosting guide. I`ll send it straight to your DM.
Many of these tips were things I watched my mother do when she hosted parties.
My favorite one is SELFCARE! Hosting is fun but it`s always a little draining. Refuel with a hot soak, a nap or just freshening your makeup.
Remember hosting is about intention, not perfection.
