How to Create An Easy Valentine’s Day Flower Centerpiece
I have an easy Valentine’s Day centerpiece to share. You could do this for any occasion, like a birthday party, ice cream social, baby shower, or July 4th by changing up the colors of the flowers. Valentine’s Day is my second favorite holiday behind...
Gardening with Mr. and Mrs. Twist – How to Create a Container Vegetable Garden Part One
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DIY Vintage Wood Wall Treatment with Ace Hardware
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How to Make a Centerpiece Using Magnolia Market Paperwhites
A few springs ago I purchased five faux paperwhite bulbs from Magnolia Market. Real paperwhites are a fragrant winter-blooming bulb typically grown indoors. I liked the faux option because they would last me until spring when I change over my decor to Easter. And,...
Gingerbread Project: A Sweet Way to Celebrate the Season
One of my most favorite projects to-date was the time I built a gingerbread retro-camper from scratch! I wanted to share this story with you. It was alot of work, but oh so fun. Enjoy! My friend Jessica invite me to be a “celebrity” participant in her...
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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🌻🌻This table was set with more than plates and napkins—it was set with memories.
I began thinking about the times we spent at my parent`s farm. Green pastures filled with Texas wildflowers covering acres like a blanket. And, the sunsets were worthy of a painting. But, mostly, I remember the family meals. Nothing fancy but oh, so fulfilling.
I set this table as a memory. From vintage dishes I`ve collected to Daddy`s favorite sunflowers picked fresh from my garden, every layer tells a little piece of my story. I paired denim placemats with eyelet napkins, bamboo flatware with vintage Metlox poppy field daisy plates, and sprinkled in a few sentimental touches—like hand-designed gingham placecards and a blue and white hostess set I adore.
It`s proof that your table doesn’t need to be perfect—it just needs to feel like you.
A little old, a little new, and a whole lot of love.
👇👇Tell me—what’s one piece you`d use to start your own table story?
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Comment JELLO, and I`ll send you the recipe. 🍋🍋🍋
Did your mother give you cooking or hosting advice? My mother`s rule was to never serve a new dish unless you knew for sure the results would be a success. Well, I didn`t follow her advice - and guess what? It`s a winner!
I love making vintage recipes and Helen Corbitt`s Cold Lemon Souffle was perfect - fresh, lemony, airy yet rich. I served it with a chicken casserole and mint watermelon with lime.
It was the perfect lunch trio and so satisfying we didn`t even want dessert.
Tell me below your mother`s best hosting or cooking advice👇👇👇
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You had me at French 75.
From the sparkle of that first sip to the satisfying crack of crème brûlée, every moment of this A Taste of Paris dinner was unforgettable.
Figs and French cheeses welcomed us, menus hand-painted by our talented hostess @catherinewhite.art set the tone, and heirloom china and linens told a beautiful story of generations past.
Every dish was made from scratch — every detail, intentional.
And yes... we wore monogrammed berets from @kendallgeldarddesigns. Because when the evening is this chic, of course we did.
Merci, ma chère amie, for the most magical night in Paris — without ever leaving home. 🇫🇷✨
It’s not about matching pillows or perfectly styled shelves—it’s the little things that whisper “you belong here.”
A linen napkin passed down from my mother. A candy jar that’s always full. A stack of postcards from friends. A Mahjong mat waiting for its first game. A bottle of bubbly chilling in the fridge. A cat, or three, on my lap.
The layers of laughter, comfort, and memories in between.
Sentimental living isn’t curated. It’s collected. 💛🩷💚💙🤍🧡🩵❤️
What’s something in your home that tells your story?
