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Make Your House Smell Like Christmas with this Homemade Stovetop Potpourri

Make Your House Smell Like Christmas with this Homemade Stovetop Potpourri

Dec 2, 2024 | (I Did This Myself), Holidays, Lovely Things

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 Create An Easy Valentine’s Day Flower Centerpiece

How to Create An Easy Valentine’s Day Flower Centerpiece

Jan 21, 2021 | (I Did This Myself), (There’s A Party For That), Entertaining, Holidays

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

Gardening with Mr. and Mrs. Twist – How to Create a Container Vegetable Garden Part One

Jun 18, 2019 | (I Did This Myself)

We are sharing a fun backyard gardening project!  I’ve been wanting to install a small vegetable garden, but we didn’t want all the excavation and soil preparation that goes with it.  So, my friends at Jabo’s Ace Hardware and Miracle-Gro partnered...
DIY Vintage Wood Wall Treatment with Ace Hardware

DIY Vintage Wood Wall Treatment with Ace Hardware

Apr 11, 2019 | (I Did This Myself), Home Decor

Ace Hardware is my blog sponsor and they gave me a chance to try a new product  by Amy Howard at Home– Vintage Wood Pallet Wall in a Box.  I knew right away that I wanted to create a shiplap feature wall right outside the entry to my powder room.   Here’s...
How to Make a Centerpiece Using Magnolia Market Paperwhites

How to Make a Centerpiece Using Magnolia Market Paperwhites

Mar 25, 2019 | (I Did This Myself)

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

Gingerbread Project: A Sweet Way to Celebrate the Season

Dec 4, 2018 | (I Did This Myself), Holidays

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...
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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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Over 175,000 of you loved my dishes` pantry reveal back in March!!! So, if you`re new here, this pantry is one of my most favorite projects so far. Drop a ♥️ if you want a space like this!

It houses all the dishes I`ve collected or inherited from my mother and grandmother. It`s like having a party store that I can shop for my linens, silverware, candles, trays, and supplies.

Im putting together a how-to guide and list of essentials to help you curate your very own dream space! Stay tuned. Tag a friend who needs this, too!

I couldn`t have done with project without the help of Elizabeth Jones @theocdbachelorette owner of Nest & Transformation Organization Services. Give her a follow.

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Over 175,000 of you loved my dishes' pantry reveal back in March!!! So, if you're new here, this pantry is one of my most favorite projects so far.  Drop a ♥️ if you want a space like this!

It houses all the dishes I've collected or inherited from my mother and grandmother. It's like having a party store that I can shop for my linens, silverware, candles, trays, and supplies. 

Im putting together a how-to guide and list of essentials to help you curate your very own dream space!  Stay tuned. Tag a friend who needs this, too!

I couldn't have done with project without the help of Elizabeth Jones @theocdbachelorette owner of Nest & Transformation Organization Services. Give her a follow.

Comment BAKED BEAN, and I`ll send you my recipe for THE BEST beans you`ll ever serve to your guests.

I`ve been making these beans for years, and Mr. Twist loves them. They feature three different beans, Molasses, brown sugar, bacon, onions, spices, and BBQ sauce.

They pair perfectly with burgers, bbq, and grilled meats. I can`t wait to share my recipe with you! Check your DM for the recipe.

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Comment BAKED BEAN, and I'll send you my recipe for THE BEST beans you'll ever serve to your guests.

I've been making these beans for years, and Mr. Twist loves them. They feature three different beans, Molasses, brown sugar, bacon, onions, spices, and BBQ sauce.

They pair perfectly with burgers, bbq, and grilled meats. I can't wait to share my recipe with you!  Check your DM for the recipe.

I`ve had so much fun transforming this empty, white room into a bright, colorful jewel box. The inspiration came from @adamtrest art I purchased during a visit last spring to Laurel, Mississippi.

My mother loved birds, and I dedicated this guest room to her. Stay tuned this week as I share more details on how I pulled it all together using a mix of new and thrifted things that tell a story.

A special thank you to @theocdbachelorette
and her fabulous team, who helped me make it beautiful and ready for company!

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I've had so much fun transforming this empty, white room into a bright, colorful jewel box. The inspiration came from @adamtrest art I purchased during a visit last spring to Laurel, Mississippi. 

My mother loved birds, and I dedicated this guest room to her. Stay tuned this week as I share more details on how I pulled it all together using a mix of new and thrifted things that tell a story.

A special thank you to @theocdbachelorette
and her fabulous team, who helped me make it beautiful and ready for company!

🌸Comment SIMMER for two recipes - one for spring and one for fall - that I`ll send to your DM.🌸

Simmer pots are a fun and easy way to freshen your home using citrus and herbs from your garden - like rosemary, thyme, mint, and lavender. Just add to water and keep it on a low simmer. I especially like to do this on the day I am planning a dinner with friends.

Important: Never ever leave your simmer pot unattended or leave the cooktop on when you leave the house. Always check your water level and add more as you need to. Keep out of reach from pets and children as the water is extremely hot

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🌸Comment SIMMER for two recipes - one for spring and one for fall - that I'll send to your DM.🌸

Simmer pots are a fun and easy way to freshen your home using citrus and herbs from your garden - like rosemary, thyme, mint, and lavender. Just add to water and keep it on a low simmer. I especially like to do this on the day I am planning a dinner with friends.

Important: Never ever leave your simmer pot unattended or leave the cooktop on when you leave the house. Always check your water level and add more as you need to. Keep out of reach from pets and children as the water is extremely hot
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