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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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It`s time for Mind Your Manners Monday from the Emily Post Institute for Etiquette.

Here`s the question:

You`re invited to a July Fourth barbecue. Is it polite to ask if there will be vegetarian, gluten-free, or other food options?

Tell me your thoughts below👇👇 then head to today`s stories to see what Emily Post says is the answer.

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It's time for Mind Your Manners Monday from the Emily Post Institute for Etiquette.

Here's the question:

You're invited to a July Fourth barbecue. Is it polite to ask if there will be vegetarian, gluten-free, or other food options?

Tell me your thoughts below👇👇 then head to today's stories to see what Emily Post says is the answer.

Comment EMILY and I'll send you the link to the trivia game. 
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S`mores are a quintessential summer treat! And with America`s 250th just days away I can`t think of a better time than now to roast marshmallows, can you?

Comment YAY and I`ll send you all the shopping links for ♥️🤍💙 and a free S`more Bar printable.
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S'mores are a quintessential summer treat! And with America's 250th just days away I can't think of a better time than now to roast marshmallows, can you?

Comment YAY and I'll send you all the shopping links for ♥️🤍💙 and a free S'more Bar printable.
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This week, don`t worry so much about impressing your guests. Instead, ask yourself one simple question:

How can I help someone leave a little lighter than they came?

Your guests feel lighter not because the meal was elaborate. Not because your house looked perfect. Not because the table was set with heirloom china.

But because they felt seen. They laughed. They exhaled. They were served. They remembered what it feels like to belong.

The greatest gift we can offer isn`t a flawless home—it`s a safe place where people can set down the weight they`ve been carrying, even if it`s only for an evening.

I have a feeling they`ll remember that long after they`ve forgotten what was served for dinner.

❤️ I`d love to hear from you. Has someone ever made you feel lighter just by welcoming you into their home?

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This week, don't worry so much about impressing your guests. Instead, ask yourself one simple question:

How can I help someone leave a little lighter than they came?

Your guests feel lighter not because the meal was elaborate. Not because your house looked perfect. Not because the table was set with heirloom china.

But because they felt seen. They laughed. They exhaled. They were served. They remembered what it feels like to belong.

The greatest gift we can offer isn't a flawless home—it's a safe place where people can set down the weight they've been carrying, even if it's only for an evening.

I have a feeling they'll remember that long after they've forgotten what was served for dinner.

❤️ I'd love to hear from you. Has someone ever made you feel lighter just by welcoming you into their home?

Hi! 👋 I`m Melissa and I love a good wine cooler - how about you?

Remember the summers of Fresca back in the day? Suntan oil (aka Crisco), Sun In spray that turned our hair orange, and lazy days sipping Fresca or TAB.

I mixed Fresca with a `22 Carignan California from my California Mixer box from @ingoodtastewines. The perfect 6 oz size just for my mini Fresca. Comment WINE and I`ll send you a $10 off promo code.

Join me for a fun summer of sips. Scroll through my reels for the wine cooler recipe. It`s pinned toward the top.

My cute Americana cups are from @catherinewhite.art.❤️🤍💙
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Hi! 👋 I'm Melissa and I love a good wine cooler - how about you? 

Remember the summers of Fresca back in the day? Suntan oil (aka Crisco), Sun In spray that turned our hair orange, and lazy days sipping Fresca or TAB. 

I mixed Fresca with a '22 Carignan California from my California Mixer box from @ingoodtastewines. The perfect 6 oz size just for my mini Fresca. Comment WINE and I'll send you a $10 off promo code.

Join me for a fun summer of sips. Scroll through my reels for the wine cooler recipe. It's pinned toward the top.

My cute Americana cups are from @catherinewhite.art.❤️🤍💙
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