Make Your House Smell Like Christmas with this Homemade Stovetop Potpourri
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...
Me, Mother and our Secret Garden
My mother’s birthday was this past week – August 15. She would have been 97 years old! I miss her, and I thought I’d share a post from a few years ago when I was in a creative writing class in graduate school. The professor challenged us to write...
My Three Favorite TV Shows
If you are looking for something new to watch on TV, today I am sharing three shows I love – a comedy, a documentary, and a home design show – something for everyone. So Help Me Todd – CBS/Paramount + If you loved the USA series Psych you will like...
Thomas Lee Sheets – Hotel Quality at Home and Promo Code
What’s one thing you do right away when you enter your hotel room for the first time? I typically throw open the curtain to look at the view, take a peek at the minibar, and then jump on the bed! I am obsessed with the feel and look of hotel bedding....
Curate the Perfect Workspace | My Favorite Office Must Haves
What do you need around you to be productive? What elements come to mind when you think of a space that’s inviting? Several months ago when my co-worker popped into my office for a meeting, she told me she loves to gather in my office because the space is so...
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?
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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.
