Aug 24, 2025 | Lovely Things
When people ask me where I am in Maine, I’ve learned from the locals that we are in the “Downeast.” The term Down East or Downeast is most commonly defined in Maine as the eastern coastal region of the state, encompassing Washington County and...
Aug 17, 2025 | Lovely Things
We are loving our time in Maine. Every time I am here, I get all the feels. Maine, for me, is the perfect blend of piney woods, sand, and sea. When I was growing up, my parents always planned two vacations – a week at the ocean, and a week in the mountains....
Aug 10, 2025 | Lovely Things
We are finally in Maine! It’s been a 2,100-mile journey from Texas, but our feet touched our waterside cottage last night. By the time we unpacked the car, it was dark, so we didn’t have time to explore. Honestly, we were so tired that we were content...
Jul 20, 2025 | Lovely Things
Mr. Twist and I are heading out on August 2 for a month in Maine, and I’d like to take you along with me! If you are new to Home with a Twist, you may not know that for two seasons in 2022-2023, I managed a bed and breakfast in Ogunquit, Maine. After retiring...
May 10, 2025 | Lovely Things
trub I miss my mother most on Mother’s Day. She loved being celebrated that day with gifts, a meal, and lots of attention. In her honor today, I’m sharing a poem from her favorite author and humorist, Erma Bombeck. Erma nailed the role of mother to a T....
Mar 28, 2025 | Lovely Things
I try to treat myself to flowers at least twice a month. Trader Joe’s is my favorite place to shop because the prices are very reasonable, and the quality is high. I spent $25 on three bunches of flowers and then made two floral arrangements. There are three...