If I could go back….
I’d live in the 60s. I love to watch movies from that era. The clothing and the homes. There was a formality of that time, dressing for dinner, cocktails before dinner, after dinner drinks. It’s funny how in fashion, architecture...
The many faces of Hobbes
When I survey my backyard, it’s like Lion Country Safari. Cats galore. My backyard is a cat’s Wally World. A fountain with fresh running water, and because Earnie loves birds, about 20 bird feeders. We’ve got your finch...
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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In French, souvenir means memory. Isn`t that a beautiful way to think about hospitality?
Every time we open our doors and gather around the table, we have the opportunity to give our guests a little souvenir to take home. Not something wrapped in a pretty package, but a treasured memory of feeling welcomed, included, and loved.
So don`t worry if the house isn`t perfect, the napkins don`t match, or dinner doesn`t go quite as planned. Your guests won`t remember those little things.
Being with you, in your home is their get away from life at home. You are offering a respite.
Open the door. Make the memories. Let that be enough. ❤️
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Just because I have 40 years of hosting experience doesn`t mean I don`t get stressed or anxious. We all do! It`s finding the balance and having the right support to help you that matters.
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There’s something sacred about a table set with intention… not perfection.
We all can use a little love letter. We open front door, stir the pot, light the candle anyway—even when life feels full and messy.
Maybe you need the reminder today (I know I often do):
❤️You don’t have to do more to be a beautiful hostess. You just have to show up with heart.
So this is your gentle nudge—invite them over, use the good dishes, serve what you can, and let the rest fall into place.
Because the magic was never in the menu… it was always in you.
With love,
A fellow hostess 🤍
