Wednesday’s Weave: 30 Days of Lists Progress Report
September 1st I started a 30-day journaling challenge. I have really been enjoying my daily prompt in my inbox for the list of the day. The questions have been easy, yet thought provoking. It’s given me a chance to pause, reflect and ponder. So far, the...
Giving Thanks
Today, I want to say thank you for taking the time to read my blog. Your comments, signing up to receive my posts in your inbox, your text messages and your feedback on Facebook and Instagram — all of it — make me so happy! I love, and look forward to,...
Wednesday’s Weave: Treating Your Family Like Guests
Last fall I attended a hosting class led by Katherine Sasser at Hurley House (you can read about here). One take away, in particular, from the class that really resonated with me — “host” dinner for your family. A weeknight dinner at the table can...
September is for…
My first list from the 30 Days of Lists started yesterday (read about the journaling challenge on this post here). Bestie gave me a set of pretty journals for my birthday. I’ll date each page so I will remember when I wrote my entry. The first question is...
Operators Standing By
Here’s a fun story I posted in 2014 about my cherished, blue rotary phone. Enjoy! My life is complete. I now am the owner of a blue rotary phone. I have wanted a blue rotary dial phone since I was a teen. The ever practical Earnie said, when she surprised me...
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
Here`s your call to action - Sleigh the holiday season (like Trevor wants to sleigh the Christmas tree 🎄🎄)! Stay laser focused on the PEOPLE choosing to be with you. Everything else will fall into place.
🦃🦃🦃Your Thanksgiving cocktail is here! When you put @catherinewhite.art in charge of the cocktails for your party, she delivers.
From @halfbakedharvest, this Cranberry Thyme Spritzer concoction is the quintessential sip for your holiday entertaining. Filled with honey, cranberries, thyme, ginger, fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, vodka, and ginger beer, it is refreshing and delicious. And look at the garnish!
Comment CRANBERRY, and I`ll send you the link. Just in time for Turkey Day!🦃🦃🦃
Breakfast with Santa is so last year. It`s time for Cocoa with Mrs. Claus!
I had so much fun styling this pink themed table with my vintage Franciscan Desert Rose china, colony crown thumb print glassware, @glitterville Santa mugs and @amyhowardhome pink check linens.
My philosophy is to host with intention, not perfection. How do you let go of perfectionism? Well, you give yourself permission to release old messages you`ve heard from others or things you`ve told yourself.
The best way to focus on intentionality is to PLAN! That`s why I created my Modern Host`s Guide to Thanksgiving. It has all the tools, tricks, and tips to help YOU be the best host you can. Because it`s ALL ABOUT RECEIVING help and support.
Comment GUIDE, and I`ll send you the link to access my 28-page ebook!
