My Orange Crush
This is my story about one of the greatest cats I’ve ever known — Hobbes. In his short time with me, he had become a good friend. He went to heaven today and I know made a lot of Saints smile when he swept past Jesus with his cool...Friday’s Buzz
Tons of things buzzing around for today… My sweet little niece came today. She’s perfect. All tiny, snugly and wrinkly. It’s like having a new baby, but I get to give her back to her mother..and don’t have to breast feed...If Mary Richards had a day like today…
Mary Richards (as in the Mary Tyler Moore show…my favorite character ever. I would want to be her), had a day like today it would be just what I did. I had the house to myself today. The only thing that was missing was Rhoda dropping in for...Feeling Moody
As I have been going through Earnie’s things over the last year — I can’t believe she’s been gone for almost a year — I came across a water color print. I just loved the punchy colors of orange, red, pink and yellow. I...
Seven Little Things #6
My home is where I find my bliss. I love to nest. Someone asked me recently what do I like to do when I have free time. Well, other than take a nap, I love to clean my house, do laundry, bake, work in the garden, and just be. I am content...
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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What about you? What makes your heart sing? Makes you say, "This is the best day EVER!" Do we share some of the same things? What did I leave out? There are so many like wedding cake and being first in line at an estate sale! 💋
I`m so glad you`re here! Thank you for following me and supporting my love of all things hospitality. I appreciate each of you.
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No more decoupaging bottles! I am so excited I discovered @beaubottlesco custom-designed wraps. They transform any champagne bottle into a stunning centerpiece. Waterproof, durable, and easy peasy to apply. In under a minute, you have a thoughtful, beautiful gift.
They also make mini labels. Can you just imagine hosting a dinner party, and everyone gets a tiny, personalized bottle at their place setting.
They have designs for
🍼 showers
👨 Father`s Day
💋 Weddings
🏝 Coastal
🏑 Golf
🧑🎓 Graduation
💍 Engagement
🧨 Patriotic
The possibilities are endless. Comment BUBBLY, and I`ll send you a discount code to your DM.
🦞🦞 Comment LINKS, and I`ll send you the shopping sources for my nautical themed tablescape. While a few things are new to me, most are vintage or from my party pantry.
Setting the table is one of my favorite things to do. But, I do try to make it "simply elegant" and do as much as I can the day before, so setting my table can be my single focus.
The shell topiaries are from Mr. Twist`s 60th birthday a few years ago. They`re Styrofoam balls with a variety of shells hot glued all over set on top of wicker planters. Then I scattered a few sizes of starfish on the table, with bowls of salt water taffy to nibble on after dinner.
The wicker pitcher is a Walmart find. I placed a mason jar filled with hydrangeas down inside it. And added a few pieces of blue saliva from my garden.
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Setting the table - part one. I chose a nautical theme for my al fresco poolside party. Seashells, seagrass placemats, bamboo flatware, red, blue, and white. A lovely tablescape is a gift for my guests. Something to catch their eye and make them feel welcomed.
Nothing has to match. It doesn`t need to be new. My table is a small token of appreciation that my guests chose ME to spend the evening with.
Host with intention, not perfection.
Come back for part two for the reveal! Tag a friend who loves to set the table!
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