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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Isn`t it fun when you find the perfect thing you`ve been looking for? When I spotted this adorable shelf @ltolestatesales, I scooped it up.
With Mr. Twist`s help I hung it in my keeping room. I plan to put seasonal decor like my Halloween village from @mymindseyeinc. The shelf has grooves for plates, so I have lots of options on how I`ll use it.
Isn`t it fabulous!?
Oct 17
Isn`t it fun when you find the perfect thing you`ve been looking for? When I spotted this adorable shelf @ltolestatesales, I scooped it up.
With Mr. Twist`s help I hung it in my keeping room. I plan to put seasonal decor like my Halloween village from @mymindseyeinc. The shelf has grooves for plates, so I have lots of options on how I`ll use it.
Isn`t it fabulous!?
🩷🖤🧡 Did you see how I used the Brach`s pumpkin candy as a placecard holder?
I picked up black plates at the dollarish store a while ago, and they work perfectly as a bold accent. Fill in with color and pattern and, most of all, be playful with your table!
Oct 16
🩷🖤🧡 Did you see how I used the Brach`s pumpkin candy as a placecard holder?
I picked up black plates at the dollarish store a while ago, and they work perfectly as a bold accent. Fill in with color and pattern and, most of all, be playful with your table!
Retailers hit me in my weak spot this season with all the pink and orange Halloween. I started picking things out in August, and I`m glad I did because I think everyone else loves 🩷🧡, too!
I added some color to the black cat with a @wirrwarrwraps ribbon kit! Check my stories to see how these cute kits embellished my decor.
Oct 14
Retailers hit me in my weak spot this season with all the pink and orange Halloween. I started picking things out in August, and I`m glad I did because I think everyone else loves 🩷🧡, too!
I added some color to the black cat with a @wirrwarrwraps ribbon kit! Check my stories to see how these cute kits embellished my decor.
When I don`t have time to bake pumpkin bread from scratch, my go-to is @traderjoes Pumpkin Bread mix.
Do you like pumpkin bread plain or without things mixed in like nuts or chocolate? 👇
Oct 13
When I don`t have time to bake pumpkin bread from scratch, my go-to is @traderjoes Pumpkin Bread mix.
Do you like pumpkin bread plain or without things mixed in like nuts or chocolate? 👇
Support Fort Worth`s newest small business @match_point_coffee. We enjoyed crafted coffees and yummy tacos from @tacos_y_rocky.
If you`re looking for a space to host a podcast or meet a client, you can book their conference room for a small fee.
Spacious seating, welcoming employees, chill vibes, and jigsaw puzzles.
They also regularly spotlight a charity partner to share insights about their mission and offer ways for you to get involved. Today`s partner was North Hi Mount PTA.
Go support local!
Oct 7
Support Fort Worth`s newest small business @match_point_coffee. We enjoyed crafted coffees and yummy tacos from @tacos_y_rocky.
If you`re looking for a space to host a podcast or meet a client, you can book their conference room for a small fee.
Spacious seating, welcoming employees, chill vibes, and jigsaw puzzles.
They also regularly spotlight a charity partner to share insights about their mission and offer ways for you to get involved. Today`s partner was North Hi Mount PTA.
Go support local!
Another dose of Erma. Happy Sunday!
👻 It’s a spooky cocktail season ahead. Try this twist on a classic - The Midnight Margarita 🧙♀️
1 ½ ounce Coconut tequila
1 ounce Triple sec
1 ounce lime juice
1 cup Ice
2 ounces *Butterfly pea flower tea brewed, cooled to ice cold, and sweetened to taste
1 slice Lime wheel dried or fresh, for garnish, optional
Mix the tequila, triple sec, and lime juice together up to one day in advance.
Brew the butterfly pea flower tea up to one day in advance.
When ready to serve, add the ice to the blender with the tequila mix.
Pour into a cocktail glass (with or without salt) and then top with the cold butterfly pea flower tea.
*The Butterfly Pea Flower Tea is on Amazon and makes drinks a perfect shade of purple!
Recipe credit @melissacooksitall
Oct 3
👻 It’s a spooky cocktail season ahead. Try this twist on a classic - The Midnight Margarita 🧙♀️
1 ½ ounce Coconut tequila
1 ounce Triple sec
1 ounce lime juice
1 cup Ice
2 ounces *Butterfly pea flower tea brewed, cooled to ice cold, and sweetened to taste
1 slice Lime wheel dried or fresh, for garnish, optional
Mix the tequila, triple sec, and lime juice together up to one day in advance.
Brew the butterfly pea flower tea up to one day in advance.
When ready to serve, add the ice to the blender with the tequila mix.
Pour into a cocktail glass (with or without salt) and then top with the cold butterfly pea flower tea.
*The Butterfly Pea Flower Tea is on Amazon and makes drinks a perfect shade of purple!
Recipe credit @melissacooksitall
Hello October! Can we now agree it`s time to officially welcome all things pumpkin to the table. Hello, pumpkin spice! Here`s my @traderjoes haul:
🎃 Cold Brew pumpkin spice concentrate perfect to make an iced PSL
🎃 Pumpkin brownies perfect for a coffee date
🎃 Mini pumpkin spice cake with cream cheese frosting
🎃 Pumpkin ultra moisturing hand cream OMG.
🎃 Overnight pumpkin oats
🎃 @nespresso pumpkin spice pods
What do you love about October?
Oct 1
Hello October! Can we now agree it`s time to officially welcome all things pumpkin to the table. Hello, pumpkin spice! Here`s my @traderjoes haul:
🎃 Cold Brew pumpkin spice concentrate perfect to make an iced PSL
🎃 Pumpkin brownies perfect for a coffee date
🎃 Mini pumpkin spice cake with cream cheese frosting
🎃 Pumpkin ultra moisturing hand cream OMG.
🎃 Overnight pumpkin oats
🎃 @nespresso pumpkin spice pods
What do you love about October?
🌸Here`s the scoop🌸 - Zinnias need sun, water, and constant cutting to enjoy inside.
Zinnias do best when you cut them, which is hard for me because I want people to enjoy the blooms as they walk by my front yard. But cutting them encourages new blooms.
We had a little aphid problem back in July but sprayed the Zinnias with Rose Shield, a product we found @archies_gardenland, and they rebounded.
Of course, this time of year, all flowers are enjoying the cooler days, so we will continue to enjoy the Zinnias through the first frost. You know who else loves Zinnias - hummingbirds, bees, and monarchs. Such a feast for our winged friends.
Sep 29
🌸Here`s the scoop🌸 - Zinnias need sun, water, and constant cutting to enjoy inside.
Zinnias do best when you cut them, which is hard for me because I want people to enjoy the blooms as they walk by my front yard. But cutting them encourages new blooms.
We had a little aphid problem back in July but sprayed the Zinnias with Rose Shield, a product we found @archies_gardenland, and they rebounded.
Of course, this time of year, all flowers are enjoying the cooler days, so we will continue to enjoy the Zinnias through the first frost. You know who else loves Zinnias - hummingbirds, bees, and monarchs. Such a feast for our winged friends.
French Toast Casserole! My daughter requests this for every holiday breakfast - Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year`s Day. You can divide into two pans and take one to a friend.
Save this for the recipe below 👇
FOR THE FRENCH TOAST:
1 loaf crusty sourdough or French bread (After making this several times, an entire loaf of bread is more than you want, maybe just use 3/4 of the loaf)
8 whole eggs
2 c. whole milk
1/2 c. heavy whipping cream
3/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. vanilla extract
FOR THE TOPPING:
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. firmly-packed brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1 pinch nutmeg (optional)
1 stick cold butter, cut into pieces
Fresh fruit (optional)
Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with butter. Tear bread into chunks (or cut into
cubes) and evenly distribute in the pan.
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla. Pour
evenly over the bread. Cover tightly and store in the fridge for several hours or
overnight.
In a separate bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add nutmeg if
desired. Add butter pieces and cut them into the dry mixture until the mixture
resembles fine pebbles. Store in a Ziploc in the fridge.
When you’re ready to bake the casserole, preheat the oven to 350° F. Remove
the casserole from the fridge and sprinkle the crumb mixture over the top. (If you’re
using fruit, sprinkle on before the crumb mixture.) Bake for 45 minutes for a
softer, more bread pudding texture. Bake 1 hour or more for a firmer, less liquid
texture.
Scoop out individual portions. Top with butter and drizzle with maple syrup.
Sep 28
French Toast Casserole! My daughter requests this for every holiday breakfast - Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year`s Day. You can divide into two pans and take one to a friend.
Save this for the recipe below 👇
FOR THE FRENCH TOAST:
1 loaf crusty sourdough or French bread (After making this several times, an entire loaf of bread is more than you want, maybe just use 3/4 of the loaf)
8 whole eggs
2 c. whole milk
1/2 c. heavy whipping cream
3/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. vanilla extract
FOR THE TOPPING:
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. firmly-packed brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1 pinch nutmeg (optional)
1 stick cold butter, cut into pieces
Fresh fruit (optional)
Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with butter. Tear bread into chunks (or cut into
cubes) and evenly distribute in the pan.
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla. Pour
evenly over the bread. Cover tightly and store in the fridge for several hours or
overnight.
In a separate bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add nutmeg if
desired. Add butter pieces and cut them into the dry mixture until the mixture
resembles fine pebbles. Store in a Ziploc in the fridge.
When you’re ready to bake the casserole, preheat the oven to 350° F. Remove
the casserole from the fridge and sprinkle the crumb mixture over the top. (If you’re
using fruit, sprinkle on before the crumb mixture.) Bake for 45 minutes for a
softer, more bread pudding texture. Bake 1 hour or more for a firmer, less liquid
texture.
Scoop out individual portions. Top with butter and drizzle with maple syrup.
Menopause much? I started HRT last January, and it`s been a lifesaver for my menopausal symptoms. Did you know there`s over 60 symptoms and side effects associated with menopause - including heart disease, bone weakening, memory, and brain fog.
I`m reading The New Menopause by @drmaryclaire, and I`ll be starting a series on my YouTube channel to discuss and share what I`ve learned.
Be your own advocate. Find a health care practitioner who will listen, hear, support, and acknowledge your needs.
Sep 25
Menopause much? I started HRT last January, and it`s been a lifesaver for my menopausal symptoms. Did you know there`s over 60 symptoms and side effects associated with menopause - including heart disease, bone weakening, memory, and brain fog.
I`m reading The New Menopause by @drmaryclaire, and I`ll be starting a series on my YouTube channel to discuss and share what I`ve learned.
Be your own advocate. Find a health care practitioner who will listen, hear, support, and acknowledge your needs.
A Pay Day bar. Easy snack. Just mix together salted peanuts, candy corn, and chocolate chips.
Fun fact - I bit the white tips off the candy corn to trick my mother into thinking I lost a tooth! 🤣🤣
Sep 23
A Pay Day bar. Easy snack. Just mix together salted peanuts, candy corn, and chocolate chips.
Fun fact - I bit the white tips off the candy corn to trick my mother into thinking I lost a tooth! 🤣🤣
Your Sunday wisdom. I`m guilty. I`ve done this when Miss Twist was younger...and when Mr. Twist makes the bed.
Anyone else remake the bed? I`m taking a poll👇
Sep 22
Your Sunday wisdom. I`m guilty. I`ve done this when Miss Twist was younger...and when Mr. Twist makes the bed.
Anyone else remake the bed? I`m taking a poll👇
Upside Down Pizza - Here`s what`s for dinner tonight! It`s so good and is perfect for football weekends.
Be sure to screenshot the recipe or SAVE for later.
Sep 21
Upside Down Pizza - Here`s what`s for dinner tonight! It`s so good and is perfect for football weekends.
Be sure to screenshot the recipe or SAVE for later.
Pumpkins come in all colors - so why not pick your favorites AND in velvet!
I love my pumpkins from @your.hearts.content on Etsy. Michelle and her team create stunning pieces and not just pumpkins! She creates hearts, springtime favorites, and Christmas trees!
Comment PUMPKIN, and I`ll send you a shopping link.
Sep 19
Pumpkins come in all colors - so why not pick your favorites AND in velvet!
I love my pumpkins from @your.hearts.content on Etsy. Michelle and her team create stunning pieces and not just pumpkins! She creates hearts, springtime favorites, and Christmas trees!
Comment PUMPKIN, and I`ll send you a shopping link.
YOU ARE BRAVE! I hope this message reaches you on a day when you really need it.
Do the homework! Reach out to someone RIGHT NOW and tell them just these three words. YOU ARE BRAVE. Then message me back and tell me how it made them and you feel! ❤️ Thanks for following me!
Sep 17
YOU ARE BRAVE! I hope this message reaches you on a day when you really need it.
Do the homework! Reach out to someone RIGHT NOW and tell them just these three words. YOU ARE BRAVE. Then message me back and tell me how it made them and you feel! ❤️ Thanks for following me!
Monthly ribbons kits from @houseofturnberry are the perfect way to switch out your season decor.
I hung my new faux mum wreath and added the Halloween ribbon kit. As a monthly subscriber, a kit is delivered every month. It`s super easy to just clip the ribbons on to whatever you want to embellish.
Comment KIT and I`ll send you link for the wreath and the ribbon kit.
Happy fall y`all 🎃🎃
Sep 16
Monthly ribbons kits from @houseofturnberry are the perfect way to switch out your season decor.
I hung my new faux mum wreath and added the Halloween ribbon kit. As a monthly subscriber, a kit is delivered every month. It`s super easy to just clip the ribbons on to whatever you want to embellish.
Comment KIT and I`ll send you link for the wreath and the ribbon kit.
Happy fall y`all 🎃🎃
Keeping it reel folks. You know it`s love when your husband pulls off your pink compression sock for you! 🤣🤣 A Funknee Story continues.
On crutches until October 9, not what I hoped, but I`ll do anything to have a completely healthy knee again. Total knee reconstruction with repair to ACL, MCL & meniscus. Week two down.
Sep 13
Keeping it reel folks. You know it`s love when your husband pulls off your pink compression sock for you! 🤣🤣 A Funknee Story continues.
On crutches until October 9, not what I hoped, but I`ll do anything to have a completely healthy knee again. Total knee reconstruction with repair to ACL, MCL & meniscus. Week two down.
Soft Ginger Cookies - Years ago, I, along with my daughter and God daughter, made 77 dozen of these cookies for their "Flour Girls" Baking for Change ministry at church. What a delight to witness the love our girls gave to this project.
We perfected the recipe, to a soft, flavorful ginger-filled cookie perfect with a cold glass of milk. Be sure to SAVE it for later.
Soft Ginger Cookies
Makes 3 dozen
Preheat oven 350 degrees
Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tsp ground Ginger
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 whole egg
1/4 cup Molasses
1/4 sugar mixed with 1 tsp cinnamon for rolling dough
Combine flour, ginger, soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
Beat butter 30 seconds until soft.
Add sugar and beat until fluffy.
Add egg and molasses and beat well.
Add 1/2 the flour mixture and hand stir, then stir in the rest of the flour mixture.
The dough should be at a consistency that you can roll it with your hands into balls. You may have to a little more flour until you can easily roll the dough.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll the balls in sugar/cinnamon sugar.
Place cookies 2 inches apart on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake 12 minutes. Do not brown. The cookies should be almost underbaked. Sorinkle sugar over warm cookies if desired.
Let cool 2 minutes and transfer to a cooling rack.
Sep 10
Soft Ginger Cookies - Years ago, I, along with my daughter and God daughter, made 77 dozen of these cookies for their "Flour Girls" Baking for Change ministry at church. What a delight to witness the love our girls gave to this project.
We perfected the recipe, to a soft, flavorful ginger-filled cookie perfect with a cold glass of milk. Be sure to SAVE it for later.
Soft Ginger Cookies
Makes 3 dozen
Preheat oven 350 degrees
Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tsp ground Ginger
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 whole egg
1/4 cup Molasses
1/4 sugar mixed with 1 tsp cinnamon for rolling dough
Combine flour, ginger, soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
Beat butter 30 seconds until soft.
Add sugar and beat until fluffy.
Add egg and molasses and beat well.
Add 1/2 the flour mixture and hand stir, then stir in the rest of the flour mixture.
The dough should be at a consistency that you can roll it with your hands into balls. You may have to a little more flour until you can easily roll the dough.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll the balls in sugar/cinnamon sugar.
Place cookies 2 inches apart on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake 12 minutes. Do not brown. The cookies should be almost underbaked. Sorinkle sugar over warm cookies if desired.
Let cool 2 minutes and transfer to a cooling rack.
I`m ready for it - everything fall offers! Pumpkins, sweaters, mums, changing leaves, cooler days, Halloween, and pumpkin spice everything.
What`s your favorite thing about fall!
Sep 8
I`m ready for it - everything fall offers! Pumpkins, sweaters, mums, changing leaves, cooler days, Halloween, and pumpkin spice everything.
What`s your favorite thing about fall!
Flowers from my garden, a stack of books, a fall-scented candle, and a delicious room spray. The simple pleasures to delight the senses.
What makes you happy?
Sep 6
Flowers from my garden, a stack of books, a fall-scented candle, and a delicious room spray. The simple pleasures to delight the senses.
What makes you happy?
Swipe to see the 💛🌞☀️ in my guest room.
Stay tuned for more details on this happy space. I`ve had so much fun putting together. Check out my reel for the tour!
💛💚💙
Sep 2
Swipe to see the 💛🌞☀️ in my guest room.
Stay tuned for more details on this happy space. I`ve had so much fun putting together. Check out my reel for the tour!
💛💚💙
I`ve had so much fun transforming this empty, white room into a bright, colorful jewel box. The inspiration came from @adamtrest art I purchased during a visit last spring to Laurel, Mississippi.
My mother loved birds, and I dedicated this guest room to her. Stay tuned this week as I share more details on how I pulled it all together using a mix of new and thrifted things that tell a story.
A special thank you to @theocdbachelorette
and her fabulous team, who helped me make it beautiful and ready for company!
Aug 31
I`ve had so much fun transforming this empty, white room into a bright, colorful jewel box. The inspiration came from @adamtrest art I purchased during a visit last spring to Laurel, Mississippi.
My mother loved birds, and I dedicated this guest room to her. Stay tuned this week as I share more details on how I pulled it all together using a mix of new and thrifted things that tell a story.
A special thank you to @theocdbachelorette
and her fabulous team, who helped me make it beautiful and ready for company!
I love my birthday for two reasons. First, the cake. Every year, my mother made it so special, picking out my cake. It was usually white cake with buttercream roses.🎂🍰
Secondly, I loved my birthday because of how my mother made me FEEL - longed for, celebrated, and treasured. I wonder what she`d think knowing I`m 60 years fabulous this year?
I have no regrets or sadness flipping the page to a new decade. I`m excited to use my AARP card and ask for all the SENIOR discounts!🤣
Aug 29
I love my birthday for two reasons. First, the cake. Every year, my mother made it so special, picking out my cake. It was usually white cake with buttercream roses.🎂🍰
Secondly, I loved my birthday because of how my mother made me FEEL - longed for, celebrated, and treasured. I wonder what she`d think knowing I`m 60 years fabulous this year?
I have no regrets or sadness flipping the page to a new decade. I`m excited to use my AARP card and ask for all the SENIOR discounts!🤣
When I visit a boutique hotel, I immediately want to capture that luxury fragrance at home. I`ve partnered with @benevolence.la, who offers thoughtfully designed, casual-luxury home fragrances made in the USA.
Made in California, their elegant and sophisticated packaging immediately elevates my guest bath. Their selection of fragrances relieve stress and revitalize your senses.
Available for purchase on Amazon Benevolence LA is made with 100% pure essential oil, and containing absolutely no base or fillers, this diffuser set is safe and toxic-free. This product comes in a matte charcoal and gold-stamped gift box with (1) 7 oil diffuser sticks, (2) a charcoal glass vase, and (3) essential oil (4.06oz), good for 90-120 days continuous fragrance.
Comment DIFFUSER, and I`ll send you a link to my Amazon shop!
@benevolence.la @stackinfluence #benevolencela #benevolencelapartner #amazonhome #amazonhomefinds #amazonfavorites
Aug 26
When I visit a boutique hotel, I immediately want to capture that luxury fragrance at home. I`ve partnered with @benevolence.la, who offers thoughtfully designed, casual-luxury home fragrances made in the USA.
Made in California, their elegant and sophisticated packaging immediately elevates my guest bath. Their selection of fragrances relieve stress and revitalize your senses.
Available for purchase on Amazon Benevolence LA is made with 100% pure essential oil, and containing absolutely no base or fillers, this diffuser set is safe and toxic-free. This product comes in a matte charcoal and gold-stamped gift box with (1) 7 oil diffuser sticks, (2) a charcoal glass vase, and (3) essential oil (4.06oz), good for 90-120 days continuous fragrance.
Comment DIFFUSER, and I`ll send you a link to my Amazon shop!
@benevolence.la @stackinfluence #benevolencela #benevolencelapartner #amazonhome #amazonhomefinds #amazonfavorites
🩵💙Swipe to see 💙🩵 The guest bedroom - for me, it`s the perfect room to showcase your personality and what makes your heart sing.
A white rotary dial phone, stacks of books, candy, a beautifully-scented candle, and fun art like this print from @floralsprintsart help create a cozy and cheerful respite for guests.
What`s your favorite?👇 What are your guest room must haves?
Aug 24
🩵💙Swipe to see 💙🩵 The guest bedroom - for me, it`s the perfect room to showcase your personality and what makes your heart sing.
A white rotary dial phone, stacks of books, candy, a beautifully-scented candle, and fun art like this print from @floralsprintsart help create a cozy and cheerful respite for guests.
What`s your favorite?👇 What are your guest room must haves?
I had such fun today chatting with Teri the owner of @173mercantile in Kennebunk, Maine. Her shop is filled with unique finds for your home and she offers a concierge gift service.
Give @173mercantile a follow and #supportsmallbusiness. 🦞🦞🦞
Aug 23
I had such fun today chatting with Teri the owner of @173mercantile in Kennebunk, Maine. Her shop is filled with unique finds for your home and she offers a concierge gift service.
Give @173mercantile a follow and #supportsmallbusiness. 🦞🦞🦞
I am a positive person. Oh, I have my small moments with fancy pity parties, but then I dust myself off and GET IT DONE!
Is this how I imagined I`d spend my 60th birthday next week? No. But I`m determined to hasten my recovery with positive thinking, pro-active and healthy living, and leaning in to LETTING PEOPLE HELP ME. That`s hard to do. But don`t steal people`s joy when they ask, "How can I help?"
Onward and upward! T minus 5 days!
Aug 22
I am a positive person. Oh, I have my small moments with fancy pity parties, but then I dust myself off and GET IT DONE!
Is this how I imagined I`d spend my 60th birthday next week? No. But I`m determined to hasten my recovery with positive thinking, pro-active and healthy living, and leaning in to LETTING PEOPLE HELP ME. That`s hard to do. But don`t steal people`s joy when they ask, "How can I help?"
Onward and upward! T minus 5 days!
