From the Writer’s Desk – Things Said, Read, Loved
“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.” – William Wordsworth I oftentimes find interesting stories or posts and I think “this is really good, I want to share this.” In grade school, my favorite day of the week was Friday when...
The Taste Project – A Delicious Way to Fight Hunger
My graduate school class this summer is focused on Food Insecurity. I wish everyone could take this class to have a better appreciation for how much food we waste both in our homes and in the retail food industry, and the number of people right here in Texas who...
Quarantine Cocktails – the BUZZ on monthly cocktail subscription boxes
A few weeks ago, I shared a photo of our beverage center in our family room. I love built-in cabinets, probably because I am a kid of the 70s when built-in desks and bars were the rage. During a renovation several years ago, I talked with our contractor about my idea...
Saturday Chat and Check-in: Coming from my Vanity!
Good Saturday to you! I’m looking forward to keeping up these Saturday chats to check-in on what I’m up to and spend time with you. This week on Home with a Twist YouTube we are sitting at my bathroom vanity so I can share my favorite skincare and beauty...
Home with a Twist YouTube – Opening Happy Mail
Two fun pieces of mail arrived this week and I wanted to share them. So, I sat down on my patio a few days ago and made a video! It’s kind of like “Show and Tell” which was my favorite thing to do in elementary school. So, go pop some popcorn or...
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
Comment TEA, and I`ll DM you the directions and adorable sun tea dispenser that includes the sign to hang on the jar!
In the south, we LOVE our tea, and I think tea steeped in the sun is the best way to brew it. I added fresh mint to the jar to infuse while it warmed in the sun.
The BIG question - Do you like your tea sweet or unsweetened? Tell me below👇
🌸Comment SIMMER for two recipes - one for spring and one for fall - that I`ll send to your DM.🌸
Simmer pots are a fun and easy way to freshen your home using citrus and herbs from your garden - like rosemary, thyme, mint, and lavender. Just add to water and keep it on a low simmer. I especially like to do this on the day I am planning a dinner with friends.
Important: Never ever leave your simmer pot unattended or leave the cooktop on when you leave the house. Always check your water level and add more as you need to. Keep out of reach from pets and children as the water is extremely hot
🩵Happy Mother`s Day! I always miss my mother most on this day. Everything I share with you about gracious hospitality, delicious recipes, and ways to make people feel loved and welcomed comes from her legacy.
She loved the writings of humorist author Erma Bombeck. I`d often hear dying laughter in her room as she read one of Erma`s books. I`m sharing Erma`s best poem, "When God Created Mothers," on my website. I hope you`ll read it and smile.
www.homewithatwist.com or comment ERMA, and I`ll DM you the link. 🩵
