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.
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It’s not about matching pillows or perfectly styled shelves—it’s the little things that whisper “you belong here.”
A linen napkin passed down from my mother. A candy jar that’s always full. A stack of postcards from friends. A Mahjong mat waiting for its first game. A bottle of bubbly chilling in the fridge. A cat, or three, on my lap.
The layers of laughter, comfort, and memories in between.
Sentimental living isn’t curated. It’s collected. 💛🩷💚💙🤍🧡🩵❤️
What’s something in your home that tells your story?
✨ The Closet That Broke the Internet ✨
They came for the Hallelujah Chorus… they stayed for the vintage champagne coupes and heirloom napkins. What started as a peek inside my dish closet has become a cult favorite on Instagram—shared thousands of times and loved by fellow sentimentalists who believe every party starts with a story.
I call it my Party Pantry—a cozy closet filled with my sentimental keepsakes - china, linens, trays, glassware, candles, silver, and keepsakes that have graced decades of dinner parties. It’s not about perfection—it’s about intention. It’s hospitality wrapped in nostalgia and shelved with love.
I couldn`t have done this project without the help from professional organizer @theocdbachelorette. I think it might her most favorite project, too.
💫 If you`re new here, welcome to @homewithatwist, where we celebrate hosting with heart, mixing the vintage with the meaningful, and making every guest feel like family.
Drop a 🥂 if you`re part of the Party Pantry fan club!
Comment SHOPPING and I`ll send you inspiring resources from my table. 🌻🌼🏵
Daisies and denim—what a pair. 🌻👖
This vintage tablescape was inspired by the prairie where I grew up. I snipped sunflowers and garden blooms, layered denim with eyelet, and let the colors do the storytelling.
My parents’ farm was filled with wildflowers and sunsets that lingered long after the day’s work was done. This table? It’s my tribute to that time—to the beauty of simplicity, the sweetness of home, and the sentimental threads that tie it all together.
Do you decorate with memories? I’d love to know what inspires your table. 💛
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Ever dreamed of spending an entire month wandering through blueberry fields, savoring buttery lobster rolls, and chasing lighthouse sunsets along the coast?
I’m packing my “Maine Girl” bag and heading to my favorite place for The Merry Month of Maine! I managed an inn here for two magical seasons, and this year I’m going back just for fun — and I want you to come along.
From picnics by the sea to small-town strolls and everything in between, I`ll share every charming moment. And guess what? If you comment MAINE, I’ll mail you a postcard straight from Vacationland! 💙✨
So, who’s ready to breathe in the salty air, taste the wild blueberries, and live the slow, sweet Maine life with me? Let’s make August unforgettable together.
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