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Mar 9, 2012 | (Things that are Buzzworthy)
Three fun things at work today…first it’s my favorite day of the week Friday, second we had cake at 10:30 a.m. for one of our student workers for her birthday (no, I didn’t eat any because of my Lenten sacrifice, but it was okay because it was...
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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If you want your home to smell like fall comment PUNCH and I`ll send you the recipe!
Before food blogs and Pinterest, if you wanted a crowd recipe that never failed, you reached for a spiral-bound Junior League cookbook.
Women tested those recipes in real homes for real gatherings.
This Hot Golden Fall Punch is an heirloom treasure pulled straight from those pages, and paired with a vintage electric percolator, it is pure entertaining magic.
Whether you are hosting a fall movie night on the porch or keeping family warm while gathering for Thanksgiving, a beverage urn keeps drinks piping hot without scorching.
And tuck this idea away for Thanksgiving Day: it requires zero stove space and zero oven real estate. Guests simply serve themselves.
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Welcome to The Thursday Closet.
If you want a calm Thanksgiving morning, the secret is taking care of your table before Thanksgiving week arrives. Just a few minutes here and there saves loads of time later.
Every year, I see women spend Thanksgiving Eve hand-washing dusty china at midnight, hunting down dessert forks, and trying to count place settings while the turkey thaws.
That is why I open this closet door now and pull my Johnson Brothers Friendly Village dishes.
Taking twenty minutes to pull your plates, check your count, and set them aside buys you the one thing you really want on Thanksgiving morning: your peace. You deserve to sit with a cup of hot coffee and watch the parade.
If you want my complete 4-week countdown and prep schedule so holiday week feels effortless, last-minute seats are open for my Thanksgiving Masterclass this Monday. Comment CLASS and I will send you the link.
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🥂🍷Comment WINE and I will send you the direct link to the @ingoodtastewines advent calendar, plus $25 off your first order.
Opening multiple full bottles just to please red, white, and rosé drinkers usually means half of that wine sits on the counter and ends up down the drain.
These 6 oz single-servings (can we talk about how cute the bottles are) mean everyone gets the exact pour they want, you never waste an open bottle, and you can stay out of the kitchen with your guests. Opening each door makes holiday hosting so effortless.
24 bottles of wine from Italy, Germany, Austria, France, New Zealand, Sonoma and Napa Valley means you can enjoy a sip from all corners of the world. It does sell out quickly, don`t delay. 🍷🥂
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Every November, I hear the same thing from women who love hosting Thanksgiving: “I love having everyone together, but I spend the entire day in the kitchen while everyone else gets to enjoy it.”
Sound familiar?
After 40 years of hosting Thanksgiving, I`ve learned something that changed everything: A peaceful Thanksgiving morning begins long before Thursday.
The secret isn`t working harder. It`s knowing what to do, when to do it, and what can be finished days ahead.
Because you deserve to enjoy the holiday, too. To sip your coffee, watch the parade, visit with your family, and actually sit down at the beautiful table you`ve prepared.
That`s exactly what I`ll teach you in my live Thanksgiving Masterclass on November 2!
For just $10, you`ll receive: 🍂 My step-by-step Thanksgiving countdown 🍂 Simple menu plans and time-saving shortcuts 🍂 My complete 26-page Thanksgiving Playbook 🍂 A live hour of coaching and answers to your hosting questions
My goal? To help you walk away with a Thanksgiving plan you actually feel good about.
Comment CLASS and I`ll send the registration link straight to your inbox.
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Catch up on Recent Posts
- Countdown to Thanksgiving: Mother’s Sweet Potato Casserole
- Hot Golden Fall Punch
- How to Style a Ralph Lauren-Inspired Wine Tasting Table at Home
- A Weekend in Atlanta with Frances Valentine & the Mary Tyler Moore Vision Initiative
- Heirloom Bisquick Velvet Crumb Cake: The Easiest Breakfast You’ll Ever Make for Guests