In the Kitchen: My picks for awesome cookbooks
I spent the month of January cleaning out pretty much every closet, including the attic, and since many of my little used cookbooks were donated to the Friends of the Library, I chose these new books for my cookbook library… You Have it Made by Ellie Krieger. I...
Great Reads for Gift Giving
I wanted to share a few of my favorite books for gift giving. And, hopefully, you’ll have a sales person as terrific as Rufus to wrap them up for you. First, Dinner: A Love Story by Jenny Rosenstrach. Mr. Bee gave me this book three...
Brunch with Bobby Flay and Williams-Sonoma
I have had the best time attending Williams-Sonoma’s monthly cookbook club. October featured the new Bobby Flay cookbook — Brunch @ Bobby’s. I was specifically interested in this book because I wanted inspiration for new brunch dishes...
Modern Mrs. Darcy’s Summer Reading List
I wish I were a reader. The extent of my reading is Pinterest, magazines and an occasional mystery. This summer I vow to read at least three books. I am following a new blog — Modern Mrs. Darcy and she has a fabulous summer reading list...
Find it in Everything — What the Queen is reading in January
I have always had a crush on Drew Barrymore. Her movies are so endearing, especially Never Been Kissed (great chick flick to watch with your teen). Every time I see her interviewed she is positive, articulate and thoughtful. She’s a new mom,...
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
Wrap your candy in scrapbook paper to create a personalized Valentine. 💙🩵
I found this gorgeous package of paper on Amazon and used three different coordinating patterns to wrap Hershey miniature chocolate bars. Measure the width of your candy bars, cut strips of paper then use double-sided tape to adhere.
It`s such a fun idea to keep in a dish on your coffee table or for a Valentine exchange.
Comment CANDY, and I`ll send you the link for the paper.
Valentine`s Day is my favorite holiday just behind Thanksgiving.
❤️ I love ❤️🩷
🩷 I loved exchanging Valentine`s treats in schools with decorated lunch bags.
❤️ I love conversation hearts
🩷 I love decorating for Valentine`s day
🩷 I love making homemade cards
❤️ I love celebrating FIVE birthdays - all girls - in our family. Including @phoebeaustinweeks
25th birthday!
Today, I`m sharing my @houseofturnberry monthly subscription wreath for February. I clipped to a faux boxwood wreath. Every month, they send me a new ribbon set to celebrate the season. So fun!🩷❤️
What`s your favorite thing about February
Sharing my tools for building good habits and answering questions about our upcoming NEW YEAR TRUE YOU Vision Board Workshop on January 25 at the Catherine White Fine Art Studio in collaboration with @catherinewhite.art
Registration closes on January 18 so don`t miss the opportunity to gather in community with women seeking authenticity for 2025.
Comment VISION, and I`ll send you the link to my books and the Workshop, or visit www.homewithatwist.com
What is a weighted vest, and why should you use one? Many women my age (yay me, I`m 60), I have osteopenia, a condition where your bone mineral density is lower than normal peak density, but not low enough to be considered osteoporosis So, it`s important to do everything you can to address the cause for bone loss.
Weighted vests are specialized pieces of clothing designed to add extra weight to your body during exercise. It can help you build stronger bones and enhance your muscle strength and overall physical function.
It`s a beneficial tool to reduce bone fractures. Comment VEST, and I`ll send you the link to mine to learn more about it!
Have you had a bone scan to determine your bone health? Every woman should have this easy, painless scan when you are at the beginning of menopause. Ask your health care practitioner about scheduling one.
