72 Hours in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg, Texas is one of my favorite places to visit for a long weekend. Mr. Bee and I enjoyed a fun getaway with friends and I wanted to share all the fun! First, I found this lovely house on VRBO to rent for the weekend. The Rustic Grape Guest House the...
Off Having Fun – Be Back Soon!
If you’ve been wondering where I’ve been, I’m just enjoying the slower pace of summer. We kicked off a fun way to connect with friends in June and July called a “Summer of Fridays.” Every Friday night we will feature a different entree,...
The FriYay Fit – Outfit of the Day
I’ve got your outfit inspiration for this beautiful Friday. Remember Holley’s travel post here from last week, well this outfit would be perfect for you weekend warriors headed out antiquing or taking bluebonnet photos. Casual and hip with a vintage vibe...
FriYay Fit: Clothes Mentor Finds
I am so happy to share that Clothes Mentor Fort Worth has partnered with Home with a Twist to be a blog sponsor! They will be sharing with readers a cute outfit idea each week. Have you ever shopped at Clothes Mentor? I have found some beautiful pieces for my...
Friyay Fit: My Picks for Spring – Gingham, Tie Waist Pants, Lipstick, and a Podcast
My two favorite seasons are fall and spring. Spring because everything is so fresh and new. It’s still cool and flowers are blooming. Pretty much by June I am ready for fall because it gets so hot here in Texas. With just a short window of time, I have to...
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
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.
Every home needs a Dutch oven! My mother used hers all the time. She made the most delicious Brunswick stew.
These multi-purpose pots are a workhorse in the kitchen. You can use them for soup, chili, pot roast, cobbler, no knead bread, roasted chicken, and baked beans.
Look for them at estate and yard sales. As a fun wedding shower gift, fill it with a cookbook, kitchen towels, and spices!
