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Mrs. Twist Reads This:  Book Club Meeting this Thursday with Kathy Hepinstall

Mrs. Twist Reads This: Book Club Meeting this Thursday with Kathy Hepinstall

Jun 26, 2017 | (Mrs. Twist Reads This)

After I started reading The Book of Polly I had so many questions in my mind about the author and the beautiful, funny story she wrote.  I found Kathy Hepinstall on social media, in particular Instagram, and shared with her that our book club had been given her book...
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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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✨ Welcome to my Ladies’ Lounge ✨
A soulful space designed with four guiding words in mind:

Cozy – where the light is soft and the throws are plush
Colorful – pops of joy, in every hue with a dash, or two of animal print that make my heart smile
Curated – every piece placed with purpose
Collected – filled with treasures, stories, and sentimental finds

This room isn’t just for show—it’s a retreat, a gathering spot, a space to sip, read, laugh, and play (Mahjong anyone?). And mostly, it`s a warm hug.

I hope it inspires you to carve out a space that feels uniquely you.

🎥 Watch the full reel for the grand tour!
🪑 Then tell me: What’s one thing your dream lounge would have? A record player? A game table? A signature scent? Drop it in the comments 💬👇

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✨ Welcome to my Ladies’ Lounge ✨
A soulful space designed with four guiding words in mind:

Cozy – where the light is soft and the throws are plush
Colorful – pops of joy, in every hue with a dash, or two of animal print that make my heart smile
Curated – every piece placed with purpose
Collected – filled with treasures, stories, and sentimental finds

This room isn’t just for show—it’s a retreat, a gathering spot, a space to sip, read, laugh, and play (Mahjong anyone?). And mostly, it's a warm hug.

I hope it inspires you to carve out a space that feels uniquely you.

🎥 Watch the full reel for the grand tour!
🪑 Then tell me: What’s one thing your dream lounge would have? A record player? A game table? A signature scent? Drop it in the comments 💬👇

🍬🍬Comment CANDY, and I`ll send you the link to the Candy Bar sign and the jars!🍭🍭

My candy bar table is inspired from my childhood memories of walking with my bestie to Mott`s Five & Dime to buy penny (yes, I`m that old) candy. We`d fill brown paper sacks with our faves and skip home happy as can be.

🍒 My top favorites are cherry sours (but only from HEB)
Orange slices 🍊
🩷🤍 Pink & white frosted animal cookies
🥜 Peanut M&Ms
Spice drops
Peanut Butter Bars (nostalgia, please)

I found the vintage bamboo table @themercantilefortworth thanks to Tracy @storiedhomedecor. It`s the perfect size and gives me extra shelves for books.

All my candy is from @heb at $1.50 a bag it was great on my budget.

This is the final touch on my Ladies` Lounge ! Come back tomorrow for the BIG REVEAL! ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

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🍬🍬Comment CANDY, and I'll send you the link to the Candy Bar sign and the jars!🍭🍭

My candy bar table is inspired from my childhood memories of walking with my bestie to Mott's Five & Dime to buy penny (yes, I'm that old) candy. We'd fill brown paper sacks with our faves and skip home happy as can be.

🍒 My top favorites are cherry sours (but only from HEB)
Orange slices 🍊 
🩷🤍 Pink & white frosted animal cookies
🥜 Peanut M&Ms
Spice drops
Peanut Butter Bars (nostalgia, please)

I found the vintage bamboo table @themercantilefortworth thanks to Tracy @storiedhomedecor.  It's the perfect size and gives me extra shelves for books.

All my candy is from @heb at $1.50 a bag it was great on my budget.

This is the final touch on my Ladies' Lounge ! Come back tomorrow for the BIG REVEAL! ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

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✨✨ If I could sit beside that little girl — hair in pigtails, heart full of big dreams — I’d whisper the truths it took years to learn.

That she was already loved. That the quiet strength of the women before her lived in her bones. The table where she played, hosted tea parties, and make-believe at would one day hold stories, laughter, and legacy.

This is a love letter to her — the little girl I was, the woman I became, and the legacy I’m still living out. We are an unfinished portrait. Every day, adding new textures, layers, and beauty.

Which one of these sentiments would your younger self need to hear?

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✨✨ If I could sit beside that little girl — hair in pigtails, heart full of big dreams — I’d whisper the truths it took years to learn.

That she was already loved. That the quiet strength of the women before her lived in her bones. The table where she played, hosted tea parties, and make-believe at would one day hold stories, laughter, and legacy.

This is a love letter to her — the little girl I was, the woman I became, and the legacy I’m still living out. We are an unfinished portrait. Every day, adding new textures, layers, and beauty.

Which one of these sentiments would your younger self need to hear?

Y`all, we could not stop laughing during this segment on our podcast - The Sentimental Twist @thesentimentaltwistpodcast

My co-host Brittany @brittanyshepard and I were exchanging vintage recipes from the 70s. This recipe was for Super Supper Salad Loaf (hop over to my stories to see it)! There`s something about gelatin & mashed peas stuffed in a hollowed out bologna loaf that just says, "No, thank you?" 🤣🤣

We have so much fun every week sharing our love for sentimental spaces and gracious southern hospitality. Comment PODCAST, and I`ll send the link to listen or watch.

Episode six is live now!

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Y'all, we could not stop laughing during this segment on our podcast - The Sentimental Twist @thesentimentaltwistpodcast

My co-host Brittany @brittanyshepard and I were exchanging vintage recipes from the 70s. This recipe was for Super Supper Salad Loaf (hop over to my stories to see it)! There's something about gelatin & mashed peas stuffed in a hollowed out bologna loaf that just says, "No, thank you?" 🤣🤣

We have so much fun every week sharing our love for sentimental spaces and gracious southern hospitality. Comment PODCAST, and I'll send the link to listen or watch.

Episode six is live now!
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