Cinnamon Toasted Pumpkin Bread – Semi Homemade
I associate fall with baking, especially pumpkin-flavored treats. Even though it's still over 100 degrees here in North Texas, I am not letting the weather stop me from dipping my toe into fall. I love to load up my cart of seasonal flavors at Trader Joe's. I have...
Five Ways to Make Your Home Feel Like Fall Without Decorating for Fall
Fall doesn't have to arrive in a storage bin. I love fall as much as anyone, but I've never believed that welcoming a new season means completely redecorating my house. In fact, some of my favorite ways to make my home feel like fall don't involve a pumpkin, a...
The One Thing I Want You to Organize Before You Host Again
I’m teaching something at Get Organized HQ that I’ve never taught before—and I think every woman who loves to host needs to know about it. If you've ever opened a closet and thought, “Where in the world am I going to put all of this?” …this is for you. I'm thrilled to...
Heirloom Recipe – Julia’s Vermicelli Pasta Salad
My mother had the sweetest friends, but my favorite was Julia Johnson. When I arrived, her sons were grown and no longer living at the house. So, whenever my mother needed to run errands, she would drop me off at Julia's house, and we would have the best time. Julia...
Five Easy Appetizers: Benedictine Dip A Kentucky Classic Worth Sharing
Welcome to my five-part series featuring easy appetizers your guests will love. Because having people over doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the kitchen, I’m sharing simple, delicious recipes that make entertaining feel a little easier and a lot more enjoyable....
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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Years ago I learned a trick from a Mrs. Elizabeth Barlow a 102-year-old hostess that I still love today.
She placed mini Coke cans on a silver tray in her refrigerator. So when she offered a soda, they were presented ice cold on a silver tray. I was so taken with this gesture of hospitality.
Plus it made such a pretty presentation every time she opened the door.
You do not have to wait for company to use your favorite pieces. Put them where you can see them and enjoy them on an ordinary afternoon.
Being your own guest starts with simple touches in your daily routine.
Tell me below: what do you do to make your home feel special to you? 🧡🍂✨️👇👇
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Their 4th great-grandfather founded Hagerty Silver in 1895. Dianna Hagerty Leinen and Dawn Hagerty know what they are talking about. Preserving legacy is their business.
When the Hagerty sisters sat down with us on @thesentimentaltwistpodcast , they not only shared the charming story of how their company was founded, but also important tools and techniques to help preserve, protect and store your valuable family heirlooms.
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Thanksgiving doesn’t have to mean doing everything, making everything, and stressing over everything.
My Thanksgiving Playbook is all about rethinking the way we host—simplifying the work, sharing the load, and making room for what really matters: gathering around the table.
Whether you’re hosting your first Thanksgiving or your 40th, I’ve got a few fresh ideas to make this year feel a whole lot easier—and a lot more joyful.
Save this one for November. Your future hostess self will thank you. 🥧
Price will increase to $20 on October 1 so don`t delay.
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Doorbell exhaustion happens when we confuse welcoming people with performing for them.
Chasing perfection turns hospitality into dread.
Your home is meant to be lived in. Guests arrive hoping for warmth and a place to rest, not a flawless show.
Offering an unhurried presence at the table gives everyone permission to relax and be comfortable.
Tell me below: what brings you peace when opening your door to others? 🤍
