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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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During my time in Maine I collected nature's gifts like shells, pinecones and these gorgeous hydrangeas from The Trellis House garden. They were the perfect flower for drying and I love how my ...
Nov 25
During my time in Maine I collected nature's gifts like shells, pinecones and these gorgeous hydrangeas from The Trellis House garden. They were the perfect flower for drying and I love how my centerpiece turned out. Happy Thanksgiving.
December 2021 was filled with lots of color! I'm planning my theme for this year and I may just keep it simple.
What's your favorite Christmas decoration you must use every year? ...
Nov 22
December 2021 was filled with lots of color! I'm planning my theme for this year and I may just keep it simple.
What's your favorite Christmas decoration you must use every year? Drop your comments below - Ho, Ho, Ho! 👇
Johnson Brothers Friendly Village. Our Thanksgiving table was never complete without my Mother's set of dishes on the table.
The quintessential holiday set brings back so many special ...
Nov 16
Johnson Brothers Friendly Village. Our Thanksgiving table was never complete without my Mother's set of dishes on the table.
The quintessential holiday set brings back so many special memories of family meals at my childhood home and our farm. I learned to set a proper table setting with Friendly Village imagining what life was like in the scenes depicted on the dinner plates.
What dish pattern did you grow up with? I'd love to hear.
Y'all I had the best night
supporting my dear friend Judy #BossBabe of @keepingupwith.thejoneses modeling her fabulous collection along with other gorgeous women at the @wws4firsttee ...
Nov 12
Y'all I had the best night
supporting my dear friend Judy #BossBabe of @keepingupwith.thejoneses modeling her fabulous collection along with other gorgeous women at the @wws4firsttee fundraiser event. Swipe to see how I #livemybestlife on the runway. Thank you @hillcountryhousegirl and her table for cheering me on!
I've known Judy over 20 years and I'm in awe of her talent, grace and generosity. Shopping in her boutique is a treasure each time I walk through the door. #shopsmallfortworth
There's no place like home. So thankful God watched over me and Mr. Twist during our 5-day journey from Maine to our front door.
I can't wait to share all my extraordinary moments ...
Nov 6
There's no place like home. So thankful God watched over me and Mr. Twist during our 5-day journey from Maine to our front door.
I can't wait to share all my extraordinary moments with you. Thank you to everyone who stayed connected with me while I was away.
#MelissaINNMaine
Countdown to Thanksgiving! I love to share my mother's famous recipe for Sweet Potato Casserole.
Head to my blog Home with a Twist to sign up for my weekly emails filled with recipes, ...
Nov 4
Countdown to Thanksgiving! I love to share my mother's famous recipe for Sweet Potato Casserole.
Head to my blog Home with a Twist to sign up for my weekly emails filled with recipes, tablescape, and hospitality ideas.
Here's the recipe to save for your planning:
Sweet Potato Delight
1 large can of sweet potatoes (I usually double the recipe)
Heat potatoes and juice and mash thoroughly. If you want to bake sweet potatoes you can, but this tastes just as good.
Mix together:
One stick of melted butter
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup of sugar
1/3 cup of evaporated milk
2 beaten eggs
Combine all of the ingredients and pour into a buttered 9×13 dish.
Top with the following mixture:
1 cup of brown sugar
1/3 cup of flour
1/3 stick of melted butter
1/2 cup of chopped pecans
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until set.
And just like that - it's time for me to come home to Texas!
I've had a blast in my retirement working as an Innkeeper in the beautiful place by the Sea Ogunquit, Maine.
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Nov 3
And just like that - it's time for me to come home to Texas!
I've had a blast in my retirement working as an Innkeeper in the beautiful place by the Sea Ogunquit, Maine.
I've got lots to share and I look forward to writing again on my blog. But for now, Mr. Twist and I will enjoy some time together in our journey home - oh, and lots and lots of sleep!
Hugs #MelissaINNMaine 🦞
Such a fun recipe from @thepioneerwoman - Ree's Favorite Sugar Cookie. You paint the cookie with a mixture of egg yolk, water and food coloring.
I made a batch for our guests checking in...
Oct 28
Such a fun recipe from @thepioneerwoman - Ree's Favorite Sugar Cookie. You paint the cookie with a mixture of egg yolk, water and food coloring.
I made a batch for our guests checking in this weekend at the Inn. Our little village is ready for 🎃 Halloween.
I am so honored to participate in this year's Wine, Women & Shoes event benefitting First Tee Fort Worth @wws4firsttee. Their mission is to help children build inner strength of character, ...
Oct 25
I am so honored to participate in this year's Wine, Women & Shoes event benefitting First Tee Fort Worth @wws4firsttee. Their mission is to help children build inner strength of character, self-confidence and resilience by integrating the game of golf with life skills curriculum. Tap photo to see all the fabulous sponsors supporting the evening.
Join me Thursday, November 10, 6 p.m. for shopping, delicious hors' d' ouevres, dinner, a silent and live auction and a style show! To learn more and purchase your tickets visit my bio link.
𝗡𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 - 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀! I had so much fun putting together our fun fall display on the porch of our 124-year old Inn.
I painted orange...
Oct 19
𝗡𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 - 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀! I had so much fun putting together our fun fall display on the porch of our 124-year old Inn.
I painted orange plastic pumpkins from @Target in two shades of our signature blue color scheme. The pumpkins are from @wallingfordfarm in Kennebunk. And every porch needs a little beWitching.🧙
Link in my profile to shop the decor on my @shop.ltk.
Peak fall foliage here in Maine. I spotted this gorgeous tree in the garden of the historic Victorian-era home White Columns in Kennebunkport.
Oct 17
Peak fall foliage here in Maine. I spotted this gorgeous tree in the garden of the historic Victorian-era home White Columns in Kennebunkport.
𝗠𝘂𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱. I wish you could see these giant creamy white mums with just a blush of buttery yellow I found @wallingfordfarm.
Add a few of their bright ...
Oct 10
𝗠𝘂𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱. I wish you could see these giant creamy white mums with just a blush of buttery yellow I found @wallingfordfarm.
Add a few of their bright yellow and orange pumpkins and a basket of gingham blue and white covered pumpkins from @dollartree - our porch is fall ready!
𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼, 𝗽𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗸𝗶𝗻! I had so much fun picking out pumpkins @wallingfordfarm to decorate the Inn.
Every color and variety of pumpkin you could imagine and a ...
Oct 5
𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼, 𝗽𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗸𝗶𝗻! I had so much fun picking out pumpkins @wallingfordfarm to decorate the Inn.
Every color and variety of pumpkin you could imagine and a store filled with pies and locally made jams and honey.
Storytime with Aunt Missy - One Morning in Maine by Robert McCloskey a beloved childrens' book author.
This charming book, published in 1952, is a delightful tale about a plucky little ...
Sep 29
Storytime with Aunt Missy - One Morning in Maine by Robert McCloskey a beloved childrens' book author.
This charming book, published in 1952, is a delightful tale about a plucky little gal named Sal and her adventures in Maine. 🦀🦞
Check out my YouTube channel for my latest storytime featuring books about Maine! Link in my bio.📚
𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶! With just a few ingredients like oranges, cranberries and rosemary from the produce department you can curate ...
Sep 22
𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶! With just a few ingredients like oranges, cranberries and rosemary from the produce department you can curate fall in your own home even if it's 95 degrees outside.
Swipe for the recipe then click the ribbon icon in the right-hand corner to save for future reference.
You can make this last for 2-3 days by adding more water as it evaporates. After day three toss out and make a new batch.🍁🍂
𝐶𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛: 𝑁𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑎 𝑠𝑖𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑝𝑜𝑡 𝑜𝑛 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑛𝑜𝑡 ℎ𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑒.
I've discovered so many wonderful children's books written about Maine like Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey.
As a treat for my niece and nephews who I can't be with ...
Sep 19
I've discovered so many wonderful children's books written about Maine like Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey.
As a treat for my niece and nephews who I can't be with right now, I've started a YouTube series of storytime sessions with Aunt Missy. If you have a little who loves to read join me for Jeffery Prince of Perkins Cove by Brenda Yorke Goodale.
Link in my bio to connect to my YouTube channel.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 is Maine's official nickname. The state tree is featured on their seal, flag and the quarter.
We have a huge pine tree...
Sep 18
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 is Maine's official nickname. The state tree is featured on their seal, flag and the quarter.
We have a huge pine tree on the grounds of the Inn. I'm gathering up her cones to take home as my remembrance of the beauty around me.
𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗸𝗶𝗻! It's quieter here as the summer transitions to fall. I love this time of the year.
Soon Ogunquit will transform itself into an ...
Sep 17
𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗸𝗶𝗻! It's quieter here as the summer transitions to fall. I love this time of the year.
Soon Ogunquit will transform itself into an autumnal feast of pumpkins and ghourds covered with a blanket of crimson, gold and orange.
As we enter a season of thankfulness I am grateful for the gift of my time here at the beautiful place by the sea.
𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗳𝗲́ on my day off. Jeb does the cooking and Heidi is the hospitality queen adding the charm to the decor. ...
Sep 6
𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗳𝗲́ on my day off. Jeb does the cooking and Heidi is the hospitality queen adding the charm to the decor.
Blue and white Buffalo plaid curtains, blue and white dishware, O"fun"quit t-shirts and darling boat-shaped window boxes overflowing with flowers make this spot perfect for my rainy day off sipping coffee and loving life.
#MelissaINNMaine
𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀. I had such a fun evening with my friend Jan and her three sisters. She served the most delicious shrimp and mascarpone pasta. ...
Sep 1
𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀. I had such a fun evening with my friend Jan and her three sisters. She served the most delicious shrimp and mascarpone pasta. Then we played the card game SkipBo while sitting on the covered porch sipping wine, feeling the cool ocean breeze.
I have been blessed here in Ogunquit by the kindness and hospitality of strangers.
𝗚𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁! So many charming shops along the historic cobblestone streets. Enjoyed a delicious lunch at Cru overlooking...
Aug 30
𝗚𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁! So many charming shops along the historic cobblestone streets. Enjoyed a delicious lunch at Cru overlooking the harbor where the boats dock. Then Mr. Twist treated me to a shopping trip at Hill House for a nap dress! I loved seeing Abigail Fox Designs swoon worthy store front I've been admiring on Insta. Respoke upcycles vintage Gucci and Hermes scarves into shoes!
#MelissaINNMaine
Blueberry picking! I had such fun picking these tiny bursts of flavor - the best part I picked them from the bushes in the garden of the Inn. I have enough for a pie! 🫐
Funny thing - ...
Aug 22
Blueberry picking! I had such fun picking these tiny bursts of flavor - the best part I picked them from the bushes in the garden of the Inn. I have enough for a pie! 🫐
Funny thing - during my picking sesh a cute little chipmunk wasn't too happy about me messing around in his territory and attacked me twice. 🥴
True Story: When I was little I loved pretending I was a cocktail waitress.
When we went on our summer vacations the first thing I'd do after we checked into our hotel room was find the...
Aug 17
True Story: When I was little I loved pretending I was a cocktail waitress.
When we went on our summer vacations the first thing I'd do after we checked into our hotel room was find the ice machine. Then I'd remove the waxed paper wrapping from the glasses, and create order forms with hotel stationary. My toys were my customers.
I loved serving my customers their Shirley Temple's and chatting about where they were from.
Nothing has changed. I still love meeting new friends and making connections. And I still love filling out guest checks!😉
I fell in love with this ceramic bird bud vase from the @perkinscovepottery. It reminded me of something my mother would love. Watch as I fill the vase with flowers from my patio garden. It brings me ...
Aug 14
I fell in love with this ceramic bird bud vase from the @perkinscovepottery. It reminded me of something my mother would love. Watch as I fill the vase with flowers from my patio garden. It brings me so much joy!
Be sure to visit John's lovely store nestled in the cozy village of Perkins Cove.
And my earrings are from my darling friend @designsbylaurelleigh
#MelissaINNMaine
I love to take evening walks when the day seems to slow down and get quiet. The homes are so inviting, the bright flowers blanket the earth and the birds sing a chorus of beautiful song. This is truly...
Aug 11
I love to take evening walks when the day seems to slow down and get quiet. The homes are so inviting, the bright flowers blanket the earth and the birds sing a chorus of beautiful song. This is truly my happy place.
#MelissaINNMaine
One of the best things about managing the Inn is my sweet friend Bentley. He greets me every morning, snoozes in my room in the afternoon while I take a break and loves to sit with me during team ...
Aug 9
One of the best things about managing the Inn is my sweet friend Bentley. He greets me every morning, snoozes in my room in the afternoon while I take a break and loves to sit with me during team meetings. Talk about living your best life - everyone needs a Bentley.
Such a snuggly lovey. #trellishousebentley #labradoodle
The perfect little appetizer. Tiny buttermilk biscuits topped with homemade @southernlivingmag pimento cheese. Cool and creamy with just a little kick of cayenne pepper.
Buzz over to my ...
Aug 2
The perfect little appetizer. Tiny buttermilk biscuits topped with homemade @southernlivingmag pimento cheese. Cool and creamy with just a little kick of cayenne pepper.
Buzz over to my website for both recipes! Then invite your friends over to hear the compliments.
How I start each day managing the Inn - making coffee and hot tea. I love making even the smallest forms of hospitality, like a coffee bar, special for guests.
#MelissaINNMaine
Jul 29
How I start each day managing the Inn - making coffee and hot tea. I love making even the smallest forms of hospitality, like a coffee bar, special for guests.
#MelissaINNMaine
Reading Wednesday in Maine. I led the Ogunquit Memorial Library Book Club today as we discuss @sarah_penner_author The Lost Apothecary.
Built in 1897, the stone building resembles a church, ...
Jul 27
Reading Wednesday in Maine. I led the Ogunquit Memorial Library Book Club today as we discuss @sarah_penner_author The Lost Apothecary.
Built in 1897, the stone building resembles a church, however it's always served as the community library. It's such fun to gather with the women of this seaside community to share our love of reading!
