The Sentimental Twist
The Sentimental Twist is a weekly podcast where vintage decor meets heirloom recipes, and every conversation is steeped in Southern charm. Hosted by Brittany Shepard and Melissa Austin-Weeks – two friends from different generations with one shared love for meaningful spaces and gracious hospitality. You’ll hear inspiring stories, home styling tips, easy entertaining ideas, and reflections on creating a life (and home) filled with beauty, tradition, and heart. Whether you’re a sentimental soul, a vintage lover, or a curious hostess, you’re in good company here.
The Sentimental Twist
Season 1 | Episode 6: Personality Decorating and the *Best* Vintage Recipes
Summary
In this episode of Sentimental Twist, hosts Brittany and Melissa explore the concept of sentimental decorating, emphasizing the importance of personal style and authenticity in home decor. They discuss breaking free from trends, incorporating heirlooms and vintage pieces, and the power of color and texture in creating meaningful spaces. The conversation also touches on “church cookbook” vintage recipes and the stories behind them, culminating in a heartfelt toast to the power of preservation and the stories that our homes tell.
Highlights:
- BHG Article Personality Decorating' Is the 1960s Home Decor Advice We're Still Using Today
- 21 Vintage Recipes
- Bless It, We Had to Share: AirScent Hotel Fragrance Oil
- Bless It, We Had to Share: Gardeners World UK
Takeaways
- Personality decorating AKA “sentimental decorating” is about authenticity and personal style.
- Breaking free from trends allows for unique home decor.
- Incorporating heirlooms adds character and history to a space.
- Color and texture are essential for self-expression in home design.
- Creating a personal space involves displaying items that evoke joy and memories.
- Heirloom recipes carry stories and traditions worth preserving.
- Every space in your home should tell a story about who you are.
- Start decorating with what you already have in your home.
- Let your decor evolve over time as your tastes change.
- If you love it, it belongs in your home.
Contact The Sentimental Twist:
Follow The Sentimental Twist on Instagram @thesentimentaltwistpodcast.
Email: thesentimentaltwistpodcast@gmail.com.
Follow the Co-Hosts:
- Brittany: @brittanyshepard and www.thesentimentaldecorator.com and YouTube.
- Melissa: @homewithatwist and www.homewithatwist.com and YouTube.
Chapters
00:00 Welcome to Episode 6 of The Sentimental Twist
02:18 What is Personality Decorating?
06:22 Breaking Free from Trends & Personalizing Your Home
08:34 Incorporating Heirlooms and Vintage Pieces
12:35 The Power of Color, Pattern and Texture
16:53 Creating a Space that Feels Like You: Brittany's Vignette Formula
21:24 Heirloom Recipes and Kitchen Stories: Church Cookbooks
29:27 21 Vintage Recipes I Can't Believe Anyone in Their Right Mind Ever Ate
32:45 Bless It, We Had to Share: New Home Fragrance
35:10 Bless It, We Had to Share: Gardeners World UK
39:50 Porch Talk Speed Round
49:01 A Toast to Sentiment: The Power of Preservation
