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 2 | Episode 3: Traditions - Old, New, & Different
Summary
In this episode of the Sentimental Twist, Brittany and Melissa explore the importance of traditions, both old and new, and how they shape our lives and homes. They discuss personal stories about family recipes, the impact of loss on traditions, and the joy of creating new ones. The conversation also touches on seasonal decorating tips and the significance of meaningful spaces. The hosts emphasize the need for flexibility in traditions as life changes, and they conclude with a heartfelt toast to sentiment and connection.
Highlights:
- Wilt Stop for Preserving Arrangements
- Melissa’s Digital Store for Placecards, etc.
- Mollie Jenkins Pottery (Brittany’s Ghosts)
- Mud & Rust Pottery (Brittany’s Terracotta Jack-o-Lanterns
- Happy Wax (Melissa’s Wax Melts)
Takeaways
- Traditions can be grounding and healing.
- It's important to pass down family recipes and memories.
- Creating new traditions can be just as meaningful as old ones.
- Life changes require us to adjust our traditions.
- Decorating for the seasons can enhance our living spaces.
- Connection is more important than perfection in traditions.
- Grief can change how we celebrate holidays and traditions.
- It's okay to let go of traditions that no longer serve us.
- Finding joy in new traditions can be fulfilling.
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 Sentimental Twist Season 2, Episode 3
02:12 Harvesting Memories and Traditions
18:51 Creating New Traditions for Different Seasons of Life
25:06 Sentimental Decorating for the Seasons
34:17 Listener Engagement and Ideas Sharing
34:47 Porch Talk Speed Round
49:38 Bless It: We Had to Share It
56:01 A Toast to Sentiment: To Traditions - Old, New & Different
