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 7: Outsourcing for Effortless Entertaining & Bridging Generations Through Food
Summary
In this episode of The Sentimental Twist, hosts Brittany and Melissa discuss the importance of gracious hospitality during the holiday season. They explore how to create a welcoming atmosphere for guests while managing the stress of hosting. The conversation emphasizes the value of involving younger generations in cooking to pass down family traditions and recipes. The hosts also share tips on outsourcing food to make hosting easier and more enjoyable. Throughout the episode, they highlight the significance of gratitude, kindness, and connection during the holidays, encouraging listeners to focus on giving back to others.
Highlights:
- Costo’s Thanksgiving Dinner
- Hickory Farms Holiday Celebrations Coffee
- Tickets for the Junior League of the Wiregrass Christmas Tour of Homes (Dec. 7, 2025 – Brittany’s home is on the tour!)
- Brittany’s Sentimental Style Starter Kit (available through November!)
- Melissa’s Digital Store for Hosting Essentials
Takeaways
- Gracious hospitality is about making guests feel welcome without exhausting yourself.
- Outsourcing food can enhance the hosting experience and allow for more connection with guests.
- Involving younger generations in cooking helps pass down family traditions and recipes.
- Food is a way to show love and connect with others during the holidays.
- Sharing stories behind recipes can enhance the cooking experience for younger family members.
- It's important to focus on gratitude and kindness during the holiday season.
- Finding joy in giving back to others can enhance personal happiness.
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 The Sentimental Twist Season 2, Episode 7!
06:55 Gracious Hospitality: Costo as Co-Host (Outsourcing for Effortless Entertaining)
29:17 Porch Talk Speed Round
42:08 Heirloom Recipes: Bridging Generations Through Food
53:55 Bless It, We Had to Share It
01:01:23 A Toast to Sentiment: Doing Good to Another
