Summary

In this episode of The Sentimental Twist, hosts Melissa and Brittany dive into a rich discussion about home decor and the psychology behind redecorating. They share personal stories, engage in a lively guest interview with Renee from Lucy Betty N June Vintage, learning about starting vintage collections and tips for shopping estate sales. The episode wraps up with a fun speed round of questions and listener submissions. They close the show with the Toast to Sentiment, emphasizing the connection between past and present in our homes and lives.

Highlights:

• Follow our guest Renee on Instagram @lucybettynjune!
• The Diderot Effect article from House Beautiful magazine
• Bless It: follow Brittany on Instagram for more on her candle collaboration with Laura from @thebushelandpeck (you can get info there, too!)
• Bless It: Melissa’s Cookbook Recommendation: Swing By

Takeaways

• The hosts discuss their experiences with home decor and the urge to redecorate.
• They explore the psychology behind the desire to change one's living space.
• Heirloom recipes and kitchen stories are shared, discussing preserving summer bounty.
• A guest interview with Renee from Lucy Betty N June Vintage highlights vintage collecting and estate sale tips.
• Brittany announces a candle collaboration, sharing the scent profile and design process.
• Melissa shares her experience tracking down a sentimental cookbook and shares a new cookbook.
• The hosts engage in a speed round of personal questions, revealing insights about their lives.
• Listener submissions are read, showcasing audience engagement and shared memories.
• The episode concludes with a toast to preserving the past for future generations.
• The hosts encourage listeners to follow their journey and share their own sentimental stories.

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

00:21 Welcome to Episode 9 of The Sentimental Twist

01:26 The Diderot Effect

11:15 Heirloom Kitchen Stories: Preserving Flavors of Summer

16:47 Collecting Vintage: Favorite Finds & Current Trends

23:11 Guest Interview: Renee from @LucyBettyNJune Vintage

45:54 Takeaways from Renee's Interview

53:10 Bless It, We Had to Share: Brittany's Candle Collab with Laura @thebushelandpeck

56:45 Bless It, We Had to Share: Melissa's Cookbook Rec "Swing By"

01:00:45 Porch Talk Speed Round

01:06:01 Listener Submissions: Whatcha Thinkin' Sugar? 

01:08:51 A Toast to Sentiment: To Being the Link