Summary

In this episode, hosts Melissa and Brittany share an interview with Lydia Menzies, a hospitality and hosting expert. Lydia shares her journey from childhood traditions to building a thriving Supper Club community. Discover practical tips for creating memorable gatherings, personalized touches, and the importance of hosting with intention. Lydia shares insights on creating memorable supper clubs, the power of storytelling through objects, and how to host with intention and care. Brittany and Melissa discuss takeaway from the interview, community building, and the importance of hospitality in everyday life. 

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Highlights:

• Guest Lydia Menzies:
  • website 
  • Instagram 
  • book 
  • Supper Club membership 
• Melissa’s Reality TV Show Debut: Netflix’s The Million Dollar Secret  
• Brittany’s Bless It: The Heart-Shaped Tin book 
• Melissa’s Bless It: L’Oreal Infallible Finishing Spray 
• Work with Brittany: Brittany is now offering consulting for home and lifestyle creators who want to grow beyond social media and build a more sustainable, owned business. Details Here  

Takeaways

• You can bring guests into your gathering by involving them in thoughtful ways and considering their needs, preferences, and season of life before they arrive.
• The most meaningful gatherings are not about impressing your guests, but about helping them feel seen, included, and genuinely cared for.
• Small, intentional details like a favorite dish, a kind note, or thoughtful seating often have a greater impact than one big, elaborate element.
• Letting go of perfection allows you to create a more relaxed, welcoming environment where real connection can take center stage.
• Creating a beautiful environment for others is worth the effort when it reflects love, care, and intention rather than a desire to impress.

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• Brittany: @brittanyshepard and www.thesentimentaldecorator.com and YouTube.
• Melissa: @homewithatwist and www.homewithatwist.com and YouTube.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

38:53 Guest Interview: Lydia Menzies & The Supper Club

40:58 Our Hosting Takeaways from Lydia's Interview

50:17 Porch Talk Speed Round

01:02:02 What's New with the Ladies of TST?

01:17:27 Bless It, We Had to Share It

01:22:26 A Toast to Sentiment: Hospitality & Caring for Others