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Meet Sunnie

Twinkle & Pine is for the woman who wants Christmas to feel magical again without making herself crazy trying to create it.

Around here, you’ll find cozy recipes, simple traditions, beautiful ideas for home, and plenty of permission to do less and enjoy more.

Because the best parts of Christmas usually aren’t the things we plan perfectly. They’re the warm cookies, twinkle lights, familiar songs, and ordinary nights at home that somehow become the memories we keep.

I’m so glad you’re here.

WELCOME TO TWINKLE & PINE

I’m so glad you’re here.

Hi, I’m Sunnie.

I’m the creator of Twinkle & Pine, and I have always been a little bit ridiculous about Christmas.

I love the whole thing. The first cold morning that makes you think winter might actually be coming. A Christmas tree glowing in the corner of the kitchen. Old movies I’ve seen a hundred times. Cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning. My grandma’s paper-thin sugar cookies. Snow outside when you’re lucky enough to get it.

But somewhere along the way, I started noticing how easy it is to spend the entire Christmas season preparing for Christmas instead of actually enjoying it.

And I don’t think we’re supposed to work our way through the most magical time of the year.

So I created Twinkle & Pine as a place for a different kind of Christmas. One that’s beautiful but livable. Special without being complicated. Full of traditions because we love them, not because we think we’re supposed to do them.

Here you’ll find the recipes I actually make, simple traditions worth repeating, cozy ideas for your kitchen and home, and my little edits for making the season feel extraordinary without filling every minute of it.

I believe in Christmas music playing for absolutely no reason. Champagne before everything is finished. Cinnamon rolls for dinner if that’s what sounds good. Leaving a few December nights completely empty. And lowering the standards on anything that’s getting between you and actually enjoying Christmas.

Mostly, I want this little corner of the internet to remind you that you don’t have to create a perfect Christmas.

You just have to be there for it.

Welcome to Twinkle & Pine.

I’m really glad you found me.

Sunnie

MONTHS OF CHRISTMAS
COZY NIGHTS IN
COZY MOMENTS CREATED
cups of COCOA

Get to know me

COFFEE ORDER

Extra hot vanilla caramel breve.

I recently read

The Bible- with Christmas music playing

on weekends you’ll find me…

At home, preferably with nowhere to be.

I couldn’t live without

Coffee, twinkle lights and Christmas movies.

Morning person or night owl?

Early to bed. Dark early mornings for coffee & cinnamon rolls.

Currently binging

Hallmark Christmas. Obviously.

favorite travel destination

McCall, Idaho

Best piece of advice i’ve received

You don’t have to do it all.

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FAQ

Twinkle & Pine is a Christmas lifestyle brand devoted to cozy recipes, simple traditions, beautiful homes, and making the season feel magical without the overwhelm.

I’m Sunnie Braun, the creator, writer, and creative director behind everything you see here.

You’ll find original Christmas recipes, seasonal lifestyle content, home inspiration, traditions, curated recommendations, and digital holiday edits.

Yes, I welcome thoughtfully selected partnerships with brands that feel like a natural fit for the Twinkle & Pine world.

For collaborations, partnerships, and media inquiries, you can reach me at sunnie@sunniebraun.com or sunnie@twinkleandpine.com

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