Ideas for table settings, decorations and more.
Fall in Wisconsin
This year, I had the good fortune of heading to Wisconsin for Fall Festival weekend. It was amazing to be back; I ran into old friends, visited my…
Holiday Décor
I love setting the scene with Holiday Décor. These winter decorations make the house feel cozy and warm when it's cold outside. Added bonus, with…
Happy New Year Party
Happy New Year! Dirty Laundry Kitchen is now about a year old. I want to take a moment to thank you all so much for reading the blog and sharing 2013…
Easter Decorations
Believe it or not, here at the Dirty Laundry Kitchen we're already thinking about Easter. I have lots of ideas for Easter decorations that will make…
Spring Pussy Willow Wreathe
I've got one more Spring decoration idea for you. When I bought pussy willows for my Easter Decorations, they were about four feet long, and I cut…
Millinery Lesson: Pink Roses Derby Hat
As a seasoned Kentucky Derby and Derby Party goer, over the years I’ve had need for a lot of hats. I bought my first real hat from Linda Campisano…
Peony Season Table Setting
This June, our vases and bowls have been devoted to Peonies. I love them so. I love watching them day after day, transforming from one stunning shade…
Croquet Tournament
The croquet party was a huge success. We all looked amazing in our dress whites. It was a wonderful day of family and friends, in the beautiful…
Old Fashioned Croquet Party Décor
Full disclosure, the Old Fashioned Croquet Party started with my desire to shoot a garden party in my parent's garden. It's incredibly beautiful…
Fall Centerpieces in Blues and Rusts
One of my favorite things about flower arrangement, is letting the vase impact the shape and scope of the piece. Last Friday, I staged a photo shoot…
Happy Birthday Dempsey Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake
I’m really excited to share with you this Happy Birthday Dempsey Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake. Today, my nephew Dempsey was born very early in the…
Daisy Crowns for Midsommars
Growing up in a Scandinavian community, especially a Northern one that can relate to the Scandinavian obsession with light and sun, you learn about…
Thanksgiving Invitations for Scandinavian Menu
I want to share with you my Thanksgiving Invitations for Scandinavian Menu. The decoration scheme for my Scandinavian Thanksgiving was all about…
Scandinavian Thanksgiving Table Decorations
Scandinavian Thanksgiving Table Decorations were all about letting small lights reflect off of coppery metal and etched glass. The party started with…