DANDIFIED: Amelia's Lunch

Amelia has been a fan of Dandi for some time now, she recently organised a beautiful birthday lunch for her lovely mum, Belinda. Amelia used two Olive Branch Tablecloths and decorated the tabel with vases of protea flowers repeated down the centre. The Olive Branch designed worked wonderfully with the leafy surrounds of their courtyard. As a special touch Amelia hand made place cards for each guest. The Dandi ladies are so impressed and inspired by her efforts (and artistic photography!) that we are awarding Amelia with the first ever Dandified prize.

Pink proteas and Pistachio Olive Branch, a match made in Heaven

Place cards and repeated vases set and elegant scene amongst a leafy back drop

For sending in her pics Amelia wins an Olive Branch mini tote. If you have pictures of your Dandified space email them to us for inclusion on our Blog

Spring Lunch

A few pictures and a yummy recipe we made to celebrate Spring.

Dandi Spring Salad

Ingredients - Serves 4

350 g Farfalle

1 bunch Asparagus, ends snapped, cut into thirds

50 g Baby Spinach

¾ Cup Frozen or Fresh Peas

2 cups Broad Beans, unpeeled

80 g Feta (we used Australian), crumbled

½ bunch Mint, shredded

½ Lemon, juiced

¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Salt and Pepper

Method:

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Cook Broad beans and end and middle asparagus pieces in salted boiling water for 3 minutes. In the last minute add in the Asparagus tips and peas. Drain and refresh veggies in cold water. Drain and refresh pasta in cold water. Peel outer skin from broad beans. Place cooked veggies, pasta and spinach leaves in a bowl and toss with lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper to combine. Sprinkle with feta and mint and enjoy the flavours of Spring.

Bon Apetit!

The Only Neat Corner of Mindi's Home

Mindi has just moved house (well two weeks ago actually...) and everything is still in boxes strewn across the place. However she managed to clear enouch space and make a quick custom covered canvas to have a proper 'dandified' corner in which to relax and get crafty. What do you think? The gorgeous cherry blossoms were a present from Caroline.

Dandi Male Model: FOUND!

The weather has been so warm and gorgeous and its only early spring! To make the most of it our friend Graeme recently hosted a beach side BBQ and donned is Olive Branch oil cloth apron for the occasion - we think he looks very stylish!

Manny's Birthday

Happy Birthday to Manuela! We've all been spoilt by Manny's birthday today starting off with Chocolate Chip and Raspberry Friands (both were equally delicious) followed by lunch of various tasty sushi from Rozelle Sushi and yummy vanilla and passionfruit macaroons from Adriano Zumbo in Balmain.

Manny was thrilled with her pressies, a set of gorgeous pillow cases and rub downs from Third Draw down.

Inspired by the Kangaroo Valley

A recent weekend away in the Kangaroo Valley had Caroline inpsired to bring nature indoors when setting her table and styling her lounge room. The branches pictured above were found on the ground and dried out, making a great arrangement for an indoor vase.

Dried red and brown leaves combined with simple kitchen string make for easy yet effective napkin decorations.

Some cute snaps taken by Kylie, Caroline's sister inlaw, at Christmas. The oilcloth table cloth worked perfectly outdoorsand was a breeze to clean up! Thanks for sharing these with us, we love it!

Retailer Watch: Turner & Lane, Melbourne

A while back the Dandi ladies paid a visit to the gorgeous store Turner & Lane in Malvern, Melbourne. Turner & Lane stock a wonderful selection of elclectic gifts & homewares in the front of their shop, with a colourful kiddies section out the back.Everything was displayed so beautifully and Dandi even featured in the window so we had to share it with you!

DIY Dandi Art

Leezar recently jazzed up her pad with these cute covered canvasses. Full intructions follow and thanks to the beautiful Keira for Modelling!

You will need:
Staple gun,
4 canvasses 12" x 12",
4 Dandi Cotton napkins.
Instructions: It couldnt be easier!
Stretch each napkin over a canvas and staple to the back, be sure to pull it taught. Leezar used 2 x Plain dyed chocolate napkins and 2 x Printed Olive Branch chocolate napkins. It's a simple, cheap and effective way to dress up a wall. What's more is that you can update it easily and co-ordinate it to match your table setting - super chic!