Behind the Scenes

Yesterday was a wonderful photography mission in the land of Dandi. The Dandi ladies spent all day setting up and photographing 10 new looks to be revealed in the coming months. The whole experience was such a myriad of emotions, from the manic supplies shopping, to the precision flower arranging, and the calm setting of the table and the never ending ironing!

Here are some behind the scenes photos of the fun day we endured. Lets just say we all enjoyed putting our feet up at the end of the day and eating a post-shoot cupcake. We now also have some wonderful photographs to share with you in the coming months.

above image: props, props and more props!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Leezar and Mindi, styling and shooting

Caroline multitasking!

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!

BEAUTIFUL BLOOM

Dandi introduces the latest bold, bright and beautiful design to the oilcloth range – Bloom. A vibrant burst of berry red flower petals with accents of curling white stripes, the print is a subtle nod to nautical inspiration and the perfect backdrop for your home décor.

The Bloom print will adorn Dandi’s popular range of oilcloth aprons for adults and kids, tablecloths, tote bags and a new mini tote-bag. Bloom oilcloth is also available to purchase off the roll so you can put your own creative twist on Dandi’s signature style for your own kitchen or home products. An added bonus of the range is the easy care of oilcloth, simply wipe clean any spills - no washing required!

The Bloom tablecloth lends itself to easy outdoor entertaining – whether in the garden, having a BBQ or out for the day with a picnic. Let the tablecloth set the scene and accessorise with simple dinnerware in plain colours. Dandi’s plain dyed napkins in berry, white or wisteria work back with the Bloom print for a striking nautical look.

Available in :

Adults Apron - RRP $39.95
Childrens Apron - RRP $29.95
Tote Bag - RRP $34.95
Mini Tote Bag - RRP$24.95
6-seater Tablecloth - RRP $79.95
8-seater Tablecloth - RRP $99.95
10-seater Tablecloth - RRP $119.95
Oilcloth Fabric off the Roll - RRP $35 per m

Click here to shop the entire Bloom range now

New Photo Shoot

Today we are sharing with you a few images from our latest shoot. We took over 450 photos, and most of these won't go to print or go on our website so if we didn't put them up it would be such a waste! Hope you enjoy. Above: Chocolate Rick Rack Placemats and Runners with Bamboo Bowls

Gum Leaf Rick Rack Placemats and Runners with Plain dyed Wisteria Napkins

Plain Dyed Green Tablecloth and Napkins with Olive Branch Rick Rack and Bamboo Bowls

Plain dyed Chocolate Napkins and Bamboo Bowls

Plain Dyed Wisteria Tablecloth and Napkins with Gum Leaf Rick Rack Placemats

High Summer Harvest

Caroline is lucky to be able to spend weekends away at the Megalong Valley in NSW with Mike and Vivienne, her in-laws, who have a beautiful home there. Vivienne has a gorgeous mini orchard right outside her kitchen window which is beautiful to look over, particularly at the moment as all the trees are heavy with fruit. Vivienne makes delicious jams and stewed fruit from these wonderful trees so we thought we would share how delightful they look in the summer rain.

Just Rosy

Here are some photos taken last November (I know, long delay!) in Wellington, New Zealand at the annual Rose show in the Wellington botanic gardens. Mindi was visiting her friend and the trip was fatefully timed on the same weekend as the show. We will be posting more photos from the trip in the weeks to come - Enjoy!

Climbing roses at the entrance

Vibrant, passionate red bloomsThis particular rose type was called 'Remember Me' , I'm sure we will!

The meaning of yellow roses is joy and happiness, and for good reason! Check out more rose colour meanings here at Florepedia

To finish, some gorgeous blushing pink roses with wonderful layers of petals.