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DANDIFIED: Amelia’s Lunch

dandihomewares — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:12:00 +0000

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

DANDIFIED

dandihomewares — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:48:00 +0000

The Dandi Ladies are pleased to announce a new contributors section to our blog. Dandified is a new segment which allows us to showcase the handi-dandi work of our customers.

Entries can include photos styled using Dandi products such as food shots, table settings or kitchen scenes, as well as things you’ve made using Dandi fabrics such as cushions, stretched canvases, softies, clothes and accessories.

Simply email us images of ways in which you have ‘Dandified‘ your space and if we post them on the blog you win a dandi product of our choice. Winner’s will be notified via email before we publish your images.

DIY Wedding Details

dandihomewares — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:09:00 +0000

As promised previously here are a few amateur photographs of Leezar’s DIY Fabric boxes which were made using plain dyed berry fabric. Pictured above you can also see that Leezar made CD’s for everyone using her and Corey’s favourite tunes to take home with them. Leezar and Corey had requested everyone to write down their favourite song on the RSVP notes so that they could play them on the night, and this was a really sweet way of returning the favour.

Mindi holding her fabric box and a chocolate from inside it! YUM!

Leezar made up a pin board from plain dyed berry fabric and had guests leave their mementos on it. She also place pictures from her’s and Corey’s parents weddings and pictures of their dogs Polly and Keira. The whole evening came together so beautifully due to Leezar’s great attention to detail.

Leezar and Corey get Hitched

dandihomewares — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:35:00 +0000

Last weekend was the BIG DAY for Leezar and Corey. It was a beautiful affair despite the rainy spring weather and both Bride and Groom were beaming with happiness. Here are a few teaser shots from the occasion (professional photos to follow when Leezar returns from her honeymoon in November).

The bridesmaids wore chocolate brown dresses and had red frilly umbrellas to protect them from the spring showers. Good planning Leezar!

Leezar was beaming so much as she walked down the aisle with her father, who had flown in from the south of France.

Leezar’s dance with her dad

The happy newly weds behind the cake which was made by Leezar’s mum.

Dandi on The Brightside Project

dandihomewares — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:52:00 +0000

Today Dandi is featured over at The Brightside Project for a giveaway for 2 x $50 gift vouchers! You have until October 20 to enter online. All you need to do it answer the following question:

“At your perfect dinner party who would be your guest of honour, and which Dandi pattern would you choose for your napery?”

Post your entry here. GOOD LUCK!

Bamboo Bowl Winner

dandihomewares — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:47:00 +0000

Congratulations to Sally who is the lucky winner of our giveaway. Sally please contact us here so we can post you your prize! Thanks to everyone who entered.

Celebs Love Dandi!

dandihomewares — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 06:18:00 +0000

So guess which celebs were recently dining with Dandi plain dyed berry tablecloths and napkins? The likes of Claire Danes, Madonna, Gwynnie, Valentino and Anne Hathaway! We wish!! But it looks very similar yes? To steal their style shop online now!

Image via My Look Book

Spring Lunch

dandihomewares — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:49:00 +0000

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!

WIN! Dandi Bamboo Bowl

dandihomewares — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:32:00 +0000

Simply subscribe to our blog feed (enter your email in the field to the left) and leave a comment related to spring on any post, then you’re in the running to win a gorgeous Large Bamboo Bowl valued at $79.95.

For a bonus entry Shop online and leave the word “Spring” in the comments upon checkout. We’ll pick a winner at random on the 5th October, stay tuned

2 Weeks to go…

dandihomewares — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:44:00 +0000

We’ve previously posted about Leezar’s DIY Fabric Box bobonnierre which she is currently making for her wedding in two weeks! Here are some ‘work in progress’ snapshots, how cute are the little leaves! They look just like crispy red apples. As previously promised there will be professional shots coming after the event. Stay tuned!