MIRROR MIRROR...

image via Hazel Love Design

Loved this lovely little vignette spotted over at Hazel Loves Design. So elegant and pretty it would make you want to make a little extra effort in the mornings don't you think? It actually reminds us of the concept we proposed to one of the ladies at our at our last design workshop. In this workshop series our guests bring along a picture of room from home that they need help with and we show them how to turn it into a beautiful space! This particular guest had an ensuite she used as storage because she thought it was so ugly!!! Well after a little while we came up with a concept for a stunning retreat complete with an area similar to the one above for her to powder her nose! Can't wait to see the end result because we think every girl should have a space to indulge in a little luxury.

xx

M & E

ps: if you want to attend our next workshop 19th of November head over and register here. We are offering a special 10% discount to groups of 3 or more. Limited spaces so hurry see you there for a fun filled day.

Stopped Me In My Tracks.....

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Wow... I had decorating 101 planned for today but that will have to wait! How gorgeous is this painting???? Love it! Actually when I was planning the cluster wall in Penny's nursery I came across some multi-coloured zebras on etsy that stole my heart along with the flamingo's (my favourite animal) But this is to die for! I don't know anything else about it just that it is gorgeous. Head over to Full House to check it out.

xx

M & E

LOVE THIS!!!

image via Hillary Thomas Design

Love this!!!! Isn't it just the perfect mix of raspberry and mint? A little bit glam a little bit eclectic with those big modern photography pieces to mix it all up! Loving the work of Hillary Thomas Design so clever with pattern and colour combinations. We have had this saved forever now and every time we look at it it becomes more beautiful. Hope you are having a divine week!

xx M & E

Spotted: Gorgeous Wallpaper

image via Kristy Lee Interiors

Spotted: divine wallpaper over at Kristy Lee Interiors which just so happens to be the very same paper we have hung in our Ivy and Piper showroom! The colours are beautiful and bold which is why we love it! It is always great to see the different combinations we designers use to create our own unique looks. Stay tuned as we will show you just what we used with this paper for a Ivy and Piper twist.

xx

M & E

IvP Decorating 101: Fresh Flowers

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We had a little photo shoot today so Elizabeth, Penny and I popped out to the flower markets and had a lovely leisurely wander around. It is one of my favourite things to do simply buy a bunch of fresh flowers and your mood along with your home is instantly perky! It reminded us of just how important fresh flowers are in making your home special. In fact whenever we install a job fresh flowers are a must! Such a simple and inexpensive way to breathe some life into your interior.

xx

M & E

CANARY CLASSIC

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via brown button

via Heidi Claire

via verandah house

Mellow Yellow... For those of you that know us Ivy and Piper gals you would already know we love yellow. In fact it was at design college that we bonded over our love of yellow a colour still in our list of faves. We have noticed it popping up again here and there and thought we would share a few with you on this bright Monday.

xx

M & E

Blog Love

all images via an indian summer

Wow don't you just love what the blogging world can bring to you? You are only just a couple of clicks away from finding something new and inspiring to add to your life! I found these images (the top one is to die for) this morning through Verandah House (thanks Judy). A gorgeous blog full of beautiful bright colours direct from india! An Indian Summer is divine for your colour fix! Now because of just a little click I know all about the two fabulous artist above Olivia Fraser and Gro Mukta Holter. But now I can here the baby awake from her sleep so must dash! Happy weekend design lovers.

xx

M & E

Decorating 101: A Little Bit of Black

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via things that sparkle

eeeek can't remember!

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vía once daily chic

via grant k gibson

Well after a couple of weeks off our latest IvP decorating 101 is all about black! We love decorating with colour but every now and then you need something to tone it all down and black is just the thing! Black is grounding and strong in a room and when balanced with some bright pops of colour it is so so chic. Grant Gibson does it so well in the room above. How stunning is that chair and blue and black is always an effortless combo. Come along to our next decorating workshops with a room from your home and we will help you transform it! Head to our website to book now.

xx

M & E

ANTIMINIMALIST: VERONICA BEARD

Wow... when we came across Veronica Swanson Beard's apartment featured in Harpers Bazaar recently we thought so IvP! Interior design by family friend Thomas Britt and we are absolutely in love with the interiors but the true standout was that kitchen!!!!! How divine it had us completely swooning. Such an elegant colourful and bold interior fitting for a hip young designer and her family. Thanks to Cassandra from Coco and Kelley for the heads up.

Sorry we have been a little quiet we took a little time out after our birthday celebrations. Thanks so much for the support in the last issue.

xx

M & E

OUT NOW

eeeek it's always so exciting seeing a new issue go live. And this one seems extra special as we are celebrating our 1st Birthday! Yes it's been one whole year since we launched the Ivy & Piper publication and we've had a ball every step of the way. This issue, as we celebrate everything that IS Ivy & Piper, we have so many gorgeous features it's difficult to highlight our favourites - but our cover story, Liz Caan's amazing home, is definitely a standout, as is Kimberly Ayres'!

There's also an amazing group of bloggers - Lady Chatterley's Affair, Gild and Grace, Bright Bold and Beautiful and Pagoda Press who discuss their favourite sources for event inspiration. And in the designers corner? Amber Lewis, Nancy Marcus, Annie Loveridge and Tamara Kaye-Honey tell us their fantastic event styling tips.

That's only the beginning! Please jump on here to view the issue - it's our way of saying thank you for your amazing support and encouragement.

M & E xxx

1st ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ISSUE!!!!!!!

We hope you are having a wonderful weekend! Get some rest because Monday is our first anniversary issue!!!!!!! Check back to stay tuned but to get you there here is a little sneak peak.

xx M & E