Mixed Up!

Fab mix of modern colour with that AMAZING chest to anchor it all. We forget where the image came from (sorry) Who can tell us where we found this little gem? Vogue maybe? And who was the ever so clever designer responsible for this??? Sorry to be so vague we had a busy day full of wonderful clients and hard work on some exciting Ivy and Piper developments next month.... Stay tuned design lovers we think you will like it!

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M & E

Pretty colours

via Houzz?

So sorry it seems we have forgotten the source of this one??? But it has been saved in the files for a little while. Loving the solid block brights and the gorgeous pattern up top. Lots of sunny colours in this drizzle filled week.

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M & E

Who Doesn't Love Blue and White?

Whilst we have had the last couple of years being mad for blue and white interiors our mothers were mad for them years ago! It really is a timeless look and so open to individual interpretation don't you think? We have all stayed in a beach house filled with blue and white stripes so relaxing and then blue and white looks just at home in Chinoiserie, country, classic, modern, eclectic and the list goes on. If you want some classic blue and white for your home we had to mention some of the gorgeous blue and white our advertisers are offering! Add + Noosa have the most amazing range of blue and white ginger jars! Buy here online for fantastic prices and The Pink Pagoda offers the sweetest blue and white prints for as little as $30! Today is the perfect day to add to your collection.

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M & E

Art Love... Michael Carson

Ok so now that we live in a big house I need to fill it! Previously in our little cottage all of the walls were filled with our existing artwork... However when we spotted the divine work of artist Michael Carson over at The Department of the Interior I think I may have mentally filled many a wall in the new house. In love... We hope the week is going swimmingly and you love Carson's work as much as we do!

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M & E

This Country Life...

Well what a week it has been! So sorry for the absence Elizabeth has been busily holding fort whilst Stuart, Penny and I relocated our lives from our little cottage in inner city Brisbane to our new home... 4.5 acres of gorgeous gardens complete with a beautiful old house and some fresh country air! We have made a tree change and simply adore it! Whilst there are thousands of boxes still piled high around us and plenty of redecorating to do (my favourite) it is feeling more like home than anywhere else ever has. Our first weekend at home was filled with friends just dropping over, family coming to stay and lunch which turned into dinner. So far we are thrilled with our new home! Of course from time to time I will share some snippets of home and when we finally embark on a renovation (there is plenty to do) I will be sure to keep you up to date. In the meantime I loved this image I had saved from Brabourne Farm and can't wait to keep adding to the inspiration pile! I hope your week is going swimmingly!

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M & E

From this very rainy Brisbane day we hope your week is filled with beach side inspiration! Whilst it is no time for swimming we can only dream... and enjoy the rain as it falls. We just love Mulberry's latest campaign don't you? The beautiful Brighton Pier makes a stunning backdrop for those sorbet and pastel tones with a pinch of brights! Lovely ladylike colours don't you think?

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M & E

Happy New Year and IvP Happenings...

Thanks to Casa Sugar for including us in the top 10 online design mags for 2011. We are so excited to make the list 2 years in a row!!! Head over and vote for Ivy and Piper scroll through until you find this pick and cast your vote!

One of our IvP favourite designers Diane Bergeron kindly gave us a shout out on The Design Files as one of her top resources for inspiration. Thank you Diane isn't her work divine above!!! Check out her full interview here.

I had to share this gorgeous frock Elizabeth wore on our first day back at the office. STUNNING!!!! I admit sometimes it is so hard to have such a gorgeous friend! Doesn't she look amazing in yellow?

Here is a little scheme we are working on for our first IvP bachelor pad! The IvP man does preppy sophistication we have swapped out bright colours for masculine dramatic tones with floral pattern turning plaid and striped. We will be sure to keep you in the loop as the project continues this year.

And last but not least another IvP milestone for our tiniest member! My darling Penny trying to walk at 8 months! The ottoman is coming in very handy for all the practice! To all the mothers out there an ottoman is your best friend swap your coffee table for a beautiful big bump free ottoman with a gorgeous tray you won't regret it!

These were just a few little things to share with you this action packed new year! It is great to back we hope you are well rested and ready for what Ivy and Piper have planned for you this 2012!

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M & E