Happy Holidays

image via table tonic

We would like to wish all of our gorgeous readers and blog friends a very happy holidays! We hope you spend the next few weeks enjoying family and friends and all that is important too you. Thank you for your support this year and we can't wait to share 2012 and all it will bring with you!

xx

M & E

Inspired by Jasmine

images via jasmine and will

We were doing some blog surfing and stopped over at our friend Jasmine's gorgeous blog and fell in love with her blue and pink inspiration. If you have met Jasmine you would know her sleep wear and personal style is just as chic as the above images. Stop over and take a look at the rest of the post.

xx

M & E

FEELING SUMMERY!

image: via tumbler

Feeling summery and hanging out for holidays! We would love to holiday here for a few weeks! How adorable is this? Loving the stepping stone pathway, the white white white with a hint of baby blue shutters!!!! Divine! Hope you are feeling relaxed for the count down to holidays.

xx

M & E

Island Life

Loving the cool calm turquoise and aqua comb with that pop of orange. Is that coral draped like a garland? Love it! It reminds me of a little spanish hotel I stayed in years ago with a girlfriend in the little town of Alicante on the Spanish coast. This palette the moorish inspired tile, sea shells and the stylish coastal vibe ahhh it takes me back. We planned to stay a day or two and spent the week! I was so inspired by the spanish aesthetic they love pattern and bold colour and aren't afraid to use it. Would love to head back there but this time with husband and baby in tow.

xx

M & E

A few more shots and behind the scenes at the studio...

Elizabeth loves Louis !

A perfect complement to our IvP Lemongrass candles don't you think!

Gifts for our Guests

Design assistant super star Sarah

Super stylish Elizabeth ( I stayed behind the camera)

Pretty little vignette

We had such a lovely night last week I thought I would show you all some little snaps we captured in the week leading up to the party! Sarah covered the little inspiration journals in remnant fabric and ribbon as party favours for our bloggers and we managed to catch one of the last bunches of Peony's for the season so pretty in the blue and white jar. And I couldn't resist posting a pic of Elizabeth's amazing hand bag! Everytime she brings it to the office I think of ways to smuggle it out without her knowing!!!! (ha ha ha) Happy Tuesday design lovers... Are you loving your issue?

xx

M & E

CHECK YOUR IN BOX IvP VIP'S!!!!!!

If you are one of our exclusive IvP VIP members than check your in box because we have a treat for you!!!!! The last issue of the year and it is gorgeous (if we do say so ourselves). For those of you who haven't registered as an IvP VIP you will have to wait till tomorrow! (subscribe now for our new year issue via our website) Thanks Amber for saving your gorgeous project for our VIP's we love love love it! Happy Reading.

xx

M & E

We Loved Having You!

Well what a lovely evening! It was so fabulous to catch up with all of our wonderful local bloggers at the showroom this week. This little pocket of the world is full to the brim with creative bloggers and designers and it was wonderful to come together and acknowledge the amazing community we are all apart of. We had a gorgeous evening full of Peach Bellini's, story sharing and plenty of giggles! One of the things we noticed was just how stylish our fellow bloggers are. Check out the gorgeous fashion in this little gathering! Thank you to everyone who came along it was wonderful to meet face to face and we missed those who couldn't make it. We look forward to the year ahead and catching up again soon. Keep your eyes open for more detail of the evening in the Ivy and Piper Magazine out next week!

xx

M & E

Finishing Touches

How gorgeous is this frock?? SJP always stunning

Finishing touches for the blog party tonight... Fabulous frocks- tick, Divine flowers:- tick, champagne Bellini's: tick. It is all looking very organised now for music and mingling! Check back for pics later in the week!

xx

M & E

Party Time... Calling all Brisbane Bloggers!

Ok so we mentioned we were hosting a fabulous Brisbane bloggers Christmas Soiree this Wednesday night at our newly decorated showroom! Well it has come to our attention a couple of invites have been lost in cyber space. If you are a blogger with a love for design in the Brisbane area and your invite didn't arrive we are so sorry! (please forgive) Will you please make yourself known as this is a party for all of us to get together and meet, chat and socialise. We would love to have you. Please email all RSVP's to ivyandpiper@hotmail.com

Hope to see you there

xx

M & E

We're Back!!!!

via The Style Encyclopaedia

So sorry for the absence, it has been a little mad here at Ivy and Piper. We are preparing for our bloggers Christmas party we are holding on Wednesday night! It is such a shame we can't have all of you over to celebrate with a champagne or two... but it will be nice to put faces to names to all of the other Brisbane based bloggers. We will post photos don't worry. Meanwhile isn't this image to die for! Our little Australia has never looked so stylish and if you are just like us and have too many magazines but can't bring yourself to throw them out what a beautiful way to display them!

xx

M & E

A Favourite...

Ruthie Sommer's dining room via

One of our all time favourite dining rooms by the ever so clever Ruthie Sommers. Such a beautiful combination of gentle sorbet tones mix with the bold black and white stripe we just love it Don't you?

xx

E & M

Busy Busy Busy...

We are busy busy busy here at Ivy and Piper with so many things in the pipe line there is a never ending list of things to do! I am working from home this week and when I do there is always much laptop on the bed action so when I saw this in our files it made think of my week so far. However I will admit my hair is usually not so elegantly coiffed and there is generally an array of baby books and toys being enjoyed by Penny close by. Alas I try, how is your week so far?

Happy Wednesday

xx

M & E

DID YOU CATCH US AT REFINERY 29???

image via ivy and piper magazine

We were thrilled to receive a coveted spot on Refinery 29's Best Home Decor Blogs! Excitement plus!!! Along side some very cool bloggers we were thrilled to be featured. Refinery 29 offers the scoop on the latest and greatest in current trends for a fashionable world. Head on over to check it out.

xx

M & E

Ana... We Should Be Friends!

image via mix and chic

images via VT Interiors

We love the work of Ana Cordeiro! So inspirational, so fresh so glam. We love the way she uses subtle soft colours on the walls almost as neutrals. So pretty and doesn't everybody need a little extra glam in our lives?

xx

M & E

SIMPLE SWEET STYLISH!

via pinterest

A little eclectic than usual but loving the simple, sweet vintage vibe. Got to love the mismatched frames and the pop of yellow on a all white background. Hope you are having a divine week!

xx

M & E

We love this...

via scandinavian chic

We spotted this image over a scandinavian chic and loved it! We hope you have a vibrant and colourful weekend!

xx

M & E

SOMETHING WE ARE WORKING...

images via Lady Chatterly's Affair

We have been doing some work for a wonderful client of ours you may know her daughter... the lovely Lady Chatterly. The apartment is very much a work in progress however we are delighted with the progress so far! We have added lots of colour to the living areas with art, and cushioning still to come and you should see the view! We popped over and styled our clients bookcase and a few other areas in preparation for a dinner party she was hosting. To our amazement (not being the most amazing sewers) our client had whipped up the beautiful gingham napkins the day before! Don't they look beautiful with Tina's styling touches. We will show you more of the project as it develops.

xx

M & E

Who Loves Amber????

images via my first little place

We love Amber Interiors! And if you are an IvP ViP than you will too! Head to our website and subscribe and you will be eligible for the not only the bonus article but you will receive the magazine one whole day earlier! This issue we are so excited to have Amber onboard as our first ever very special bonus article! Subscribe here and you can see her latest work.

xx

M & E

Decorating 101: It's all in the details

via house of turquoise

via third floor design studio

via my first little place

Life is in the details, isn't that the saying? You can apply this to your decorating as well by thinking about the little things when you approach a room. Take pride in the way you display your things by creating pretty little groupings in your bookcase, on the piano or on the bedside table. My mother always picks a little posey of flowers from her garden and places them in the powder room in vintage vases. This little unexpected detail brings a smile to my face every time such a nice thought don't you think? What are the little details you bring into your decorating at home? We would love to know.

xx

M & E

Gorgeous...

via pink wallpaper

via my first little place

via daily imprint

via flourish design and style

via flourish design and style

Just a few little bits of gorgeous we wanted to share with you. Hope you are having a fab week!

xx

M & E

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.....

via full house

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

via martha stewart

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