Who we are and why

Ivy Paperie is a small independent brand based in the beautiful Napa Valley. We believe in the fine art of a handwritten note, the bygone days of long walks to the mailbox, arms full of hand lettered correspondence and ribbon-wrapped packages. We believe in a beautifully set table, everything placed just so - always using the fancy silver, the pressed linens, place cards, and a vase of freshly cut garden roses - making your guests feel immeasurably special, adorned in thoughtfulness. We believe in slowing down and appreciating the little things.

That is the inspiration and essence of Ivy’s hand-painted watercolor illustrations and gifts, which are simple, elegant, a bit whimsical, and capture the everyday beauty and charm of her surroundings. Her art intends to transport you back to a simpler era, to slow down and enjoy the beauty of life.

About Ivy

With a lifelong love of paper and artful entertaining, Ivy created her first stationery series at the age of nine. She bundled up the papers and shipped them across the country—an early love letter to hand-lettered correspondence. A consummate entertainer, Ivy threw her first dinner party for friends at the age of 14. Then, as a young woman, Ivy moved in Paris and traveled throughout France, an experience that forever influenced her way of living and her artistic aesthetic. After an accomplished career in dentistry, Ivy traded her dental instruments for paint brushes and began making “happy art” as a self-taught painter.

All of these passions artfully combined, with what started as hand-painted gift tags and a holiday card with Ivy’s signature bicycle, has transformed into Napa Valley’s premier watercolor house. Today, Ivy Paperie is dedicated to providing a portal to an elevated life. We share beauty, spread joy, and create genuine connection through elegant papers and gifting.