Travel Ready

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Ivy de Leon

On Monday I travelled near Boston to pick up by son from college.  I’m so happy to have him home.   I’m getting excited to take a road trip with the family.   As we all get ready to pack our cars for summer vacations, remember to include a travel emergency kit.

Is travelling cross-country on your bucket list? #USA #America #CrossCountry #RoadTrip #BucketList  Fab.com | Travel Kit Set of 5  Incredibly useful travel list…

You could find a packing list here and a family check list here.  Do you have any exciting places you’re visiting this summer?  One of the places I hope to visit again this summer, is Colonial Williamsburg.  I went for a long weekend last year.  It was not enough time to enjoy all that it has to offer.  If you are thinking of visiting Colonial Williamsburg, check out Jenny Komeda’s blog Little Green Notebook. Jenny’s blog is my favorite DIY blog and a  daily read.   This year we’ll also travel to Acadia National Park, a family tradition.  Love to hear some of your favorite travel destinations.  Safe travels!

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Happy Monday: 6/17/2013

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Ivy de Leon

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Weekend Project: Bathroom

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Ivy de Leon

Things have been so busy, I forgot to share my weekend project.  I’m updating the décor in a small bathroom.  This is a small budget project.  Hunting for items on a small budget is challenging, but with some creativity,  good sourcing and patience the finished project is rewarding.

 

Ferns, birds, and sunny yellow invite the outdoors into the home.

Have a Happy Father’s Day Weekend.  Thanks for stopping by. 

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Party Ready: Five Fabulous Pieces

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Ivy de Leon

June is a busy time for parties… graduation, birthday, brunch at the country club.   I like staying cool by wearing a dress for the celebrations.   Getting party ready is easy with these five stylish essentials from my favorite shops.

 

 

1.  Stella & Dot  2.  Tory Burch  3. Hautelook 4.  The Zhush  5. JCrew

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Cottage Living

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Ivy de Leon

Where do you go to relax?  The kids are off for the summer in two weeks.    I’m obsessed with cottage living this time of year. It would be wonderful to have a little place by the beach for the summer.

Well-Lived: Thomas Pheasant's Southampton cottage.

The romance of a cottage near the beach with flagstone or brick walkway. It needs to have a garden, not to big please.

Brown Versa Cotton Carpet in Madeline Weinrib's Hamptons Home - via Hamptons Cottages & Gardens

Perfectly curated bathroom in Patricia and Jeffrey Fisher’s East Hampton home.

Pretty bamboo chair.

lHamptons Cottages & Gardens - September 2012 - Hamptons

I would paint the floors in a honeycomb pattern.

An Easy, Breezy East Hampton Cottage staircase

Cottage living is all about relaxing.  I love blue and white in the bedroom.

Blue cottage bedroom

Charming East Hampton Cottage - Traditional Home®

A pool house in the backyard and a patio big enough to entertain and have fabulous summer soirees.  Next month I might just escape to a beach cottage to renew.    Where are you planning your getaway this summer?

Images: Veranda, Hamptons Cottages & Gardens, The Foo Dog Ate My Homework, Hamptons Cottages & Gardens, Original Interior,  Pinterest: Monika James, Traditional Home
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Monday Quote: 6/10/13

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Ivy de Leon

 HAPPY MONDAY!

YOU’VE TOUCHED PEOPLE AND KNOW IT.  YOU’VE TOUCHED PEOPLE AND NEVER MAY KNOW IT. EITHER WAY, YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO GIVE.  IT IS IN GIVING TO ONE ANOTHER THAT EACH OF OUR LIVES BECOMES MEANINGFUL.

LAURA SCHLESSINGER

 

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Tasseled Accessories

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Ivy de Leon

Happy Friday!  Have you noticed the cute tasseled jewelry accessories?

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Layer a tasseled bracelet with other favorites.

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Feminine and flirty tasseled necklace.

Tassel Jewelry

I love the look of tasseled accessories worn with a t-shirt and jeans or  a summer dress for an eye catching statement.

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E-Design: Little Girls’ Bedroom

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Ivy de Leon

I am working on redesigning a bedroom for two cute little girls in New York City.

 A sweet color palette of pink and blue.

Breeze Wall PaintPinned ImageSoft Pink Wall Paint 2oz Sample

Our E-Design service gives this busy mom access to our design service on a budget.  We offer this affordable service by communicating  via email and using online and local resources giving her a vision and plan to execute.

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Happy Monday 6/3/13

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Ivy de Leon

Hope you enjoyed your weekend.  Here’s to a new start.

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Fretwork Design

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Ivy de Leon

Over the weekend,  I took a drive  to Portsmouth, NH. Every house was beautiful.  The details were amazing.  I love the fretwork on this house.

and then I found this picture of a laundry room, genius.  I see a little fretwork in my future.

720laundrysmaller  doors to laundry

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Blogfest2013 on Pinterest

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Ivy de Leon

I’m doing something different for the Blogfest2013 post.  Visit me on  Pinterest here and get the recap.  I’ve also invited a few bloggers to join me.

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Organizing: Entertainment Center

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Ivy de Leon

Hello, again.  I’m back from Blogfest2013.  I had a great time and will be posting about it tomorrow.  Today, I’m bringing you a sponsored post that I’m very excited to share with you.  Wednesday is the day  I do my organizing and 15 minutes “Molly clean ups”   (Do you remember the kids’ show?)   I’m focusing on organizing my entertainment center in the family room, which gets lots of use, but little attention.

Between the flat-screen TV, gaming system, DVDs, and cords,  the entertainment center  is in need of  an overhaul.   I thought of disconnecting the gaming area, but when my boys come home from college we play the games.  We all love to play during the holidays, too.   To organize this area and get inspiration, I ‘m looking  to California Closets for storage solutions.  It’s important to me, that the entertainment center be stylish and functional.

I like the combination of open shelves to display decorative accessories and hide the videos and games.  Thank you California Closets for re-introducing me to your products for organizing the home with style.  California Closets is more than just closets.  Take a second look.

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My Week In Pictures

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Ivy de Leon

Time sure goes by fast when you’re having fun.  The week started with Mother’s Day breakfast by my 12 year old lovely daughter,  Next,  was Spring Market at the D&D Building, a dentist visit (not fun),  and sourcing for fabric.

Spring Market at the D&D Building with Martyn Lawrence Bullard and Mary McDonald.  Martyn has a new collection of wallcoverings and Mary has fabulous collection of fabrics exclusively for Schumacher.  (The black and white panels are from Martyn’s new line of black and white wallpaper.)   I also bought copies of their books and had them signed.   They were both very gracious with the time. 

Designers Michael Tavano, Alla Akimova, Christopher Coleman, Bella Mancini and Tara Seawright wow us with their tablescapes inspired from their favorite Spring getaways.

Fabric sourcing for project at Brunschwig & Fils.

 

Next week I’ll be in NYC for Blogfest 2013.  I’m looking forward to seeing everyone there.  Have a wonderful weekend.

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Happy Monday: 5/13/13

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Ivy de Leon

Good Morning,

I hope you had a lovely  Mother’s Day.

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Crazy for Seersucker

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Ivy de Leon

 Seersucker for him…looks fabulous!

I love this wedding gown.  Perfect for renewing vows.

 A seersucker pencil skirt for the weekend.

 A beautiful  upholstered settee in the bathroom of  Mary McDonald’s Hollywood guesthouse.  (Photograph by Miguel Flores-Vianna, as seen in Domino Magazine)

Now you see why I’m crazy for seersucker.   Seersucker is like a favorite sweater, bringing comfort and style that is tried-and-true.

Images:    suit,  wedding dress, skirt

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