Monthly Archives: March 2012

Weekend Real Estate

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Ivy de Leon

Princeton, NJ is a beautiful town with many exquisite houses. It is naturally fitting to explore real estate in my home town for my first real estate tour. This majestic all brick John Russell Pope manor (c.1900) sits welcoming on … Continue reading →

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Curated

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Ivy de Leon

French Country, an eclectic mix of the casual and the formal, the old and the new. Sources:  One-of-a-Kind-Consignment, Wisteria, CB2, The Well Appointed House Thanks for stopping by. Need a makeover, contact me  info@ivydeleon.com Tweet

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Spring Green

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Ivy de Leon

With the arrival of Spring add a  burst of green to your decor.  “Green is nature’s neutral,” designer John Loecke says in the April issue of Better Homes & Gardens.  One of my favorite shades of green is  classic kelly green.  Take a … Continue reading →

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Rodney Smith

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Ivy de Leon

New York based photographer Rodney Smith  has worked with editorial and corporate clients, such as The New York Times, American Express, B.M.W, and GQ, just to name a few.  You may have seen his work in photos for New York Magazine.  His … Continue reading →

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Architectural Digest Home Design Show Part II

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Ivy de Leon

Part II of my post includes kitchen, bath and entertaining.  The kitchens at the show were magnificent.  The appliances were state of the art.  Function is key in the kitchen and boy did they deliver, with beauty, quality and function. The AD Home … Continue reading →

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Architectural Digest Home Show Part I

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Ivy de Leon

The 11th annual Architectural Digest Home Design Show was full of design inspiration, cooking demonstrations, design seminars and 45 amazing table installations at DIFFA’s Dining by Design NY.  Below are just a few of the booths I admired. RUGS    WOOD … Continue reading →

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Curated

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Ivy de Leon

Happy Friday!  Spring has arrived.  I’m excited to see color in our living spaces.         Williams-Sonoma, Jane’s Consignment, The Ross Art Group, Spruce Conner Interiors,  CB2, The Well Appointed House, Society Social, West Elm Thanks for stopping by.  Happy decorating!   … Continue reading →

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Thrifting Update

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Ivy de Leon

Last week I found a sweet lamp at a neighborhood thrift shop.  Price $5.00 BEFORE  AFTER After a little dusting,  it got a touch up with a Uni Paint gold pen.  Next came the bling,  a few crystals I had left over … Continue reading →

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Architectural Digest Home Design Show

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Ivy de Leon

This week the Architectural Digest Home Design Show will open in NYC, Pier 94.  The show is made possible by some amazing sponsors.  I will be attending the show this week, tweeting and blogging about the event.  Follow BlogTour New York,  the brain … Continue reading →

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Happy Spring

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Ivy de Leon

If you entered the gardening apron giveaway posted last week, you probably realized the Tuesday date should have been March 20, not March 13 because I wrote the post on March 13.  I apologize. The winner of the two gardening aprons is entry 2.  … Continue reading →

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Decorating with Burlap

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Ivy de Leon

Burlap window treatments are an economical and easy project.  Line the fabric, sew, add Dritz Plastic rings to back, and hang using clip rings. Since burlap is a little messy, I recommend you work with the fabric outdoors while measuring and cutting. Here are few more ways … Continue reading →

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Curated

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Ivy de Leon

Happy Friday!  Today I’m  bringing you a combination of  new pieces and one-of-a-kind items from a few of my favorite stores.  Mixing new and old creates interest in a room.  Make a great first impression with a pineapple door knocker, a symbol of Southern hospitality.  I’m … Continue reading →

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Thrifting Wednesday

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Ivy de Leon

My post is a little  very late today.  It’s sunny and over 70 degrees in March in New Jersey.  I’m enjoying it, maybe a little too much.  So much so, that I couldn’t get myself back indoors to blog about my find.    … Continue reading →

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Gardening Giveaway

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Ivy de Leon

Now that we are fortunate to have Spring weather in March, I have the gardening bug.  I’m getting on my gardening shoes and putting on my gloves and apron. Boots and gloves available through Gardener’s Supply Company. I’m so excited to get … Continue reading →

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Signs of Spring

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Ivy de Leon

At 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 11, we set our clocks ahead one hour.  Daylight savings time arrived with the expectations of  longer, light-filled days,  into the evening.  No time wasted here at home. We had a fun game of field hockey, planted … Continue reading →

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