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I am a wife, mother and decorator. Welcome to my blog, where I share my projects and design inspiration. I love finding vintage pieces to add character and sense of history to my designs. My other passions are family, cooking, gardening and traveling. Feel free to drop me a line or just say hello!
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Author Archives: Ivy de Leon
About Ivy de Leon
From decorating and home staging to entertaining and gardening, I enjoy bringing traditional style to each project. I love to combine new and vintage market finds to create elevated and inviting spaces for today's modern lifestyle. CONTACT: IVY@IVYDELEON.COMSummer Is Not Over Yet!
Hanging on to summer! Hope your Labor Day was a good one. Thanks for stopping by.
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Tagged Labor Day, Maine, summer
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One Room Challenge Guest Participant Week 8 – Mudroom Makeover
Hello! Things are looking up! We made it to Phase 3 of the Covid-19 opening. There have been so many challenges during the past eight weeks. It has been a slow process and at times I thought it would be … Continue reading →
Posted in Decorating
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Tagged Better Homes and Garden, farmhouse sink, home improvement, mudroom decor, one room challenge Spring 2020
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One Room Challenge Guest Participant Week 7 – Mudroom Makeover
As we start summer and end the longest day of the year, summer solstice, I’m excited to provide an update for week 7 of the One Room Challenge. This week I took a drive to the marble supplier in Newburgh, … Continue reading →
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Week 5 & 6 – One Room Challenge Guest Participant – Mudroom Makeover
Hello All, We took Week 5 for a time to reflection. #Black Lives Matter One Room Challenge Week Six has been a slow go here. The good news is New York has moved to phase 2 during the Covid-19. Construction businesses … Continue reading →
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Tagged #orc2020
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Week Four – One Room Challenge Guest Participant – Mudroom Makeover
Hello! Week four of the One Room Challenge Guest Participants is here…that was fast. I am working on the mudroom. Little progress here. The big decision for me this week is to add color or keep things neutral. Loving … Continue reading →
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Tagged mudroom, One Room Challenge 2020
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Week Three – One Room Challenge Guest Participant – Mudroom Makeover
Hope you are all well. Things are moving slowly here during week three of the One Room Challenge Guest Participant Mudroom Makeover. Week three has been mostly cleaning and organizing a messy, catch all room. (I promised you pictures, … Continue reading →
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Tagged laundry room, mudroom challenge, spring projects
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Week Two – One Room Challenge Guest Participant – Mudroom Makeover
We moved into our home five years ago. Each year we tackle a new space. We brightened up our kitchen and improved our front yard landscaping. This year I planned to tackle the mudroom. After a mix of emotions … Continue reading →
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Tagged decorating, leopard print, mudroom decor, paint, rugs, wallpaper
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One Room Challenge Laundry Room – Week One
Hello, Taking a break from the news is a good thing. I am joining the One Room Challenge Guest Participants. Creating a functional laundry room/mudroom/back entry. Tonight, I have many decisions to make. The One Room Challenge begins today, and will run … Continue reading →
The New Normal with Covid-19 Restrictions
Overwhelmed does not begin to express the feelings many have during the Covid-19 pandemic. Each day brings a new discovery and adjustment to our daily living. Now that the toilet paper, paper towels and bottled water shortage has improved, I … Continue reading →
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Tagged Covid19, Monday Blues, Monday motivation, the new normal
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March into Spring
Welcome back! March brings spring renewal. After taking a winter break from the blog, March has me excited for Spring. I’m starting to see snowdrops, daffodils and iris peeking in the flower beds, all signs of a new season … Continue reading →
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Tagged decorating for spring, March madness, Spring flowers, Spring is coming, Spring2020
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