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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.COMDecorating with Vintage Charm
We all need a little retail therapy, right? Manufacturing new furniture during Covid-19 has slowed down. However, I have been sourcing online for some wonderful things to make home feel cozy and gathered while supporting local small business. … Continue reading →
Posted in Decorating, Project
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Tagged art, Chinoiserie, coffee table, furniture, lighting, Miles Redd, Mirrors, rugs, Schumacher, slipper chairs, tortoise shell, vintage, wall sconce, wallpaper
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Design Musing: European Design
Spending more time at home is creating a to-do-list of projects to finish and start for many during Covid -19. Thinking of designing a room, remember trends come and go. Good design is timeless, however. Case in point, French … Continue reading →
Posted in Decorating, Project
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Tagged bedrooms, chateau chic, chintz, classic, colefax and fowler, cowtan and tout, decorating, design musing, european chic, european style, floral fabric, french country style, furniture, pillows, romantic rooms, Schumacher, sleep beautifully, Valentine's Day, wallpaper
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Make Your Own Sunshine
There is one thing I do for myself weekly. It’s not an expensive purchase … although it could be. Here is a clue, I grown it at home. It needs sunshine. Are you following? It shifts my mindset to … Continue reading →
Posted in Decorating, Gardening
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Tagged flowers new years mind set awaken the senses sunflowers peonies fabric color garden
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Walk your way to a fresh start
Happy Monday! Starting January with a New Year reset. If you are looking for a shift in energy, you are not alone. I find walking outdoors helps me connect to nature and feel more calm. Taking a deep breath, getting … Continue reading →
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Tagged benefits of walking outside, get outside, Happy New Year, reset your mind, walk to stay calm
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Happy New Year 2021
From our home to yours, wishing you a Healthy and Happy New Year!
Autumn At Home
Hello friends, We continue to stay home during Covid-19 and following the science. Hope you are staying safe and finding ways to stay positive and creative during this difficult time. Autumn is in full bloom in the hudson valley. We … Continue reading →
Posted in Decorating
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Tagged autumn, fall decorating, halloween, holiday decor, vase
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Summer Is Not Over Yet!
Hanging on to summer! Hope your Labor Day was a good one. Thanks for stopping by.
Posted in celebrations, Decorating
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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 →
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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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