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.COM

Power Monday: Happy First Day of Summer

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

Happy Power Monday! Sharing inspiration and business motivation. Crushing on soft pink fashion and interiors to keep things pretty and polish. What to read: Women in business share their best career advice and tips for time management. I don’t know about you, … Continue reading →

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Try This Super Easy Grilled Pineapple Dessert

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

Simple ingredients make the best meals. Looking for a quick and easy healthy dessert? I usually try to use what I have in the fridge before going out to the store. Bingo! We had pineapples, mint from the garden and … Continue reading →

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Vintage Style At The Country Living Magazine Fair

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

Sometimes you just have get up and go! Vintage, fair, Country Magazine and I’m there. Last weekend, I took a country drive to Rhinebeck, New York for the Country Living Magazine Fair at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds for some inspiration and shopping. … Continue reading →

Posted in Decorating | Tagged country fair, Country Living Magazine, furniture, linens, Out and About, tabletop, vintage | Leave a comment

Tour Bunny Williams’ Studio At Trade Secrets Garden Tour 2016

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

Earlier this month I was fortunate to join hundreds of garden and design lovers for Trade Secrets garden tour. The two day garden tour was a must attend event. Saturday, garden enthusiasts will find rare plant specimens from specialized growers and … Continue reading →

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Power Monday Summer Stripes & Peonies

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

Happy Power Monday all! We had a slow go today. If you follow me on Instagram, you know we got a new puppy golden retriever over the weekend. Today. I’m catching up and organizing my desk and my reading. What … Continue reading →

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7 Decorating Tips From My One Room Challenge Office Makeover

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

A week later, I’m loving my new designed home office. Thank you Linda at Calling It Home for hosting the One Room Challenge. Today I’m sharing a few decorating tips from my project. 1. Buy what you love. The moment I … Continue reading →

Posted in Project | Tagged Bungalow5, office furniture, office makeover, One Room Challenge Participant, rugs, vintage | Leave a comment

Power Monday Create A Beautiful Week

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

Happy Power Monday! What To Wear: Easy Style With Ann Taylor Dot Pleated Wrap Dress – Use Code MYSTERY40 for 40% off discount today. Creative Desk Essentials High Street Market A pineapple letter opener, yes please. What to read: … Continue reading →

Posted in Business | Tagged desk essentials, Entrepreneur, inspirational quotes, Successful women, what to read, what to wear, women in business | Leave a comment

Week Six One Room Challenge Reveal Office Makeover

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

Welcome to my One Room Challenge week six reveal. Take a seat and join me as I show you around my office. The small room is filled with all the things I love. My inspiration started with a fashion book … Continue reading →

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One Room Challenge Week 5 – In With The Old

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

In with the old. Classic details never go out of style. Remember the vintage chest, after further examination, it turns out that it is a small dining room buffet or bar cabinet. Although the piece is old and the back … Continue reading →

Posted in Decorating | Tagged Bungalow5, desk, Doris Leslie Blau, Lee Jofa, luxe, One Room Challenge, rugs, vintage | Leave a comment

One Room Challenge Week 4 Office Makeover

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

Week four of the One Room Challenge Participants has arrived. We are moving full speed ahead. The room is painted in Nancy’s Blushes by Farrow and Ball. The color looks amazing. It is a pretty grown up version of pink … Continue reading →

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