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

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

We are counting down the days to Mother’s Day. This year we welcomed  Emily Smith into motherhood and her beautiful baby girl to our family. With Mother’s Day creeping up there a few Mother’s Day gifts that caught my eye … Continue reading →

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Power Monday: Pink, Floral and Stripes

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

                         Happy Power Monday!  Sharing a few favorites I enjoy to get me started come Monday morning. Office Crush: loving the Henriot Floral in pink from Quadrille. What to Wear: … Continue reading →

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One Room Challenge Office Makeover Week 3

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

Week three of the One Room Challenge has arrived.  On Monday, I went to pick up paint colors to test on the walls. Pink paint is the direction I am currently leaning towards to warm up the room.  A few … Continue reading →

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Does It Come In Pink?

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

Happy Monday! via via  via Monday is here and I’m feeling tickled pink this morning.  Pink is going up on the wall this week for my One Room Challenge.  I’m off to choose a paint color. Hope your day is … Continue reading →

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One Room Challenge: Week Two Office Makeover

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

The One Room Challenge is booming with great designs.  I’m having fun reading new blogs. Week two has arrived sooner than I hoped.  This week I started a few small projects.  If you followed me on Instagram you saw this … Continue reading →

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Cheers For The Graduate: Three Simple Ideas to Celebrate

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

Hello Wednesday!  Hard to believe we have a senior in college.  That means cap and gown season has arrived and with that celebratory gatherings. Just a few weeks to go until the big day.   We are very proud of … Continue reading →

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One Room Challenge Spring 2016 Office Makeover

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

After years of moving and renting, we bought a house 4 months ago. The house has good bones and we are finally feeling settled. With the arrival of spring, I feel re-energized. There is so much to do in every … Continue reading →

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Five Spring Must Have For The Home

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

Spring was here for a few days and then the cold, snow and ice returned. The daffodils and flowering trees I was enjoying and sharing on Instagram were covered in ice and snow.  It was such a wet and cold … Continue reading →

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Color Crush Pink and Red Project

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

When most people think of pink, they don’t immediately associate it with red for a color combo.  Call me crazy.  I like being a little bold with color.  I wasn’t always this way.  It all started when I moved to … Continue reading →

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Four Inspirational Quotes to Kick Off Week

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

Happy Monday! A little getaway is always a good idea. I had a lovely time in Miami, Florida. We all got back just in time to celebrate Easter in our new home. Today, everyone is back to their daily routine. … Continue reading →

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