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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.COMHome For The Holidays
The holidays are here! Things have been quite on the blog the last few days while I work things out at home. For sometime, we have been looking to purchase a house. After a year of looking, 3 different house inspections including being … Continue reading →
Country French Table Styling
Photo: Villeroy & Boch There are just a few days before Thanksgiving. I’m getting excited. How about you? Today I’m sharing a little country table inspiration. The first is a French country look with from the Audun Collection by Villeroy … Continue reading →
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Tagged Entertaining, Kitchen, table setting, tabletop, Thanksgiving
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Power Monday: Stay Cozy In Plaid
It’s the holiday season! Plaid, buffalo checks and tartan are all great for decorating our homes in festive spirit. Traditional and stately these patterns shouldn’t be limited to decorating. Have fun with plaid in fashion. At the office or holiday party these two … Continue reading →
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Tagged fashion and decor, holiday decorating, holidays, pencil skirt, plaid, Tartan, traditional
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Holiday Event on Facebook with Martha Stewart and The Home Depot
Last week was a mix of high and low. The terrible attacks in Paris and Belgium had me in tears. My thoughts and prayers are with the families and the citizens of France and all who have suffered during this difficult … Continue reading →
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Tagged Christmas, crafts, diy, holiday decor, Home Depot, Martha Stewart Living, wreath
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Sneak Peek Holiday House NYC 2015
Yesterday, I took a trip into New York City for media day to get a sneak peek into the Holiday House NYC founded by Iris Danker, a holiday-themed Designer Showhouse in a historic 20,000+ square foot mansion presented by Traditional Home. Holiday House NYC benefits The … Continue reading →
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Tagged bathroom, Christmas, decorating, Designer showhouse, Holiday House NYC, Out and About, Traditional Home.
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CRYPTON Home Fabrics With Randy Rubin
Last month, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Randy Rubin of CRYPTON in the beautiful Thibaut Showroom while visiting High Point Market. We hit it off just like friends. Randy is a business woman and co-founder of CRYPTON. Randy shared how she met her husband Craig … Continue reading →
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Tagged chairs, CRYPTON Home, family friendly fabrics, furniture, how to remove stains, pillows, sofa, stains and spills, Thibaut
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Make It A Fun and Safe Halloween
Oh, what a fun idea! A Halloween party that is glamorous and mysterious. No party here, just a nice dinner with my better half. Have yourself a howling good time. Happy Halloween! via one two three
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Tagged cocktails, Entertaining, halloween, masquerade, party ideas
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Quality Furniture For Your Home
I live between two worlds of design, high and low. I love luxury, quality goods and appreciate a great DIY project. I realize that not all are born with a silver spoon. I came from modest beginnings, but my parents always appreciated … Continue reading →
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Tagged bookcase, Design Blogger Tour, end tables, fine furniture, furniture, High Point Market, secretary desk, storage
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High Point Market Design Bloggers Tour
Hello all, I’m back from High Point Market with Design Bloggers Tour Fall Market. There is so much to share with you. The tour started by meeting Adam Japko of Esteem Media and the bloggers on the tour. We hit the … Continue reading →
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Tagged Century Furniture, furniture, High Point Market, Hooker Furniture, Loloi Rugs
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Minted: Art That Speaks To You
Autumn is gorgeous here in the Hudson Valley. The leaves are almost at peak. Soon the trees will be bare and the cooler temps will arrive. Mid autumn and early winter is when I start getting sad and wishing for a Florida vacation. … Continue reading →
