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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.COMHeat and Glo Fireplaces
With the cold weather and shorter day light hours many of us rather stay in than venture out. Fireplaces have long been a popular choice for homes because the beauty of the hearth and the heat provides an inviting area for … Continue reading →
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Tagged built-in fireplaces, electric fireplace, gas inserts, heat sources, outdoor fireplaces, wood burning
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Thanksgiving Table: Back to Basics
There will be no shopping on Thanksgiving Day here! Let’s keep the tradition. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated with family and friends. Call everyone to the table set in simple elegance with white linen, stoneware or white porcelain and classic silver plated accessories. … Continue reading →
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Tagged Entertaining, flowers, table setting, tabletop, vintage
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Design Takes Time
The holidays have arrived. We are excited to be hosting Thanksgiving in the country this year. Although I wish I could have the house beautifully decorated, great design takes time. Most custom furnishings take 6 to 8 weeks and sometimes longer … Continue reading →
Style: Sweaters That Work And Play
The temperature is a little colder these days. Time to shop for sweaters. I’m loving these three looks for work and play. Basic, but not boring. Beige and gray make a statement paired with leopard and leather. Oh, those shoes, gorgeous! Sometimes you just have … Continue reading →
Contemporary Kitchen & Dining
This stunning kitchen & dining area transformation at the 2014 Project Design Ronald McDonald Show House was created by designers Vasi Ypsilantis and Margreet Cevasco. This is the second year the design duo poured their heart and soul into the Kitchen … Continue reading →
Cast A Spell This Halloween
Have a bewitching hour! Happy Halloween! What to wear: The Milla jacket is a nice alternative instead of a sweater. I like the buttons detail. Although I usually wear little eye make up, this night calls for a little something extra, such as the smoky eye … Continue reading →
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Tagged cocktails, fashion, halloween, Holiday House NYC, makeup, table top
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11 Tips to Stay Young
Hello, again. Last week I had a special visitor at home. My mom came to visit. She usually comes up for the day or overnight, so when she agreed to stay the week, I was thrilled. Her visit was a … Continue reading →
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