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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.COMMonday Quote 4/14/14
Happy Monday! Hope you had a lovely weekend. Happy to see daffodils in the backyard. A burst of bright, sunny yellow makes me smile. During the next few days, I’ll be watching the yard and enjoying the change from the flowering trees. … Continue reading →
High Point Market 2014
Spring market at High Point was amazing. This was my second visit to High Point Market. I went to a few of my favorite showrooms and discovered some new favorites. There was an abundance of chinoiserie and brass in many of the exhibits. Bamboo was also a … Continue reading →
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Tagged accessories, furniture, High Point Market 2014, lighting, wallpaper fabric
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Out and About: High Point Market
Hello, again. I’m back from High Point Market. The first day at market was rainy and cool, but there were places to go and people to meet. The great thing about market is that they have complementary shuttles to the hundreds … Continue reading →
Monday Quote: Believe
It’s High Point Market this week. Follow me on Twitter for updates on what’s trending this spring. Thanks for stopping by.
What to Wear: Spring High Point Market
Next week, I’m heading to High Point Market, the home furnishings capital of the world. I’m so excited to see friends, find new products and attend some of the design sessions. I’ll be walking from showroom to showroom covering thousands of … Continue reading →
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Tagged floral, furniture, spring market. High Point Market, what to wear
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Country House
Over the weekend I took a ride to my previous hometown, Warwick, NY. It’s a beautiful small town about 1 1/2 hours from New York City. I’ve had a love affair with the Town of Warwick for over 18 years. I … Continue reading →
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Tagged country getaway, country house, Country Living, entry, livingroom, study, yellow paint
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InstaCraft Book Review
How do I distress from life? I get crafty, instead of crabby. Starting with a small project is key. I came across a great book, InstaCraft, by Alison Caporimo. It has 50 fun and simple projects for adorable gifts and décor. The … Continue reading →
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Tagged books, crafting, diy, gifts, handmade, InstaCraft, personalized gifts
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Monday Quote
Have a happy and successful day!
A Party Affair
Happy Friday! It feels like every time I go on vacation, it takes a week for things to get back on track. Sorry for the lack of post. It’s after 5 ‘o clock, but I couldn’t end the week with just one … Continue reading →
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Tagged Entertaining, LuLuDK, Radiant Orchid, tabletop, tableware
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Happy Spring
We arrived yesterday from spring break. I’m feeling happy and energized after a few days in the sun in Tampa, Florida. I love my visit to Tampa. Here is a picture of Bayshore Blvd., South Tampa, on the sea-walled shore of … Continue reading →
