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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.COMSmall Space, Big Style
I had the pleasure of touring the Holiday House NYC this past fall. Deborah Martin’s design is a small space that has stuck with me. It’s a great example of a small space with big style. She proves that small does not have to … Continue reading →
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Tagged Deborah Martin Design, hallway, Holiday House NYC, luxe, sparkel
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Staying Active
We had a nice weekend with lots of sunshine. With warm and long days ahead, I’m looking forward to getting outside and staying active. Truth be told, I do not like to workout during the winter. Like many, I’ve gained a few … Continue reading →
Spring Forward
Happy Friday! Daylight saving time starts this weekend. Clocks will “spring forward” an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 9. It’s another sign we are getting closer to spring. My backyard is still covered with snow. We could all use … Continue reading →
Posted in Decorating, Gardening
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Tagged daffodils, flower station, hyacinths, kitchen vignette, small bouquet, spring forward
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Three New Sites for Buying and Selling Antiques and Designer Furnishings
Buying and selling antiques and furnishings just got easier with three new online sites. Buying online takes out some of the footwork. No need to get dirty, pack and unload your goods. These three online shops bring hundreds of great items to you. … Continue reading →
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Tagged buying antiques, Chairish, collectibles, Editor At Large, Hunters Alley, online vintage, selling antiques, Viyet
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Welcome Spring with Designers Guild
The new Kaori Collection for Osborne & Little is fresh and sophisticated. The designs on cotton and linen are a burst of fresh air for the home this spring. I just love Osborne & Little fabrics. “Inspired by the traditions and artisans of Eastern costume, these … Continue reading →
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Tagged 400 thread count, bedroom linens, Designers Guild, modern lines, Osborne and Little, spring bedrooms, spring fabrics, spring living room, textiles
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Happy March
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Oscar Party Ideas
This week was a little crazy. On a personal note, our furnace was out four days, until a new one could be installed. We are fortunate to have a fireplace. I’m thankful and blessed to have the heat back on. It’s hard to … Continue reading →
Weekend Fun:Spring Fever
Ready for some weekend fun? If you are looking for a few pieces to update your look for Spring, J.Crew is having a 40% off sale today. Here are a few of my picks. Collection cape trench, Petite Collection No 2. pencil skirt … Continue reading →
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Tagged fashion, JCrew, pencil skirt, Spring, sunglasses, trench coat
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Cravings: Fringed Sofa
Fringe adds formality to a sofa and a little more luxury to a space. Right now I’m craving a fringed sofa to welcome spring. Carrier and Company’s décor is relaxed formal, just like a pair of khakis and blazer. The mood is set for entertaining … Continue reading →
Finding a Side Table
Thinking of side tables for the bedroom? It’s easy to see how any of these would work in a bedroom setting. Some are traditional, others are unconventional. Each will make a great side table for the bedroom. In the end, it’s … Continue reading →
