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

Paperless Post Valentine Cards

Like many of you, we too have been busy digging, shoveling and salting out of this last snow and ice storm.   In case you forgot to send that special someone on your list a Valentine’s Day card, Paperless Post has you covered.  Paperless Post helps you create … Continue reading

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Get Organized With Homezada

Recently, I met with a client who wanted a room redesign.  She was overwhelmed thinking about the floor plan, room molding, window treatments, furniture, paint colors, etc.  She wanted to do it herself, but needed guidance.  She was a lovely … Continue reading

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Pretty things that make celebrating Valentine’s Day a little extra special. Follow me here for more Valentine’s Day Inspiration.        

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Monday Quotes: 2/10/14

Hope you had a good weekend.  I’m feeling well and ready for the week ahead. Happy Monday! via

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Spring Inspiration

Thank god it’s Friday.  It has been a tough week.  I’ve been feeling under the weather.  After a few days of rest,  I needed to get out of the house.  I took a trip to HomeGoods to get a little spring inspiration.  The store was busy … Continue reading

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Craving A Getaway

January is the toughest month for me to get through.  This month has been too cold.    I’m ready for a little getaway.  I’m thinking something familiar and easy to reach…Palm Beach. I’m visualizing myself here. A beach bungalow with a … Continue reading

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Charles P. Rogers: The Heart Truth

February is just around the corner.  Did you know that February is American Heart Month?  In our busy life, we sometimes forget to take care of our health.  Heart health education and research is so important to all of us as women.    Heart … Continue reading

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Ceiling Details: Vanish the White

When it comes to painting and decorating, the ceiling is often forgotten.  Painting  the  ceiling white is the norm.  Sometimes we have to take a leap of faith and get out of our comfort zone.   Raise the bar on the ceiling details to elevate … Continue reading

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Cravings: Fabric love

With some many fabrics to choose from it might get overwhelming to select the right one for you.  As a decorator,  I help you in your selection and inform you which type of fabric works for your project.  We narrow down the choices to select the … Continue reading

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Back to Normal

The long winter break for my sons ended.  They returned to college on Monday.  I really enjoyed my time with them.   Hard to believe I have a senior in college.  It feels  like just yesterday, I was putting him on the bus for first grade.  Now … Continue reading

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