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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.COMWhat to Wear: Fab Coats
November is here and the leaves continue to fall. I’m enjoying the simple pleasures of the season: savoring the cinnamon in my hot coco in the afternoon, making small flower arrangements to celebrate the season, and getting outside for a walk. Part … Continue reading →
Collecting Milk Glass
The most important part of collecting anything is to collect what you love and have fun. Milk glass is relatively inexpensive. You could find pieces at garage sales and etsy.com for a few dollars a piece. If you like the … Continue reading →
Uncommon Thread – A Woman, A Brand, A Legacy
For 40 years Mary Ella Gabler, the founder of the luxury bedding and bath products Peacock Alley has brought us indulgent and textural, yet classic and chic, bedding pieces. The Lucia matelassè collection. Classic scalloped pique with a trim color … Continue reading →
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Tagged bedding, books, gifts, Peacock Alley, Uncommon Thread
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Happy Monday 11/4/13
Good morning, all. It was an exciting weekend with the NYC Marathon and Princeton Marathon yesterday. I was inspired by all the runners and ran 6 miles. Wishing you a happy day. Photo: Magnolia Rouge
Halloween Fun
Sorry for the silence. We’ve been enjoying the fall leaves, apple picking and spending a little more family time. Over the weekend, I enjoyed some Halloween crafting and decorating with my daughter. She likes scary. I like fun. It’s all about compromise … Continue reading →
Happy Monday 10/21/2013
Happy Monday, I found this pretty bouquet of flowers during market week. A big bouquet is beautiful, but a small flower arrangement can be elegant, too.
Six Kitchen Countertop Alternatives to Granite
Happy Thursday. I am excited to have Tali Wee of Zillow on the blog as a guest today. We use Zillow often. We are still looking for that perfect place to move into. Since the kitchen is the heart of the home, … Continue reading →
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Tagged countertops, granite, Kitchen, marble and soapstone, remodeling, stainless steel, wood countertops
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Editor’s Choice: The Avenue Antiques, Art and Design Show
The Avenue Antiques, Art and Design Show at The Armory has just wrapped up. The show has a world-class selection of treasures from many periods and style. With over 6o top tier exhibitors, lecturers, and book signings from the interior design community, there is something for everyone. Beginning … Continue reading →
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Tagged antiques, art, editor's choice, furniture, jewlery, Mirrors, necklace, NYC, Out and About, photography, purse
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Project Design 2013: Design, Love, Give
Happy Friday, all. What are your plans for the weekend? The Ronald McDonald House of Long Island: Project Design 2013 is having an Open House Weekend. Gather a few friends or family members and help support the volunteers and the house, … Continue reading →
Project Design 2013: Ronald McDonald House of Long Island
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to join bloggers, designers, and volunteers at the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island to preview Project Design 2013. It was wonderful to experience the results of the many hours of hard work and generosity contributed by many, … Continue reading →
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