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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.COMUncommonGoods Giveaway
I received a gift bag with a unique item at Blogfest2013 back in May. It was a corkcicle. A corkcicle is like a icicle for a wine bottle. It helps maintain your wine bottle temperature chilled. See here. I used the corkcicle several times this summer and loved it. Then last week, … Continue reading →
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Tagged art, gifts, handmade, home decor, modern, unique gifts
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Five Dorm Essentials
I drove my two sons to college recently. Making them feel comfortable in their dorm is important for a successful school year. Besides dorm basics, here are five dorm essentials my sons can’t live without. 1. Honeywell fan: A cool breeze can make all the difference if … Continue reading →
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Tagged back to school, bean bags, college bound, dorm room, dorm room essentials, seating
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Summer Blues
It’s hard to believe summer is almost over. This weekend we’ll celebrate Labor Day. Here is a fun way to hold on to summer: add a few summer blues that remind you of the sea and sky. Shop this look here. Thanks … Continue reading →
Happy Monday 8/26/13
Wishing you a wonderful new week!
Engagement Party Ideas
We had an engagement in our family this summer. To celebrate the occasion, I’m planning an engagement party in their honor. This Couture Dreams Chichi tablecloth with individual petals sewn onto the skirt has a sophisticated and custom feel. Customizing the engagement party … Continue reading →
Nesting: A Peek Into Fall
Hi, I’m back from driving my sons to college. I miss them already. My work has doubled, between getting their dormrooms ready and purging their rooms at home. All work and no play, is boring. Escaping to the shops for a peek at what fall has … Continue reading →
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Tagged Fall, fashion, home decor, modern, sneak peek, table top
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Sweet Summer
Summer is almost over. I’m feeling a little sad that it has gone so fast. My kids are back to college next week for cross-country pre-season. We are enjoying a few more days at the beach and good summer food. Join me … Continue reading →
