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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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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.COMWOMEN IN BUSINESS: LIFE HAPPENS
THERE ARE ONLY TWO OPTIONS: MAKE PROGRESS OR MAKE EXCUSES HAPPY MONDAY! Listen to: Her Money – Podcast with Jean Chatzky Ep 92: What’s The Worst That Could Happen? We Ask Sharon Epperson Thanks for coming by.
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Tagged boss lady, Her Money, Jean Chatzky, Monday motivation, women in business
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Disco Ball Fun In Interior Design
Katie Ridder What am I crazy about this week? This week I’m crazy for disco balls in interior design. Honestly, I have been wanting a disco ball for a while. Disco balls bring an element of fun into a room … Continue reading →
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Tagged bathrooms, decor, dining rooms, disco ball, how to incorporate your individual style, kitchens, the collected home, vintage finds
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Inspired by the New England Patriots Super Bowl 52
I may be the only one not eating wings and drinking beer during Super Bowl 52 at home. Truth be told, I watch very little football …. even the Super Bowl. Call me crazy, but I find it hard to … Continue reading →
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Tagged blue, Cape Cod style, historic homes, kitchens, New England homes, red, white
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Women In Business: Monday Motivation
via Hello, again! Hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving! I had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends. This time of year, when everything seems to move faster, I’m making a conscious effort to slow down, taking time … Continue reading →
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Tagged fitness, Monday motivation, thankful, Tory Sport, women in business
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One Room Challenge Guest Participant Week 7 – Powder Room Reveal
This is it! The moment has arrived for the One Room Challenge Guest Participant reveal. I’m so excited to share with you my DIY powder room makeover. Before you continue, let’s remember where I started. Last month I was horrified … Continue reading →
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Tagged art, blue and white, Chinoiserie, Farrow and Ball, One Room Challenge, powder room makeover, vessel sink
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One Room Challenge Fall 2017 – Week Six Power Room Update
Hello again! Week six of the One Room Challenge Guest Participant has arrived and brought our first frost this morning. I am reminded that there are only 7 days remaining to complete my powder room update. There were a few challenges on … Continue reading →
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Tagged blue and white, Farrow and Ball, lighting, One Room Challenge, powder room, Spicher and Company, vintage, Williamsburg Brand
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One Room Challenge Fall 2017 – Week Five Power Room Update
This is week 5 of the One Room Challenge and I’m feeling under the weather. I’m thankful for the extra week. This week I was able to get two sconces up, however, I had to use a different pair … Continue reading →
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Tagged blue, Farrow and Ball, lighting, One Room Challenge, paint, powder room, traditional
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One Room Challenge Fall 2017 – Week Four Power Room Update
Week four has arrived with some good news … we get an extra week. Yes, that’s right. For the first time ever, the One Room Challenge has been extended a week due to natural weather disasters and shipping delays. I … Continue reading →
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Tagged blue and white, Chinoiserie, lighting, One Room Challenge Participant, paint, powder room, project
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One Room Challenge Fall 2017 Week Three – Powder Room Makeover
We are at the halfway point with the One Room Challenge at hosted by Linda at Calling it Home. The powder room is coming along. Decorating is a process… It’s not easy to let someone else take control of your home. … Continue reading →
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Tagged bathroom, calling it home, makeover, One Room Challenge, powder room
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One Room Challenge Fall 2017 Week Two Powder Room Makeover
Hello friends, welcome back to Calling It Home week two of the One Room Challenge Guest Participant. I’m tackling a powder room in much need of repair. I found another image of a beautiful Imperial vessel sink. Simple and elegant against … Continue reading →
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Tagged bathroom, blue and white, decor, fixtures, floors, Imperial, ming, One Room Challenge Participant, paint, powder room, vessel sink, wallpaper
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