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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.COMBedroom vs Dressing Room
Do you have projects around the house to complete this summer? I have several projects on my list. One such project is changing a small bedroom into a dressing room. What do you think? Yay or Nay? Thanks for stopping … Continue reading →
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Tagged dressing room, Jonathan Adler, Net Vibes, Pinterest, project, Tobi Fairley
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Michael Herold Design
Michael Herold is principal designer at Michael Herold Design. His work was featured at the 2012 Junior League of greater Princeton Designer Showhouse. I had the pleasure of meeting Michael at Blogfest2012 in May. I contacted him and he graciously agreed to answer a few questions … Continue reading →
Hard Working Furniture For Your Home
Decorating a room is an investment. You want to get the most bang for your dollar. It makes sense to purchase furniture that has dual function and works hard for you. The ottoman is that piece of furniture. It is a practical … Continue reading →
Laundry Room
Happy Monday! The graduation parties and pool parties are done for now. It’s back to reality, getting the kids registered for summer camp, scheduling physicals and doing laundry. Oh, the laundry. Laundry is not something I enjoy doing because our … Continue reading →
Classic Ticking
Ticking is a fabrics that is sometimes forgotten and under appreciated. Rediscover its simple beauty for your next project. Use it in upholstery, window treats and pillows. It comes in a variety of colors and is affordable. My favorite ticking is blue and white. I found … Continue reading →
Pool House
I’ve spent the better part of my morning cleaning out my email folder and reviewing my appointment book. With temperatures reaching 90’s today, the last thing I want to do is go outside. How are you staying cool today? A little day … Continue reading →
Curated: Picnic For Two
The warm weather is here. It is a great day for a picnic. Find a great location at the lake, beach, or your favorite park. The most important ingredient is excellent company. With advance planning, a picnic is a great opportunity to get back to basics and … Continue reading →
Thrifting: Silver Bowls
Keep your eyes open for silver bowls the next time you are at a garage sale or a flea market. Snatch up silver plated bowls for a few dollars. A quick and Real Simple easy tip to clean your silver bowl is to use baking … Continue reading →
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Tagged decorating with silver bowls, silver bowl, silver plated bowl
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Guest Post: Arcadian Lighting
Today’s guest post is from Susi, a writer for Arcadian Lighting. Founded in 2002, Arcadian Lighting started selling decorative home lighting fixtures and lamps online, and has become one of the top Internet retailers for home lighting products. Visit their … Continue reading →
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Tagged Arcadian Lighting, mixing traditional and contemporary design
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Judy King Interiors
Today we’re taking a peek into a magnificent dining room decorated by prominent, local designer Judy King of Judy King Interiors. The dining room was showcased in the Junior League of Greater Princeton Showhouse. King lightens the room with beautiful fabric so we can … Continue reading →
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Tagged Judy King Interiors, Junior League of Greater Princeton Showhouse
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