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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.COMThrifting: Life Is An Adventure
You probably know by now that Wednesday is my thrifting day. I look forward to getting outside to the stores and talking to the vendors. Yesterday’s trip to one of the shops threw me a curve ball in the way … Continue reading →
Slipcover Style
Slipcovers offer a great way to dress up furniture that is worn, stained or outdated. No need to add to the landfills with outdated furniture. Remember to donate pieces you want to replace. Consider shopping at thrift shops and consignment shops … Continue reading →
Eco Chic
Sunday was Earth Day. It is a day set aside for the world to think about the environment and what we can do to protect it. It also is a wonderful reminder for us to reduce, recycle and reuse. Thrifting … Continue reading →
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Tagged Bambeco, Burkedecor, earth day, eco chic, Pottery Barn, West Elm
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222 Mount Lucas Road
This home is conveniently located within walking distance to town. It has a lovely kitchen with Miele appliances. Read on and discover the attention to details in this house. The home has a complete Renovation Studs to Sub-Flooring including Electrical and Plumbing. Charming, Modern … Continue reading →
Curated
Cenco de Mayo is just around the corner. The holiday celebrates Mexico’s victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla. It’s a fun celebration for young and old. Hosting inside or outside, formal or casual, the possibilities are endless. Remember to keep it … Continue reading →
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Tagged Cenco de Mayo, Green Wedding Shoes, martha stewart, Pottery Barn, Spanish
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Nature Inspired
Nature is a beautiful thing. Inspired by the colors of these seashells, pink coral, flamingo, orange, these amazing rooms show how refreshing adding color to your decor transform a a home. Don’t want to dive into color just yet, then here are … Continue reading →
Color Bliss
Lately pink, coral, and orange has caught my attention. The combination of these colors are fun, chic and great to brighten a room. Do you have a favorite color combination this Spring? Layla Grace, Land of Nod, Fabric.com, One Kings Lane Thanks … Continue reading →
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Tagged coral, Fabric, Land of Nod, Layla Grace, One Kings Lane, orange, Pink
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Out and About
Happy Monday! Yesterday was a fabulous sunny day. I took my camera on my Sunday walk around the neighborhood. Princeton, NJ is a vibrant college town with art, music, parks, restaurants and an Ivy League university. Happy to share my … Continue reading →
Weekend Real Estate
Looking for privacy and beauty. This home has it. Located in Princeton, New Jersey, this home is completely hidden from view on a 4.50 acre wooded lot is a gracious French Provincial home surrounded by every amenity necessary to host … Continue reading →
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Tagged Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty., Princeton, real estate
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Curated
Walking around on this Spring day inspired me to bring a post for preparing the patio and garden for long days and warm nights with family and friend. The Well Appointed House has many fabulous items for the home and garden. … Continue reading →
