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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.COMRodney Smith
New York based photographer Rodney Smith has worked with editorial and corporate clients, such as The New York Times, American Express, B.M.W, and GQ, just to name a few. You may have seen his work in photos for New York Magazine. His … Continue reading →
Architectural Digest Home Design Show Part II
Part II of my post includes kitchen, bath and entertaining. The kitchens at the show were magnificent. The appliances were state of the art. Function is key in the kitchen and boy did they deliver, with beauty, quality and function. The AD Home … Continue reading →
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Tagged Architectural Digest Home Show, DEC-a-porter, Habitually Chic, La Cornue, Miele, Range Craft
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Architectural Digest Home Show Part I
The 11th annual Architectural Digest Home Design Show was full of design inspiration, cooking demonstrations, design seminars and 45 amazing table installations at DIFFA’s Dining by Design NY. Below are just a few of the booths I admired. RUGS WOOD … Continue reading →
Curated
Happy Friday! Spring has arrived. I’m excited to see color in our living spaces. Williams-Sonoma, Jane’s Consignment, The Ross Art Group, Spruce Conner Interiors, CB2, The Well Appointed House, Society Social, West Elm Thanks for stopping by. Happy decorating!
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Tagged CB2, Jane's Consignment, Ross Art Group, Society Social, Spruce Connor Interiors, The Well Appointed House, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma
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Thrifting Update
Last week I found a sweet lamp at a neighborhood thrift shop. Price $5.00 BEFORE AFTER After a little dusting, it got a touch up with a Uni Paint gold pen. Next came the bling, a few crystals I had left over … Continue reading →
Architectural Digest Home Design Show
This week the Architectural Digest Home Design Show will open in NYC, Pier 94. The show is made possible by some amazing sponsors. I will be attending the show this week, tweeting and blogging about the event. Follow BlogTour New York, the brain … Continue reading →
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Tagged Architectural Digest Home Design Show, BlogTour New York, Deborah Falls, Modenus, Veronika Miller
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Happy Spring
If you entered the gardening apron giveaway posted last week, you probably realized the Tuesday date should have been March 20, not March 13 because I wrote the post on March 13. I apologize. The winner of the two gardening aprons is entry 2. … Continue reading →
Decorating with Burlap
Burlap window treatments are an economical and easy project. Line the fabric, sew, add Dritz Plastic rings to back, and hang using clip rings. Since burlap is a little messy, I recommend you work with the fabric outdoors while measuring and cutting. Here are few more ways … Continue reading →
Curated
Happy Friday! Today I’m bringing you a combination of new pieces and one-of-a-kind items from a few of my favorite stores. Mixing new and old creates interest in a room. Make a great first impression with a pineapple door knocker, a symbol of Southern hospitality. I’m … Continue reading →
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Tagged Curated, Design Within Reach, Dwell Studio, Furbish Studio, High Street Market, One-Of-A-Kind
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Thrifting Wednesday
My post is a little very late today. It’s sunny and over 70 degrees in March in New Jersey. I’m enjoying it, maybe a little too much. So much so, that I couldn’t get myself back indoors to blog about my find. … Continue reading →
