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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.COMHomeGoods Happy
I am so happy the House Beautiful March 2012 issue is featuring the color green. I must confess that I used green in my home decor for many years, until last year when I went head over heals for blue … Continue reading →
Kitchen Banquettes
Beautiful kitchen banquettes are a cozy place to host breakfast with your girlfriends, enjoy afternoon tea, and take advantage of a view of the outdoors. Your family and friends will stay a little longer. To give your kitchen a feeling of … Continue reading →
Sweet Day
Happy Valentine’s Day! . Enjoy the day with family and friends. Via Dering Hall, Teleflora, Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn
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One-Of-A-Kind Pillows
I am very excited to introduce Isabel Huelbig of Isabel Huelbig Textiles, based in Hightstown, New Jersey. I met Isabel on a decorating project. I was impressed when I saw her signature pillows and had to share them with you. Isabel turns a digital … Continue reading →
Nailheads: Hammer Away
There is a lot of beautiful furniture with nailheaded details. However, have you seen the “wow” factor when nailheads are added to walls and ceilings? The clever use of brass nailheads on walls in Designer Jeffrey Bilhuber’s home is stunning. I like the unexpected … Continue reading →
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Pillow Talk: Decorative Pillows
We all love decorative pillows. There are many beautiful fabrics to make pillow covers to include color and texture to your home decor. How many pillows do you need for your sofa or bed? How do you know when you have added too many pillows? … Continue reading →
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HomeGoods Happy
Like this little vignette? I love using plates on the walls. All the items are from HomeGoods, except for the books. Make your house a home. Personalize your space with items you love. HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND. Thanks for stopping in. … Continue reading →
Out and About: Oyster Bowl and Men Talk Man Cave
If you are near Princeton, NJ come out for the annual Blue Point Grill’s Oyster Bowl to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Central and South Jersey. The event has become a Princeton tradition before the big game. On Sunday, February 5th, oyster … Continue reading →
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Display Your Vase Proudly
Wallpaper: The Vase by David Hicks for Clarence House, via House of Fifty Jennifer Dengel Designer via Traditional Home Wallpaper: more colors including red, orange, brown, and taupe Image: courtesy of Clarence House via Traditional … Continue reading →
Hand Block Fabric
Fabric is a great way to change the feel of a room. Galbraith and Paul have a new fabric collection for Spring 2012. Their block print fabrics are a refreshing change for Spring. The patterns are hand block printed in their Philadelphia studio. Fabrics are available … Continue reading →
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