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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.COMMonday Blues
The NY Giants and the New England Patriots are going to the Super Bowl. For the next few days, I’ll be waking up and thinking blue. Photograph: Gordon Beall I’m thinking of beautiful kitchens. Entertaining on Super Bowl … Continue reading →
HOMEGOODS PICK OF THE WEEK
HomeGoods has a great selection of furniture and accessories right now. I couldn’t leave without taking a few of the items and showing you that with the right combination you could easily decorate a complete room. I hope you find these … Continue reading →
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Tagged chic, classic, contemporary, glam, HomeGoods, worldly
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Decorating Via Email
After years of answering decorating questions via phone, I’m embracing E-Design. I prefer person-to-person communication; however, times are changing. E-Design is a great way to customize your home decor. E-Design is the process of communicating through email to style and decorate your space. Do … Continue reading →
Year of the Dragon
It’s the Year of the Dragon, the greatest of the Zodiac, according to the Chinese calendar. In Chinese culture, the dragon is highly respected since it is seen as a symbol of power and luck. The dragon comes along every … Continue reading →
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Tagged Benjamin Moore, Chinese New Year, Holiday House NYC, Inson Wood, Michelle Willey, Mottahedeh, Sheila Bridges, Traditional Home., Year of the Dragon
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Checkered Floors
A checkered pattern floor can add dimension and visual interest to any room. The flooring is usually made from durable tile or laminate, making it easy to clean. I have a checkered pattern floor in the mudroom. It’s very practical for muddy, winter … Continue reading →
HomeGoods Pick of the Week
Happy Friday! I have an amazing find. A beautiful Drexel Heritage computer desk. It was love at first sight. It has pullout extensions on the side for extra space, an electric cord, to plug in your printer, and a key to … Continue reading →
Convex Mirrors
One of my favorite mirrors is the convex mirror. I like the way it forms a virtual image of the space. An early application of using the convex mirror is Jan van Eyck’s 1434 painting, Arnolfini Marriage, showing the convex mirror placed on the wall behind … Continue reading →
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Tagged 1stdibs, Arnolfini Marriage, Canadian House and Home, convex mirror, Jan van Eyck, nuevo-estilo.es, Tobi Fairley, Tommy Smythe, Victorian makeover
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Thrifting
Thrifting has always been a part of my growing up in New York City. I recall when I enjoyed exploring the East Village at night and bought vintage clothing, records, and Ray’s Pizza. Those days were great. Finding one-of-a-kind pieces, mixing and matching, repurposing and … Continue reading →
Fireplace Style
On a cold night, we like to snuggle and get comfortable at home. Nothing compares with the coziness and smell of a real wood fire. Andirons hold up the firewood so that a draft of air can pass around it, allowing proper … Continue reading →
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Tagged Andirons, Elle Decor, Fireplace, Ironware International, John Lyle Design, La Forge Française, Wm. H. Jackson Co.
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Gardening Inspiration
I love, love, gardening. When January comes around with cold weather and long winter days, I search for refuge by attending indoor garden exhibitions. Beautiful terra cotta planters via Seibert Rice. Chinoiserie inspired terracotta planter by Charlotte Moss. Hand Thrown Cloche Vase by Bunny Williams Charlotte … Continue reading →
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Tagged Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Bunny Williams, Charlotte Moss, Fabricut, Seibert and Rice., The New York Botanical Garden
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