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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 Pick of the Week
Last night I visited HomeGoods. After rush hours, is a good time to shop the store. There are less drivers on the road and less crowds in the store. It is easy to get distracted by all the merchandise. If you are a savvy shopper, decorating … Continue reading →
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Tagged Brunello Cucinelli, bust, Harper’s Bazaar, HomeGoods, neoclassic, Tom Scheerer, Traditional Home.
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Floor Patterns
While visiting Miami Beach, I came across these Spanish style floors in one of the retail stores. I like the pattern, but prefer something more modern and classic. The floor options are endless: painted floors, tile, wood, stone, bamboo, etc. Here are few … Continue reading →
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Tagged Bob Christian, Brian McCarthy, Eric Piasecki, Lisa Jackson, painted floors, Pieter Estersohn, Sheila Bridges, Stephen Miller Siegel, Steven Gambrel, stone, tile, William Waldron, wood
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Organizing and Thrifting
It’s the middle of the week. A reminder to gather my thoughts and my home. Wednesday is a good day to straighten up, review my schedule, and adjust my weekly goals. One of my goals is to stay organized. … Continue reading →
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Tagged designer boxes, Goodwill, Instyle, Organizing, thrifting, Wedgwood
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DesignTrend 2012
One of my finishing touch, in my designs, is adding a “living” plant or tree in the home. Plants are inexpenisve and provide sculptural elements and texture. Ficus trees and high def paintings are just two of the design trends for 2012 in Canadian House and Home. For a modern … Continue reading →
Spindle Chair
Over 15 years ago, I purchased a spindle chair at auction. I took it home and reupholstered it in a blue and white Waverly fabric. I loved it, but my husband didn’t. He wanted a leather recliner. A few years later, … Continue reading →
HomeGoods Pick of the Week
The holidays are over, but many special moments have been captured with pictures. I counted eight cameras in one night. If you have gone crazy taking pictures, take a trip to your local HomeGoods store to find beautiful storage boxes to organize your pictures. They also have great … Continue reading →
Bright, Yellow Kitchen
Happy New Year! We are off to a bright start. The January cover of Martha Stewart Living and the February cover of House Beautiful, both feature yellow kitchens. In House Beautiful, Designer Lindsey Coral Harper use of “shocking” yellow walls in the kitchen reminds me of summer days. I love yellow … Continue reading →
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Tagged decorating ideas using yellow, House Beautiful, Kitchen, Lindsey Coral Harper, Martha Stewart Living, yellow
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Happy New Year
Thank you for your support during the past five months. It has been wonderful sharing my blog and meeting new friends along the way. I’m looking forward to learning and sharing more decorating and design inspiration throughout 2012. Have a Healthy and Happy New Year!
HomeGoods Pick of the Week
I found a small globe at HomeGoods to add to my globe collection. Accessories are my thing. A room is not complete without them. Accessories make the room personal. As my personal taste changes, so do my accessories. However, my major pieces stay … Continue reading →
One Mirror, Two Looks
I hope you had a wonderful holiday with family and friends. On a trip to Pottery Barn Kids last week, I saw a charming mirror on display. I was thinking the mirror would look great in a living room, as well. So, when I saw a … Continue reading →
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Tagged House and Home, Mirrors, showhouse, Spanish style home
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