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.COM

Buffet Style

Make entertaining easy on yourself by setting a buffet table.  Let guest help themselves.        Dessert Buffet Table          

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Thanksgiving Table Setting

Proper Layout:    Find your style… Formal      Casual  Elegance     Rustic       Relaxed Casual   

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HomeGoods Pick of the Week

 Happy Veterans Day!  It’s Friday, you know what that means.  It’s my HomeGoods Pick of the Week.   I picked up these salad/dessert plates for $3.99/each.  They’re microwave and dishwasher safe.  The glasses are also from HomeGoods $2.99 and  $2.00.   Sometimes finding … Continue reading

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Decorating with Deer Antlers

Came across this fabric with deer antlers.  Would look great in a study — window treatments, pillows, seat cushion.    I recently picked up some deer antlers for a project and found a helpful video on how to mount them.  Search  www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8jWpG7EXUU, Co-Host Ralph Scherder. Great chair … Continue reading

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ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES AND MORE

 One of my secret places to find vintage and unique finds is The Golden Nugget Antique Market, located in Lambertville, NJ. Here you’ll find just about everything — furniture, paintings, jewelry, home decor, retro and vintage and a whole lot … Continue reading

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Decorating Foyers in a Small Space

Looking for inspiration for a foyer?    Like pink?   Feel happy walking into this foyer.       Damask is one of my favorite patterns.   I like this relaxed formal entry.      A more neutral combination.  Great dresser to put your keys and … Continue reading

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Pine Cone Wreath – High/Low

Came across this simple, beautiful pine cone wreath (ribbon not included) from Horchow, the cost $200.  While at the Home Depot, I found a similar pine cone wreath from Martha Stewart under $24.    Happy Monday!  

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HomeGoods Pick of the Week

My trip to HomeGoods never disappoints me.   This time I gravitated to the lighting section.  Perhaps, I was influenced by the fun colors in  John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon color-rich interiors in the Tastemaker Tag Sale on One Kings Lane last night.  Maybe … Continue reading

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Transform A Room With Stencils

   Creating beautiful rooms with simple wall stencils is easier than you think. Stencils have come a long way.  I’ve never tried stenciling until now.  I absolutely love it!    It was easy, cost effective (it’s reusable) and the results are amazing.   I decided to … Continue reading

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Carvings by Ray Villafane, via Stumble Upon.      

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