Category Archives: Decorating

Spring Break in Miami

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

This week I’m spending time with the family on a little spring break.  Stay connected on Instagram as we visit the beautiful gardens at Vizcaya in Miami, our quick visit Circa Who, and admire the amazing ceilings at The Biltmore … Continue reading →

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Spring Forward Motivational Quotes

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

via via via Happy Monday!  A bigger cup of coffee on my desk this morning with one less hour of sleep caused me to do less with more focus.  As we spring forward the clocks, I’m excited to have a few … Continue reading →

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Designer Bloggers Conference 2016

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

Participating in seminars and learning about the latest product is all part of the job that I love.  Things were a little quite on the blog this week while I was in Atlanta attending the Design Bloggers Conference.  I hope … Continue reading →

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Falling In Love With Green Again

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

      Green, I have strayed away for a while. Now, I’m back rediscovering green grass cloth, emerald-glazed walls and old-fashioned chintz fabric. Falling in love with green again is easy.  Simply White is the color of the year, but green … Continue reading →

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How to give a small living space function

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

Using a corner of  a room for extra seating in a large room is a great use of space.  Designed by Andrew Brown Interiors this corner works wonders in a large or small space.  Getting the floor plan correct in … Continue reading →

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Five easy ways to perk up your room with yellow

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

For a little mood boost in a room I turn to yellow.  It could be as simple as a large bunch of daffodils from the grocery store.  The color yellow makes me happy.           Create a … Continue reading →

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Power Monday: Sunny Days Ahead

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

Happy Power Monday!  The sun is out.  I’m seeing signs of spring in the garden, which has me thinking about the growing season and tapping into ideas we may have stored away and keep waiting for someday. Today is the … Continue reading →

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NY NOW 2016

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

NY NOW®, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, offers a unique shopping experience to thousands of buyers, designers.  The event is held at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City twice a year.  For new products lines and latest trends … Continue reading →

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Majolica Plates Get The Look

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

Hanging plates on the wall makes a beautiful display.   Charles Faudree shows us the magic of his French design in his book Charles Faudree Interiors.   I confess, I have a weakness for all things tabletop.  This weekend I found pretty majolica salad plates at … Continue reading →

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Power Monday You Got This

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

Happy Power Monday.  Let’s get down to business. A little desk envy  Alaina Kaczmarski        Inspiration                                       Simple Wrap Dress   Business tip – What to Read  Five tips for how to be the best potential networker you can be. Keeping it short … Continue reading →

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