Category Archives: Decorating

Make Your Own Sunshine

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Ivy de Leon

There is one thing I do for myself weekly. It’s not an expensive purchase … although it could be. Here is a clue, I grown it at home. It needs sunshine. Are you following? It shifts my mindset to … Continue reading →

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Walk your way to a fresh start

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Ivy de Leon

Happy Monday! Starting January with a New Year reset. If you are looking for a shift in energy, you are not alone. I find walking outdoors helps me connect to nature and feel more calm. Taking a deep breath, getting … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year 2021

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Ivy de Leon

From our home to yours, wishing you a Healthy and Happy New Year!

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Autumn At Home

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Ivy de Leon

Hello friends, We continue to stay home during Covid-19 and following the science. Hope you are staying safe and finding ways to stay positive and creative during this difficult time. Autumn is in full bloom in the hudson valley. We … Continue reading →

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Summer Is Not Over Yet!

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Ivy de Leon

Hanging on to summer! Hope your Labor Day was a good one. Thanks for stopping by.

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One Room Challenge Guest Participant Week 8 – Mudroom Makeover

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Ivy de Leon

Hello! Things are looking up! We made it to Phase 3 of the Covid-19 opening. There have been so many challenges during the past eight weeks. It has been a slow process and at times I thought it would be … Continue reading →

Posted in Decorating | Tagged Better Homes and Garden, farmhouse sink, home improvement, mudroom decor, one room challenge Spring 2020 | Comments Off

One Room Challenge Guest Participant Week 7 – Mudroom Makeover

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Ivy de Leon

As we start summer and end the longest day of the year, summer solstice, I’m excited to provide an update for week 7 of the One Room Challenge. This week I took a drive to the marble supplier in Newburgh, … Continue reading →

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Week 5 & 6 – One Room Challenge Guest Participant – Mudroom Makeover

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Ivy de Leon

Hello All, We took Week 5 for a time to reflection. #Black Lives Matter One Room Challenge Week Six has been a slow go here. The good news is New York has moved to phase 2 during the Covid-19. Construction businesses … Continue reading →

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Week Four – One Room Challenge Guest Participant – Mudroom Makeover

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Ivy de Leon

Hello! Week four of the One Room Challenge Guest Participants is here…that was fast. I am working on the mudroom. Little progress here. The big decision for me this week is to add color or keep things neutral. Loving … Continue reading →

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Week Three – One Room Challenge Guest Participant – Mudroom Makeover

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Ivy de Leon

Hope you are all well. Things are moving slowly here during week three of the One Room Challenge Guest Participant Mudroom Makeover. Week three has been mostly cleaning and organizing a messy, catch all room. (I promised you pictures, … Continue reading →

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