Category Archives: Decorating

One Room Challenge Fall 2017 – Week Four Power Room Update

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Ivy de Leon

Week four has arrived with some good news … we get an extra week.  Yes, that’s right.  For the first time ever, the One Room Challenge has been extended a week due to natural weather disasters and shipping delays.  I … Continue reading →

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One Room Challenge Fall 2017 Week Three – Powder Room Makeover

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Ivy de Leon

We are at the halfway point with the One Room Challenge at hosted by Linda at  Calling it Home.   The powder room is coming along.  Decorating is a process…  It’s not easy to let someone else take control of your home.  … Continue reading →

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One Room Challenge Fall 2017 Week Two Powder Room Makeover

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Ivy de Leon

Hello friends, welcome back to Calling It Home week two of the  One Room Challenge Guest Participant.  I’m tackling a powder room in much need of repair.   I found another image of a beautiful Imperial vessel sink.   Simple and elegant against … Continue reading →

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One Room Challenge Fall 2017

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Ivy de Leon

Hello, October!  The One Room Challenge Guest Participant hosted by Linda at Calling It Home starts today.   Linda and the participants are a great support.   I’m joining the challenge.   We all have six weeks to complete our projects.   Come follow along, … Continue reading →

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How To Create A “Wow Factor” Room With Wallpaper

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Ivy de Leon

Hello again!   Happy to be back.  The first day of Autumn arrives in just two days.   If there are projects around the house you are looking to tackle, today is all about wallpaper. We’ve all been there before: … Continue reading →

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5 Fun Ways To Spruce Up Your Home for Summer

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Ivy de Leon

Happy Friday!  OMG!  Time is flying.  Graduation is just around the corner for my daughter.  Yes, my little girl is all grown up.    While I’m visiting colleges, getting ready for her prom, the house has taken a back seat … Continue reading →

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High Point Furniture Market: David Phoenix and Mark D. Sikes

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Ivy de Leon

Today, I am sharing two furniture collections from High Point Spring Market I enjoyed.  The designers are both on the A List of talented designers.  They have both designed rooms at Kips Bay Showhouse.  David Phoenix and Mark D. Sikes … Continue reading →

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Design Jolt At High Point Market 2017

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Ivy de Leon

Sometimes you have to break the rules or should I say the norm.   Saturday morning, I was off to the airport to High Point Market.  I felt a little guilty leaving soon after my daughter’s junior prom the night … Continue reading →

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Friday Funday – Kate Schelter’s Apartment

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Ivy de Leon

Hooray!  We made it to Friday.  Yesterday, we got 11 inches of snow.  I was happy to have the hubby and my older son to help shovel.  It was not an easy task.  They did an amazing job.  Everyone is … Continue reading →

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Power Monday: Is your desk making you unhealthy?

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Ivy de Leon

Photo:  House Beautiful  Happy Power Monday.   I love this chic office Miles Redd  designed for his mother.  Redd moved a  table that was too large from the dining room into the back of the house to an unused library to make … Continue reading →

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