Category Archives: Project

One Room Challenge Guest Participant Week 7 – Powder Room Reveal

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Ivy de Leon

This is it!  The moment has arrived for the One Room Challenge Guest Participant reveal.  I’m so excited to share with you my DIY powder room makeover.  Before you continue, let’s remember where I started. Last month I was horrified … Continue reading →

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One Room Challenge Fall 2017 – Week Six Power Room Update

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Ivy de Leon

Hello again!  Week six of the One Room Challenge Guest Participant has arrived and brought our first frost this morning.   I am reminded that there are only 7 days remaining to complete my powder room update. There were a few challenges on … Continue reading →

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One Room Challenge Fall 2017 – Week Five Power Room Update

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Ivy de Leon

This is week 5 of the One Room Challenge and I’m feeling under the weather.  I’m thankful for the extra week.    This week I was able to get two sconces up, however, I had to use a different pair … 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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Pumpkin Chic: DIY Faux Pineapple Finials

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

Pineapples are a symbol of hospitality.  I often see carved-wood finials of pineapples on fence posts throughout New England.  They are so charming.   We live in a Cape-Cod style house so I wanted to duplicate a similar look for … Continue reading →

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7 Decorating Tips From My One Room Challenge Office Makeover

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

A week later, I’m loving my new designed home office.  Thank you Linda at Calling It Home for hosting the One Room Challenge.  Today I’m sharing a few decorating tips from my project. 1.  Buy what you love.  The moment I … Continue reading →

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One Room Challenge Week 4 Office Makeover

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

Week four of the  One Room Challenge Participants has arrived.  We are moving full speed ahead.  The room is painted in Nancy’s Blushes by Farrow and Ball.  The color looks amazing.  It is a pretty grown up version of pink … Continue reading →

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One Room Challenge: Week Two Office Makeover

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Ivy de Leon

The One Room Challenge is booming with great designs.  I’m having fun reading new blogs. Week two has arrived sooner than I hoped.  This week I started a few small projects.  If you followed me on Instagram you saw this … Continue reading →

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