Make Your Own Sunshine

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Ivy de Leon

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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.

pink peonies and cowan tout fabric

It needs sunshine.    Are you following?   It shifts my mindset to happy, sunny days.

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Yes, flowers!   I must have blooms or a plant … something alive that wakens the senses.

Flowers are magical, don’t you think?    On cold winter days when there is little sunshine,  fresh flowers, a single rose or a green branch, really brings me a sense of peace and joy helping me make a fresh start during January.  Don’t wait for something good to come your way.  Go find that something.  It’s out there waiting for you.

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I think Campbell agrees.

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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 outside for fresh air and counting our blessings will help our mind set.  Tomorrow, I will be sharing more ways to make a fresh start during January.

Here is a  fun and easy walk in Vernon, NJ.  Want to share a picture of your walk?  Follow me on Instagram @idhomedecor  Tag your photos: #freshstart2021 Remember we are stronger together.

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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 Autumn

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 feel blessed to be healthy and finding refuge at home.   While apple picking season has ended and pumpkin fields are getting empty there are plenty of  country roads to enjoy the foliage.

Do get outside and enjoy the fresh country air.

I’m working on a new project and some holiday fun! Stay tune for more.


Halloween dinner

 

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Summer Is Not Over Yet!

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Ivy de Leon

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Hanging on to summer!  Hope your Labor Day was a good one.

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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 a few more weeks before we could get back to some kind of normal.

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I ventured out to source lighting.   We are pushing on to complete the sink portion of the mudroom makeover.

lighting visual comfortsink fixturesfireclay kitchen sinkshaker style cabinet doors

Pyne Hollyhock Schumacher  white paint collection

Head  over to Week Eight of the One Room Challenge and enjoy the reveals of many hardworking bloggers and designers.    You’ll find tips, products and plenty of inspiration for your next project.

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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.

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This week I took a drive to the marble supplier in Newburgh, NY.   I also decided on using a farmhouse sink and shaker style cabinets for my mudroom project.

shaker style cabinet doors granite

The ever ending cleaning  in the mudroom and keeping up with the household continues.   Now that the orders have been placed, I’m feeling better.  Looking forward to more progress this week.

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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 are open.

I’ll be back for Week 7.  Thank you!

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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.

 

pyne hollyhock

Loving the Payne Hollyhock by Schumacher.  I have used the fabric in the kitchen already.

schumacher wallpaper

Brighton Pavilion  mural

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No sink decision this week, but I am looking forward to the plumber removing  current  slop sink.   Meanwhile, I am shopping for lighting and paint this week.   In the meantime, do stop by and visit the other participants.    here

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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.

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(I promised you pictures, but I didn’t say they would be pretty.  The bunny is a dog toy.)

The freestanding utility sink is uncomfortable and not very pretty.   I do think utility sinks  come in handy,  maybe in the basement.

mudroom entry makeover

Service calls to the electrician and plumber were made last week.  Yesterday, I met the electrician to discuss adding electrical for two walls and moving the ceiling light to center them better in the doorway.

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I am super excited to get things moving now that the room has been cleaned up.  Tomorrow, I will be looking at crown molding samples.  The mudroom  has tall ceilings and needs  balance and a finishing touch to coordinate with the generous 11″  floor base molding.

Things will get messy here again, but in a good way….. progress.

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