Thrifting Vanity Tray

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Ivy de Leon

Do you have a special area for your pretty things to start your day?  A stop to the thrift shop reminded me that it was time to do a little Spring organizing starting with myself. I’ve scheduled a hair cut, started an inspiration board on Pinterest  “Summer Style.”

A small vanity tray started it all ($3). Claim your space. Starting the day will be a little more special with a small area for devotion to beauty and appreciation for the little things that make every woman feel special.

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Staircase DIY

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Ivy de Leon

Personalizing a house rental presents a few challenges.   Among them is whether or not to make the investment in quality items that you cannot move with you.  Case in point, how to bring personality to this small staircase.

Paint would be an easy fix.  A rug would be ideal.  These two rugs from Home Decorators and Dash and Albert caught my attention.

Because the home is a rental, I was up for a little budget friendly project.  I couldn’t pass on the challenge to personalize the staircase.   A trip to Marshalls for some floor mats, Joann Fabric for decorative nailheads trim, Ikea for picture frames.

Stair Tread Installation Kit

I used nonslip pads on each step and heavy duty tape to secure them, a heavy duty staple gun to attach area rug under the overhang and the back of each step.  I then reinforced the rug to the top of  each step with nailstrips, it also hides the staples.  I used 4 small floor mats ($12.99/each).  I made sure the pattern matched and the ends finished towards the back of the step.

For the art work I used Ikea picture frames and bought two postcards from local aritists.  The art for the large picture frame is from a book purchased at the library.  A mirror purchased at a thrift store ($2) and a small oil painting from Jane’s Consignment ($15). This project was under $100.

 

  

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Happy Easter

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Ivy de Leon

 

 HAPPY EASTER

Have Wonderful Day!

Enchanted Filled Easter Egg

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Weekend Real Estate

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Ivy de Leon

This end unit townhome in Princeton, NJ, is loaded with luxuries inside and out. The large formal living and dining rooms have recessed lighting & opulent details. New designer kitchen features a built-in Sub Zero refrigerator with 2-drawer freezer, Wolf six burner professional stove, soap stone counters, striking subway tile backsplash and a large island. Open to the vaulted ceiling family room with a fireplace flanked by built-in cabinetry, this space will be a frequent destination. A glass door leads to a brick paver patio & your own secret garden! Second floor houses the master suite and a bedroom/office with en-suite bath. The master bedroom has a fireplace, and the bath has a Jacuzzi tub, dual sinks & stall shower. A laundry chute makes everyday jobs easy! The third floor has two more bedrooms and a full bath. Partial finished basement with Berber carpeting & recessed lights plus an unfinished storage area. This lovely home is sure to fulfill your dreams and delight your senses!

For more information on this property please contact Ellen Lefkowitz, presented by Gloria NilsonRealtors®.

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Curated

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Ivy de Leon

Setting the Easter table is exciting.  The possibilities are endless from casual to formal.  Finding inspiration is as easy as taking a walk outside, now that Spring flowers are everywhere.  Put away the white dishes and add color to your table for a fun and memorable table setting.  Flowers, candles, cloth napkins and festive place card holders are small details that enhance the feeling of sharing a family meal at Easter .

  

Horchow, Pottery Barn, Calico Corners, Williams-Sonoma, Teleflora

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Brume

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Ivy de Leon

Brume is the most photographed window film company in the UK, regularly featured in Living Etc, Ideal Home, House Beautiful, Elle Decoration and  Homes and Gardens.  Brume’s  line of  privacy window film adds style and security.  The selection includes a cut-out design to place at standing eye level.  Cut-outs positioned at standing eye level allow you to peek out.  These are perfect for a street view window.

 

Brume offers a large selection of decorative stickers for the home.  Fun decorative stickers for the entry, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom make it easy to update your wall decor.  These are so sweet.

 

Brume could also cut your design into their window film or sticker vinyl.   Want a simple logo, fabric match design, or cut poetry, no problem.  Send Brume your special order.  The possibilities are endless.

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Spring Break

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Ivy de Leon

 

Taking a little Spring Break.  See you soon.

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Weekend Real Estate

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Ivy de Leon

Princeton, NJ is a beautiful town with many exquisite houses. It is naturally fitting to explore real estate in my home town for my first real estate tour.

This majestic all brick John Russell Pope manor (c.1900) sits welcoming on over an acre of manicured grounds right in the heart of Princeton’s fabled western section. The spacious and well-equipped chef’s kitchen/breakfast room and family room are accessible to grounds by French doors to the arcaded gardens.

Boasting 18 sunlit rooms, each with significant architectural detailing, 7 fireplaces and ample space for formal entertaining, as well as comfortable living. Gracious foyer with Butterfly staircase & French doors leading to the courtyard beyond. Twin receiving rooms and a gorgeous living room and formal dining room surround the entrance hall. Upstairs, a fabulous Master Suite of 3 rooms with his/her baths, 5 other bedrooms, a reading room, an exercise room & 4 more baths. The courtyard behind the house is a treasure of terraces, paths, gardens, reflecting pool with fountain and swimming pool enclosure.

 

For a more pictures and information on this property visit: Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty.

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Curated

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Ivy de Leon

French Country, an eclectic mix of the casual and the formal, the old and the new.

Sources:  One-of-a-Kind-Consignment, Wisteria, CB2, The Well Appointed House

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Spring Green

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Ivy de Leon

With the arrival of Spring add a  burst of green to your decor.  “Green is nature’s neutral,” designer John Loecke says in the April issue of Better Homes & Gardens.  One of my favorite shades of green is  classic kelly green.  Take a walk outside and get inspiration from nature.  While grocery shopping look in the vegetable isle, broccoli, kale, apples come in different shades of green.   Have fun with your selection.  Explore and add green with paint, pillows, and botanical prints, all from nature-inspired palette.

Cottage bedroom

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Designer Meg Braff

Designer Ashely Whittaker

Designer Allison Paladino

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