Tag Archives: summer

Power Monday: Dare to Bare Your Toes

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Ivy de Leon

Power Monday is about celebrating new opportunities, ideas and yourself. The idea came from my sons, two business entrepreneurs at Babson College.  I found they were always excited about Monday mornings.  They call  it “money making Mondays,” a fresh start to polish, reinvest and create … Continue reading →

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Treasure Hunting With Eddie Ross At Pine Hill Farm

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Ivy de Leon

Driving nearly two hours for an estate sale may seem too far for most people.  However, this was no regular estate sale.  It was Eddie Ross’ estate sale.  Yes, that Eddie Ross, Senior Style Editor of Martha Stewart Living and Associate Editor … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Life Outdoors With Selamat

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Ivy de Leon

Yes, I’m still talking about High Point Market in May. There are so many awesome offerings to make your home yours. I love the fresh Spring color at Selamat. Natural rattan or watery blues and sunshine yellows will make any … Continue reading →

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Decorating the Fireplace for Summer

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Ivy de Leon

We have been living in this house for three years.  It’s a charming house (too small of us) with some cute details: wide plank floors, original windows (it’s cold in the winter),  checkered floors in the mudroom, a swing door … Continue reading →

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What to Wear: Summer Neutrals

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Ivy de Leon

Good morning.  It’s still muggy and hot here.  Stay cool in summer neutrals: beige, white, khaki, tan are easy to wear.  Add style with a chic Michael Kors bag in snake skin and a pair of fabulous sandals.  What’s your must have for … Continue reading →

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The Summer White Shirt

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Ivy de Leon

When the weather is hot and I want something effortless and stylish to wear, I  could always count on a white shirt to keep me cool and polished.  A summer essential,  the classic white shirt,  is sexy, chic and fun.   This … Continue reading →

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Travel Ready

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Ivy de Leon

On Monday I travelled near Boston to pick up by son from college.  I’m so happy to have him home.   I’m getting excited to take a road trip with the family.   As we all get ready to pack our cars for … Continue reading →

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Cottage Living

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Ivy de Leon

Where do you go to relax?  The kids are off for the summer in two weeks.    I’m obsessed with cottage living this time of year. It would be wonderful to have a little place by the beach for the summer. The romance … Continue reading →

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Crazy for Seersucker

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Ivy de Leon

 Seersucker for him…looks fabulous! I love this wedding gown.  Perfect for renewing vows.  A seersucker pencil skirt for the weekend.  A beautiful  upholstered settee in the bathroom of  Mary McDonald’s Hollywood guesthouse.  (Photograph by Miguel Flores-Vianna, as seen in Domino Magazine) … Continue reading →

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