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Leslie Karen is a blog dedicated to women who are forever curious, passionate and don’t believe in limits. I love DIY’ing and trying to figure out how to do things, traveling, designing interiors, finding good restaurants, fashion and reading. Basically just about anything creative and artistic.
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Giving Me Life – The Home Styling Edition
Welcome to the latest installment of Giving Me Life, where I celebrate the things currently making my design-loving heart beat a little faster. There are few things I love more than a beautifully styled vignette so right now Home styling is giving me LIFE.
Fall 2026 Interior Design & Fashion Trends: Part 2 — Pattern Play
If you read Fall 2026 Interior Design & Fashion Trends: Part 1, you already know that color is having a moment. Mustard Yellow, Aqua/Teal, Magenta and Olive Green are bringing the drama, the personality and, frankly, a much-needed break from the beige brigade.
Fall 2026 Interior Design & Fashion Trends: Part 1 — Color Me Fall
If you thought fall was going to arrive quietly wearing beige, camel and another version of “greige,” I have some news for you: Fall 2026 has entered the chat, and she brought COLOR.
Designer & Diy’er pumped up on caffeine and willing to create anything. I want to let women know they can do it and if they don’t want to, I will.
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Giving Me Life – The Home Styling Edition
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I receive a commission if you visit a link and buy something on my...
Fall 2026 Interior Design & Fashion Trends: Part 2 — Pattern Play
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I receive a commission if you visit a link and buy something on my...
Fall 2026 Interior Design & Fashion Trends: Part 1 — Color Me Fall
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I receive a commission if you visit a link and buy something on my...
Fall/Autumn Nail Designs You’ll Want to Wear All Season
Etsy Snap Nails - Marble & Agate, Pinterest - Animal Prints, Pinterest - Marble & Terrazo, Pinterest - Green...
Giving Me Life – All About The Gold Rush
Attica Mag - Metal Cabinetry, Pinterest - Leafy Vine Sconce, Pinterest - Chain Mail Shower Curtain, Alibaba - Siren Song Oceanic...
4 Quick Getaways to Take Before Fall: Nashville, Charleston, Savannah and Asheville
Blue Ridge Mountains Even though summer is in full swing, there's still plenty of time to squeeze in one or more memorable...
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Leslie Karen is a blog dedicated to women who are forever curious, passionate and don’t believe in limits. I love DIY’ing and trying to figure out how to do things, traveling, designing interiors, finding good restaurants, fashion and reading. Basically just about anything creative and artistic.
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