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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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The Ultimate Women’s Holiday Gift Guide – Fabulous Finds for Every Woman in your Life
Because the women on your holiday shopping list deserve more than another gift card! But the right gift card can also be fantastic. If you’re anything like me, finding the perfect gift is almost as much fun as receiving one. Almost.
We’re continuing the holiday gift-giving festivities with Part 2 of my Holiday Gift Guides! If you caught my first installment The Ultimate Etsy Gift Guide, you already know that I kicked things off with Etsy and its endless supply of personalized treasures, handmade goodies, and one-of-a-kind finds.
The Ultimate Etsy Gift Guide: Personalized Gifts and Unique Finds for Everyone on your List
Let’s get this holiday gift-giving party started! And where better to kick things off than Etsy? If you’ve been around here for a minute, you already know I love, love, LOVE Etsy. Seriously, what’s not to love about a place filled with creative makers, handmade treasures, vintage finds, and gifts that are anything but ordinary?
The Best Banquette Seating Ideas: From Breakfast Nooks to Over-the-Top Lounge Moments
Let’s talk about banquette seating. You know, those built-in benches and upholstered nooks that make you want to linger over your morning coffee, order another cocktail, or curl up with a book and pretend the rest of the world can wait? Yes, those.
Banquettes have been around forever, but this is one design classic that continues to find new ways to make itself relevant. They’re practical, they’re versatile, they’re a brilliant solution for awkward spaces, and when done right? They’re an absolute moment.
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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The Ultimate Women’s Holiday Gift Guide – Fabulous Finds for Every Woman in your Life
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I receive a commission if you visit a link and buy something on my...
The Ultimate Etsy Gift Guide: Personalized Gifts and Unique Finds for Everyone on your List
Joy Boutique Art - Floral Paint by Numbers Kit Let's get this holiday gift-giving party started! And where better to kick things...
The Best Banquette Seating Ideas: From Breakfast Nooks to Over-the-Top Lounge Moments
Woodworks Brighton Let's talk about banquette seating. You know, those built-in benches and upholstered nooks that make you want...
2027 Colors of the Year: The Blue Color Trend – Part 2
If Part 1 of the 2027 Colors of the Year was about putting down roots, Part 2 is where things get a little more...
2027 Colors of the Year: The Earthy, Restorative Paint Colors Taking Over Interiors – Part 1
If there is one thing the 2027 Colors of the Year are telling us, it’s this: apparently, we would all like to calm the hell...
Giving Me Life – 4 Spooky Nail Trends to Try this Halloween
Pinterest - Zombie Maggot Nails, Etsy Nails by Alisa - Black Dragon Eyes, Etsy Fancy Nails VN - Pumpkin French Tips, Etsy Made...
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