Interior Design
Some of My Favorite DIY Holiday Decor
Well, these are the last two DIY’s of the year people. One is holiday decor in my house and one is a present for my Mom. This year has been a learning experience for me. I found that my DIY’s are hardly conducive to blogging because I can’t guarantee when they’ll be finished. I don’t know how all of the other DIY’ers do it. I’ll have to check in with them to get some tips.
The Best Thanksgiving Decor Ideas You’ll Love
It’s still Fall ya’ll and I’m digging it. The nip in the air, the longing for a latte (at least for me) and the football players halfway through their season. It’s the most wonderful time of the year for me. I love Fall in all its glory.
The 2025 Serenbe Showhouse
Tucked into the rolling countryside just outside Atlanta, Serenbe isn’t your typical neighborhood — it’s more like a living, breathing design experiment that actually worked. Founded in the early 2000s by Steve and Marie Nygren, Serenbe was born out of the idea that nature, architecture, and community could coexist beautifully (imagine if a charming European village and a sustainability think tank had a baby).
The Best Halloween Decorating Ideas That’ll Blow Your Mind
Halloween is one of those holidays where you can go all in—or just sprinkle in a few spooky touches—and still feel festive. Whether you’re the “cobwebs on every surface” type or the “maybe I’ll just buy one pumpkin and call it a day” type, there’s a way to make your home scream (politely, of course) Halloween.
25 Fireplaces That Are Giving Me Life Right Now
If you’ve been around here a while, you already know what I mean when I say something is “giving me life.” It’s not just a casual like, or a passing interest. No, when something gives me life, it’s that deep, soul-stirring spark of joy that makes me feel like I could write poetry about grout lines or get misty-eyed over a perfectly styled bookshelf. I’ve written about planters, frames, books, even the color yellow—but now that the temperatures are finally dipping, my heart (and my Pinterest boards) are fully consumed by fireplaces.
The Very Best Etsy Sellers You Need in Your Life Right Now
Etsy. The land of handmade treasures, quirky finds, and the occasional “Did someone actually make that in their garage?” moment. Founded in 2005, Etsy was the cool arts-and-crafts fair before online shopping was even a personality trait. And now? It’s grown into the ultimate marketplace for all things unique, custom, and actually worth talking about.
The Best Fall Decorating Ideas for 2025 – Part 2
If you missed Part 1 of this little autumnal saga, I covered entryways, foliage, and all the outdoor drama (because your porch deserves just as much attention as your living room). Check it out here: The Best Fall Decorating Ideas – Part 1. But now we’re heading inside—because let’s be honest, once that first cold snap hits, we’re all about hunkering down in our cozy little nests.
The Best Fall Decorating Ideas for 2025 – Part 1
Fall. My absolute favorite season of the year. Hands down. Where else do you get the crisp air, the smell of cinnamon everything, football weekends, fall festivals, and just the right excuse to drink hot cider before noon? It’s the season where the weather behaves for once—not too hot, not too cold—just that perfect sweater-without-a-coat kind of vibe. And the best part? Nature basically hands us free décor. Pinecones, branches, colorful leaves—you don’t even need a craft store receipt to make it happen. Your backyard is basically HomeGoods with a breeze.
25 Things That Are Giving Me Life Right Now – My Love Affair with Wood Frames and Mattes
If you’ve been following along with my Giving Me Life series, you know this is where I let you peek inside my little obsessions—those design details that stop me mid-scroll or make me linger in someone else’s living room longer than socially acceptable. Every month, it’s something different, but this month? Oh, it’s a full-on love affair. With wood. Specifically, wood frames and mattes.
3 Fall Nail Trends that are Sneaking into Your Home and Closet
You know how it starts: you go in for a simple nail refresh, thinking you’ll just keep it “neutral.” Next thing you know, your nails are sporting a moody espresso brown, you’re eyeing a black cherry handbag, and your sofa suddenly looks like it’s begging to be reupholstered in royal purple velvet. That’s the thing about color trends—they rarely stay confined to your manicure. They have a sneaky way of moving into your wardrobe, your interiors, and eventually your entire vibe. This fall, the big three shades—brown, dark cherry, and purple—are not just nail trends. They’re lifestyle shifts waiting to happen.
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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