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32 Things That Are Giving Me Life Right Now

32 Things That Are Giving Me Life Right Now

Making a list of things that are “giving me life” is turning out to be one of my favorite things to do at the end of the month and I hope you’re enjoying them as much as I am. I’ve been doing these most of the year and I started because I see so many amazingly designed products on the internet throughout the month and I wanted to share them with you.

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The 12 Best Train Rides Across America and the World

The 12 Best Train Rides Across America and the World

I think there’s something very glamorous about trains and from watching movies about the Orient Express I’ve always wanted to go on a major train journey myself. It harkens back to a time in the U.S. when that was the only way to get across the country in a reasonable time and it ushered in the Industrial Revolution.

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The 17 Best Small Makers on Etsy

The 17 Best Small Makers on Etsy

I can’t say enough about how much I love Etsy. I’ve been a customer for years and order all the time from my favorite shops for gifts, all of my fabric and items that I can’t find anywhere else. All of these shops are listed for the uniqueness of their products. There are many makers in the United States that offer a product that you can’t get anywhere else, but I tried to include a mix of both domestic and international sellers.

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The 52 Best Fall Decor Ideas You’ll Love

The 52 Best Fall Decor Ideas You’ll Love

I have been waiting for the longest summer ever to end because here in Atlanta, it was sweltering with humidity, mosquitoes and scorching sun. It just tires you out and this one was hotter than it’s been in years if you’ve been watching the news. I can feel it, can’t you? It’s Fall ya’ll and I’m digging it. The slight nip in the air, the longing for a pumpkin spice latte and the football players gearing up for a great season; it’s the most wonderful time of the year. I love Fall in all its glory.

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The Best Fall Exclusives at Target from Opalhouse Jungalow, Hearth & Hand Magnolia and Threshold McGee & Co.

The Best Fall Exclusives at Target from Opalhouse Jungalow, Hearth & Hand Magnolia and Threshold McGee & Co.

Target has been so good for several years now. It’s not the Target of my childhood which was much more in line with Walmart. They’ve made so many strides forward in fashion and especially in design. In pairing up with famous designers for capsule collections to carrying whole lines of products from “of the moment” tastemakers, Target has really come into its own and I can honestly say they’re in a lane all their own.

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The 34 Best Fall Football Party Essentials

The 34 Best Fall Football Party Essentials

It’s Fall y’all. One of the best things about Fall, for me, is football. I remember growing up and watching football every Sunday with my dad and brothers. I guess I was indoctrinated into the sport at an early age and grew to love it. And I especially like football when it’s outside. I have memories of sitting outside when it’s freezing with blankets and hot chocolate. I have twin brothers and a son who played football starting in Little League and went all the way up through college. I was also a cheerleader and the best times were cheering for football games on Friday nights. Needless to say, I have a lot of experience in tailgating and throwing Superbowl parties or just on any given Sunday throwing a football party.

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Fall 2024 Interior Design Trends – Part 2

Fall 2024 Interior Design Trends – Part 2

Don’t you just love the Fall? I can’t say it enough. I’ve already started my Fall blog posts and I’m so overwhelmed with the amount of ideas and things I have to share with you. Last week I gave you Part 1 of the Fall 2024 Interior Design Trends and this is Part 2. So much fun this whole year in terms of trends. You know how some trends you just look at and say “uh-no, not for me”?. Well I think all of the interior trends this year speak to me in one way or another.

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Fall 2024 Interior Design Trends – Part 1

Fall 2024 Interior Design Trends – Part 1

It’s Fall and I’m loving it. The air is cooler and it’s almost sweater weather. Football is getting ready to start and the U.S. Open is being played. All the things that I love. The Fall decor trends for 2024 are particularly exciting this year for me at least. It consists of Mossy Greens, Deep Reds, Color Drenching, Western Gothic, Biophilic and the Vintage Aesthetic. In this blog post, I’m going to talk about the first three. Please stay tuned for Part 2 coming up soon.

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Fall 2024 Nail Trends

Fall 2024 Nail Trends

As the leaves change and the weather cools, we are all looking forward to stepping into darker and moodier tones. That goes for nails too. I love searching the net for new trends in nails and this Fall there’s some real stunners.

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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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