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It’s Leo Season!!!!
I’m so excited that it’s Leo Season. My family and friends are filled with Leos, so we get really hyped up during this time. I wouldn’t say I’m an astrology aficionado or that I think the personality traits of the signs are finite, but I would say that I believe the time of year, day or night that you were born can influence your thoughts and feelings. Also, whenever I read about my Leo personality, it sounds exactly like me and I do mean exactly. Even when it’s a toxic personality trait, I can read why and get some insights into why I might feel that way. So it’s the old question of nurture or nature. Nurture is your background and upbringing and nature would be astrology.
It’s Time to Revisit the Black House
I love black houses and black walls so much. I even have a whole board devoted to black walls on my Pintererst. What I love is that it can go glam, farmhouse, traditional, industrial, mid-century modern, rustic; just about any style would work. Also, greenery looks stunning up against a black background, so your landscaping will really pop.
The Haven Conference for Content Creators
For the second year in a row, I went to the Haven Conference in Atlanta. This conference is specifically for content creators in the DIY and Design space which includes artists and crafters also. They have numerous speakers and breakout sessions on every topic from affiliate links to email marketing to video editing and much much more. Last year, I was a newbie in terms of social media and was just working on my blog. This year I’m on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook so I feel better equipped to really reap the benefits of all of the information I was going to receive this year.
Ain’t Too Proud to Dumpster Dive – The Little Chair Project
DIY is my jam, but it does take some time. The process can sometimes be tedious, but there’s nothing like seeing what’s in my head, actually come to fruition. This is part of a series called “Ain’t Too Proud to Dumpster Dive”. Since we don’t have a lot of dumpsters in Atlanta, most of my stuff is coming from the side of the road, but that doesn’t flow off the tongue like my title. Haha
The 4 Locations on My Bucket List this Summer
It’s summertime and the living is easy, unless you live in Atlanta with temperatures in the upper 90’s every…damn…day. With the humidity taking it over 100 degrees, I don’t even want to go outside anymore until September because it’s only going to get worse. If you know me at all, you know I don’t like heat one bit. It’s exhausting and just takes the energy out of me.
Embrace the Unexpected – The Western Gothic Interior Design Style
In the wild world of interior design, trends come and go like tumbleweeds on a dusty trail. But just when you think you’ve seen it all, along comes a style that defies convention and captures the imagination: Western Gothic. Yes, you heard that right—it’s like cowboys and Edgar Allan Poe decided to team up for a home makeover. How on earth do these two seemingly disparate styles come together? Let’s saddle up and explore!
14 Things That Are Giving Me Life Right Now
I really enjoy making lists or saving pictures of everything that is inspiring or “giving me life” every month. I even tear out magazine pages and keep them for inspiration. It helps me so much in my business and in my personal life to stay creative by looking at beautiful things and reading about their creators or makers.
The 23 Best Summer Nails
Summertime…..and the living is easy. I like to have fun with my manicures and pedicures in the Summer, don’t you? I feel like colored nails and nail design is such a creative way of expressing yourself. Even if you’re conservative in your dress or you’re not into patterns, you can have all the fun on your nails. This summer there’s a million ways to express yourself on your nails from colors, to designs and even the shape of your nails.
Modern Flintstone is a Design Style Y’all
Flintstones, meet the Flintstones…I could sing this whole song from memory. This was one of my favorite shows when I was a young child so this design style really resonates with me. I know you’re saying “what the heck is Modern Flintstone and it isn’t a Design Style”, but hear me out. There’s definitely a certain aesthetic that’s trending now that made me think of what Fred’s house would look like in modern times. Lots of stone that makes you literally think of the Stone Age; mostly round and curvy shapes and pale or neutral colors. It’s like a combination of Modern Organic and Japandi with natural materials in the forefront. Also, I’ve rarely seen any electronics out in the open.
The 26 Best Trending Summer Shoes
Summer is officially here and I’m taking a look at all of the summer shoe trends. They are all flat, because I have a particular affinity for flat shoes and I’m so glad that they’re still in style. I have to say that TEXTURE is the word that describes the Summer of 2024. I have broken down trends into four categories and I’m sure there’s something for everybody. There’s certainly throwbacks with a twist and some new styles that I’m craving. Sit back and enjoy.
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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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