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The 40 Best Christmas & New Year’s Eve Nails
Alright, consider this your official excuse to book the nail appointment, buy the sparkles, and absolutely refuse to do dishes until January.
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 Holiday Date Nights in (and Around) Atlanta
It’s holiday date night season — when the air gets chilly, the city gets sparkly, and you suddenly remember you actually like leaving your house after dark. Lucky for us, Atlanta knows how to turn on the charm this time of year. Whether you want twinkly lights, cultured moments, or a night of competitive bowling that could make or break your relationship, I’ve got you covered.
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Pets and the People Who Love Them
The Ultimate Guide for Pets and the People Who Love Them; (A.K.A. My Grand Finale of 2025 Gift Guides—cue the confetti, the jingling bells, and at least one dog in a tiny sweater.)
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Men – Whether He Has Everything or Doesn’t Want Anything
Alright, let’s get right into this one because the “what on earth do I get him?” question is practically a holiday sport. There’s essentially two types of guys in every girl or man’s life.
The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guides for the Women in Your Life – Part 2
Since The Gift Guide for the Homebody – Part 1 was all about the cozy, design-loving homebody, this one shifts gears into the girl who lives for a good accessory moment, appreciates a dramatic entrance, and probably has a Notes app titled “Outfits.” Part 2 is where we put on our heels, reach for the good lipstick, and make an entrance. This edition is dedicated to the Fashion Girl—the one who’s always styled, always accessorized, and always ten steps ahead of whatever trend TikTok is shouting about this week. Whether she’s a maximalist, a minimalist, or a “somehow both depending on the day” dresser, these picks hit every mark.
The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guides for the Women in Your Life – Part 1
Alright, let’s kick off Part 1 of the Holiday Gift Guide for Women with a big, cozy exhale — because this one is for the homebodies. The ones who mysteriously always have fresh flowers on the table, slippers that look like small clouds, and somehow know exactly which candle you’re smelling from three rooms away. They make staying at home look like an Olympic sport and can transform a random Tuesday night into a whole vibe. These are the nesters, the comfort-seekers, the atmosphere artists.
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 Best Electronics Sales on Black Friday 2025
Black Friday is also upon us and nothing says “holiday spirit” like buying a 75-inch TV you absolutely don’t need. If November had a personality, she’d be the over-achieving middle child screaming for attention between Halloween and Christmas. And honestly? It works. Black Friday 2025 is overflowing with electronics deals, early access sales, online-only sales, and more “Doorbusters” than actual doors.
The 36 Best Mugs for Latte Season
The leaves are crisping, the sweaters are sweatering, and suddenly my personality is 87% oat-milk latte. Which means it’s officially Latte Season—that glorious time of year when caffeine consumption skyrockets and my emotional well-being hinges entirely on having the right mug in my hand.
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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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