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The Haven Conference for Content Creators
I just attended the 2023 Haven Conference in Atlanta and it was fabulous. It is a conference for creators in the DIY, Home Decor and Lifestyle Industry. They are also committed to providing a safe space for a diverse and equitable community. It’s even in their Mission Statement.
15 of the Coolest Places to Go on a Date
Ah, Date Night. It’s simultaneously scary and exciting. If you’re like me, it’s exhausting thinking about dating and getting through that initial phase of getting to know someone, but when you do then there’s the problem of what should you do on a date?
Checkerboard is Definitely a Thing
I thought I didn’t like checkerboard or rather it wasn’t a pattern I thought of when getting inspiration for interior design or decor. I always saw checkerboard as only being black and white and on floors and for me personally that was too stark. I’m not really a high contrast person, but as I was looking through Pinterest, I kept seeing checkerboard in different colors and different applications and I thought, hey, this could be interesting.
How I Started My Reno – Part 1
Welcome to the saga of the renovation of my forever home. If you haven’t already, please see The Beginning - Exterior and The Beginning - Interior. This will give you an idea of what the house looked like on the exterior and the interior before I bought...
Too Cool for School Stools
I don’t think any piece of furniture is more versatile than the stool. Stools, you might say? Well yes, a lowly stool. Stools are, in my opinion, the workhouse of the house because you can move them around and use them for seating, put a tray on them and they can become a side table, put two together to become a coffee table and you can even put your feet up on an upholstered one and it becomes an ottoman. They’re also a space saving tool because you can tuck them in a corner or under a console table if you don’t need them
An Ode to New York City – Part 1
I started going to New York City when I was a little girl growing up in Connecticut. Every year my ballet school would take us to New York over the holidays to see the Nutcracker. They would give us these folding binoculars so we could see it up close from the...
Ain’t Too Proud to Dumpster Dive
I am not ashamed to say that I will dumpster dive or pick up stuff off the side of the road. Usually I find things when I’m walking my dog and I come back with my car to pick it up. Now, there’s really no big dumpsters in my neighborhood so it’s usually stuff on the...
Summer Sandals You Can Wear all the Way into Fall
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The 20 Best Prime Day Deals!
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The 14 Best Cocktails & Mocktails to Enjoy This Summer
Summer is finally here, and there’s nothing quite like sipping on refreshing summer cocktails or mocktails while enjoying the warm breeze on your patio or at your favorite restaurant. It’s the perfect time to gather your friends and treat them to your own signature drink creation, whether it’s a tantalizing alcoholic beverage or a delightful non-alcoholic concoction. Embrace the season of outdoor fun, entertaining friends with house party drinks that showcase your personal touch. From the comfort of your patio to the vibrant atmosphere of your go-to restaurant, explore the world of patio drinks and discover new favorite summer libations.
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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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