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Sweater Weatha: The Official Uniform of Fall (and My Personality)
Ah, Sweater Weatha (Because I love this SNL reference) — that magical time when we collectively agree it’s socially acceptable to live inside a knitted cocoon, drink overpriced coffee, and pretend we’re in a Nancy Meyers movie. The air is crisp, the leaves are dramatic, and our closets are quietly whispering, “It’s time.”
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).
32 Halloween Nail Designs So Good it’s Scary
If you’re looking for Halloween nail designs that are bold, spooky, or drop-dead chic, you’ve come to the right haunted house. Whether you’re into classic orange-and-black vibes, creepy creatures, witchy glam, or minimalist Halloween nails that whisper mystery, this list of Halloween nail designs has something for everyone. These aren’t your basic pumpkins and spiderwebs — they’re stylish, clever, and just the right amount of eerie.
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.
The 12 Best Train Rides in 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. A train ride makes you feel like you’ve slipped into the pages of a novel or the frame of a film. The rhythm of the wheels, the steady sway of the cars, the way time slows down while the world outside rushes by in a blur of color—it’s cinematic, it’s mysterious, and yes, it’s ridiculously romantic.
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.
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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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