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The 10 Best Little Coffee Shops in Atlanta

The 10 Best Little Coffee Shops in Atlanta

Some people refer to coffee as the nectar of the gods. I thoroughly concur. Coffee is my thang and my spirit just isn’t right in the morning unless I have a good cup of java. I also believe that coffee is just for the morning. Coffee’s for any time as far as I’m concerned.

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2025 Colors of the Year – Part 2

2025 Colors of the Year – Part 2

Every year, major paint companies and color experts announce their “Color of the Year,” setting the tone for trends in design, fashion, and interior spaces. The chosen shades often speak to the mood, energy, and aspirations of the moment. As we approach 2025, these selections hold special significance, reflecting the societal influences, psychological considerations, and evolving design principles.

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The Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Magazine 2024 Serenbe Showhouse

The Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Magazine 2024 Serenbe Showhouse

I’m a Board Member of the Atlanta chapter of the Real Estate Staging Association and this Fall our October meeting took place at the Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Magazine Serenbe Showhouse. This Victorian style home was part of the new Overlook section of this sustainable community. Serenbe is the brainchild of developer Steve Nygren who had previously developed a bed and breakfast in the area. It’s a planned wellness community located just miles south of the Atlanta-Hartsfield Airport.

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2025 Colors of the Year – Part 1

2025 Colors of the Year – Part 1

It’s that time of the year again. As we move closer to 2025, the top paint brands have released their anticipated “Colors of the Year,” setting the tone for design trends in both residential and commercial spaces. Whether you’re redecorating or staging a home, understanding the psychology of color can help you create the desired mood and impact.

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Sweater Weather is Here and I’m Here For It

Sweater Weather is Here and I’m Here For It

Sweater Weather is upon us and I’m so excited. Or you can call it “Sweata Weatha” as a certain person on SNL calls it. LOL Fall is the best time for fashion. You get to wear cozy sweaters, socks, coats, pajamas, etc. You get the drift. Every year I curate a list of sweaters that are must-haves and follow the trends, but as you know, trends are just suggestions.

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The Best 31 Halloween Nails You’ll Love

The Best 31 Halloween Nails You’ll Love

Nail design is so much fun and I’ve already done a blog post on the Fall 2024 Nail Trends, so if you’re into nail design, please check it out. Now I’m thinking about different types of Halloween nails this year so I’ve made a list of the 31 Best Halloween Nails and it covers the standard orange & black, vampire & gothic, and weird & fun. I love trying different styles and challenging my nail tech. She loves it too and I hope you love them as much as I do.

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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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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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