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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.
3 Fall Nail Trends that are Sneaking into Your Home and Closet
You know how it starts: you go in for a simple nail refresh, thinking you’ll just keep it “neutral.” Next thing you know, your nails are sporting a moody espresso brown, you’re eyeing a black cherry handbag, and your sofa suddenly looks like it’s begging to be reupholstered in royal purple velvet. That’s the thing about color trends—they rarely stay confined to your manicure. They have a sneaky way of moving into your wardrobe, your interiors, and eventually your entire vibe. This fall, the big three shades—brown, dark cherry, and purple—are not just nail trends. They’re lifestyle shifts waiting to happen.
The Best 2025 Fall Festivals in Georgia
Anyone who knows me knows that Fall is my absolute favorite season and one of my favorite things to do in the Fall is go to Arts & Crafts Festivals. The festival food, the crisp air and meeting artisans from around the Southeast makes my heart happy. So, I’ve compiled a list of the best ones this Fall so you can be happy too.
The Best Fall 2025 Interior Design & Fashion Trends – According to Me
You know that feeling when summer is winding down and you realize you’re this close to trading rosé for red wine, linen for leather, and poolside lounging for pumpkin-spice everything? Yeah, it’s officially Fall’s time to shine. And let me tell you—this season’s color trends are coming in hot (and cool, and moody, and a little mysterious).
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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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