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Go Green or Go Home: Why St. Patrick’s Day Is the Perfect Excuse to Embrace Green in Fashion & Interiors
Ah, St. Patrick’s Day—the one day a year when it’s socially acceptable to drink green beer, pinch strangers, and dress like a walking shamrock. But beyond the parades, pub crawls, and questionable leprechaun costumes, St. Patrick’s Day is actually a fantastic excuse to rethink the color green in both fashion and interior design. Because let’s be honest—green is so much more than just a holiday gimmick or the shade of regret after one too many pints of Guinness.
March is National Craft Month – DIY Crafting is Here
March is National Crafting Month, which is so close to my heart and one of my favorite subjects to talk about. It means it’s time to grab your glue gun, flex your creative muscles, and fully embrace the chaos of crafting. As someone who loves a good hands-on project (and has personally experienced the heartbreak of an epic Pinterest fail), I figured this was the perfect time to clear up a common debate:
BHM: 16 Artists That Are Giving Me Life
As this is the last blog post in my series for Black History Month, I’ve been reflecting on my journey as a Maker and Artist and how it took me almost all of my life to realize that I was indeed a Maker and Artist. I’d been taught all my life to be creative and am well versed in Crochet, Knitting, Sewing, Quilting, Macrame, Interior Design and other creative and DIY endeavors. But when it was time to actually pick a career, it didn’t even occur to me to pursue the Creative Arts.
BHM – 6 Black Fashion Designers You Should Know
The global fashion industry has been significantly enriched by the creativity and innovation of Black designers. From redefining luxury to infusing cultural narratives into contemporary fashion, these designers offer unique perspectives that resonate worldwide.
In this post, we spotlight six remarkable Black fashion designers—LaQuan Smith, Sergio Hudson, Theophilio, Tolu Coker, Frederick Anderson, and Diotima—exploring their origins and the inspirations behind their Spring/Summer 2025 collections.
BHM: 7 of the Best African American Interior Designers You Have to Check Out
African American Designers don’t often get their flowers and I wanted to take this time in the middle of Black History Month to salute them and their achievements. These are my favorites and I know there are many more, but I’ve listed my seven favorites. Sit back, grab a cup of coffee and enjoy learning about these incredible ladies and their wonderful achievements.
25 Valentines Day Nail Designs You’ll Want to Try
As you all know Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to indulge in all things romantic, playful, and stylish—including your nails! Whether you’re celebrating with a special someone, planning a fun Galentine’s Day, or simply treating yourself, a festive manicure can set the mood and add a personal touch to your look.
20 Things Giving Me Life Right Now
If you’re new here, you might not know how I love to do a round up at the end of the month of things that “give me life”. These are beautiful designs, products, fashion and whatever I see on these internet streets, that make me stop in my tracks and catch my breath. If you know me and have seen these posts before, well then you know how I’m obsessed with pretty things and good design.
My Top 5 Pinterest Trends for 2025
Pinterest came out with their 2025 Pinterest Trends and I must say, they’re very exciting. In this first blog post I’m going to talk about what I think is the top five out of all of them…
The Best Interior Design Trends for 2025 – Part 2
Trends come and go, but I like to focus on the trends that become embedded in our culture for a period of time. This year I’ve focused on eight that are a combination of trends that have been here for a few seasons and some trends that I think will be timeless. If you missed Part 1 and the first four, here it is: The Best Interior Design Trends for 2025 – Part 1.
Now, let’s get into it.
The Best Interior Design Trends for 2025 – Part 1
Welcome to 2025. It’s the beginning of the year and that time when we look for the trends in interior design and decide if we want to do a refresh or a full blown redesign in our home. This year interior design is embracing its inner vintage diva, donning brass accents like a red-carpet accessory, partaking in the quiet luxury trend and unapologetically indulging in the cozy, chocolatey hues of brown. If your home could talk, it would probably say, “I’m feeling so 2025.” Let’s dive into this year’s hottest trends and why your decor deserves a glow-up.
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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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