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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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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.
Designer & Diy’er pumped up on caffeine and willing to create anything. I want to let women know they can do it and if they don’t want to, I will.
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The Biggest Spring and Summer Fashion Trends – Part 1
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Go Green or Go Home: Why St. Patrick’s Day Is the Perfect Excuse to Embrace Green in Fashion & Interiors
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I receive a commission if you visit a link and buy something on my...
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...
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...
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...
BHM: 7 of the Best African American Interior Designers You Have to Check Out
Sheila Bridges Portfolio African American Designers don’t often get their flowers and I wanted to take this time in the middle...
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I’d love to work with you! Let me help you build your dream home, a new design for your office space, or create that cozy, chic room for your guests. I also happily answer general questions, share home-staging tips, and can recommend good products/fun decorating ideas. Do get in touch!
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