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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 Book is the Look – Decorating with Books in Staging, Styling & Design

The Book is the Look – Decorating with Books in Staging, Styling & Design

Let’s be honest: books aren’t just for reading anymore. In today’s design world, books are pulling double duty—stacked, turned, color-coded, or even hidden in plain sight—and they’re doing it fabulously. Whether you’re staging a home for sale, styling a room for everyday living, or just looking for ways to show off your extensive collection of half-read novels (no judgment), books are one of the easiest, most accessible tools in your decorating arsenal.

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36 Things that are Giving me Life Right Now – The Organic Luxury Edition

36 Things that are Giving me Life Right Now – The Organic Luxury Edition

If you’ve been following along with my Giving Me Life series, you already know the drill. This is where I share the objects, textures, tones, and designs that have me absolutely feral with design lust. And if you’re new here—welcome to the obsession. This is my space to celebrate the visual poetry of home and style. Sometimes it’s oversized cobalt blue abstract swirls (shoutout to the “Primary Play” trend I waxed poetic about recently), and other times… Well, I need to ground myself. Breathe deep. Touch grass. This style of Modern Organic is close to my heart and whether you like to call it Organic Luxury or Modern Organic, it’s what I like to wrap myself up in and in honor of my Birthday month, I’m leaning into my personal style. Shout out to all the Leos!

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Ain’t Too Proud to Dumpster Dive: The One with the Bench and the Dog Walk Rescue

Ain’t Too Proud to Dumpster Dive: The One with the Bench and the Dog Walk Rescue

Some people walk their dog and come home with sticks. I walk mine and come home with furniture.

Welcome to another riveting installment of “Ain’t Too Proud to Dumpster Dive”—a series where I risk tetanus and mild judgment from neighbors in the name of fabulous design.

Let me set the scene: I was out walking my dog, minding my business, when out of the corner of my eye I spotted her. A long, lonely, tufted bench just sitting on the side of the road. Abandoned. Beige. Slightly dusty. But solid. You know how some people see trash? I see potential with a side of upholstery staples.

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