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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 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).
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.
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!
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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27 Things Giving Me Life Right Now
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The 10 Best Little Coffee Shops in Atlanta
*Updated* Some people refer to coffee as the nectar of the gods. I thoroughly concur. Coffee is my thang and my spirit just...
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,...
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...
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...
Scott’s Antique Market – The Place to Go in Georgia if You’re into Vintage Like Me
Vintage shopping, thrifting, salvaging and then decorating with it is kinda my thing. I think it’s because when I was a little...
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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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