Who is Leslie Karen?
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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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.
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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