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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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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!
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.
A Trip to Ponce City Market in Atlanta, GA
Today I’m taking you on a tour of a place that feels like your coolest friend: full of surprises, effortlessly stylish, and layered with charisma. Let’s wander through Ponce City Market, nestled in the heart of Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward, where history meets modern life. It’s also called PCM if you’re a local.
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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