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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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29 Hot Summer Nails You Have To Try

29 Hot Summer Nails You Have To Try

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If there’s one thing summer brings besides sweat and SPF, it’s a license to go full-on extra with your nail game. This is not the season for subtle. It’s the season for color, fun, and tiny pieces of art at your fingertips—literally. Whether you’re heading to a beach, brunching in the backyard, or just want your iced coffee selfies to pop, your nails need to be part of the conversation. And this year? Oh, summer 2025 is not playing around.

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The Best Places in Atlanta to See Fireworks on July 4th

The Best Places in Atlanta to See Fireworks on July 4th

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I remember as a child going to see the July 4th fireworks with our blankets and eating hot dogs and salt water taffy. I’m from New England, Connecticut to be exact, and I always associate salt water taffy with July 4th. I don’t think I’ve ever missed a fireworks celebration. There’s something about the colors and lights that’s just mesmerizing.

There’s always something to do in Atlanta on July 4th and I’ve compiled a list of a few things in the metropolitan area. If you don’t feel like barbecuing and want to get out of your backyard, here’s what you can do.

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How to Make a Music Space in Your Home – In Honor of Black Music Month

How to Make a Music Space in Your Home – In Honor of Black Music Month

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Let’s talk about music — the universal language, the soul of a house party, and the reason your auntie still has a two-step ready at all times. June is Black Music Month, a time to celebrate the profound impact of Black artists, genres, and rhythms that have shaped the soundtrack of our lives. From gospel to jazz, soul to hip-hop, R&B to reggae, Black music has always been about joy, resistance, expression, and connection.

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