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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 27 Mother’s Day Gifts

The Best 27 Mother’s Day Gifts

Let’s talk about Mother’s Day, shall we? That one glorious Sunday when the women who raised us, fed us, wiped our tears, signed our permission slips, and somehow didn’t leave us at a rest stop even once (honestly, a miracle) get the recognition they actually deserve. And by “recognition,” I do not mean a last-minute card from the grocery store and some panic flowers that are already half-wilted.

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44 Things That Are Giving Me Life Right Now – Pastels and Pops of Color

44 Things That Are Giving Me Life Right Now – Pastels and Pops of Color

If you’re new here (welcome, darling), this is part of my monthly Things That Give Me Life series—a love letter to the aesthetic obsessions currently keeping me afloat in this chaotic world. Think of it as a highlight reel of what’s breathing new energy into my design brain, making me gasp dramatically like I’ve just seen a perfectly styled bar cart.

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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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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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