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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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Go Green or Go Home: Why St. Patrick’s Day Is the Perfect Excuse to Embrace Green in Fashion & Interiors
Ah, St. Patrick’s Day—the one day a year when it’s socially acceptable to drink green beer, pinch strangers, and dress like a walking shamrock. But beyond the parades, pub crawls, and questionable leprechaun costumes, St. Patrick’s Day is actually a fantastic excuse to rethink the color green in both fashion and interior design. Because let’s be honest—green is so much more than just a holiday gimmick or the shade of regret after one too many pints of Guinness.

March is National Craft Month – DIY Crafting is Here
March is National Crafting Month, which is so close to my heart and one of my favorite subjects to talk about. It means it’s time to grab your glue gun, flex your creative muscles, and fully embrace the chaos of crafting. As someone who loves a good hands-on project (and has personally experienced the heartbreak of an epic Pinterest fail), I figured this was the perfect time to clear up a common debate:

BHM: 16 Artists That Are Giving Me Life
As this is the last blog post in my series for Black History Month, I’ve been reflecting on my journey as a Maker and Artist and how it took me almost all of my life to realize that I was indeed a Maker and Artist. I’d been taught all my life to be creative and am well versed in Crochet, Knitting, Sewing, Quilting, Macrame, Interior Design and other creative and DIY endeavors. But when it was time to actually pick a career, it didn’t even occur to me to pursue the Creative Arts.
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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BHM – 6 Black Fashion Designers You Should Know
The global fashion industry has been significantly enriched by the creativity and innovation of Black designers. From redefining...
BHM: 7 of the Best African American Interior Designers You Have to Check Out
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25 Valentines Day Nail Designs You’ll Want to Try
As you all know Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to indulge in all things romantic, playful, and stylish—including your...
20 Things Giving Me Life Right Now
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My Top 5 Pinterest Trends for 2025
Pinterest came out with their 2025 Pinterest Trends and I must say, they’re very exciting. In this first blog post I’m going to...
The Best Interior Design Trends for 2025 – Part 2
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I receive a commission if you visit a link and buy something on my...
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