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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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How to Make a Music Space in Your Home – In Honor of Black Music Month
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.
25 Things That Are Giving Me Life in the Outdoors Right Now
If you’ve been here for a while, you know that when I say something is “giving me life,” I don’t mean it’s just nice. I mean it’s making my eyeballs dance, my designer heart race, and my inner HGTV host scream “YASSS.” These are the things that would transform my outdoor space from “meh” to “magazine-worthy.” And if you’re not obsessing over your outdoor areas as much as your interiors, sweetie… you’re missing half the fun.
Ain’t Too Proud to Dumpster Dive – The Great Chair Makeover
You know that saying, “One man’s trash is another woman’s throne”? Well, it should be—because that’s exactly what I found curbside one fine morning: a sad, rickety chair, dumped among the rejects of furniture past. Most people saw junk. I saw potential (and a spray paint opportunity too good to pass up).
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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The 33 Best End of Season Labor Day Essentials
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The 21 Best Home Bars For All The Drinks – Part 2
Creating a home bar is a delightful way to add personality and entertainment value to your space. Whether you're an avid...
The 21 Best Home Bars For All The Drinks – Part 1
Image via Morris Kitchen I’ve always thought that everyone should have a bar in their home. Whether that’s a bar cart, a bar...
The Best 2024 Fall Festivals in Georgia
*Updated 8/13/24 Anyone who knows me knows that Fall is my absolute favorite season and one of my favorite things to do in the...
The Most Epic List of Olympic “Metals” in Honor of the Olympic Medals
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Checkerboard is Definitely Still Trending in 2024
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