Who is Leslie Karen?
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
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.
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.
Pinterest Trend 2025 – Primary Play (Pops of Color) Part 2
Welcome back to Part 2 of our colorful descent into madness—or as Pinterest politely calls it, Primary Play. In Pops of Color Part 1, we dipped our toes into the trend by giving your home a bold, unapologetic facelift via exterior color, painted doors, stairways, surprise color inside and furniture that no longer whispers but sings in full-on Crayola chorus.
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 4 Locations on My Bucket List this Summer
Image via Romantic Asheville It’s summertime and the living is easy, unless you live in Atlanta with temperatures in the upper...
Embrace the Unexpected – The Western Gothic Interior Design Style
Image via Brush and Bloom Studios Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I receive a commission if you visit a link...
14 Things That Are Giving Me Life Right Now
Image via Archinect I really enjoy making lists or saving pictures of everything that is inspiring or “giving me life” every...
The 23 Best Summer Nails
Summertime…..and the living is easy. I like to have fun with my manicures and pedicures in the Summer, don’t you? I feel like...
Modern Flintstone is a Design Style Y’all
Image via Amazing Architecture Flintstones, meet the Flintstones…I could sing this whole song from memory. This was one of my...
The 26 Best Trending Summer Shoes
Summer is officially here and I’m taking a look at all of the summer shoe trends. They are all flat, because I have a particular...
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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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