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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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March is National Craft Month – DIY Crafting is Here

March is National Craft Month – DIY Crafting is Here

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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:

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BHM: 16 Artists That Are Giving Me Life

BHM: 16 Artists That Are Giving Me Life

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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.

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BHM – 6 Black Fashion Designers You Should Know

BHM – 6 Black Fashion Designers You Should Know

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The global fashion industry has been significantly enriched by the creativity and innovation of Black designers. From redefining luxury to infusing cultural narratives into contemporary fashion, these designers offer unique perspectives that resonate worldwide.

In this post, we spotlight six remarkable Black fashion designers—LaQuan Smith, Sergio Hudson, Theophilio, Tolu Coker, Frederick Anderson, and Diotima—exploring their origins and the inspirations behind their Spring/Summer 2025 collections.

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