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 Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for the Hosts in your Life
If you’re lucky enough to have someone in your life who loves to entertain, you know just how delightful they are to be around. They’re the ones who effortlessly mix cocktails, serve up a beautiful cheese board, and make every gathering feel special.
Thanksgiving Nails
After all of the Halloween chaos and for some reason there’s always chaos, I’m definitely entering my soft season, or at least I hope so. Between the horror films and the gorging on candy, it’s time to give thanks for all of the blessings in your life. We’re heading into the Thanksgiving season and a time for really appreciating being with your family.
27 Things Giving Me Life Right Now
I call things that “Give Me Life” items that make me stop in my tracks, catch the vapors and make my heart skip a beat. Most of these are aspirational but also give me inspiration. Some might require you to sell a kidney to afford it, but it’s not about wanting to buy them although some are really affordable.
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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23 Striking Examples of Bold Statement Stones in Interior Design
Image via Artistic Tile In recent years, there has been a resurgence of marble with bold patterns, striking veins, interesting...
Reupholstering an Old Beat up Chair
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Red is Trending for Valentine’s Day and Beyond – It’s Impact on Fashion and Interiors
Image via Great Big Canvas In the ever-evolving world of design, the color trends for 2024 have taken a bold turn, with red...
In Honor of Black History Month – Artist Bisa Butler
I’ve been obsessed with Ms. Bisa Butler from the moment I first saw her art and it is “ART” with all caps. So colorful, so...
The 5 Best Chocolate Shops for Valentine’s Day
Image via Wayfair Tis the season of CHOCOLATE. Now traditionally I’m not a huge fan of chocolate unless it’s of the best quality...
24 of the Best Items to Wear on Valentine’s Day
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Let’s Work Together
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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