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 Home Bars: How to Create a Stylish Entertaining Bar in Any Home
Let’s talk about one of my favorite design features: the home bar. Now before anyone clutches their pearls and says, “I don’t even drink,” hear me out. A home bar isn’t just about cocktails. It’s about entertaining. It’s about creating a destination in your home. It’s about having a space that says, “Welcome. Sit down. Stay awhile.” And frankly, it’s about looking fabulous.
Father’s Day Gifts For the Man Who Has Everything
For the man who has everything or at least thinks he does.
Shopping for dads is a special kind of torture. Mother’s Day rolls around and there are endless options—flowers, jewelry, candles, handbags, spa gifts, brunches, and approximately 17 million things marketed directly to women. Father’s Day? Different story entirely.
Shell Yeah: The Coastal Chic Trend Giving Me Life Right Now
If you’ve been following my “Giving Me Life” series, then you already know this is where I lovingly obsess over the things currently occupying way too much space in my brain, camera roll, Pinterest boards, and online shopping carts. These are the trends, aesthetics, colors, textures, and random little details that make me audibly gasp like I just saw a celebrity at the supermarket.
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 36 Best Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
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2026 Spring and Summer Design Trends – Part 2
Architectural Digest Alright, Part 2 is where things get a little louder, a little moodier, and a lot more intentional. If...
2026 Spring and Summer Design Trends – Part 1
McGee and Co In a world where our news feeds are filled with turmoil happening around the world and we are constantly...
The 25 Best Easter & Spring Nails
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The Conclusion of Women’s History and National Craft Month – Women Who Are Changing the Game
Welcome to the end of Women’s History and National Craft Month. This is a blog post on women who are making waves in their...
National Craft Month – Crafting is a Way of Life
Crafting is one of my favorite subjects to talk about. It means it’s time to grab your glue gun, flex your creative...
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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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