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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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The Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Magazine 2024 Serenbe Showhouse
I’m a Board Member of the Atlanta chapter of the Real Estate Staging Association and this Fall our October meeting took place at the Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Magazine Serenbe Showhouse. This Victorian style home was part of the new Overlook section of this sustainable community. Serenbe is the brainchild of developer Steve Nygren who had previously developed a bed and breakfast in the area. It’s a planned wellness community located just miles south of the Atlanta-Hartsfield Airport.
2025 Colors of the Year – Part 1
It’s that time of the year again. As we move closer to 2025, the top paint brands have released their anticipated “Colors of the Year,” setting the tone for design trends in both residential and commercial spaces. Whether you’re redecorating or staging a home, understanding the psychology of color can help you create the desired mood and impact.
Scott’s Antique Market – The Place to Go in Georgia if You’re into Vintage Like Me
Vintage shopping, thrifting, salvaging and then decorating with it is kinda my thing. I think it’s because when I was a little girl growing up in Connecticut, my parents always thrifted and salvaged...
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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Oktoberfest – A Good Time Was Had by All!
Ah, Oktoberfest in Helen, Ga. It was a heavily anticipated event by me and I couldn’t wait to find some time to go. I’ve been so...
My Renovation Journey – Part 4
I’m finally back with Part 4 of my renovation journey. If you’ve missed any of this, here is everything to get you up to date:...
The Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles 2023 Serenbe Showhouse – Part 2
I went to the Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Magazine Showhouse in the Serenbe community just South of Atlanta. As usual it was...
The Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles 2023 Serenbe Showhouse – Part 1
On a gorgeous Fall day, I took my annual trip to see the Serenbe Showhouse. It’s about 45 minutes from my house and it was a...
The 12 Best Train Rides in the World
https://www.shutterstock.com/g/ChaiyonS021 I think there’s something very glamorous about trains and from watching movies about...
The 2024 Colors of the Year
Although color is subjective, color trend forecasters have been predicting what colors are going to be big every year since ...
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