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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Checkerboard is Definitely Still Trending in 2024
Checkerboard is still trending in 2024, even though naysayers keep being naysayers. Designers, including me, think that it’s a classic pattern that will certainly ebb and flow in and out of favor. But for now, it’s hot and really exciting. It’s being used in different applications like homeware, ceramic tiles and in artwork so I don’t see it going away in the foreseeable future.
18 Things That Are Giving Me Life Right Now
This series is shaping up to be one of my favorites. I love making lists of everything including grocery lists, to-do lists, Christmas lists and literally anything that could be made into a list. So what could be more fun than scouring the internet in search of things that “give me life”. These are things that almost take my breath away and make me take a second, third and sometimes a fourth look.
The 23 Travel Essentials You Need for Your Last Trip of the Summer
There’s still time for one more summer vacation or maybe a couple more mini vacations don’t you think? I’ve been thinking a lot about sneaking in a couple of trips before summer ends and what are the travel essentials that everyone needs to make every trip comfortable and with minimal stress. Because let’s face it, travel is stressful so why not be super comfortable, cute and have some helpful accessories when you’re traveling. The following list of items is what I’d consider essential for anyone’s trip.
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.
popular posts
The 10 Best Restaurant Interiors in Atlanta
I love a beautiful restaurant and know that I can get some great design tips from them. Don’t get me wrong, the food has to be...
An Ode to New York City – Part 2
As I said in my previous post Part One, I have a special place in my heart for NYC. Ever since I was a little girl, I...
The Haven Conference for Content Creators
I just attended the 2023 Haven Conference in Atlanta and it was fabulous. It is a conference for creators in the DIY,...
15 of the Coolest Places to Go on a Date
https://puffpassandpaint.com/blog/painting-date-night/ Ah, Date Night. It’s simultaneously scary and exciting. If you’re like...
Checkerboard is Definitely a Thing
https://ruggable.com/ Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I receive a commission if you visit a link and buy...
How I Started My Reno – Part 1
Welcome to the saga of the renovation of my forever home. If you haven’t already, please see The Beginning -...
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