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.
Interior Design
Lifestyle
D.I.Y.
Travel
Home Styling
Food
latest posts
20 Things Giving Me Life Right Now – End of Summer Edition
Here we are again at the end of the month and it’s also the end of the Summer season. I always like to wrap up the month with a list of all the things that had my mind blown. Here in these internet streets, there are so many things that are inspirational, aspirational and just plain gorgeous. I have to share because why not? No gatekeeping here.
The Top Four Fashion Trends for Fall 2024 and How You Can Get Into It
Fall is in the air and I’m so excited. All of my favorite things happen in the Fall; sweaters, football, fall festivals, fire pits and watching the leaves change in the mountains. And as the leaves start to turn and the air gets a little crisper, the fashion world heats up with a fresh array of trends for Fall 2024.
The 33 Best End of Season Labor Day Essentials
I can’t believe it’s almost Labor Day. It seems like this whole year is going by so fast. I was thinking about all of the end of season sales going on, but there’s still quite a bit of Summer left at least here in Georgia. If you didn’t get a chance to get your backyard set up, like me, I’ve compiled a list of what I think are the best items to have for Labor Day and going into the Fall season.
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
DIY an Old File Cabinet
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I receive a commission if you visit a link and buy something on my...
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...
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!
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Stay Connected!
Stay connected and up-to-date with the latest posts, projects and home diy tips. Get all the latest news, insights and inspiration straight to your inbox. Sign up here!
© 2025 Leslie Karen. All rights reserved.














