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
It’s Leo Season!!!!
I’m so excited that it’s Leo Season. My family and friends are filled with Leos, so we get really hyped up during this time. I wouldn’t say I’m an astrology aficionado or that I think the personality traits of the signs are finite, but I would say that I believe the time of year, day or night that you were born can influence your thoughts and feelings. Also, whenever I read about my Leo personality, it sounds exactly like me and I do mean exactly. Even when it’s a toxic personality trait, I can read why and get some insights into why I might feel that way. So it’s the old question of nurture or nature. Nurture is your background and upbringing and nature would be astrology.
It’s Time to Revisit the Black House
I love black houses and black walls so much. I even have a whole board devoted to black walls on my Pintererst. What I love is that it can go glam, farmhouse, traditional, industrial, mid-century modern, rustic; just about any style would work. Also, greenery looks stunning up against a black background, so your landscaping will really pop.
The Haven Conference for Content Creators
For the second year in a row, I went to the Haven Conference in Atlanta. This conference is specifically for content creators in the DIY and Design space which includes artists and crafters also. They have numerous speakers and breakout sessions on every topic from affiliate links to email marketing to video editing and much much more. Last year, I was a newbie in terms of social media and was just working on my blog. This year I’m on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook so I feel better equipped to really reap the benefits of all of the information I was going to receive this year.
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
Renovating My House – The Beginning Interior
This is the second post on the “before” pictures of my house, pre-renovation. This first one was on the exterior and how it...
Really Great Things to do in Atlanta on July 4th
I remember as a child going to the July 4th fireworks with our blankets and eating hot dogs and salt water taffy. I’m from New...
An Ottoman Makeover
I picked this ottoman up from the side of the road and it was extremely waterlogged. During one of our rainy weeks, I kept...
The Best Little Coffee Shops in Atlanta
Some people refer to coffee as the nectar of the gods. I thoroughly concur. Coffee is my thang and my spirit just isn’t right in...
Renovating My House – The Beginning
I have always wanted to renovate a house and in 2017 I went looking in the Atlanta area in-town to find something that I can buy...
Fire Mountain Inn & Cabins & Treehouses
Before the pandemic, I had the opportunity to visit the Fire Mountain Inn & Cabins & Resort in the...
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.














