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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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.
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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 -...
Too Cool for School Stools
https://dutchfurniture.com I don’t think any piece of furniture is more versatile than the stool. Stools, you might say? Well...
An Ode to New York City – Part 1
I started going to New York City when I was a little girl growing up in Connecticut. Every year my ballet school would take us...
Ain’t Too Proud to Dumpster Dive
I am not ashamed to say that I will dumpster dive or pick up stuff off the side of the road. Usually I find things when I’m...
Summer Sandals You Can Wear all the Way into Fall
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The 20 Best Prime Day Deals!
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