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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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Embrace the Unexpected – The Western Gothic Interior Design Style

Embrace the Unexpected – The Western Gothic Interior Design Style

In the wild world of interior design, trends come and go like tumbleweeds on a dusty trail. But just when you think you’ve seen it all, along comes a style that defies convention and captures the imagination: Western Gothic. Yes, you heard that right—it’s like cowboys and Edgar Allan Poe decided to team up for a home makeover. How on earth do these two seemingly disparate styles come together? Let’s saddle up and explore!

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14 Things That Are Giving Me Life Right Now

14 Things That Are Giving Me Life Right Now

I really enjoy making lists or saving pictures of everything that is inspiring or “giving me life” every month. I even tear out magazine pages and keep them for inspiration. It helps me so much in my business and in my personal life to stay creative by looking at beautiful things and reading about their creators or makers.

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The 23 Best Summer Nails

The 23 Best Summer Nails

Summertime…..and the living is easy. I like to have fun with my manicures and pedicures in the Summer, don’t you? I feel like colored nails and nail design is such a creative way of expressing yourself. Even if you’re conservative in your dress or you’re not into patterns, you can have all the fun on your nails. This summer there’s a million ways to express yourself on your nails from colors, to designs and even the shape of your nails.

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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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Marcus Bar & Grille

Marcus Bar & Grille

Image via Leslie Karen Design A couple of weeks ago I had the honor and pleasure of attending a Friends and Family event at...

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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!

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