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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The 4 Locations on My Bucket List this Summer
It’s summertime and the living is easy, unless you live in Atlanta with temperatures in the upper 90’s every…damn…day. With the humidity taking it over 100 degrees, I don’t even want to go outside anymore until September because it’s only going to get worse. If you know me at all, you know I don’t like heat one bit. It’s exhausting and just takes the energy out of me.
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!
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.
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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25 Gallery Wall Ideas You’ll Want to Try Immediately
I’ve always loved a good gallery wall and I will put one anywhere as evidenced in the picture above. This is a small space next...
My Trip to Africa Part 1
I took a once in a lifetime trip to South Africa with my Mother pre-pandemic. It was on her bucket list to visit Africa and go...
The House Beautiful Whole Home
House Beautiful had their fifth annual Showhouse and it was fabulous! I had never been to a Showhouse this beautiful before, but...
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...
DIY Word Art
I was working on a project for a friend of mine who needed their open concept kitchen, dining room and living room decorated....
Bisa Butler – Fiber Artist
I’ve been obsessed with Ms. Bisa Butler from the moment I first saw her art and it is “ART” with all caps. So colorful, so...
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!
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