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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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The Most Refreshing and Fun Summer Cocktails and Mocktails
Summer has officially entered the group chat, and she’s demanding one thing: a cold drink in your hand at all times. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, hosting a backyard barbecue, pretending your patio is a five-star beach resort, or simply trying to survive another heatwave without melting into a puddle, the right cocktail (or mocktail) can instantly make life feel a little more fabulous.
Giving Me Life – 55 of My Latest Obsessions in Lighting, Seating and Ceramics
If you’ve been following my Giving Me Life series, then you already know this isn’t just about trends. It’s about the things that stop me dead in my tracks while I’m scrolling, shopping, antiquing, or wandering through a home store pretending I don’t already own seventeen vases.
Summer Nail Trends Part 2 – All About the Ocean
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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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National Craft Month – Crafting is a Way of Life
Crafting is one of my favorite subjects to talk about. It means it’s time to grab your glue gun, flex your creative...
St. Patrick’s Day – All Green Everything!
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National Craft Month – Hurray for Crochet!
Craft Month Is Just Getting Started March is National Craft Month, which means it’s time to talk about something near...
BHM: Celebrating African American Etsy Sellers
Timeless Prints 4 You - Juneteenth Picnic Poster Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I receive a commission if...
16 Artists To Celebrate for Black History Month
As I’ve been reflecting on my journey as a Maker and Artist and how it took me almost all of my life to realize that I was...
Last Minute Valentine’s Chocolate for the Procrastinator
Xocolatl Chocolate This is the season of CHOCOLATE.Traditionally I’m not a huge fan of chocolate unless it’s of the best quality...
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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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