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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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DIY an Old File Cabinet

DIY an Old File Cabinet

When I saw this file cabinet, I started laughing because when I tried to move it, the top just disintegrated from all of the rain. It was some sort of particle board. I knew I could make a top for it and do something unique with the whole thing. What it was going to be, I didn’t know but I had faith. If you didn’t see the post with all of the DIY’s I found on the side of the road or in dumpsters, please see it here. The first makeover was an old ottoman. This is the second in the series of makeovers.   

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An Ode to New York City – Part 2

An Ode to New York City – Part 2

As I said in my previous post Part One, I have a special place in my heart for NYC. Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted to live in this great city and I got the chance when I graduated...

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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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