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 36 Best Mugs for Latte Season
The leaves are crisping, the sweaters are sweatering, and suddenly my personality is 87% oat-milk latte. Which means it’s officially Latte Season—that glorious time of year when caffeine consumption skyrockets and my emotional well-being hinges entirely on having the right mug in my hand.
Sweater Weatha: The Official Uniform of Fall (and My Personality)
Ah, Sweater Weatha (Because I love this SNL reference) — that magical time when we collectively agree it’s socially acceptable to live inside a knitted cocoon, drink overpriced coffee, and pretend we’re in a Nancy Meyers movie. The air is crisp, the leaves are dramatic, and our closets are quietly whispering, “It’s time.”
The 2025 Serenbe Showhouse
Tucked into the rolling countryside just outside Atlanta, Serenbe isn’t your typical neighborhood — it’s more like a living, breathing design experiment that actually worked. Founded in the early 2000s by Steve and Marie Nygren, Serenbe was born out of the idea that nature, architecture, and community could coexist beautifully (imagine if a charming European village and a sustainability think tank had a baby).
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.
popular posts
The Ferris Street Project and Why Home Staging is Important
What Is Home Staging and Why It Works (a.k.a. Why Your Aunt Karen's Doilies Need to Go). Let’s start with the basics: Home...
The Best Antique Fairs and Markets in the U.S. – Part 2
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The Best Antique Fairs and Markets in the U.S. – Part 1
*Updated 5/25 If you’re like me and you love thrifting and vintage shopping, raise your hand? I have two hands up because I love...
The Best 27 Mother’s Day Gifts
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44 Things That Are Giving Me Life Right Now – Pastels and Pops of Color
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Pinterest Trend 2025 – Primary Play (Pops of Color) Part 2
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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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