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Discover the best aesthetic coffee table books to elevate your home decor. From fashion to interior design, I'm sharing my beautifully curated recommendations that add style and character to any space. Click to explore my top picks!

Aesthetic Coffee Table Books for the Home

There’s something undeniably charming about a beautifully curated coffee table book. It’s not just about the stories they tell or the images they showcase; it’s also about the aesthetic appeal they can bring to any living space. As a designer, I’ve spent years honing my eye for what truly looks good and when it comes […]

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Perhaps it's time to rethink the hustle? I'm talking all about it over on the blog at KaraLayne.com!

It’s Time to Rethink the Hustle

“Hey Mom, can we go to the pool today?” My mind immediately jumped to my to-do list, the laundry I needed to get caught up on, the meal planning that had to happen, and the work I wanted to dive into so the start of my week didn’t get away from me. Not to mention, […]

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5 wellness products that are elevating my health in 2024. Dive into it all on KaraLayne.com!

Five Wellness Products That Are Elevating My Health in 2024

Wellness. It’s that elusive concept we all chase, like the last cookie in the jar when we were six years old. If you’re anything like me, you’ve worked at trying different tools and products to help you in your journey of up-leveling or transforming your health. From those kale smoothies a few years back that, […]

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Shop my curated picks and the best Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals. Around here, it's all about shopping less, but doing it better. Join me and shop my Amazon storefront!

Best Amazon Prime Day 2024 Deals: My Curated Picks

Ah, Amazon Prime Day. The annual event where everyone pretends that buying yet another set of wireless earbuds is a crucial life decision. Might I offer another approach? Let’s resist the urge to add every lightning deal to our cart and instead focus on the art of buying less but better. Because, let’s be honest, […]

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I recently got asked why I share about wellness being a brand designer and content creator. SO I figured it was about time to share my heart behind it all and my own story of burnout as an entrepreneur. Dive into this week's edition of Wellness Wednesday!

Why Wellness Wednesdays & My Story of Burnout

I was recently asked why I share about health and wellness at all as a brand designer and content creator. This person was new to my space and I completely understand the question and why someone would wonder about it. Like, hey Kara – stay in your lane why don’t you! However, it’s not until […]

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Another edition of Casual Friday. Get inspired, enjoy my spring playlist, and download my 2024 Playbook for a fresh start this season!

Casual Friday: Spring Things & My Latest Free Resource

Prefacing this post with a PSA to let you know I am diving back into this space right here and blogging in a big way. The first few posts might be a little bumpy as I shake off the rust so thank you in advance for bearing with me. Oh, how I have missed the […]

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I'm a purveyor of the old-fashioned, seeker of simplicity, curator of classics, with a heart for making things beautiful. There is a luxury found within simplicity. And in a world that is constantly chasing more, I can't wait to show you that less isn't just more - it's the cornerstone of a life well-lived. One that is truly well-designed.

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