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    Exploring Frankfurt Germany

    by Karen LeBlanc April 14, 2022
    by Karen LeBlanc April 14, 2022

    On the first day of my visit to Frankfurt, Germany, I set out for a walk around the city’s medieval core, known as the Old Town. Just a few steps…

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    Ways to make a healthy lifestyle

    by ContributedPost December 28, 2021
    by ContributedPost December 28, 2021

    The new year comes in fresh possibilities, and our new year’s resolutions nearly invariably entail major lifestyle adjustments. It can be difficult to embrace these healthful habits along with the…

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    Explore Baton Rouge by Meeting Its Maker Community

    by Karen LeBlanc November 28, 2021
    by Karen LeBlanc November 28, 2021

    My fascination, respect, and appreciation for all things handmade began in my hometown, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  As the capital city of Louisiana, Baton Rouge is the largest anchoring “Cajunland” and…

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    LSU Museum of Art, Connecting Visitors to Baton Rouge

    by Karen LeBlanc November 28, 2021
    by Karen LeBlanc November 28, 2021

    In my world travels as The Design Tourist, I’ve visited many museums, some with marque names and international fame, others with local or regional collections.  Museums that leave a lasting…

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    Made with Meaning: Why People Want More from Their Products

    by Karen LeBlanc July 29, 2021
    by Karen LeBlanc July 29, 2021

    The Atlanta Market Reveals a New Mindset about Consumerism In our new normal, trade shows are starting back up with products and people reframing  why, where and what we buy.…

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    Asheville: Where Art, Craft and Literature Converge

    by Karen LeBlanc June 28, 2021
    by Karen LeBlanc June 28, 2021

    Asheville, North Carolina, is a muse to many, attracting artists, makers, musicians, and writers who take up residence and tourists who come to connect with them.   The Asheville of yesteryear…

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    Entrain Your Brain to Boost for Peak Performance

    by Karen LeBlanc June 28, 2021
    by Karen LeBlanc June 28, 2021

    How to Biohack your Brain with Light, Sound, and Vibration Ever wonder why lighting a candle or listening to the ocean instantly relaxes you and lifts your mood?  Brain health…

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    How Deepak Chopra Wants Us to Mind Our Health and Wellness 

    by Karen LeBlanc March 25, 2021
    by Karen LeBlanc March 25, 2021

    I sit down with the wellness guru Deepak Chopra to set the record straight on  healthcare shortcomings  Deepak Chopra could say, “ I told you so,” about this watershed moment…

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    2021: Time to Make a Mental Wellness Resolution

    by Karen LeBlanc January 5, 2021
    by Karen LeBlanc January 5, 2021

    “If health is the new wealth, then mental wellness sits at the core of our personal health portfolio.” — The Global Wellness Institute  Happy 2021! The new year brings hope…

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    Introducing Selling Orlando TV Show

    by Karen LeBlanc December 8, 2020
    by Karen LeBlanc December 8, 2020

    Calling on all Orlando house hunters! Check out the pilot episode of Selling Orlando, a new reality show that I wrote and helped produced. If you are looking to make…

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    My Home Office Makeover Muse

    by Karen LeBlanc December 7, 2020
    by Karen LeBlanc December 7, 2020

    Like many people, the pandemic has me spending most of the workday in my home office, and I was getting a little uninspired or, shall I say, bored with the…

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    Want to Sleep Better? Know Your Sleep Type

    by Karen LeBlanc November 30, 2020
    by Karen LeBlanc November 30, 2020

    There are personality types and there are sleep types. What type of sleeper are you? Read on to determine your sleep type and how to make lifestyle changes for a…

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    The Rise of Regenerative Travel

    by Karen LeBlanc November 23, 2020
    by Karen LeBlanc November 23, 2020

    I recently attended the 2020 Global Wellness Summit as a member of the press. The event brought together experts from around the world to share their latest research and ideas…

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    Found Objects Become Art in the Eyes of Famed Architect Carl Abbott

    by Karen LeBlanc November 9, 2020
    by Karen LeBlanc November 9, 2020

    An Exhibit at the Art Center Sarasota, Shows the Sculptural Talents of Renown Modernist Architect Carl Abbott As the pandemic lingers on, I miss all the artistic stimulation as an…

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    Stay in Style at Art Ovation & Experience Sarasota’s Art Community

    by Karen LeBlanc November 5, 2020
    by Karen LeBlanc November 5, 2020

    At Art Ovation Hotel, Visual and Culinary Art Coalesce for an Immersive Experience with Sarasota’s Art Community Sarasota, Florida is known for its thriving arts community, home to artists, renowned…

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    Internationally Acclaimed Artist JEFRË Stages Solo Exhibit

    by Karen LeBlanc October 5, 2020
    by Karen LeBlanc October 5, 2020

    JEFRË’s Large Sculptures and Art Installations Activate Public Places, Connecting People in Shared Humanity.  A New Exhibit At the Orlando Museum of Art Delves Into His Powerful Messages and Metaphors.…

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    The Unconventional Art of German Expressionist Herman Scherer

    by Karen LeBlanc August 25, 2020
    by Karen LeBlanc August 25, 2020

    I travel to connect with humanity through its creativity, expressed in art, craft, design and architecture. Things of the imagination, crafted by hand speak to my soul and make me…

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    10 Best Tips For Overcoming Language Barriers When Traveling

    by ContributedPost June 4, 2020
    by ContributedPost June 4, 2020

    Traveling is one of the most rewarding and fulfilling experiences you can ever have. Visiting another country gives you the space to explore and broaden your horizons. You get to…

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    Explore Regensburg, Germany with The Design Tourist

    by Karen LeBlanc April 25, 2020
    by Karen LeBlanc April 25, 2020

    In this episode of The Design Tourist, host Karen LeBlanc travels to Regensburg, Germany, a UNESCO World Heritage to explore the link between the city’s culture and creativity through its…

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    Artist Tim De Vries Goes Beyond The Norm & Shows What Is Hidden In Plain Sight

    by ContributedPost March 27, 2020
    by ContributedPost March 27, 2020

    Artist Tim De Vries exposes secrets with transparent epoxy resin. By hiding the items in plain sight, he questions the secretiveness of it all.  Tim De Vries was born in…

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    Emotional Collecting Emerges as Top Trend at Miami Art Week

    by Karen LeBlanc March 15, 2020
    by Karen LeBlanc March 15, 2020

    Collectors bring curiosity to a week of Miami art fairs making emotional connections and purchases. Miami Art Week takes place Dec. 3-8, 2019 with more than 80,000 collectors, curators and…

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    Bonnet House Museum & Gardens Celebrates its Centennial in 2020

    by Karen LeBlanc March 15, 2020
    by Karen LeBlanc March 15, 2020

     One of South Florida’s Oldest Homes Celebrates its 100th Anniversary Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, an eclectic 1920s winter retreat that became a popular tourist destination in South Florida, celebrates…

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    Miami Art Week Highlights: Artist Interviews and Art Collecting Trends

    by Karen LeBlanc March 13, 2020
    by Karen LeBlanc March 13, 2020

    Join The Design Tourist Karen LeBlanc as she takes you on a whirlwind tour of Miami Art Week, hitting all the major art shows and fairs to check out the…

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    New Times Square Art Attraction: A Curated Digital Billboard Gallery

    by Karen LeBlanc February 7, 2020
    by Karen LeBlanc February 7, 2020

    ZAZ10TS Brings Art and Nature to Times Square with “ZAZ Corner”  as a Curated Digital Billboard Gallery Visitors to Times Square in New York City can check out a new…

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    Urban Art Destination: The Wynwood District, Miami

    by Karen LeBlanc January 26, 2020
    by Karen LeBlanc January 26, 2020

      During the week of Art Basel Miami Beach,  the city is electric with creative energy. All around the Wynwood district, street artists are at work painting buildings with new…

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    Art Basel Miami Beach Brings Public Art to All Corners of the City

    by Karen LeBlanc January 19, 2020
    by Karen LeBlanc January 19, 2020

    After Art Basel Miami Beach is Over, Art Installations Remain as a Testament to the City’s Creative Soul Art is everywhere during Miami Art Week as dozens of installations, pop-ups,…

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    Art that Atones South Africa’s Apartheid Past

    by Karen LeBlanc January 15, 2020
    by Karen LeBlanc January 15, 2020

    Miami Art Week 2019 Meet the Artist: Experience the Art Series The Artist: Ralph Ziman The Idea: Humanitarian Art That Reconciles South’s Africa’s Apartheid Past  The Art: The Casspir Project An…

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    Highlights from Design Miami/

    by Karen LeBlanc January 4, 2020
    by Karen LeBlanc January 4, 2020

    Design/Miami continues to be one of my favorite satellite shows during Miami Art Week for its immersive installations and focus on design and art objects. Located next door to Art…

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    The iPorn Art of Michael Seri

    by Karen LeBlanc January 2, 2020
    by Karen LeBlanc January 2, 2020

    Miami Art Week 2019 Meet the Artist: Experience the Art Series The Artist: Michael Seri The Idea: Social Commentary on Our Addiction to Smart Devices and Social Media The Art: iPorn…

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    The Ceramic Scenography of Artist Andrea Mancuso

    by Karen LeBlanc December 30, 2019
    by Karen LeBlanc December 30, 2019

    Miami Art Week 2019 Meet the Artist: Experience the Art Series The Artist: Andrea Mancuso The Idea: Stimulate Curiosity by Juxtaposing the Familiar with the Unexpected The Art: Metamorphosis In my…

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    Brandalism: The Art of Antonio Brasko

    by Karen LeBlanc December 29, 2019
    by Karen LeBlanc December 29, 2019

    Miami Art Week 2019 Meet the Artist: Experience the Art Series The Artist: Antonio Brasko The Idea: The Acculturation of Graffiti, Street Art and Fashion The Art: Brandalism At the Spectrum…

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    Highlights From Red Dot Miami and Spectrum Miami

    by Karen LeBlanc December 28, 2019
    by Karen LeBlanc December 28, 2019

    With dozens of art fairs and shows Miami Art Week competing for my attention, it’s impossible to attend and experience every art, fashion and entertainment event. Shows extend from Miami…

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    Plasticidad: The Plastic Trash Art of Eduardo Cabrer

    by Karen LeBlanc December 28, 2019
    by Karen LeBlanc December 28, 2019

    Miami Art Week 2019 Meet the Artist: Experience the Art Series The Artist: Eduardo Cabrer The Idea: Art that Calls Out Consumer Behavior The Art: Plasticidad At Spectrum Miami, one of…

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    The Neon Art of Ilan Neuwirth

    by Karen LeBlanc December 27, 2019
    by Karen LeBlanc December 27, 2019

    Miami Art Week 2019 Meet the Artist: Experience the Art Series The Artist: Ilan Neuwirth The Idea: Spreading Joy by Illuminating the Beauty of Found Objects The Art: Neon infused Pop…

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    Holiday Happenings in and around Orlando

    by Karen LeBlanc November 28, 2019
    by Karen LeBlanc November 28, 2019

    What to See and Do During the Holiday Season Across Central Florida  As a resident of metro-Orlando, I look forward to the holiday cheer expressed throughout the city’s distinctive neighborhoods,…

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    The Rise of Artisan Travel

    by Karen LeBlanc November 14, 2019
    by Karen LeBlanc November 14, 2019

    Six years ago, I founded The Design Tourist blog and video series on the idea that as travelers we can experience a culture through art and craft. Creativity speaks a…

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    Top Two Lifestyle Movements Influencing Design in 2020:

    by Karen LeBlanc November 11, 2019
    by Karen LeBlanc November 11, 2019

    Buy It for Life and Biomaterials are the major lifestyle movements setting the direction of design in home and fashion as consumers rethink what they buy, what its made of,…

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    Visit Santa Claus’ Official Hometown: Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland

    by Karen LeBlanc November 8, 2019
    by Karen LeBlanc November 8, 2019

    Legend has it that Santa Claus lives in the North Pole but in real life, Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland claims to be his official hometown. Located in the Arctic Circle,…

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    Places to Explore in North Hampton

    by ContributedPost October 8, 2019
    by ContributedPost October 8, 2019

    In the town of North Hampton, New Hampshire, there are around 4,460 people who call it their home. And not only that, but most of these people think of this…

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    Inside the Design Mind of Artist Brad Joffrion

    by Karen LeBlanc October 6, 2019
    by Karen LeBlanc October 6, 2019

    Meet Brad Joffrion, an artist who hails from my home state of Louisiana, known for its culture and creativity. Find out how this former Mechanical Engineer followed his passion for…

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    J’adore L’automne: The Best Autumn Destinations in France

    by Mallory Knee September 19, 2019
    by Mallory Knee September 19, 2019

     J’adore l’automne: a common phrase in France that goes to show how beautiful a trip would be. Check out some of the best autumn destinations in France here! France in…

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    Top Instagrammable Destinations and Experiences For 2019

    by Karen LeBlanc September 18, 2019
    by Karen LeBlanc September 18, 2019

    ‘Instagrammability’ is a crucial factor for millennials choosing where to go on holiday, more than 41% of people under the age of 33 prioritize ‘Insta-picture-worthiness’ when choosing their holidays. Searching…

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    Breathtaking Outdoor Adventure Vacation Destinations

    by Mallory Knee September 16, 2019
    by Mallory Knee September 16, 2019

    If you like getting out in nature and enjoying all the beauty and exhilaration it brings, you should think about going on an adventure vacation. So many places around the…

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    What You Need to Know About Visiting London

    by Karen LeBlanc September 5, 2019
    by Karen LeBlanc September 5, 2019

    What I Wish I Knew About London Before Traveling: Random Facts and Useful Travel Tips I Learned about London Traveling teaches me a lot about myself— the things that pique…

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    Holiday Decorating Trends for 2019/20

    by Karen LeBlanc September 3, 2019
    by Karen LeBlanc September 3, 2019

    Emerging Color and Design Trends for Christmas As the holiday season approaches, attention turns to planning parties, events and decorations. The overarching theme for holiday decorating is authenticity and craftsmanship…

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    Top European destinations for Budget Travelers

    by Karen LeBlanc August 30, 2019
    by Karen LeBlanc August 30, 2019

    Some of Europe’s Most Expensive Cities are Surprisingly Cheap for Travelers Omio, Europe’s leading booking platform for travel by train, bus, and flight, has released a ranking of Europe’s most…

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    Tiny Home Tourism

    by Karen LeBlanc August 22, 2019
    by Karen LeBlanc August 22, 2019

    If you’re curious about living large in small spaces, why not take a vacation from your own home to stay in a tiny house? A tiny house resort in Lancaster…

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    Arizona’s Must-See Architectural Tourist Attractions

    by Karen LeBlanc August 19, 2019
    by Karen LeBlanc August 19, 2019

    Scottsdale, Arizona is an Architectural Treasure Trove of  Frank Lloyd Wright’s Work  Internationally renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and studio, Taliesin West is one of eight Wright buildings recently…

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    Healdsburg, California, The Hospitality Heart of Sonoma County Wine Country

    by Karen LeBlanc July 23, 2019
    by Karen LeBlanc July 23, 2019

    In the latest episode of The Design Tourist, I travel to Healdsburg California, the Hospitality Heart of Sonoma County Wine Country. We’ll tour several Sonoma County vineyards as we sip…

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    Interacting with Art at ARTECHOUSE in Miami Beach

    by Karen LeBlanc July 17, 2019
    by Karen LeBlanc July 17, 2019

    The desire to stimulate the senses is an instinct that defines us as humans and propels the creation of art. ARTECHOUSE in Miami Beach, Florida delivers a sensory experience through…

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