All posts by Sarah @ 702 Park Project

23 Things I’ve Learned in 3 Years of Marriage

Categories: Just For Fun

Today is our 3rd wedding anniversary. Although we’ve only been married for 3 years, Charles and I have been together for almost 9. Sometimes I find it hard to even remember what life was like BC (before Charles)…we met on my 19th birthday and never looked back.

Charles and I are incredibly lucky to both have parents that have set a marvelous example for us, but there are some things you just have to learn for yourself when it comes to marriage. I don’t pretend to have it all figured out, but here are just a few things I’ve learned.

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Historic Southern Homes: Dunleith Historic Inn

Categories: Historic Southern Homes

It’s been a while since our last Historic Southern Home tour! Today, I’ve got the major wanderlust itch to head down to Natchez, MS to stay at Dunleith Historic Inn.

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Like many of the old plantations in Mississippi, Dunleith has been turned into a luxury inn. The main house was built in 1856, and still includes some of the original plantation’s elements today. The Greek Revival style house has 26 columns and many floor-to-ceiling windows, which allow access to the porch. The plantation is made up of 40 beautifully maintained acres, and also includes additional buildings dating all the way back to the 1790s.

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SBScon Part 1: Swoozie’s Welcome Party

Categories: Just For Fun

A few weeks ago I crossed a major item off my bucket list and attended my first ever blog conference. The Southern Blog Society Conference, or SBScon, was held this year in one of my favorite cities: Charleston, SC. I stepped way outside my comfort zone and met some great new friends a learned a ton! 

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I’ve had several people ask me, “What is a blog conference?” I guess to a lot of people it sounds kind of strange. But it really is just a way for like-minded bloggers to meet up and share their experiences, while learning a few things too.  It’s also a place for bloggers and meet brands (and brands to meet bloggers) to start a conversation about future partnerships. But overall, a blog conference is an important step in continuing to build your blog.

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Interview With The Designer: Cortney Bishop Design

Categories: Interview With The Designer

It’s time for another Interview With The Designer! Today I’m chatting with Cortney of Cortney Bishop Design out of Charleston, SC. Cortney’s range is pretty incredible. She can do mid century modern, beachy bohemian, traditional rustic…the list goes on and on. Cortney’s love of art, travel, fashion and music shine through in her stylish spaces. I can’t wait for you to get to know her!

Cortney also just launched a brand new website and, as you would guess, it’s gorgeous! Be sure to stop by and say hello!

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When and why did you decide to become a designer?

In 2000 I was a newlywed and ready to dive into my creativity after leaving my job in resort development.  My mother was an established interior designer in Atlanta and we shared a love for fashion, art, and textiles over the years. My grandmother was a beautiful seamstress and embroiderer. Interior design felt like something I could really dive into with passion and excitement for all the things I loved, even music.  It seemed to combine all the things I felt connected to.

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