All posts by Sarah @ 702 Park Project

My Favorite Free Desktop Wallpaper Sources

I like to change up my desktop wallpaper regularly, and I get asked often where I find my wallpapers, so today I thought I’d share a few of my favorite sources.

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1. Design Love Fest – Bre is the genius behind Design Love Fest, a blog full of gorgeous colorful inspiration. Every other week or so, she releases new wallpapers designed by various artists. There are usually several color options, and iPhone and iPad versions are included too.

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2. Sarah Hearts – Sarah is incredibly talented and has a strange knack for always coming up with the perfect quote just when I need it. Each month, Sarah releases a new desktop wallpaper, usually one version with a quote and one with a calendar. You can also get iPhone and iPad wallpapers here too.

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3. Ashlee Proffitt – Ashlee definitely shares my design style…lots of gold and black and white! Like Sarah Hearts, Ashlee releases a new desktop wallpaper each month, one version with a quote and one with a calendar. You can get iPhone and iPad wallpapers here too. (Bonus: Ashlee has already done the hard part for you and placed her designs perfectly for your phone lock screen!)

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4. Dear Lovely – Kelly doesn’t post wallpapers too often, but when she does, oh man you’re gonna love it! Her designs are always beautiful and fun.

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5. Design Milk – These can sometimes be a little busier than I prefer, but with so many to choose from, there really is something for everyone. You can get iPhone and iPad wallpapers here too.

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6. Something Peach – If you love watercolors, this one is for you. Jinny, a talented illustrator and calligrapher, releases a new watercolor wallpaper every few weeks, sometimes with a quote, sometimes without. You can get iPhone and iPad wallpapers here too.

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 Where do you find your favorite wallpapers?

702 Archives: Dollar Store Dinos

Over the holiday break I took a browse back through my archives and landed on one of my most favorite tutorial posts: Dollar Store Dinos! This was a quick little project I did one evening back in our old apartment, just after we had decided to purchase the Park Avenue house. Dollar store dinosaurs + gold spray paint + a couple glasses of wine = the cutest little decor pieces ever!

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So if you’re in the mood for a fun, cheap, easy DIY project…just click here!

This Week’s Links

I’m dying over this black and white bathroom tile.

I loved this list of resolutions.

The hottest paint colors from 2014.

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Did you get a gift or two for Christmas that just wasn’t “you”? Check out these tips for regifting.

A fresh start in 2015.

As if Aerin Lauder could get any better.

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5 lessons to make 2015 the best year yet.

I’m so in love with these booties. (Plus they’re on sale now!)

I got this book and this book for Christmas and haven’t been able to put either of them down. So good!!

My blogging has been sporadic over the holidays, but here are a few you might have missed…

  1. Historic Southern Homes: Houmas House Plantation
  2. Quotable Friday
  3. Our 2014 Christmas Cards
  4. Our Christmas Home Tour
  5. A Custom DIY Frame for $10

Historic Southern Homes: Houmas House Plantation

Next up in our Historic Southern Homes series is the Houmas House Plantation in Darrow, Louisiana, also dubbed “The Sugar Palace.”

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Just an hour outside of New Orleans, this Greek Revival house sits on 38 acres and has 16 rooms full of period antiques. The name of the house comes from the Houmas Indian Tribe, who were the original owners of the property. Since the house was constructed in 1840, the plantation has a long storied history, and has even been known to reveal a ghost or two. Today you can tour the house and gardens, dine in the restaurant on site, rent the venue for weddings, and even stay at the inn located on the property.

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Our 2014 Christmas Cards

This year was kind of a hodge-podge year when it comes to Christmas cards. Last year we went with a Year In Review style card, but decided to go more classic this year.

We ordered these cards from Minted. We loved the retro look of them, and the fact that they are postcards so postage is a little less.

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And because I had a code for a few free cards from Tiny Prints, we also picked out these.

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I wish I could send out a card to all my readers. But know how much I appreciate each and every one of you, and I’m wishing you the merriest of Christmases and the happiest new year!