Category Archives: Guest Bloggers

Favorite Finds & Other Features

Today I’m sharing a few of my favorite finds over on Brittany’s blog, Classically B!  Take a look, and be sure to follow Brittany.  I love seeing her vintage treasures on Instagram, and her Hunter’s Alley and Etsy shops are full of eye candy!

Favorite Finds - 702 Park

Also, I was honored to be featured on a few blogs last week.  Here they are!

Creative Mondays

Knick of Time Tuesday
 

Wicked Awesome Wednesday

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Throwback Thursday


all things with purpose
All Things Thursday
 
The Dedicated House

Anything Blue Fridays

Creative Party Spotlight

A Bright and Beautiful Life

Interiors Inspired by The Greenbrier

Today’s guest post comes from the ever talented Molly at Dreams in HD.  Molly has a gorgeous aesthetic and her blog is chock full of eye candy! Be sure to head over to check it out!

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Hello 702 Park Project readers!  I’m Molly of Dreams in HD, and I’m extremely honored to be posting on Sarah’s lovely blog today.  Sarah and I share similar passions for old homes and interior design, so today I wanted to share with you some of my favorite rooms inspired by my favorite hotel – The Greenbrier Resort.  My mom and I will be visiting The Greenbrier this weekend for Mother’s Day, and I am thrilled to be able to spend four days in the beautiful and historic hotel {it was built in 1778!}  

The Greenbrier was decorated by famed interior designer Dorothy Draper and remains one of her finest works.  Inspired by the resort’s bold prints, vibrant colors, and southern charm, I have pulled together some of my favorite rooms that have a slightly more subdued take on Draper’s “modern baroque style” {read: arched doorways, tufted furniture, unique wallpapers, and bright color palettes}.  Personally my favorite room is the last…how gorgeous is that orchid velvet sofa?!

If you’d like to see photos from our trip, feel free to visit my blog, Dreams in HD.  You can also connect with me on Bloglovin’Instagram, FacebookTwitter, and Pinterest.  A very big thank you to Sarah for having me guest post today!

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Bringing Spring Into Your Home

Good morning!  I’m sorry I’ve been a little MIA this week–I’ve been under the weather.  This pollen is not my friend!  I promise to be back next week in full force with lots of delicious updates! :)

Today, I’m over at one of my favorite blogs, Eat Sleep Decorate, talking about a few spring trends, plus my favorite places to shop for spring goodies.  Check it out, and be sure to explore Amy’s blog a bit.  I know you’ll love it!

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Setting the Table for Spring

Today’s guest post comes from the lovely and talented Amy at Eat. Sleep. Decorate. Amy is another fellow NC girl, with a beautiful home and several house flips under her belt.  Be sure to head over to her blog and check it out–I know you’ll love it!

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Hey all! I am so excited to be a guest on 702 Park Project today. Sarah is such a gracious host and I have so enjoyed following the renovation of her beautiful home. Today we are talking spring decor. Spring is my absolute favorite season here in the south. The flowering trees are now in full bloom and there are signs of spring wherever you look.

I recently went undercover to scope out some home decor items for spring from Target, HomeGoods and World Market. To say I found a few things would be a huge understatement! I found so many amazing pieces that would work for any home when entertaining for spring.

When creating a table setting for spring I like to add lots of color and texture with bits of nature sprinkled in.

I started with the turquoise plates that were given to me by my mother’s cousin. I knew I wanted to use some pastels in my design and these were just the ticket. I then added the green and white polka dotted salad plates. Then it was time to hunt around town for some spring inspiration. First stop…World Market where I found these adorable flowered pedestal bowls. They were my jumping off point for color inspiration. I love how each bowl is slightly different. (They are on sale now too!)

I also knew I wanted to pull a little more turquoise into the mix and ran across this fabulous table runner also from World Market. It brings a little texture with its linen look and feel. The embroidery work is amazing.

I felt that the pink napkins added a bit of a feminine touch. These napkins are Max Studio found at HomeGoods. They have so many fabulous printed napkins in every color right now.

The adorable vases in the center of the table are from the one and only Target! Does anyone else have a hard time resisting the new Threshold line at Target? I love that these beauties add another element of texture and color to this vignette.

So what do you all think? Are you ready to add some touches of spring into your home? For more ideas and inspiration on how to create a fabulous tablescape click on over to my Pinterest Page: Place Settings.

Thank you so much, Sarah, for having me today!

The ABC’s of Vintage Shopping

Today I’m so excited to be guest posting over at Southern Distinctions!  I’m chatting about a few lessons I’ve learned when hunting for vintage home decor, plus sharing a few of my favorite places to shop! If you live in NC, you’ll definitely want to check them out!

Be sure to follow Brandyn’s beautiful blog too! I know you’ll love her projects and inspirations, and her house is pretty amazing.  And if you didn’t catch her yesterday, you can see her guest post here!

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A Southern Porch Fit for Spring

Today’s guest post comes from the very talented Brandyn over at Southern Distinctions.  Her blog is the epitome of all things elegant, decadent, and southern.  Be sure to check it out!
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Hello all.  I’m so excited that I’ve been asked to be a guest here at 702 Park Project! I just love following Sarah and her mad skills as she restores her amazing home.  As we’re gearing up for warm weather I thought it would be a good time to share some porch decor inspiration.  Porches can be a great extension of the home.  They’re a place to welcome neighbors to join you for conversation, pass the hours with a good book or relax in the cool breeze on a hot summer’s day.  Here are a few of my all-time personal favorites that have savvy style and great function.
Classic Southern Style
West Cost Casual
Traditional Refined
Coastal
Natural
Painting the porch in a high gloss red creates great contrast with the earth cedar shingles and black and white furniture.
Gil Schafer porch painted in Benjamin Moore’s Narragansett Green for the floor and Stonington Gray for the ceiling.
Simple & Fresh
Coastal White Wash
Here’s a simple All American design I’ve put together:

 

 

With so many wonderful products available you can give your outdoor space the full treatment.  Outdoor fabrics are now available in every color and pattern you can dream of so don’t shy from making your porch as cozy as you like.  Just be sure to clean and store them in the late fall and winter season.  Outdoor furniture is now being made in every style and price point.  With materials like polywood you can lower maintenance and increase the lifespan of your outdoor furniture.   Who doesn’t love that?!  With all the options available today you should have no problem creating a space for you and your family to enjoy for years to come.

 

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