All posts by Sarah @ 702 Park Project
6 Reasons You Need to Read Southern Living Right Now
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Southern Living magazine! Southern Living puts on an Idea House each year, and this year’s house just might be my favorite yet. The Idea House is in Mt. Laurel, Alabama…about half an hour outside Birmingham. It’s roughly 4,000 square feet and has 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and a 2 car garage.
The house is stunning, but the designers that brought it together are the real story. Southern Living rounded up the South’s top young designers this year and they really brought it. As the magazine says, “the space is a fresh take on traditional Southern style without sacrificing any of the charm.” So, big surprise…I’m obsessed!
Interior Design Trend: Blue & White
Blue and white ceramics have a special place in my heart, and in my home! If you caught yesterday’s post, you may have seen that I have a bit of a thing for blue and white chinoiserie. I’ve been slowly curating a collection that reaches just about every room in my house in one form or another. Take our foyer for example…
Craigslist Find: A Vintage China Cabinet
Who doesn’t love Craigslist? I routinely check in just to see what’s out there. I have a running list I keep on my phone for pieces I’m trying to find…night stands for the master, a new chair for the den, a big round table for the foyer, end chairs for the dining room table. So when I saw a beautiful vintage china cabinet in excellent condition in Raleigh, I had to go see it. I think I was in the house all of 30 seconds before I said, “I’ll take it!”
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Quotable Friday
Don’t worry, this is not a political post. I know that most of you visit the blogosphere for a short reprieve from the grim world around us, especially in an election year. But some things are too important not to share.
Michelle Obama KILLED it on Monday with her speech. I had tears in my eyes just watching it. No matter what side of the aisle you’re on, you have to appreciate her heartfelt remarks and her conviction to speak the truth. This quote is not simply a lesson in politics. It’s a lesson in life…Always take the high road. Be kind. Build others up instead of tearing them down…What a different world we would live in if we only heeded these words.
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