It's Fall Bar Cart Season

 

 

 

Hello all! Tomorrow officially kicks off my favorite month, October! I'm not just saying that because it's my birthday month. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, I love all things spooky! We will see how well this theory holds during my visit to Halloween Horror Nights this weekend in Orlando (bets on if I keep my eyes open in any of the houses?). It also unofficially kicks off the holiday season in my book. There's just something special about October. As much as I loved my bright pink flamingos and pink motif I had previously going on with my bar cart, I knew it was time to switch for fall.

Bar carts are perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to your home and they come in all sizes and price ranges. Anyone can have a bar cart even if they don't physically have the cart. You can just as easily have a bar area set up on a table or a certain section in your kitchen, dining room areas work well also. Having your bar area on a table is a great way to incorporate this idea into your home, especially ideal if you live in an apartment. All you really need is a chic tray. Updating your bar cart and/or tray is super easy for the changing seasons.

I start off with the surrounding area where I keep my cart. Put a few pictures above the cart area if you please. They can be changed from season to season or can be left year round. The components of the bar area stay relatively the same just with a few updates. For instance, instead of lemons and limes in a small vase for summer just replace those with some fall looking pinecones which can also work for winter (I plan on changing the bar cart to a hot chocolate cart in Dec!). I just picked up a few fake mini-pinecones in a bag via Hobby Lobby. I also got the small vase and two of the pictures. Hobby Lobby is awesome to find details for your cart. Make sure you check or ask for the 40% off coupon that is usually available each week. You can often find it online!

The other items were found at Target and just things I had from previous seasons. You can check the bottom to see where I purchased most of the items and please let me know if you have any questions on decorating your cart or anything else you see here. I love hearing from you all!

Go get started on your cart now!

Happy Last Day of September!

xoxo,

 

Golden Bar Cart// Target  Decorative Pumpkins// Target  Chalk Sign// Target  Bloody Mary Cocktail Glass//  West Elm  Mini-Glitter Pumpkins// Hobby Lobby  Oh Dear Wall Art// Hobby Lobby  Gold Décor Wall Art// Hobby Lobby  Labrador Painting// Shoptiques  Shut Up and Dance With Me Print// Design Darling  BAR Marquee Sign//  Nordstrom

Bar Cart Beauties

 

Hello lovelies! I hope everyone's Hump Day is going well and if it isn't...we are almost to the weekend! Weekends just call for celebrations and sometimes you want to have a little get together at your place before heading out on the town or maybe you want to have the crew over to have a few drinks and try to figure out what is going on in True Detective season 2. A bar cart is the perfect home accessory and another way to add your own twist to something unique. I started seeing bar carts in homes while I was house hunting last year. They are so stylish and elegant, it makes me think of some 1930's Hollywood glamour days. They also have a wide variety of looks to choose from depending on what can fit your home. I found mine recently on sale at Target so you don't have to buy one that's super expensive. I am in the process of finally putting mine together and I'm showing you some of my favorite bar cart selections. Here are the items I have and/or hope to add to my set-up!

 

Design Darling Shut Up and Dance Print

As you know I love this song by "Walk the Moon" and what better way to get the party started than by having this cheeky print pic set up on your cart?

 

Copper Moscow Mule Set

I like how this set contains everything (except the ingredients) you need for a classic drink staple. Plus, this set is actually on sale right now so you can pick up another pair!

Pineapple Bottle Stopper

This is right on trend with the tropical feel of the summer but can work year round! Also, on sale for $12!

Rectangular Liquor Labels

Label all your drinks and mixes accordingly so there are no mix-ups! These are small and cute plus can be re-used so you don't have to keep updating what you already have. Under $20 on sale!
 

Gold Luster Decanter

Who doesn't want a little extra sparkle in their cart? Sale for under $50!
 

Decorative Matchbox

So, you agree? You think you're really pretty. One of the iconic phrases from Mean Girls can be found right here on this adorable set of matches. Perfect decoration for any cart and only $6! 

 

Design Darling Whino Cocktail Napkins

How festive are these beauties? I love the coloring and rhino are the perfect accessory for a girl's night in, bachelorette shower, or anytime you (or your friends) need that extra glass of chardonnay.




 

Flamingo Straws

Not just for summer and can add a fun touch to your cart year round! Under $6!
 

Magenta Polka Dot Straws

Paper straws are a necessity with any cart and I love these pink polka dots!
 

 I also really like these bottle openers from Anthropologie (how fun is the pretzel one?) and if you are wondering where you can get an actual bar cart here are some great options at good prices! Oh and if you are curious on how my bar cart is coming along just take a peek below. Not nearly done but at least I have the majority of my supplies and I can't wait to show you all the finished product!
 

 

Happy Carting!

 

XOXO,