Let's Belly Up To The Bar Cart

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Recently I helped clients select and set up a bar cart for their home. The goal being - effortless entertaining. To be able to present a lovely cocktail or cheerily say to guests “ Everything’s on the Bar.” Let’s look at what we chose.

The Lionel Two Tier Bar Cart from Target is sturdy and large measuring 34"W x 17"D x 34.25"H with wheels for ease of movement.

The Lionel Two Tier Bar Cart

Target had the perfect Ice Bucket.

Metal Ice Bucket with Tongs

At Home Sense I found Stemless Wine glasses, Champagne Coups, Gold Embellished Rocks glasses and cocktail napkins.

TA DA!

The Bar Cart looks marvelous under newly installed artwork and next to newly installed draperies.

The mood-board for the cart were shades of gold and amber. The client wanted to tell that story and it does so wonderfully. The clients are thrilled. I received a message: “Did I buy wine to add to the cart that matches the aesthetic maybe!?! Did I serve a guest last night from the cart! Oh yes I did!”

Nothing better than making your clients happy! I’m delighted to take my clients wants and fulfill them because I truly understand their style.

How about a few recipes:

DARK AND STORMY

  • 1.5 oz Gosling’s Black Seal Rum

  • Gosling’s Stormy Ginger Beer

  • In a tall glass filled with ice add 4 – 5 oz of Gosling’s Stormy Ginger Beer and top with         Gosling’s Black Seal Rum. Garnish with a lime wedge.

GIN MARTINI

  • 2 1/2 ounces gin

  • 1/2 ounce dry vermouth

  • Garnish with Olives

  • To make a Dirty Martini add olives and a bit of the brine from the olive jar.

CHAMPAGNE OR PROSECCO

  • Make sure the bottle is chilled. A bottle of champagne or sparkling wine should be chilled to about 45* F. If not cold enough the pressure inside the bottle will cause the cork to release very quickly. You do not want liquor spraying all over or a projectile cork taking an eye out!

  • Place bottle on a flat solid surface and carefully remove foil and metal cage. Cover the cork with a towel and with firm and careful pressure turn the bottle while gently turning the cork in the opposite direction.

I hope this inspires you to set up your own bar area - either for the holidays or 365 days a year. Make sure you’re checking in daily on stories and posts on Instagram and until next time be well and Cheers!

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