bar cart: Geneva bar cart (40% off with code FURNSALE) // Ballard Designs champagne flutes //
Since we’re having a lot of family and friends come over for the holidays, I thought it would be really fun to put together a holiday bar cart! I was able to put this all together in one afternoon, so it is possible to do in a short amount of time if you want to have yours up and running before the holidays. The key is making your bar cart both functional and pretty to look at – here are some tips to keep in mind –
*Booze: What types of drinks do your friends and family like, or do you plan to serve a special cocktail when they come over? If your BFF loves pinot noir, be sure to have a couple bottles stocked. I love to serve hot chocolate with either Bailey’s or peppermint vodka, so I picked up a festive bottle of each for my cart. Chris and his friends enjoy whiskey, so we have a whiskey decanter on the cart too.
*Mixers: Don’t forget mixers if you plan to make mixed drinks! Juices, sodas, tonic waters and bitters are good to have on hand.
*Glassware: Whatever glassware you keep on your cart will depend on the types of drinks you plan to serve! We have whiskey glasses and wine glasses, all washed & ready to go.
*Tools: I added some accessories like straws, a bottle opener and an ice bucket (all found at Homegoods). You may also want to have a jigger, shaker, strainer and corkscrew to your cart.
*Holiday decor: It’s easy to add some extra “flair” to your bar cart for the holidays. I picked up the mercury glass Christmas tree from Homegoods, but you could also add festive candles or figurines. A jar of peppermints and candy canes added a pop of red to the cart (and I also like using the candy canes in cocktails!). You can pick up fake snow from any craft store and add it to the bottom of a serving tray for a really Christmas-y look, or even add some battery-powered string lights.
If you have any ideas for a festive bar cart I’d love to hear them!! You can get my bar cart HERE and it’s currently 40% off right now with the code FURNSALE 🙂
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I so want a bar cart yours is so well decorated.
xo
Pinksole
It looks beautiful and your outfit, too!
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
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What a fun bar cart idea for get-togethers!
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LOVE how you styled your bar cart–so festive and cute! Also LOVE that red sweater!
Rosy Outlook
This is so stinkin cute! If I wasn't already in the holiday "spirit," I sure am now!
How cute! Love how festive your bar cart is!
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Love the blog and the post! Please post the chicken/broccoli/sweet potatoes dish I saw on Snap the other day if you do a recipe post! 🙂
Caitlin – your outfit is fabulous! The bar cart looks beautifully styled, and I love that you put it by your home's gorgeous staircase for the shoot. Looking forward to more holiday and home posts.
Excellent post!
So festive, from the bar cart to your pretty sweater!
Red suits you.
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I love seeing how other people style their bar carts! That reindeer bottle opener is too cute!
xx Tess | Sequins are the New Black
Where can I find those booties?! They are so cute!
The brand is Jessica Simpson but I think they’re sold out everywhere online! I bought them from Nordstrom last month!
I found that they have them in stock in all sizes at Macy's, and on sale! https://www.macys.com/shop/product/jessica-simpson-tarek-lucite-heel-booties?ID=4925485&pla_country=US&CAGPSPN=pla&CAWELAID=120156340017109614&CAAGID=24768198910&CATCI=pla-378302733310&CATARGETID=120156340018179380&cadevice=c&cm_mmc=Google_Womens_Shoes_PLA-_-G_WS_PLA+-+Jessica+Simpson_Jessica+Simpson-_-88359024070-_-pg1873130_c_kclickid_743c4e81-2da5-454f-b768-64594367101b&trackingid=456×1873130&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuIOa4urP1wIVAcNkCh1IXg4bEAQYASABEgLtZfD_BwE
This is a great idea! I want to throw a Christmas party so this will be so fun!
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That is so cute! I had to get rid of my bar cart in my last move and now I need to get a new one!
Kim
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Such a lovely pics! x
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Love the candy cane touch! Beautiful bar cart!
Lauren,
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Love this post! I saw your comment about where to buy the shoes, but is there a link to where you bought your necklace?
I forgot to link it! It’s from the Styled Collection – http://rstyle.me/cz-n/cubju2rnq6
Great post – that sweater is EVERYTHING!!
Rebecca
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Is the wood on your cart different than the one online? It looks darker
No it’s the same 🙂 it could be the filter I put on the photos!
what boots are those hun?
They are Jessica Simpson! 🙂
This is so cute! I love this post!
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Feeling so inspired! Love your red nails btw!
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This is the cutest bar cart! I absolutely love bar carts with gold accents! perfect for the holidays 🙂
Your holiday bar cart is so cute! Currently working on mine as well <3
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Gosh you really do have the most beautiful hair, Caitlin!
Arum Lilea
This bar cart is so cute! Thank you for sharing!
Allegra xx
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What size is your top? I found it online and love it!
Where did you get the outfit?
Would love to know where those boots are from?