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March 18, 2018

Belly Up to the Bar Cart

If you love to host holiday parties, entertain on the weekend, or just plain enjoy happy hour, you should probably consider owning a bar cart.  I purchased my first bar cart last year, and loved styling it so much. It quickly became apparent that it was too small, so I recently upgraded to this handsome unit, The Tibo, from Birch Lane .

*This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Birch Lane.  All opinions are 100% my own.

 

The Tibo Bar Cart from Birch Lane

Bar carts have grown in popularity in the last couple years, and it’s not hard to see why.  Who knew styling a vignette involving liquor could be so appetizing.  And can we talk about multi-functional? There are no rules, they don’t have to be used for alcoholic beverages.   I have seen plenty sporting Perrier Sparkling Water, fresh lemonade, pretty goblets, coffee, appetizers, and fresh flowers.

The Tibo Bar Cart from Birch Lane (2)

I absolutely love the amount of space on my new bar cart.  It fits perfectly in our breakfast nook, and can easily become a caddy for extra plates and napkins during a get together, all the while still having extra space for drinks.

Bar Cart with multiple shelves

Bar Cart Necessities

For everyday use, here are a few necessities I think every bar cart should house:

  • Pretty booze
  • Clear cocktail glasses and wine goblets
  • Ice Bucket
  • A tray for accessories
  • Cocktail shaker and shot glass for measuring
  • Bar tools
  • Conversation piece or two

Even though I don’t own any, vintage barware would be super fun displayed!

Bar Cart with mirrored shelves

I think the best quality about a bar cart is the fact that it’s on wheels.  Whatever festivity you are hosting, placing the bar cart in an appropriate spot where it’s accessible will create another place to mingle.

Bar Cart Accessories

Easter vignette atop a bar cart

This particular bar cart is currently out of stock, but Birch Lane has so many amazing alternatives.  I chose my top 5 and linked them for you, and they even show several styling options.

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The Alexio

The Alexio Bar Cart from Birch Lane

Armando 3 Tier Square

The Armando Bar Cart

Rebeccah

The Rebeccah bar cart from Birch Lane

Altitude 

The Altitude Bar Cart from Birch Lane

Armie Mirrored Tray Top Metal

The Armie Bar Cart from Birch Lane

I have a little Easter sprinkled in the mix currently, but here is a photo showing my ‘everyday’ bar cart styled.

The Tibo Bar Cart from Birch Lane style with everyday decor

What did I do with the smaller cart purchased last year?  Why… it’s in the bedroom, of course 😉 I kept it, because having more than one is perfectly ok!!  I actually have one on our deck too!!  Like I said, multi-functional.  The smaller round works as a side table too, and a small lamp would actually be perfect in that corner.

romantic bedroom with farmhouse style

Linked below are several bar cart essentials.  Let me know if I have convinced you that you too need a bar cart in your life.  If you have one already, hooray!! I would love to know where you have yours displayed and with what accessories.

 

 

 

Author and photos – Martha Knake

Chief Editor – Emily Schunke 

Filed Under: Entertaining!, Lifestyle, Simple Home Decorating Tagged With: bar cart, bar cart necessities, bar cart styling, entertaining

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  1. The Design Twins says

    April 4, 2018 at 5:42 pm

    Love love love this post! So many great ideas and I love these different carts! I just may need a second one myself haha. I love moving my cart around and in fact just brought mine outside for a patio party. Thanks for the great inspo per usual. Also thanks for joining our Friday Friends Parade! We hope you’ll continue to link up each week. Blessings, Julie & Jodie

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    • Martha Knake says

      April 5, 2018 at 7:07 pm

      Thanks so much for your sweet compliment sweet ladies, I enjoy this party so much!

      Reply
  2. Gillian says

    March 25, 2018 at 1:08 am

    I love this cart so much!! I have been looking all year for a bar cart that can hold racks for wine and racks for glasses. Any chance they ship to Australia 😛

    Reply
    • Martha Knake says

      March 26, 2018 at 6:56 am

      Right?!! It’s such an amazing piece! I have no idea actually if they ship to Australia, I hope so!!

      Reply
  3. Ingrid Bohannon says

    March 18, 2018 at 1:11 pm

    Well done Martha! You have effectively got me to add some more items to “The List” of things I want for my house! Haha!!! I briefly considered getting one a couple weeks ago, but now I think I want at least three for the living room, upstairs in the landing area and one for outside. Great post!

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    • Martha Knake says

      March 19, 2018 at 6:51 am

      Thank you so very much Ingrid, and I can totally picture one in your gorgeous dining area. I adore having one outside too!

      Reply

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