Weekend inspiration: the bar

 

I’m visiting my gay husband and his boyfriend (what? it’s an open relationship haha) this weekend. Our email discussion of cocktails that we should mix has inspired me to delve into the important issue of home bars. Long gone are the days of red solo cups, cheap vodka, and ping pong balls lining your beer soaked bar. It’s time to class it up a bit. Lucky for you, it’s not difficult at all!

I want to focus on the bar above, featured in Refinery29. It belongs to Gap’s Director of Concept, Jane Herman, who created a piece to go over her ugly radiator. Now that is some creative space saver thinking!

The bar below belongs to Emily over at Cupcakes and Cashmere. She took this old rolling cart and made it into some amazing. I’m in love with the Los Angeles poster hanging above the bar - it really adds that personal touch.

 

Once again, Pottery Barn can do no wrong. The shelving above provides space on the cart for you to prep your drinks. Not to mention the fact that it gives you extra storage rooms to buy as many bottles as your heart desires.

If you have a little more money to spend then you can’t go wrong with a wine refrigerator. Add a tray on top for beautiful organization and you’re set. And I’m in love.

 

So what are you waiting for? Go organize your bar! And don’t forget to make a drink in the process - it is Friday, afterall.

Bedside Manner

 

Bored by the traditional side table? Spice it up a little and do something different. While the tabled above is more on the traditional path in terms of shape, the distressed mirror adds a very fun punch.

This long, narrow table allows you to decorate your bedside to your liking. Add some flowers, books, decorative vases and you’ve got quite the unique accent.

 

Suitcase stacking is all the rage of bedside tables these days. They add a vintage touch to your bedroom. These Louis Vuitton suitcases are stacked on some wooden planks to add some height next to the bed.

 

Emily over at Cupcakes and Cashmere really knows how to add her own personal touch to a room. I love the addition of the mirror to top off the suitcases.

 

 Feeling inspired? How will you punch up your bedside tables?