Bar Cart Revamp

A bar cart remix has been in the works for a while now.  I wanted to spice up my place by adding a some more color to my living space.  My living area consists of whites, grays and blues, with subtle pops of fuchsia, so I decided to compliment the palette with a rich navy.  I have a 3' wide wall in my entry way that always felt naked, so I decided to make this the focal point for my bar cart, new mirror and my new navy wall.  I love the way the golds and navy compliment each other.  This wall adds the perfect amount of interest to my space without being 'too much', you know?  What do you think?  

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outfit details

bar cart: Target (old), very similar here  //  wine glasses: assorted, Home Goods & Marshalls  //  napkins: unknown, similar here  //  mirror: Home Goods  //  wine bucket: Home Goods, similar here  //  navy accent wall paint in 'Club Navy'

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the Bar(cart) is open

I hosted my first soiree at my new condo the other night.  To be honest, I was a bit nervous.  I've never entertained entirely on my own.  I've only ever been an assistant.  I'm extremely lucky to be my mother's daughter - she has exquisite taste and is always an excellent hostess, right down to her cocktail napkins.  I learn more and more from her everyday.

My sister, mom and I are addicted to HomeGoods - we should have bumper stickers made: "WILL DRIVE FOR HOMEGOODS".   We especially love it when we spot Kate Spade goodies.  You know those perfect green boxes that you can spy from 30 feet away?  

However, the only thing Kate Spade right now on the bar cart is this tall bud vase (currently housing my gold dot straws and decorative branch).  But, my sis just gifted me this set for my collection of glassware that she found at HomeGoods.  

Here's a little sneak peek into my new living room.  My color scheme consists of dark, rich navy and cream, with gold and magenta accents.  More to come later... 

And finally, here is the before and after of the party bucket.  I used Valspar spray paint.  I intended to buy the gold, but accidentally purchased the rose gold.  I'm pleased with the color nonetheless.  I actually think it matches the bar cart quite nicely.   What do you think? 

  

xo KJL

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details

barcart: Threshold for Target (sold out), very similar here for only $120  //
garland: HomeGoods, similar here  //  glassware: HomeGoods, similar Kate Spade here  //  drink bucket: house warming gift (unknown), but I found a similar here  //  ice bucket: Homegoods, similar here  //

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the weekend

bar cart: Target  //  cocktail glasses: Homegoods, similar set here  //

//  gold dot vase: Kate Spade 

Why can't Sunday mornings just last forever?  I just love snuggling up in bed with a coffee, some Law & Order re-runs and my iPad, catching up on some blogs and articles I missed all week.  The weekend always seems to slip away before we know it...  

Here's my weekend recap:

• >>  I'm pinning ideas on how to style my bar cart for the (quickly) approaching Holiday Season. I'm loving these bar ideas, too.  
• >>  Dreaming about these flats (and at under $50, I might just make it happen) 
• >>  Thinking about signing up for this Wine Fizziology Seminar - who doesn't love a little bubbly? 
• >>  I'm always looking for ways to increase traffic to my blog.  Here is a great read on how to grow your blog 
• >>  Trying to plan a weekend getaway to the White Mountains to ride the cog before the seasons ends
• >>  I'm searching for some stylish bar stools for my new place..  I'm loving these Riviera stools and these linen stools with nail head detailing.
• >>  I shopped the Lord & Taylor Friends and Family sale on Saturday (30% Sale and Clearance, 25% off Regular Priced Items).  I'll be rounding up my purchases and a few other items I have my eye on very soon. 

Linking up with:  Michelle  //  Laura  //