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Vintage Chic: Bar Carts – Cheers!

September 8, 2011 · Comments { 5 }

They are nostalgic and chic – not to mention highly versatile. The bar cart is hot and trending. Vintage inspired bar carts are popping up everywhere and last week I shared some gorgeous ones from Society Social.

Here’s my vintage 1960s bar cart ready to serve guests summertime drinks. The cart was picked up at an estate sale in San Francisco last year. It was actually thrown in for free because I purchased a larger item – lucky me! I also found out it was originally it used as a TV stand.

Don’t let the name fool you too – bar carts are terrific for serving tea & coffee or displaying desserts. In fact, mine doesn’t look this way everyday. Because I am a tea girl, it’s typically ready for afternoon tea.

Cheers!

Read full story By Cristin on September 8, 2011 in bar carts, Entertaining, vintage

Entertain with Society Social Cocktail Carts

August 29, 2011 · Comments { 14 }

Even though retail stores are rushing us into fall, I am not ready to move on. I love these last days of summer. It’s my favorite time of the year. It’s also a great time for entertaining – inside or out.

Refreshing and festive drinks should be part of any gathering. A well stocked and organized bar helps keep the drinks flowing and the atmosphere upbeat. Lucky for us the gals at Society Social have created stylish and colorful cocktail carts and other home furnishings that make being a hostess easy and oh so chic. Their motto is *living sparkly* and from these images you’ll see why…

colorful fret back rattan folding chairs

Not only is it hard for me to pick my favorite bar cart, but it’s impossible for me to narrow down a color. Are you able to select your favorite?

Happy entertaining!

Read full story By Cristin on August 29, 2011 in chairs, cocktail carts, Entertaining, furniture, home accessories

Rue Magazine #6 is Here & WOW!

July 27, 2011 · Comments { 7 }

The July/August issue of Rue Magazine is out and amazing! The photography and art direction is simply the best yet. You’ll be so inspired!

The issue features a tour of artist & blogger, Mariska Meijers’ Amsterdam studio. It was so fun to see it especially since I just met her last Thursday at the San Francisco design blogger event. Her work is stunning – and to top it off she is beautiful inside and out!

The “Arabian Days” was another one of my favorite articles in this issue. The photography by Jose Villa is incredible. Not only was the tablescape over-the-top stunning, the photo shoot included a live camel!

Oh, and I love these chairs {page 52} with bone inlay and cane {swoon}.

Congrats Rue team!!! I hope you gals are getting some much needed sleep.

Read full story By Cristin on July 27, 2011 in blog, Entertaining, interior design, original artwork

Lake Tahoe Fiesta on the Dock

July 13, 2011 · Comments { 10 }

Last weekend I was with family on the East shore of Lake Tahoe {where I grew up} celebrating my Dad’s 70th birthday. For the special occasion, we had a small fiesta style supper on the dock. The décor was kept simple, yet colorful. Here are some images from the event: