5 Fiercely Festive Bar Carts—Which Style Are You?
Find your merry match among these cocktail trolleys, styled by some of our favorite bloggers.
Thinking of throwing a holiday gathering this season? We teamed up with five bloggers, all with very different design aesthetics, to show us how to get the party started and serve guests in style. See how each blogger created their own unique take on a bar cart for the holidays.
Sweet & Southern
Photo: Iron & Twine
Michelle Cannon Smith knows a thing or two about Southern hospitality. The creator of the blog Iron & Twine assembled a graceful and tasteful serving cart for entertaining guests, bringing the indoors out and embracing the natural elements that surround her in Georgia. Click here to see how you can replicate Michelle's elegant style and get her take on a holiday classic: a sweet bourbon eggnog.
Photo: Iron & Twine
Vibrant & Vintage
Photo: The White Buffalo Styling Co.
By mixing new and old, bright and bold, Lindsay Jackman brought character to her cocktail station. The blogger behind The White Buffalo Styling Co. paired mismatched drinkware like Moroccan glasses and a crystal decanter set—an unexpected combo that works surprisingly well. See how you can echo this eclectic look and get Lindsay’s recipe for a seasonal sangria here.
Photos: The White Buffalo Styling Co.
Farmhouse Festive
Photo: Maison de Pax
Maison de Pax blogger Rachel Paxton brings out our inner kid again with her take on a homey bar cart and a boozy hot cocoa that guests will be sure to love. Rachel matched natural wood elements with mixed metals, and even added a cozy plaid blanket to achieve this farmhouse look. Get Rachel's Merry Amaretto Hot Cocoa recipe and see how you can replicate this rustic cart at your next holiday party here.
Photos: Maison de Pax
Cali-Cool
Photo: Art in the Find
Take a cue from Conni Jespersen and let 1950s-era Palm Springs inspire the design of your drink station. The Art in the Find blogger created this California-dreamy look by pairing her cart with retro lawn furniture, textured sheepskins, and lots of fresh greenery. Read the full feature and get her recipe for a retro rosé punch here.
Photos: Art in the Find
Glam & Glitzy
Photo: Bliss at Home
If your vibe is more glitz and glam than understated and traditional, Bliss at Home blogger Kristin Cadwallader has the perfect bar cart for you. Kristin skipped the red and green in favor of black and white, and accessorized her cart with lots of shimmering accents. The accessory that shines the most however, is her sparkling champagne cocktail sure to be a hit with guests. To get the recipe and see more of this elegant bar cart, click here.
Photos: Bliss at Home