Everything You Need to Put Together the Best Bar Cart

December 24, 2014

In the last few years the bar cart has had a resurgence in having a place in the modern home. Whether you entertain a lot or you just like having your drinks close by in a stylish manner, a bar cart is one of my favorite things to have in the home. Lining up your liquor bottles, glasses, and decanters can have a great effect, but jazzing up the cart with fun accents like a cheeky art print or seasonal items like a tree or—in the summer—a bowl of lemons, can have a more decorative effect. This season, make your bar cart the focal point of your party by adding festive napkins, a trendy shaker, and all the essentials you need for a great party.

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Everything You Need to Put Together the Best Bar Cart

The Bar Cart

First comes the bar cart, then comes the rest. This is the best bar cart I've seen for the value and the look. It's sturdy and a perfect blank canvas for you to decorate. Threshold Bar Cart, $129.99, at target.com
Cocktail Shaker

This is the of-the-moment shaker to have. The Mason Shaker, $29, at masonshaker.com
Glassware

This gold glassware is festive but also timeless enough to use year-round. Gold Chevron Glassware (set of 4), $48, at cwonder.com
Ice Bucket

You can never go wrong with a good ice bucket. I love that this one has a scoop rather than tongs, which can be more difficult to master as the night goes on. Threshold Gold Finish Ice Bucket, $29.99, at target.com
Napkins

Festive napkins make sure that hands don't get wet from the condensation on the drinks. Cheers Napkins, $5.95, at swoozies.com
Festive Prints

A fun print will cheer up your guests and your bar cart! Cheers to Another Art Print, $20, at cincinvintage.com
Moscow Mule Mugs

A Moscow mule is so yummy and perfect for refreshing your guests this holiday season, but it's not the same unless you have it in a copper mug. Old Dutch 16-oz Copper Moscow Mule Mugs (set of 4), $63.99, at amazon.com
Vintage Decor

I love these festive old fashioned trees to dress up your bar cart and mantel. Threshold Silver Bottle Brush Tabletop Christmas Tree, $16.99, at target.com

Christine Fox is an Everyday Mama to three and a San Diego based freelance writer. She loves everything that has to do with shopping and being the talk of the playgroup when she finds the perfect shirt and diaper bag. Her fashion philosophy is simple, that being a mom does not mean that you should sacrifice style. You can be a mom and still be stylish! When she is not shopping or writing about shopping, she can be found playing with her two kids at the park. Her favorite stores are Target, Nordstrom and Anthropologie but when it comes to finding the perfect pair of jeans, no store is off limits. She has her own daily blog at everydaymama.com and is a daily contributor to stylebakerymom.com. For more mom finds, follow her on Twitter @EverydayMama.