I’ll preface this article by saying, I love my bar cart, and I love styling it! When my Nana moved, I was fortunate enough to receive some items from her home, and the Mid-Century Modern bar-cart is my prized possession! Not only does it make me feel close to her even when she is hours away, it reminds me of how classy and sophisticated her parties were, and it inspires me! Bar carts have made a comeback into the American household in the last few years, and they are truly pieces of art! There are entire books on how to style them, because it’s not the simplest thing. There are so many ways to make them look – from boho-chic, to minimalist, to glam..I even see tea and coffee carts! I’m always changing mine up, especially for the season. Expect to see my bar cart decked out in Christmas decor in a few months here! Remember how I said they can be challenging – well i’m here to break it down for you and keep it simple. There are a few steps that can help you make yours look like it just stepped out of Elle Decor. Brian and I rarely drink, so our bottles of alcohol are limited..and probably collecting dust, but you’ll see even with just a few items, I made the bar cart look full! Follow along for tips and for some of my favorite bar cart items! How to Style your Bart Cart Step-By-Step Guide 1. […]
My favorite rental kitchen ideas!
After living in quite a few rentals, I feel like i’ve done it all when it comings to sprucing up a rental kitchen, so I wanted to put together a list of practical and chic rental kitchen ideas. This is also one of the top requested blog posts I’ve gotten from viewers, so I decided it was time to give the people what they want! But really, there are so many ways to spruce up a rental kitchen, and it doesn’t have to break the bank. The cool thing is, you can apply any of these tips to your kitchen even if you aren’t in a rental. It’s a quick and inexpensive way to spruce up your space without having to do a total makeover! Peel & Stick backsplash You all already know my love affair with peel and stick tiles. I put them in my rental kitchen and loved them so much that I put them in my kitchen (part of my $400 kitchen makeover). They are relatively inexpensive for the impact they have. A lot of people are afraid to use them because they feel they may damage the wall – I am here to tell you, if you do it right, they will not damage the wall. To remove them simply apply heat from a hairdryer, and they peel right off. I’ve tried a lot of brands – but my favorite is Tic Tac Tiles – Premium Anti Mold Peel and Stick Wall Tilefrom Amazon. TIP: If you […]
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