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Y I D er n r o c Bar Cart Styling 101 Bar carts are having their moment! Here’s how to design your own! By Tammy Walden A quick search on Pinterest and you will see so many beautiful options! Gold, silver, lucite, and rattan... just to name a few. If you look up the word versatile in a dictionary, there should be a picture of a chic bar cart -- drink prep station, liquor storage, display space, serving area, end table, cupcake station, the list goes on and on! Even if your bar cart is not on wheels, dedicating a space for entertaining is a must. Keeping a small serving area clean and organized can de-stress your whole day when you arrive home and pour yourself a fun drink or glass of wine. This piece of furniture really is a girl’s best friend! Like any part of your home, your bar area should represent your favorite things. A few items I keep in the styling rotation are books, flowers, cute napkins, matchbooks, stirrers, and, of course, liquor. Even if you don’t drink many adult beverages, you can dedicate a small space in your home to entertaining your guests and making them feel welcome. Every day is a cause for celebration and choosing a small space to be party-ready will make you feel like the chic hostess you are. REVEAL | Fall 2016 18