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How to Set Up a Festive Holiday Bar Cart

December 9, 2019 By Melanie No Comments

Festive Holiday Bar Cart

Happy December! I don’t know about you but Christmas is my absolute favorite holiday. I love the colorful decor, the cheesy music, and the overall feeling of joy that’s in the air. So it should come as no surprise that I spent the first weekend of the holiday season furiously decorating our apartment! Aside from our Christmas tree another item that I love to use as a focal piece is a festive holiday bar cart. You may have seen how I decorated it for Fall but I think this holiday themed cart is my new favorite. 

This year is going to be extra special for my husband and I. Not only is it our first Christmas as a married couple but it’s also our first one spent just the two of us here in NYC. For the past several years we’ve been committing to what we call “the holiday family swap.” Meaning one year we spend Christmas with his family and the next year with mine. This has worked really well but this year we’re heading to South Carolina to see his side of the family for New Years instead. 

This means more time spent enjoying our festive apartment and hosting friends as much as possible!  In fact we have a holiday party coming up next weekend and I’m so excited for it! We’ll be serving cranberry mimosas made with cranberry juice and La Marca Prosecco, along with plenty of small bites. 


If cranberry mimosas aren’t your thing here are a few other festive favorites: 

  • Spiked Eggnog
  • Mulled Wine
  • White Christmas Martinis

And if you’re in the mocktail mood, you can always go with a non-alcoholic holiday sangria. 

Of course part of the fun of serving up cocktails is having a festive spot to serve them! In the spirit of sharing, I wanted to give you all a glimpse of how I decorated our bar cart along with a few tips to try on your own. 

TIP 1: Stick with a Theme 

When it comes to Christmas I’m a big fan of traditional decor. This means plaid pillows, a tree adorned with red, white, and gold ornaments and white lights, and of course a bar cart to match. Since our bar cart is gold, I decided to jazz it up with simple decorations in red, white and a hint of green. This created a beautiful contrast against the primarily metallic and glass bar ware. 

TIP 2: Add a Quote

I love using a small message board to create a new “mood” for each season. I chose a simple one that matches our bar cart but if you can always pick one with a wooden frame or even a chalkboard if that fits your aesthetic. Napkins and cheese knives with festive quotes on them are also a nice touch. 

 

TIP 3: Fill the Space

This is obviously easier if you have a smaller bar cart but ours is quite large. There’s a delicate balance between making the bar cart appear full without it looking cluttered. Play around with the negative space and use glassware, greenery, or even small bar tools to fill the gaps. To keep it aesthetically pleasing, make sure there are varying levels of height instead of everything being on the same level. Oh and fairy lights are always a good idea! 

 

TIP 4: Make It Your Own

Find ways to make it more personal with sentimental touches, monogrammed decor or even some cute holiday photos! And if booze isn’t for you, maybe turn this into a hot cocoa or coffee bar instead! All the same rules apply, just change up the beverages and opt for mugs instead of cocktail glasses. 

You can shop all the items below! The cheese knives are from a small boutique in Florida and the only similar ones I could find were on Etsy. Similarly, the mini ornament trees are super old and I’m pretty sure are from Marshalls… so I linked some nicer ones for ya. 

I hope you all enjoyed this post! If you end up decorating your own bar cart I’d love to see it. Be sure to tag me on Instagram so I can take a peek. ๐Ÿ™‚ 

Happy holidays!

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Are you team sweet or savory? ๐ŸŒ ๐Ÿ… Personally
Are you team sweet or savory? ๐ŸŒ ๐Ÿ… Personally I always have a hard time choosing, but when theyโ€™re both made with delicious ingredients, Iโ€™m all about having both. #WasaPartner
 
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When your green smoothie matches your decor ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿฅ‘๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’ฏ. Swipe for the recipe!! 
โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €
Iโ€™m def putting this โ€œglowing goddessโ€ smoothie on repeat over here because it tastes like a tropical dream and is super hydrating. โœจ๐Ÿ’—
โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €
Spending so much time at home can be a little exhausting but Iโ€™ve been trying to take this time to freshen up the decor, reorganize some things and get rid of clutter thatโ€™s been piling up. 
โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €
Cheerful colors, fresh flowers ๐ŸŒธ and a tidy space always fill me with positive and creative energy. Anyone else feel the same? ๐Ÿฅฐ  #HealthyAtHome #GreenSmoothie
PSA! @yesto just released their BRAND NEW #yesto A PSA! @yesto just released their BRAND NEW #yesto Avocado Collection ๐Ÿฅ‘ and it's their FIRST fragrance-free line!! (Perfect for anyone with sensitive skin) ๐ŸŽ‰Swipe through to take a peek at some of the products you can get your hands on! 
โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €
Everything is formulated with avocado oil and hyaluronic acid, which makes it perfect for the winter months when your skin needs a bit more moisture. ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅฐ
โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €
I previously mentioned how I like to swap my products seasonally, and let me tell you, there is nothing better than a good cream cleanser in the winter! โ„๏ธ I've been loving how gentle and nourishing this one is and have been following it up with the eye cream every night before bed. 
โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €
I linked the full cruelty-free and 95% natural collection in my stories so be sure to check it out! ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿฅ‘ #yestoambassador @target
Back on that bougie bath game. ๐Ÿ› Whatโ€™s one t Back on that bougie bath game. ๐Ÿ› Whatโ€™s one thing youโ€™re doing to treat yourself this weekend? ๐Ÿ’— #SelfCareSunday
{#ad} Letโ€™s share Positive Affirmations! โœจ๐Ÿ’— {#ad} Letโ€™s share Positive Affirmations! โœจ๐Ÿ’— Do you have a favorite mantra that you like to repeat to yourself? If youโ€™re in need of more, I listed โ€œ10 Positive Affirmations for Stress Reliefโ€ on my latest blog post in partnership with @nordstrom and @shopstyle. 
โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €
I love to incorporate these short phrases into my mindfulness meditation, especially on days when Iโ€™m feeling overwhelmed. ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ If youโ€™re new to meditating I shared a few tips on how to create a safe space in your home for your practice and linked these super cozy athleisure pieces from Zella that are perfect for yoga and meditation. ๐Ÿ’• 
โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €
This set is so soft and I love how the bottoms resemble a mix between joggers and leggings. (Bonus: they have pockets!). Head to the link in my bio to see more! โค๏ธ #Nordstrom
INSTAGRAM VS. REALITY {swipe ๐Ÿ‘ˆ๐Ÿผ for a laugh} INSTAGRAM VS. REALITY {swipe ๐Ÿ‘ˆ๐Ÿผ for a laugh}. Bay and I went to the William Vale rooftop โ€œGliceโ€ rink yesterday evening to celebrate ๐ŸŽŠ . 
โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €
Sadly I should have read the reviews because it was impossible to skate on!! ๐Ÿ˜‚ Itโ€™s made with a synthetic ice that really just doesnโ€™t work... prob would have been better as a roller skating rink. 
โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €
I think we hobbled around for about 15 min before leaving and going downstairs to Westlight for some dinner. 
โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €
Luckily we had quite a few laughs over the whole thing and watched the most beautiful sunset over the city ๐ŸŒ‡ . Still a great way to end what was such a wonderful and historic day. โค๏ธ #IGvsReality
Cozy snowy morning vibes. โ„๏ธ Today feels like Cozy snowy morning vibes. โ„๏ธ Today feels like the start of new beginnings and Iโ€™m here for it. ๐Ÿ’• How are you feeling today, loves? #MelsMeals
Traded sweatpants for sushi ๐Ÿฃ on last nightโ€™s Traded sweatpants for sushi ๐Ÿฃ on last nightโ€™s date night venture at @sushilab.nyc. Itโ€™s no surprise that winter + Covid have made going out a rare occasion for Bay and I. 
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It does make moments like this, when you find an outdoor dining spot thatโ€™s so warm you can take your coat off, such a special treat. We savored every second of it. โค๏ธ 
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If youโ€™re in NYC here are a few other warm and cozy outdoor dining spots that weโ€™ve tried or have made reservations for: 
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โœจ @scarpettarestaurants
โœจ @boucherienyc
โœจ @thenomadhotel rooftop 
โœจ @lafayette380
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And two accounts that have amazing recommendations are @covid.date.spots and @nycdatenite. ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’ฏ
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Out of curiosity have you all been dining out? Or are you eating most of your meals at home? ๐Ÿก #SushiNight
๐ŸŒฑ5 HOUSEPLANTS FOR BEGINNERS ๐ŸŒฑ Which one is ๐ŸŒฑ5 HOUSEPLANTS FOR BEGINNERS ๐ŸŒฑ Which one is your favorite? 
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You all know how much I love my plants and I really do believe they are a great way to cultivate more positive energy in your space. ๐Ÿก 
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If youโ€™re looking to add some houseplants to your collection but arenโ€™t sure where to start, here are some of my personal favs!!
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๐ŸŒฑ ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ฌ: vining plant that will visibly wilt when it needs to be watered. I water mine once a week 
๐ŸŒฑ ๐’๐ง๐š๐ค๐ž ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ญ: technically a succulent so itโ€™s super low maintenance. I only water mine once every 3-4 weeks
๐ŸŒฑ ๐‰๐š๐๐ž ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ญ: another succulent that loves bright light and requires little maintenance 
๐ŸŒฑ ๐‘๐ฎ๐›๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐ž ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ญ: needs medium to bright indirect light and you can water once every 2 weeks 
๐ŸŒฑ ๐™๐ณ ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ญ: the toughest plant ever and will survive anything lol mine is in low indirect light and I water it once every 3 weeks 
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I busted out my watercolors for this little illustration and it just makes me so happy. ๐ŸŽจ I love being able to share these with you all and I hope you enjoy seeing my more artistic side. ๐ŸŒฑ #plantillustration
Give me all the delicious plant-based snacks and a Give me all the delicious plant-based snacks and a large glass of water after a workout and Iโ€™m one happy gal! ๐Ÿ… ๐Ÿฅ• Lately, Iโ€™ve been reaching for these Air Dried Veggies + Nuts by @dirtkitchensnacks and I think you all would LOVE them too. ๐ŸŽ‰
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They are crisp, crunchy, and taste so good. This one is the Carrot + Zucchini + Roasted Peanuts pack and itโ€™s seasoned with spicy chili lime seasoning! ๐ŸŒถ USE CODE: MEL20 FOR A DISCOUNT.๐Ÿฅ•๐Ÿฅ’
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Bay and I are already planning to reorder the Variety Packs (linked in my story) because theyโ€™re one of those snacks that we both love and are beginning to become a staple in our house. ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป Who else loves snacking on veggies? #DigInWithDKS #Sponsored
Hey friends! Tell me โ€” where in this big beautif Hey friends! Tell me โ€” where in this big beautiful world do you live right now? ๐ŸŒŽ 
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I had one of those โ€œwow social media is really coolโ€ moments while messaging with a lovely gal from Singapore and another girl who grew up near my hometown in Florida today. ๐Ÿ 
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I know IG can be a bit overwhelming at times but Iโ€™m so thankful for how easily it can connect so many of us from around the world! 
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And since so many people have moved during this pandemic, Iโ€™m also curious as to where everyone ended up. ๐Ÿ—บ 
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Canโ€™t wait to hear from you all โค๏ธ๐Ÿฅฐ. Thanks for being in my small corner of the internet! #NYCblogger
Finding little moments of peace after a very tragi Finding little moments of peace after a very tragic and heavy week. ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธโœจ I had planned to share about my โ€œ๐๐ž๐ฐ ๐˜๐ž๐š๐ซ, ๐๐ž๐ฐ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌโ€ ๐ฏ๐ข๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ ๐š ๐œ๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ in the spirit of kicking 2021 off on a positive note โ€” but now Iโ€™m using it as a way to create space for healing and self care. 
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YOGA CLASS INFO:
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โœจ What: 45 min Open Level Vinyasa Flow
โœจ When: Sun, Jan 17th at 12pm EST
โœจ Ticket donation is $5
โœจ LINK IN BIO TO SIGN UP 
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๐€๐‹๐‹ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐Ÿ๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐›๐ž ๐๐จ๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐Œ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š, a non profit organization dedicated to help those living with mental illness and to promote the mental wellbeing of all. ๐Ÿ’– 
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I hope youโ€™re all taking some time for yourself this weekend and I look forward to seeing some of you on your mat. ๐Ÿ˜˜ #MelDoesYoga #MyYogaLife
Are you team sweet or savory? ๐ŸŒ ๐Ÿ… Personally Are you team sweet or savory? ๐ŸŒ ๐Ÿ… Personally I always have a hard time choosing, but when theyโ€™re both made with delicious ingredients, Iโ€™m all about having both. #WasaPartner
 
One of my favorite ways to create these simple snack stacks is with @wasausa Multigrain Crispbreads. ๐Ÿ™Œ  They are made with wholesome grains like oats and barley, have 0 grams of Trans Fat, no palm oil and are Carbon Neutral from field to shelf, making them a great choice for you and the planet! ๐ŸŒŽ  Definitely the perfect pantry staple to kick off the new year. 
 
Swipe ๐Ÿ‘ˆ to see how these snacks came together. The left has crunchy PB butter, bananas, honey and chia seeds while the right has mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar and basil. 
 
What healthy toppings do you think you would add to these? ๐Ÿ˜‹  #NewYearNewSnack #SnackWasa #SimplyWasa
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