I'll Drink to That...

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With holiday and party season on the horizon, it is high time I get my act together and set up a bar area in our apartment.  If we had the space, I'd love a whole bar cart, but with our small space abode, I'm limited to a bar tray.  To set up your bar space, start with the foundation... cart, tray, or both.  Add some basic building blocks: glass decanters, funky old-fashioned or high ball glasses, and of course shot glasses.  Make sure you know what you are doing {The American Bar by Charles Schumann} and you have the tools to do it {muddler, stirrer, strainer, etc...}.  Add a few brightly colored accents in the form of napkins and coasters.  Finally, DON'T forget the booze!  Read Martha's article {#12} for great tips on stocking a bar.  Below is my first step to building my bar tray...
This is the start of my DIY bar tray beautification process. More to come later this week.

Do you have a bar in your home? Tray or cart? Any tricks you use when stocking it? One trick I do plan on using for parties is to copy what Victoria did here.  Amazing, right?

Hope you all had a fantastic weekend!

Cheers,

Julie