Home Bar Styling Ideas

Home bar styling ideas serves up a concoction of chic options for designing and decorating a curated happy hour at home.

Note of interest: The original version of this popular post got lost in the deleted files debacle several weeks ago. Too good to lose and too fun not to rewrite, may I present to you this new/updated version of Home Bar Styling Ideas.

Cheers!

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When it comes to the home bar, the addition of decorative accouterments serve to visually enhance the mix and the mingle area designed and designated for inspired gathering.

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Timeless, classic, and instantly inviting, the perennial favorite color combination of blue and white possesses a knows no bounds quality.

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Flower Magazine – Photography by David Hillegas

Traditional to a tee, modern farmhouse chic, or regally required Country French; blue and white ceramic and porcelain accents qualify as a decorative chameleon, beautifully adapting as a principle player in the design style scenario.

Antique Hepplewhite Style Flame Mahogany Sideboard

Antique Hepplewhite Style Flame Mahogany Sideboard

Charleston Wine/Champagne Bucket

Charleston Wine/Champagne Bucket

East Urban Home 4 - Piece 14oz. Glass Whiskey Glass Glassware Set (Set of 4)

East Urban Home 4 – Piece 14oz. Glass Whiskey Glass Glassware Set

Stud decanter

Stud Decanter

Blue Barware Set

Blue Barware Set

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Godinger Dublin Goblet – Set of 4

Silver Metal - Gallery Originals Candlesticks (Pair) - 1984

Silver Metal – Gallery Originals Candlesticks (Pair) – 1984

Distinctive accessories further advancing the chosen theme lend style to the mix – a visual garnish if you will.

Chinoiserie Champagne Bucket bar cart

You’ll never make a decor misstep with classic blue and white porcelain vases and accents.

Chinoiserie Champagne Bucket

Chinoiserie Champagne Bucket

Spode Dinnerware, Blue Italian Liverpool Pitcher

Spode Dinnerware, Blue Italian Liverpool Pitcher

Brand new out of the box or of the vintage variety- pitchers serve the dual purpose of function and finery.

Antique Schafer & Vater Light Green Jasperware Cameo Creamer Pitcher

Antique Schafer & Vater Jasperware Cameo Small Pitcher

Marlo Thomas Blue Scenic Appetizer Plates, Set of 4

Marlo Thomas Blue Scenic Appetizer Plates, Set of 4

Blue Italian Storage Jar

Blue Italian Storage Jar

Styling a home bar works off the same principle applied to styling a coffee table.

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X marks the center spot which is the prime location for a medium or low height object placement.

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Outer areas balance the method with graduated heights to continue the flow and engage the eye.

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Barbie Style Print

From cart to cabinet, achieve a smooth and stylish blend by mingling classic barware tools and essentials with on-trend accents and accessories of various decorating styles to create contrast, conversation, and home bar banter.

SAFAVIEH Silva 2 Tier Octagon Bar Cart-Rose Gold

SAFAVIEH Silva 2 Tier Octagon Bar Cart-Rose Gold

Esme Fluted Champagne Glass Sets

Esme Fluted Champagne Glass Sets

Morgan Decanter

Morgan Decanter

Rex Double Old-Fashioned Glasses, Set of 8

Rex Double Old-Fashioned Glasses, Set of 8

pink bar Lori Morris

 Lori Morris Design 

Celebration Wine Bowl

Celebration Wine Bowl

Marilyn-Monroe-whiskey-decanter

EBTH

Signature style blends smooth with a signature cocktail.

Hatch Punch Bowl and Champagne Bucket

Hatch Punch Bowl and Champagne Bucket

Waterfall Tulip Glasses, Set of 4

Waterfall Tulip Glasses, Set of 4

Archie Drinking Glasses (Set of 6)

Archie Drinking Glasses (Set of 6)

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Below is a cocktail collection of favored types of cocktail glasses ready to stock and serve your home bar needs.

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Wine- white

Wine- basic red

Pilsner (Beer)

Highball (Collins)

Rocks

Martini

Cocktail

Coupe

Flute

Thoughtful bar accessories include accents to set the tone for home bar styling ideas such as this super cute idea for a farmhouse style home bar shot glass or jigger.

Pewter Cow Creamer

Pewter Cow Creamer

Home Bar FYI:

Shot glasses range in size from 1 to 1¼  to 1½ ounces.

A pony shot equals 1 fluid ounce.

A jigger equals 1½ fluid ounces.

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Architectural Digest – Photography by Douglas Friedman

Scholl Solid Wood 3 - Drawer 2 - Door Accent Cabinet

Scholl Solid Wood Accent Cabinet

Boston Lighthouse Shaker

Boston Lighthouse Shaker

Alkemist 6 Piece Stemmed Double Old Fashion Glass Set

Alkemist 6 Piece Stemmed Double Old Fashion Glass Set

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New England Home –  Photography by Michael J. Lee

Vintage Wedgwood inspired Jasperware Hellenic Green GlasswareSet- 9 Pieces

Wedgwood Inspired Jasperware Hellenic Green Glassware Set- 9 Pieces

Stunning options serve a refreshing look and frame a unique home bar area where the mix and the marvel is in details, proportion, and placement.

Antique Tiger Oak Kidney Shaped Writing Desk

Antique Tiger Oak Kidney Shaped Writing Desk

Where one sees an antique desk, a keen eye sees a piece better utilized as a distinctive home bar.

Elliot Decanter

Elliot Decanter

Unique pieces in your home bar portfolio never fail to start a “where did you get this?” conversation.

In terms of the design, decorating, and crafting of the cocktail home bar, I like to place the emphasis on personalizing the bar space with pieces and potions that make a special connection to your personality.

Vintage Ceramic Creamers

Vintage Ceramic Creamers

Measures of particular spirits look so lovely poured from a vintage creamer serving as a jigger.

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Vintage Ashtray Heavy Glass Hand Painted Flowers – Nasco Yellow and White

Back in the day before most of us became smarter and healthier and the laws of the land changed, the ash tray was a standard part of the cocktail bar landscape.

Vintage ashtray dog head

Vintage Dog Head Ashtray

Adopting a don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater prospective, consider a vintage ash tray (thoroughly washed, of course) repurposed as a cocktail spoon or stirrer holder.

Makes a great conversation piece.

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My Domaine –  Photography by Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Diamond Decanter with Glass Stopper

Diamond Decanter with Glass Stopper

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Nachtmann Punk Decanter

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Thuya Burl Box

Bette Davis “All About Eve” Joseph L. Mankiewicz, 1950

Accent chests and cabinets easily transform into a stylish home bar.

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Dann Foley White, Black, Gold Accent Cabinet

Modern Glam 2-Door Accent Sideboard

Modern Glam 2-Door Accent Sideboard

West Street Ice Bucket

West Street Ice Bucket

Punk Whiskey Decanter and Double Old Fashioned Set

Punk Whiskey Decanter and Double Old Fashioned Set

Winter months and cozy at home times make for cozy prime warm beverage non-alcoholic drinking times- another great option for a home bar set up.

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Better Homes & Gardens – Photo by Kritsada Panichgul

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Cyan Design Roscoe Tray Roscoe 18.5" Diameter Metal Tray Made in India - Nickel

Cyan Design Roscoe Tray Roscoe 18.5″ Diameter Metal Tray – Nickel

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Dress up cocktails and mocktails with one of these delightful  garnish ideas

Honeycomb

Crushed-up Peppermint

Orange Peel Spirals

Apple Slices

Fresh Mint Leaves

Coconut Flakes

Cinnamon Sticks

Crisp Bacon

Chocolate Shavings

Sugar in the Raw

Crushed Cookies

Old Bay

Pickled Green Beans

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Julia Reed – One Kings Lane

Set up a scene from home tray at nip and nosh time with local or regional recipes and decor accents.

Vintage Karges Louis XVI Walnut Low Chest of Drawers w Carved Fronts

Vintage Karges Louis XVI Walnut Low Chest of Drawers w Carved Fronts

Wm. Rogers Silver Plated Water Fotted Pitcher

Darby Home Co Tomball 6 - Piece 9oz. Glass All Purpose Wine Glass Glassware Set (Set of 6)-1

 Tomball 6 – Piece 9oz. Glass All Purpose Wine Glass Glassware Set 

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Antique Marx Gutherz Carlsbad Austria Oyster Plate

Antique Marx Gutherz Carlsbad Austria Oyster Plate

Banda 14 oz. Acrylic Whiskey Glass (Set of 4)

Whiskey Glass (Set of 4)

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Mila Oyster Bottle Opener

Accessorizing the bar cart, cabinet, tray, or tabletop proves an entertaining and easy endeavor when you have a theme to build upon.

12 Oz Water Glasses with Stem and Colored Rim, Set of 6 (1)

12 Oz Water Glasses with Stem and Colored Rim, Set of 6

Eyes Cocktail Napkins, Set of 4

Eyes Cocktail Napkins, Set of 4

Black and white art Female portrait painting

Black and White Female Portrait Print

Play up your cocktail corner of the world by introducing whimsical finds and unique additions.

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Burma Rattan Beverage Tub Small

Burma Rattan Beverage Tub Small

Woven Rattan & Pine Wood Cabinet with 3 Shelves & 2 Doors

Woven Rattan & Pine Wood Cabinet with 3 Shelves & 2 Doors

Parallels Goblets - Set of 4

Pleat 12 Piece Set of Double Old Fashion, Highball, and Goblet Glasses

Conch shell decorative

Seoneiro Whiskey Tray

Seoneiro Whiskey Tray

Ruffled-Metal-Wall-Accent-Mirror-gold A&B Home Ashlyn Gold Round Mirror

Handmade Natural Rattan Wicker Table - Accent Table

Handmade Natural Rattan Wicker Table – Accent Table

Tudor Rattan Ice Bucket

Rattan Ice Bucket

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Victoria Magazine
Photography by Stephanie Welbourne Steele

Styling by Jan Ware

Silver Wine Goblets

Wilton Armetale Wine Goblet , Silver

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Fragment Antiqued Gold Buffet Table Lamp By Lucas McKearn

Cocktails and conversation pieces make for a visually interesting mix.

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Photography by Eric Plasecki & Peter Krumhardt

Although too early for a cocktail at this writing, I am streaming Jazzy 93.7 KJZY The Greatest Songs of All Time from Sonoma County. I love the tunes live from wine country.

How’s that for cocktail conversation?

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Antique Brass Planter

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House Beautiful – Photography by Donna Dotan

Dial Hand Cut Decanter

Dial Hand Cut Decanter

Orbit Goblets, Set Of 4

Orbit Goblets, Set Of 4

Dublin 5-Piece Wine Set

Dublin 5-Piece Wine Set

Decorative items steeped in whimsy dress and impress with a splash of fun.

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Hammered Metal Container with Rabbit Finial

Cocktail stirrers, straws, and mixology tools house well in unique trinket dishes.

Bronze Tiger Trinket Tray

Bronze Tiger Trinket Tray

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Hubert Zandberg Interiors

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Rosewood Chrome Floral Bar Cart with Mirror Bottom and Glass Top

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Spectrum Decanter

Hatch shot glass

Hatch Cocktail Glass

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Antique Style English Bulldog Portrait Painting

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Antique Dark Oak Biscuit Barrel

Antique Dark Oak Biscuit Barrel

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Veranda Magazine – Photography by J. Savage Gibson

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Jeffords Stainless Steel Beverage Tub

Elle Decor Colored Vintage Wine Glasses Set of 6

Elle Decor Colored Vintage Wine Glasses Set of 6

Silver Nautilus Wine Bucket

Silver Nautilus Wine Bucket

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One Kings Lane

Adding a decorative clam shell as housing for cocktail garnishes, stirrers, or salt/sugar rimmers carries out a cocktails on the coast concept.

Silver Aluminum Shell Shell Decorative Bowl

Silver Aluminum Shell Shell Decorative Bowl

swirl liquor decanter

MDLUU Liquor Decanter

 

Mid-Century Modern Metal Mushroom Accent Table Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Metal Mushroom Accent Table Lamp, Set of 2

Sofia Wood and Rattan Counter Height Barstool Natural

Sofia Wood and Rattan Counter Height Barstool Natural

Theme decorating is a Bahama breeze when it comes to coming up with decorative touches to bring the look together.

Shell Large Helmet

Seaside Moby Whale Bottle Opener

Seaside Moby Whale Bottle Opener

High Seas Spirit Nautical Steampunk Octopus Glass Spirit Decanter

High Seas Spirit Nautical Steampunk Octopus Glass Spirit Decanter

Reimagine the purpose of a dresser, chest, or console as a distinctive home bar piece.

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Kristina Crestin Design 

Drawers become excellent housing options for barware, tools, linens, and glassware.

BAKER French Empire Design Walnut Commode Chest

Italian Walnut Chest

Glassware and decanters cut heavy in color, pattern and texture introduce a curated quality.

Zaza Lustered Decanter

Zaza Lustered Decanter

Wine Goblets Set of 6 Multicolor

Wine Goblets Set of 6 Multicolor

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Better Homes & Gardens

Vintage Etched Goblets

Vintage Etched Goblets

Vintage Etched Wine Decanter

Vintage Etched Wine Decanter

Mosser Glass GiGi 70oz Pitcher | Eggplant

Mosser Glass GiGi 70oz Pitcher in Eggplant

Godinger Dublin wine decanter

Godinger Dublin Wine Decanter

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 Marie Flanigan Interiors

Bar shelves- love it!

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Tall Arched Antique Gold Metal Framed 3-Tier Mirrored Shelf

trunk home bar

KNOF design

SAFAVIEH-Grayson-Storage-Beige-Bar-Cabinet

SAFAVIEH Grayson Storage Beige Bar Cabinet

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 Design Storms

Gibson-Home-Acropolis-5-Piece-Decanter-and-Double-Old-Fashioned-Glasses-Set

Gibson Home Acropolis 5 Piece Decanter and Double Old Fashioned Glasses Set

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Mixology Textures Spirits Decanter

I’ve found the secret to successful entertaining is creating ambiance.  A space drenched in simple yet elegant ambiance is festive, comfortable, cozy, and inviting- an entertaining cocktail hour/party win.

foyer-bar Martha Stewart – Photography by Paul Costello

Dorset Toasting Flutes, Set of 2

Dorset Toasting Flutes, Set of 2

Aluminum Stand-alone Wine Cooler

Aluminum Stand-Alone Wine Cooler

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Statement Glassware

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DesignStyles Acrylic Folding Tray Table

chinoiserie-home-barHouse Beautiful

If impressive is the goal, simply elegant guides a well-appointed home bar tabletop libation station.

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Slim White Wood Console Table

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Lacquer Wood Trays

Serving trays come in all shapes, sizes, and finishes.

CORAL PRINT Ellis Art Print 29 Beautiful Antique Sea Ocean Red Coral Nature to Frame

Ellis Art Print 23 Beautiful Antique Sea Ocean Red Coral

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Viv-all-purpose-big-wine-glass

Viv All Purpose Big Wine Glasses, Set of 8

solid-red-golden-rabbit-serving-traysSolid Red Enamelware Round Serving Tray

Console, cabinet, chest, or cart- cheers to the glamorously chic home bar, stylish and responsible entertaining and the holiday sip and social season.

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Dorset Martini Mixer

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DIY-ice-bucket

DIY Ice Bucket Project Perfection from Rachel Hollis

Clear Golden Serving Bar Cart with Handle and Wheels

Clear Golden Serving Bar Cart with Handle and Wheels

Cheer Collection Luxurious Highball Cocktail Sparkling"Diamond" Studded Glasses

Luxurious Highball Cocktail Sparkling “Diamond” Studded Glasses

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angelo:HOME Alcott 3-Tier Gold Metal Bar Cart

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Jasperware Glasses

Vintage Wedgwood Jasperware Unglazed Mini Pitcher Creamer Greek Revival, Blue and White

Vintage Wedgwood Jasperware Unglazed Mini Pitcher Creamer Greek Revival

Anchor Hocking Fairfield Green Glass Pedestal Bowl

Anchor Hocking Fairfield Green Glass Pedestal Bowl

Making spirits bright this holiday social season starts with the well-appointed home bar.

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For the holiday season, entertain replacing decanter tops with glass ornaments for a festive touch.

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Vintage decanters always invite conversation and admiration, and this Victorian Milk Glass decanter makes my point.

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Victorian Milk Glass Decanter

Permacraft Cherry Gustavian Grey French Provincial Bachelors Chest Commode

Gustavian Grey French Provincial Bachelors Chest Commode

Blue and white is such a classic color combination, and the pairing of a Toile glass ornament with this decanter takes your Christmas cocktail presentation to an outstanding level.

Crystal Decanter with Stopper

Biltmore Crystal Decanter with Stopper

Transparent Wine Decanter

Transparent Wine Decanter

Pick up a set of 6 acrylic icicle ornaments for sip and swirl cocktail stirrers for now, take home favor for fa la la later.

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Melania 9 oz. Stemmed Wine Glass

Melania 9 oz. Stemmed Wine Glass

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Kingsley Metal Tray

Kingsley Metal Tray

Colored martini glasses

Vintage Style Coupe Glass, Set of 4

The Pioneer Woman Amelia 14.7-Ounce Rose Tea Goblets, Set of 4

The Pioneer Woman Amelia Goblet, Rose

It’s not a party until there’s a disco ball!

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Metal Disco Ball Ice Bucket

Glass Disco Martini, 4 Piece Set

Glass Disco Martini, 4 Piece Set

Glasshouse Fragrances White Christmas Candle

Glasshouse Fragrances White Christmas Candle

Disco New Year’s Eve, mid-winter soiree, or baby, it’s cold outside so let’s warm up indoors- matters not the occasion or the libation for that matter.

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Pemberly Row Modern 3-Shelf Glass and Metal Bar Cart in Satin Gold

With a colorful bottle here and a bowl of bites there, gather together in festive merriment around a visually delightful designed bar cart.

Set of 6 Exquisite Bohemian Crystal Style Cut Czech Drinking Rock Glass Cups Tumbler SetSet of 6 Bohemian Crystal Style Cut Czech Tumbler Set

Bormioli-Rocco-Florian-Highball-Glasses-Set-of-4

Bormioli Rocco Florian Highball Glasses Set of 4

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Space always comes under placement consideration, but do not overlook otherwise unremarkable areas.

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Casually chic corner placement draws the eye and the attention to effortless detail.

Big impact comes forth from small spaces and places in the home.

Poulan Tray Bar Cart

Desaree Wood Bar Cart

Light Woven Oval Tray

Light Woven Oval Tray

antler=decorative

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Rooster Table Lamp

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Rooster Garden Statue

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 Vintage Reproduction Rooster Cocktail Shaker

vintage-rooster-advertising-drinking-glassesCafePress Vintage Rooster, French Advertising Pint Glass, 16 oz. Drinking Glass

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Mosser Glass Vintage Style Nesting Hen

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Southern in tradition with just the right blend of flavors to season the sip and serve hour, this recipe for easy-to-make homemade cheese straws will become a must have appetizer accompaniment to the cocktail hour.

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Domino – Photography by Eric Piasecki
Architecture by Gil Schafer – Design by Rita Konig

Old Colony Furniture Co. Faux Bamboo Butlers bar cart

Old Colony Furniture Co. Faux Bamboo Butler’s Bar Cart

Rattan Rectangular Tray with Rounded Corners and Cutout Handles

Rattan Scallop Deep Ottoman Tray

Rattan Scallop Deep Ottoman Tray

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Veranda Magazine – Photography by Alison Gootee

4-Piece Bamboo Bar Tool Set with Stand

4-Piece Bamboo Bar Tool Set with Stand

Foster Cherry 2 Tier Bar CartFoster Cherry 2 Tier Bar Cart

 

SAFAVIEH-Hidden-Treasures-Glass-Top-Brass-Accent-Table

SAFAVIEH Hidden Treasures Glass Top Brass Accent Table

Rumi Tortoiseshell Double Old Fashioned Glass

Rumi Tortoiseshell Double Old Fashioned Glass

Hampton 36 in. Light Brown Specialty Wood Demilune Console

Hampton 36 in. Light Brown Specialty Wood Demilune Console

Tortoise Glass Cocktail Shaker (1)(1)

Tortoise Glass Cocktail Shaker

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Jenn Feldman Designs

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Franklin Double Old-Fashioned Glass

Canora Grey Norwell Stainless Steel Tray

Canora Grey Norwell Stainless Steel Tray

Marlo Thomas Tortoise Shell Cocktails Napkins, Set of 4

Marlo Thomas Tortoise Shell Cocktails Napkins, Set of 4

In Spirits of the Holiday Style-

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Flower Magazine – Photography by Tria Giovan

Holiday decorating applies to bar cart, tabletop, and cabinet.

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Fresh or faux greens, stems, branches and a little imagination dresses, decks, and delights serving pieces.

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The Digital Craft Co.

Handcarved Land & Sky Buffet

Handcarved Land & Sky Buffet By Anthropologie in Grey

Sips and snacks suit the season.

Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

Ham and Cheese Pinwheels Recipe

White-Stoneware-Plates-with-Gold-Rims-8-in.

White Stoneware Plates with Gold Rims, 8 in.

ezra-optic-decanter Ezra Optic Decanter

Lorren Home Trends Red Goblets (Set of 6)

Lorren Home Trends Red Goblets (Set of 6)

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Zelda Etched Decanter

Zelda Etched Decanter

Embellished 24K Gold Crystal High Ball Tumbler (Set of 4)

Embellished 24K Gold Crystal High Ball Tumbler (Set of 4)

H-cocktail-napkins

Initial Monogram Cocktail Napkins, Set of 6

Dublin Triangle Decanter

Dublin Triangle Decanter

SAGITTARIUS COCKTAIL

Sagittarius Cocktail Recipe

Modern-Luxury-Solid-Wood-Cabinet-2-Door-Sunburst-Accent-Storage-Sideboard-Cupboard

 2-Door Sunburst Accent Storage Cabinet

Studded Glass Decanter by Viski

Studded Glass Decanter by Viski

Colored Coupe Art Deco Glasses, Gold

Colored Coupe Art Deco Glasses, Gold

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Better Homes & Gardens

Gent Altered Portrait Vintage Painting

Gent Altered Portrait Vintage Painting

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Preserved Cedar Foliage

Preserved Cedar Foliage

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Photo by Tijana Drndarski

2-Door-Freestanding-Locker-Accent-Cabinet

Modern Accent Cabinet with 2-Door and Adjustable Shelves

Majestic Gifts Inc. S/6 Glass Highball TumblersMajestic Gifts Inc. S/6 Glass Highball Tumblers

Unique Shaped Decanter with Gold Bottom

Unique Shaped Decanter with Gold Bottom

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Christmas-tree-2017

A&B Home Brass Antique Twig Bar Cart

A&B Home Brass Antique Twig Bar Cart

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Victoria Magazine – Photography Mac Jamieson

Nutcracker Wine Chiller

Nutcracker Wine Chiller

Watercolor Holiday Nutcracker Double Old Fashioned Glass

Watercolor Holiday Nutcracker Double Old Fashioned Glass

Nutcracker Bar Tool Set, 6 Pieces

Nutcracker Bar Tool Set, 6 Pieces

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Garden & Gun

Etched Floral Coupe Glasses, Set of 4

Etched Floral Coupe Glasses, Set of 4

Dublin 5-Piece Wine Set

Dublin 5-Piece Wine Set

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Red Pinecone Cut Goblets

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PPD Celebrate Cocktail Napkins

30" Christmas Drooping Pine With Red Bauble & Bows Wreath30″ Christmas Drooping Pine With Red Bauble & Bows Wreath

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Midwest Living – Photography by Kimberly Cornelison

Thorold 2 Door Square Accent Cabinet

Thorold 2 Door Square Accent Cabinet

Wilshire Decanter, Red

Wilshire Decanter, Red

antique-double-old-fashioned-glasses

Antique Cut Double Old Fashioned Glasses

Oriental Furniture Red Lacquer Cabinet - Courtyard

Oriental Furniture Red Lacquer Courtyard Cabinet 

 

Dublin Red Hurricane Goblet

Dublin Red Hurricane Goblet

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Holiday Time Winter Frost Flocked Un-Lit Wreath, 24"

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Mini Santa mugs become super cute shot glasses.

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Sipping in a winter wonderland.

white-margarita

White Christmas Margarita Recipe

snowflake-dinnerware

Snowflake Dinnerware

Snacks go well with seasonal cocktails, and the clear candy kiss dishes house nuts, pretzels, etc… in holiday fashion.

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 Candy Dish Collection from Godinger Candy Dish Collection from Godinger

festive bar cartSouthern Living – Photography by Kat Teutsch / Big Leo

dark magnolia wreath

 

Stud decanter

Stud Decanter

Holiday Gatherings Tartan Plaid Appetizer Plates Set of 4   4pk Porcelain Wexford Dinner Plates

Vintage White Milk Glass Small Glasses

Vintage White Milk Glass Small Glasses

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Haglund Bar/Letters Snack 3 Piece Nut Bowl Set

mint julep cups set

Acopa Alchemy Hammered Stainless Steel Mint Julep Cup- Set of 4

Champagne Coupe Glasses

Etched Floral Coupe Glasses, Set of 4

Etched Floral Coupe Glasses, Set of 4, Created for Macy’s

Fluted Coupe Glasses, Set of 4

Fluted Coupe Glasses, Set of 4

bar menu mirror Southern Living

faux boxwood garlandBoxwood Garland

Antique Brass Tassel Footed Tray

Antique Brass Tassel Footed Tray

Hudson Grace Double Champagne Bucket

Hudson Grace Double Champagne Bucket

Luttrell Indoor Aluminum Handcrafted Champagne Cooler

Luttrell Indoor Aluminum Handcrafted Champagne Cooler

cocktails-at-night

home bar styling ideas

Viv Champagne Glasses, Set of 8

3 Gallon Dispenser

3 Gallon Dispenser

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Britta Optic 3-Gallon Punch Bowl

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House & Home – Photography by Ema Peter

Heirloom quality.

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Dollar store nickel-plated serving trays make a lovely presentation and prove budget-friendly. I use these trays for everything from serving trays to cocktail napkin holders to coasters.

Silverwing Interiors

Silverwing Interiors

Monkey Bar Tool Set

Monkey Bar Tool Set

Frosted Monkey Highball Glasses, Set of 2

Frosted Monkey Highball Glasses, Set of 2

monkey bottle opener

Monkey King Glass

Monkey King Glass

Monkey Cocktail Shaker

Monkey Cocktail Shaker

Gold Polystone Monkey Sculpture with Bicycle

Gold Polystone Monkey Sculpture with Bicycle

Chester Gold Monkey Table Lamp wBlue Velvet Shade

Chester Gold Monkey Table Lamp w/Blue Velvet Shade

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Country Living Magazine – Photography by Laurey W. Glenn

Cocktails on the range, farm, or ranch courtesy of casually elegant pieces.

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Saluti II Black Metal Frame Cage with 3-Wood Shelves Oval Bar Cart

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Vintage Seltzer Bottles

Vintage Seltzer Bottles

American Icon Buffalo Sculpture

American Icon Buffalo Sculpture

Arthur Court Stainless Steel Mesh Picnic Food Cover

Arthur Court Stainless Steel Mesh Picnic Food Cover

Andres Leather Ice Bucket

Andres Leather Ice Bucket

farmhouse-wall-decor-accentSheep Head Decorative Small Wall Sculpture

Fitz and Floyd Daphne 5-piece Whiskey Set - Copper

Fitz and Floyd Daphne 5-piece Whiskey Set – Copper

Clear Dark Leather Strap Wine Cooler

Clear Dark Leather Strap Wine Cooler

William Switzer 'Piedmonte' Landscape Painted Sideboard Cabinet William Switzer ‘Piedmont’ Landscape Painted Sideboard Cabinet

Acrylic Double Old-Fashioned Glasses, Set of 4

Acrylic Double Old-Fashioned Glasses, Set of 4

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Table Lamp with Urn Style Base with Floral Designs

Decorative Glass Cloche with Metal Tray

Decorative Glass Cloche with Metal Tray

Standing Squirrel Nut Bowl

Squirrel Candy – Nut Bowl

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Country Living Magazine – Photography by Paul Costello

Decorative Woven Seagrass Tray with Handles

Decorative Woven Seagrass Tray with Handles

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Copper Style Ice Bucket

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Johnnie Walker Red Label Crate

Plaid Throw, Multi Color (1)

Better Homes & Gardens- Round Galvanized Tub

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Icy Pine Clear Champagne Ice Bucket

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My Texas House Metal Casted Stag Pillar Candle Holder Gold Finish

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Vintage Baroque Rococo Interior Design Stag Wall Sconces

Stag Champagne Bowl

Stag Champagne Bowl

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12″ Diameter Aluminum Ice Bucket with Scoop

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Holiday Etched Double Old Fashioned Glass or Wine Goblet

Hot toddy anyone?

Sullivans Gold Pine Mug - Set of 4, Gold

Sullivans Gold Pine Mug – Set of 4, Gold

Aged White Darby Deer Head Wall Decor Accent

Aged White Darby Deer Head Wall Decor Accent

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Round Wooden Serving Tray with Reindeer Handles

Figural Stag Oval Bar Tray

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Figural Stag Liquor Decanter

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Figural Stag Double Old Fashioned Glasses – Set of 2

Malachi Glass Wine & Champagne Bucket with Pewter Antler Handles

Malachi Glass Wine & Champagne Bucket with Pewter Antler Handles

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Veranda Magazine – Photography by Alison Gootee

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Arthur Court Designs Horse Pitcher

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Elk Head Nut Bowl

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Horn Handled Ice Scoop

Arthur Court Designs Aluminum Alligator Skin 6" Bowl

Arthur Court Designs Aluminum Alligator Skin 6″ Bowl

Raffael Bar Cabinet Carved Black Wash

Raffael Bar Cabinet Carved Black Wash

Lismore Black Collection

Lismore Black Collection

Cheer Collection Luxurious Highball Cocktail Sparkling"Diamond" Studded Glasses

Luxurious Highball Cocktail Sparkling”Diamond” Studded Glasses

cigar box tray

Flea Market Style Magazine Photo: Edmund Barr Photography

DIY projects turn out some of the most unique items such as this cigar box serving tray.

Cut the lid to fit inside the bottom of the box; glue in place.

Spray box with sealant.

Drill holes and screw handles to box.

Attach adhesive bumper pads to underside.⠀

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Southern Living – Photography by Hector Sanchez 

Good authority tells me the color green will be big on the style scene in 2023.

Gold Gilt Federal Eagle Bulls Eye Mirror

Gold Gilt Federal Eagle Bulls Eye Mirror

4-pack Graphic-print Coasters

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Brass and Glass Bar Cart with Acorn Finials

Schatzi Brown Leopard Tan Wine Chiller

Schatzi Brown Leopard Tan Wine Chiller

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English Regency Style Accent Chair

English Regency Style Accent Chair

French Louis XV Style Cheetah Print Upholstered Bergere Or Settee French Louis XV Style Cheetah Print Upholstered Bergere Or Settee

Gold Leopard Glam Table Lamp - (Set of 2 )

Gold Leopard Glam Table Lamp – (Set of 2 )

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Patricia Altschul Set of 2 Gold Animal Bottle Openers w/Giftbox

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Gold Leopard Stemless Wine Glasses, Set of 4

Keke Appetizer Plate

Keke Appetizer Plate

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Lucas Eilers Design Associates

Whetzel Bar Cart

Whetzel Bar Cart

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Initial Monogram Cocktail Napkins, Set of 6

American Brilliant Period Water Wine Liquor Decanter CarafeAmerican Brilliant Period Water Wine Liquor Decanter Carafe

Alluring Serving Cart, Golden Plated and Clear Glass- Saltoro Sherpi

Alluring Serving Cart, Golden Plated and Clear Glass

Gatsby Carafe

Gatsby Carafe

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Braziel 4 – Door Cabinet

Badash Crystal Chelsea Ice BucketBadash Crystal Chelsea Ice Bucket

Dublin Ice Bucket

Dublin Ice Bucket

Louisiana lagniappe reflects a sense of home state home which reflects a sense of my personal style.

StyleCraft Grey with Whitewash Wooden Cabinet with Mirror Design

StyleCraft Grey with Whitewash Wooden Cabinet with Mirror Design

Alligator Bottle Opener

Alligator Bottle Opener

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Alligator Ice Scoop

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Graham 82 oz. Hammered Metal Pitcher

Slate Ice Bucket

Slate Ice Bucket

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Southern entertaining and the home bar go together like Tabasco and tomato juice.

Lovely how a bit of imagine results in an outdoor grill becoming a Bloody Mary bar accessorized with vintage serving pieces of silver, crystal, pottery, and porcelain.

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Take the home bar styling ideas outdoors. Cocktails on the front or the back porch strike a chord of Southern charm.

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 Garden & Gun Magazine – Photography by Morgan & Owens

Glass Pitcher with Seagrass Weave Jacket & Handle

Glass Pitcher with Seagrass Weave Jacket & Handle

Glass Rattan Tumbler, 4 Piece Set

Glass Rattan Tumbler, 4 Piece Set

Magnolia Coasters, Set of 6

Magnolia Coasters, Set of 6

Magnolia with a modern flair.

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 Laura U Interior Design

Linon Mare Wood Rolling Bar Cart with Glass Top in Umber

Zuni Z Bar Cart Umber

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Arthur Court Magnolia Bar Glasses, Set of 4

Silver Plated Tray

Silver Plated Tray

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Southern Living Idea House - Crane Island

Southern Living Idea House – Crane Island

Serving Cart Bar Table ECO Natural Rattan Wicker Handmade

Ambrielle Rattan/Wicker Bar Cart

Cane Mixing Bowl by Mason Cash

Cane Mixing Bowl by Mason Cash

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Glitter Guide

A Mardi Gras mambo always adds Louisiana style to the mix and the mingle.

Jomop Handmade Colored Drinking Glasses Set Green Glassware (2, Wine Goblet)

Drinking Glasses Set Green Glassware (2, Wine Goblet)

Jax Highball Glasses, Set of 4

Jax Highball Glasses, Set of 4

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Thomas Jayne – One Kings Lane

Vintage Culver Mardi Gras Jester Glasses

Vintage Culver Mardi Gras Jester Glasses 

Banda 14 oz. Acrylic Whiskey Glass (Set of 4)

Whiskey Glass (Set of 4)

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Glass “Elixir” Bottle

French Pierrot Jewelry Box, Ceramic Sad Clown Figure Trinket Dish

French Pierrot Jewelry Box, Ceramic Sad Clown Figure Trinket Dish

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Loki Lavender Dessert Plate

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Domino

Everything old is new and in style again.

Howard Miller Open Cellar II Solid Wood Foyer Liquor Cabinet

Howard Miller Open Cellar II Solid Wood Foyer Liquor Cabinet

Modern Metal Desk Lamp with Touch Sensor

Modern Metal Desk Lamp with Touch Sensor

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Taft Decanter

Eve Smoke Coupe Cocktail Glasses Set of 4

Eve Smoke Coupe Cocktail Glasses Set of 4

Buchanan Cocktail Mixing Glass

Buchanan Cocktail Mixing Glass

French Charles X Antique Mahogany & Elm Wood 2 Tone Round Center Table

French Charles X Antique Mahogany & Elm Wood 2 Tone Round Center Table

Love & Victory Engraved There In Spirits Glass

Love & Victory Engraved There In Spirits Glass

Hawthorne Cocktail Shaker Set

Hawthorne Cocktail Shaker Set

Be it cart, accent cabinet, table or countertop, decorative home bar accessories that catch the eye, start a conversation, and bring a hint of yesteryear stock the well-appointed home bar hospitality station with distinctive style and personality.

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marq-burl-wood-trays

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Trademark Games Acrylic Dominos 28-Piece Domino Game with Case, Gold

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Bees Knees Cocktail Set

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The Bee’s Knees Cocktail Mixer

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House & Home – Photography by John Cullen

Utilize drawers for storing wine glasses.

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Minka Mid-Century Scalloped Front Cabinet Black

Gas Pump Dispenser

Gas Pump Dispenser

All-Purpose Glasses (set of 4)

Camilo Double Old-Fashioned Glasses (set of 4)
Della All-Purpose Glasses (set of 4)

Cocktails and conversation take place around unique home bar pieces.

Steven Sclaroff

Steven Sclaroff

Accents mix well together to create ambiance and flow.

Gold-with-Black-Shade-Petite-Hammered-Metallic-Square-Bedside-Table-Desk-Lamp

Gold with Black Shade Hammered Metallic Table/Desk Lamp

A small accent lamp layers a enhanced soft light, and a chic set of appetizer plates (salad plates work well, too) frame a tasty nip and nosh.

Thyme & Table Dinnerware Black & White Medallion Stoneware Salad Round Plates, 4 Pack.

Black & White Medallion Stoneware Salad Round Plates, 4 Pack

Radius Barware Collection

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Radius Decanter

Airplane Decanter Set

Airplane Decanter Set

Gemmill 2 Door Accent Cabinet

Serge 2 Door Accent Cabinet

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Take Off Cocktail Shaker

SILVER ART Airplane Base Shot Glass

Airplane Base Shot Glass

Brixton 12-Ounce Rocks Glass

Brixton 12-Ounce Rocks Glass

Four Airplane Coasters

Four Airplane Coasters

metal airplane propeller clock

Metal Airplane Propeller Wall Decor Clock 

Hip Vintage Rod Hand Cut and Polished Glass Decanter

Hip Vintage Rod Hand Cut and Polished Glass Decanter

hammered-bar-ware

Steady-Temp 8 oz. Martini GlassSteady-Temp 8 oz. Martini Glass

golf-tray-crystal-liquor-decanters

Fluted Whiskey Decanter 
Mixology Elixer Spirits Decanter

Golf Club Cocktail Set

Golf Club Cocktail Set

Stainless-Steel Cocktail Picks, Set of 6

Stainless-Steel Cocktail Picks, Set of 6

Stainless Steel Martini Picks (Set of 6)

Stainless Steel Martini Picks (Set of 6)

Degroff silver cocktail shaker

Degroff Silver Cocktail Shaker

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Silver Aluminum 6 Bottles Ice Bucket

stovetop sugar free candied nuts Stovetop Sugar Free Candied Nuts 

Entertain these home bar styling ideas for a finished result that’s one part glamour, one part personal style, and one part fabulous now being served.

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New Year’s Eve Soiree Suggestions

These New Year’s Eve soiree suggestions center around hosting a great get together that is as simple in prep and serve as it is in style and taste.

I think host and hostesses shy from the concept of simple thinking simple translates to open bags of chips tossed about with a if you want it get up and get it yourself party vibe, not that there’s anything wrong with that.

Simple entertaining is the first cousin to comfortable times spent at home with friends over good eats and drinks mixed with great conversation, music and merriment.  Simple takes the lead of the evening setting the tone, the feel and the mood.

It’s a perfected manner of entertaining that should appear to be exactly what it is intended to be- a casual and comfortable gathering of friends with the emphasis on let’s have fun.

PERFECT_CHEESE_BOARD_PIC_02How to build the Perfect Cheese Board

I love the casual glam look created by pairing a denim shirt with the sparkle, glitz and glamour of holiday appropriate jewelry and accessories.

Apply that same philosophy by pairing up otherwise ordinary goodies with serveware befitting an all that glitters New Year’s Eve celebration.

View More: http://kristaajones.pass.us/nyeThe Glitter Guide

For example, these porcelain dip bowls in gold and silver from Target retail for $2.99 each. I also noticed a Nate Berkus serving tray on clearance for under $10.

Make new and affordable entertaining friends while ringing out the old, a few in silver and a few in gold.

New Year's Eve Soiree Suggestions

Who doesn’t love to sip a cocktail or mocktail from a salt or sugar-rimmed glass?

Pop a good time for New Year’s Eve with casual fair and flair.

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Cheers to my very favorite unleaded drink of choice, the Shirley Temple.

A good Shirley Temple takes me back to summers at the Broadwater Beach Hotel in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Homemade-Fortune-Cookie-RecipeHomemade Fortune Cookies

Festive fortune cookie favors carry out the theme of good luck and fortune for the New Year and New Year’s Eve party goer.

Della Gossett, executive pastry chef at Wolfgang Puck’s Spago Beverly Hills, shares her recipe for homemade fortune cookies with the readers of POPSUGAR.

Talk about luck!

black-eyed-peas1New Orleans Style Blackeye Peas

A midnight black-eyed pea buffet is always a part of our New Year’s Eve party plans.

Starting the New Year off in a simple and casual setting with a bang of tradition, a dash of festive ritual and a dish of good luck is resolution number one.

Love your style!

All’s Well That Weekends Well

A late week project opportunity came about at the last minute, and to say I’ve been otherwise engaged is an understatement.

No complaints, but I made a promise to myself and Dave the Builder I would stop and smell the roses, or in this case, magnolias this weekend.

My fingers may have been crossed behind my back just a wee bit, but I’ll do my best to take the weekend off.

After all, all’s well that weekends well.

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Southern Magnolias make a beautiful “it’s the weekend” arrangement.

Grab a crystal vase, silver bowl, mason jar or ironstone pitcher, fill  it with warm water ( yes, warm water) and add whatever fresh  flowers you wish.

It’s guaranteed happiness at home.

Fresh flowers and maybe a Margarita with Citrus Salt.

All the delicious details of this tempting recipe from Jad Driggers the chef, husband and Mr. Mom behind New South Food Company are featured over at How to Decorate from Ballard Designs.

Citrus-Margarita

Margarita with Citrus Salt

Ingredients

3 cup 100% Agave Reposado Tequila
2 cup Cointreau
1 cup fresh lime juice (Aprox 6-8 medium limes)
¼  cup agave nectar
For garnish
2 oranges
2 lemons
2 limes
6 tablespoons Kosher salt

Directions

Make sure your limes are at room temperature and roll them back on forth on a hard surface before juicing.

Add tequila, cointreau, lime juice and agave to large pitcher with ice. Taste and adjust sweetness to your liking.

Zest 1 orange, 1 lemon and 1 lime into a small dish with the salt.  Mix the zest and the salt with your fingers.

Slice the remaining fruits into wheels for garnish.

Wet each rim of the glasses you’re using with juice from a citrus slice and then dip the glass into the zest/salt mixture.

Fill each glass with margarita mix, garnish with wedges of fruit on the rim and in the glass.

– New South Food Company as featured by Ballard Designs

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Still loving the Waterlogue app.

I am seriously considering having personalized stationery made using this image.

Joy-wedding

Our thirty-four year old nephew wrote the above words in one of his notebooks when he was eight years old.

His dad saved the piece of paper in his wallet all these years.

When my nephew married, his dad took the piece of precious paper to the printers and had refrigerator magnets made for each member of the wedding party and family members.

A faded piece of paper with profound words from an eight year old boy made a priceless keepsake.

I hope your weekend is restful and full of joy.

Love your style!

New Year’s Eve Appetizer And Beverage Suggestions

New Year’s Eve appetizer and beverage suggestions are everywhere, including Places In The Home.

Camille Styles

Allow me to entice you with a few favorite recipes old and new for your New Year’s Eve spread consideration.

Sugar and Nut Glazed Brie

Ingredients

¼ cup packed brown sugar

¼ cup chopped macadamia nuts or pecans

1 tablespoon brandy

1 (14-ounce) round brie

Apple wedges, for serving

Pear wedges, for serving

2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Crackers, for serving

Directions

In a small bowl stir together the sugar, nuts, and brandy. Cover and chill for at least 24 hours or up to 1 week.

Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.

Place the brie on an ovenproof platter or pie plate. Bake for 4 or 5 minutes or until the brie is slightly softened. Spread the sugar mixture in an even layer on top of the warm brie and bake for 2 to 3 minutes longer, or until the sugar melts.

Brush the fruit wedges with lemon juice and arrange them around 1 side of the brie.

Place crackers around the other side.

-The Food Network

Stuffed Mushrooms, Baby!

Ingredients

24 ounces, weight White Button Mushrooms

⅓ pounds Hot Pork Sausage

½ whole Medium Onion, Finely Diced

4 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced

⅓ cups Dry White Wine

8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese

1 whole Egg Yolk

¾ cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated

Salt And Pepper, to taste

Directions

Wipe off or wash mushrooms in cold water. Pop out stems, reserving both parts. Chop mushroom stems finely and set aside. Brown and crumble sausage. Set aside on a plate to cool. Add onions and garlic to the same skillet; cook for 2 minutes over medium low heat. Pour in wine to deglaze pan, allow liquid to evaporate. Add in chopped mushroom stems, stir to cook for 2 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set mixture aside on a plate to cool.

In a bowl, combine cream cheese and egg yolk. Stir together with Parmesan cheese. Add cooled sausage and cooled mushroom stems. Stir mixture together and refrigerate for a short time to firm up. Smear mixture into the cavity of each mushroom, creating a sizable mound over the top.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Allow to cool at least ten minutes before serving; the stuffed mushrooms taste better when not piping hot.

-The Pioneer Woman

We had these at a cocktail party a few years ago and I was thrilled to rediscover the recipe.

Rich & indulgent, exactly the way appetizers on New Year’s Eve should be!

artichoke-spread

Pecan-Crusted Artichoke Spread

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter

½ cup finely chopped onion

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach

1 14 ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

1 8 ounce package reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened

½ cup fat-free mayonnaise dressing or salad dressing

2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (8 oz.)

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (2 oz.)

2 dashes bottled hot pepper sauce

¼ cup finely chopped pecans

Baguette-style French bread slices, toasted

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degree F. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook for 3 minutes. Add spinach; cook for 3 to 5 minutes more or until onion is tender and spinach is cooked, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in chopped artichoke hearts, cream cheese, mayonnaise dressing, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and hot pepper sauce.

Transfer to an ungreased 1-½-quart casserole. Bake for 40 minutes. Top with pecans; bake for 10 minutes more.

Serve with toasted bread slices.

Makes 4 cups spread (sixty-four 1-tablespoon servings).

-Better Homes and Gardens

Party Crab Puffs

Ingredients

1 cup water

½  cup butter, cubed

¼  teaspoon salt

1 cup all-purpose flour

4 eggs

FILLING:

4 hard-cooked eggs, finely chopped

1 can (6 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

¼ cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, drained

Minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny.

Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack. Immediately split puffs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough from inside. Cool puffs.

In a large bowl, combine the filling ingredients. Just before serving, spoon 1 teaspoonful filling into each puff; sprinkle with parsley if desired. Replace tops. Yield: 8 dozen.

-Taste of Home

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Mr. B’s Barbecued Shrimp

Ingredients

3 tbsp. unsalted butter, plus 12 tbsp. cut into ½ ” cubes and chilled

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

½  cup Crystal hot sauce

¼  cup Worcestershire sauce

2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp. Creole seasoning

4 tsp. ground black pepper

1 ½ lb. head-on large shrimp, unpeeled

Kosher salt, to taste

French bread, for serving

Directions

Heat 3 tbsp. butter in a 12″ skillet over medium-high heat.  Add garlic; cook until soft, 1-2 minutes.  Add hot sauce, Worcestershire, juice, Creole seasoning and pepper.  Bring to a simmer; cook until sauce is reduced by half, 5-7 minutes.  Add shrimp; cook, flipping once, until cooked through, 3-4 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in chilled butter to make a smooth sauce.  Season with salt.

Serve with French bread.

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-Saveur

Butterscotch-Pears-taste-of-home

I prepared these for Christmas dinner and the reviews were rave!  The recipe is balanced correctly for a not- too-sweet side dish for baked ham, scrambled eggs, or as dessert.

Butterscotch Pears 

Ingredients

4 large firm pears

1 tablespoon lemon juice

¼  cup packed brown sugar

3 tablespoons butter, softened

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

½  teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon salt

½  cup chopped pecans

½  cup pear nectar

2 tablespoons honey

Directions

Cut pears in half lengthwise; remove cores. Brush pears with lemon juice. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, flour, cinnamon and salt; stir in pecans. Spoon into pears; place in 4-qt. slow cooker.

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Combine pear nectar and honey; drizzle over pears.

Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through.

Serve warm. 

-Taste of Home

 Cocktail Suggestions

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Hirsheimer & Hamilton 

Prosecco- Raspberry Gelée

Ingredients

2 cups (9 ounces) fresh raspberries

¾  cup plus 2 tablespoons. sugar, divided

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided

1 750-ml chilled bottle Prosecco (Italian sparkling wine), divided

3 ½ teaspoon unflavored gelatin (measured from two 1/4-ounce envelopes)

¾  teaspoon orange-flower water (optional)

Directions

Place raspberries, ¼ cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a medium bowl; toss gently to combine.

Let stand at room temperature until raspberries release their juices, tossing occasionally, 20-30 minutes.

Place ½ cup Prosecco in a small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over and let stand 5 minutes to soften.

Bring 1 cup Prosecco to a boil with remaining ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; add gelatin mixture and stir until dissolved.

Transfer gelatin mixture to a large pitcher.  Add raspberries with juices, remaining Prosecco, remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and orange-flower water (if using), stirring to dissolve any sugar.

Using a slotted spoon, divide raspberries equally among coupe glasses or other small wide, shallow glasses or cups. Divide Prosecco mixture equally among glasses, about ¾ cup per glass.

Chill gelée until firm, about 3 hours.

-Epicurious

This is my favorite~

 

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Cheers to the perfect spicy alcoholic or non-alcoholic cocktail for New Year’s Eve and/or New Year’s Day.

bloody-mary-garnishes

Creole Bloody Mary Cocktail

Ingredients

1 tsp. celery salt

2 ounces vodka

1 tsp. Pickapeppa sauce

1 tsp.  Worcestershire sauce

1 dash hot sauce

6 ounces Clamato juice

2 lemon wedges

1 tsp. lime juice

Celery hearts, for garnish

*** for an extra spicy garnish, spicy pickled green beans are delicious!***

cajun-garnishes

Directions

Run lemon wedge around rim of a glass.  Fill glass with ice.  Pour in vodka(or delete for non-alcoholic version), Pickapeppa sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce; top with Clamato.

Add celery salt, lime juice, and lemon juice from wedges into glass.

Stir well and garnish with celery heart or spicy green bean.

Serves 1.

© Dave Lauridsen via Food & Wine

Emerald Palmers

Ingredients

8 Persian cucumbers, chopped

2 cups mint leaves

1 ½ cups fresh lemon juice

½  cup agave nectar

1 tablespoon matcha green tea powder

Kosher salt

Ice

Directions

In a bowl, toss the cucumbers with the mint leaves. Transfer half of the mixture to a blender and puree until chunky.

In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, agave and matcha powder with 5 cups of ice water. With the blender on, add half of the lemon mixture to the puree and blend until very smooth. Transfer to a punch bowl. Blend the remaining cucumbers, mint and lemon mixture until very smooth and transfer to the punch bowl.

Season the drink lightly with salt and serve in ice-filled glasses.

-Food & Wine

 

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