Roll Out the Cocktail Cart and Toast 2010!
I've reached an age where trying to go out and whoop it up on the biggest amateur night of the year besides Saint Patrick's Day is just not for me. It's much more fun to have good friends over for a special New Year's Eve dinner and cocktails.
If you do not live in a tract house built in the late seventies where the builder stuck a random sink in the study or family room called a wet bar (I'm not poking fun; I grew up in one of those), don't fret. All you need are a few bottles of liquor and some mixers, a table, cart, swath of counter space or a big tray, an ice bucket, and a wine opener. Whether it's a temporary spot for parties only, or something you'll want to dedicate space to all year long is up to you. Here are some favorite Houzz bar designs:
If you do not live in a tract house built in the late seventies where the builder stuck a random sink in the study or family room called a wet bar (I'm not poking fun; I grew up in one of those), don't fret. All you need are a few bottles of liquor and some mixers, a table, cart, swath of counter space or a big tray, an ice bucket, and a wine opener. Whether it's a temporary spot for parties only, or something you'll want to dedicate space to all year long is up to you. Here are some favorite Houzz bar designs:
Yeah, this is pretty much the coolest way to hide a bar EVER - Check out the lining on the doors! The cart ain't to shabby either. This photo inspired this ideabook.
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