styling the bar

Brandon was passed down a bar that was his grandfather's.  I'm in love with it.  It brings a hint of masculinity and charm to our little space.  I styled it with the classics - my favorite bottle of champs, gin & pelligrino, mint julep cups, lemons & some bar tools, a monogrammed guest towel and of course, a book on southern cocktails.  I also love that it has a big drawer and cabinets to store other bar items that aren't so pretty. 

We also have some glassware and mixing tools on a tray that sits atop our buffet server.

Here are some other bars that I've marked for inspiration.  Most are bar carts, but you can turn any dresser or console into a bar as well.  Joss & Main often has amazing bars for sample sale prices.

first three images are my own - other eight images via