Cupcakes and Cashmere

Flea Market Finds

December 7th, 2010

I just posted a picture of my bar here, but over the weekend, I found a replacement.  I’ve always loved the idea of a formal bar with character, and this industrial shop cart does the trick (especially for $60 at the flea market).  The paint is chipping and it’s on wheels (I highly doubt I’ll ever roll it around for thirsty guests) and it balances out our rustic dining table nicely.  We don’t drink every night, but at least we’re well stocked to last us (and our friends) through the holiday season.  Another vintage score was this console table ($30) that fits our awkwardly-sized entryway.  The wood was chipped and uneven, so I simply spray painted it a glossy gold.





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  • http://imstarvin.blogspot.com Valerie

    Love the look and placement of the sconce…very sophisticated yet warm. XO Valerie

    Check out my jewelry post today; inspired by an Alexis Bittar sighting last week!

    http://imstarvin.blogspot.com/2010/12/frost-yourself.html

  • http://illbeheretomorrowifitsnotsnowing.blogspot.com/ Hilda Garza

    The Stand where you have your drinks is actually a stand for where auto mechanics put their tools, but your idea is great!! love the gold on the new table

  • Alice

    I personally would not display my bottles of alcohol, except of wine, if I drunk! How I am not a drinker, I’d not have it anyway! I loved the console table! Great use of space! But the bar table with the paint chipped off does not look right, you have so many beautiful things around your house, I think the bar does not make justice for the rest of your furniture!

  • http://www.aviator-ali.blogspot.com Ali

    love the shop cart. flea markets have the best stuff.

  • http://wanderloveblog.blogspot.com Montana

    I drink therefore I am… drunk.

    http://wanderloveblog.blogspot.com

  • http://wanderloveblog.blogspot.com Montana

    I drink therefore I am… drunk!

    http://wanderloveblog.blogspot.com

  • http://freehoney.blogspot.com Ashley [Free Honey]

    I love how you always spraypaint your vintage/second hand furniture finds! It always makes them look new and really gives them a new life!

  • http://fromdenimtodessert.blogspot.com/ Chas

    I love how you spray painted the side table! It looks incredible!

  • http://www.iestyles.com manolo blahnik

    yes, we need to be ready for holidy and parties any time! Good idea!

  • http://seeyouinsweden.blogspot.com/ Rebecca from See You in Sweden

    very, very cool.

  • http://electricdaze.blogspot.com Nicole

    Very nice, I love how simple it is but still makes a statement.

  • Josie

    DO YOU HAVE AN ACTUAL JOB? WHAT ARE YOU CONTRIBUTING TO SOCIETY? OTHER THAN BUYING PEOPLE’S OLD TABLES.

  • Renee

    Love the bar cart… maybe a little less alcohol (bottles) to make it more of a furniture/decor piece and less of a ‘liquor store’. Maybe a slim, tall lamp, mineral water (Pellegrino bottles are cute), a glass full of ‘mixer tools’. Perhaps split up some of the bottles between the top and bottom shelf, Just a suggestion. Many popular design blogs have samples.

  • http://www.thebudgetbeauty.com/ Honey

    Wow, I really love what you did with the table, great way to save money and it looks so much nicer in gold. I believe the mirror hanging above also added a great accent. I now wish you could give me ideas on my apt.
    btw.. I love your blog so much eventhough most of the stuff is so expensive, I still follow it – and I’m adding you as one my favorite sites on my blog – http://www.thebudgetbeauty.com

  • http://www.velokova.com LEAH

    i’m looking all over for a little bar, this is great inspiration!

  • http://theowlscloset.blogspot.com The Owl’s Closet

    That utility cart is genius! I would have never thought of that!

    TheOwlsCloset.blogspot.com

  • http://anotherzoeday.blogspot.com Megan

    You certainly have an eye for decorating as well. Not sure if I would have been able to do such a lovely transformation…

    …Megan

  • http://pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com/ Michelle

    you are so good at decorating
    love your style

    check out my blog for winter must-haves post
    (to those of you who haven’t visited my blog yet, please follow my blog and on twitter @divalicious_m thanks!)

    http://pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com

  • http://www.thebudgetbabe.com The Budget Babe

    im always amazed at the ways you use spray paint. i’m totally going to try that on a few of my own thrift store finds.

  • http://www.ordinarilyurbane.com Rach is Ordinarily Urbane

    So lovely! I’ve been on the lookout for a vintage bar cart myself but all that I’ve seen have been WAY overpriced. Great find! xo

  • http://beagleandbear.blogspot.com/ Kelly

    LOVE the little side table!

  • amelia

    i love the bar :) alchohol bottles are so pretty, why not display them?

  • http://sugarcoatedstyleblog.blogspot.com/ Lisa Ann Karst

    Love this! Your new place is lookin’ great. Flea markets are my favorite place to shop. I will be heading to the Rose Bowl this Sunday. I can’t wait. Wish me luck.

    ☮ Lisa Ann

    http://sugarcoatedstyleblog.blogspot.com/

  • http://kajagundova.blogspot.com/ karolina

    i love your decorating style!!!

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