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West Shore Redo: Holly & Martin Bar Cart

Holly and Martin Bar Cart Styling Mid Century ModernBar Cart gifted by Holly & Martin.  All opinions are my own.  

It’s been just over a month since we moved and we’re starting to feel settled in our home!  Moving is never fun, but it was rewarding for us as it gave us an opportunity to start with a clean (decor) slate.  We brought only what we really wanted to keep and gave away/donated quite a bit.  (For more on our home renovation follow @west.shore.redo!) 

It’s been exciting to live in our new space and fill it slowly with things that truly capture our attention and match our style.  Our home was built in 1962, and we’re leaning towards pieces with a mid-century yet modern feel.  It was important to us as we began the remodeling process to have open living/dining/kitchen space for hosting friends and family. 

When having guests over, the first thing I like to do is offer them a drink!  Whether it be an alcoholic beverage, a refreshing mocktail, or coffee/tea/water, I think it’s an immediate welcome gesture.  A bar cart was at the top on our list of pieces to search for…  

Holly & Martin is a home furnishing brand that specializes in fresh, contemporary pieces that are as versatile as they are stylish.  As I browsed their site, we fell in love with the Zhori Mid Century Bar Cart.  The brass accents, clean lines, and mobility caught our eye, and we knew it would be a perfect fit for our open concept living/dining area.  And, I was happy to see the pieces are high quality at an affordable price point!  This bar cart also comes in black or white with brass…    

Holly and Martin Bar Cart Styling Mid Century Modern Holly and Martin Bar Cart Styling Mid Century Modern

To style the bar cart, less is more!  We added simple glassware, fresh flowers, and a few of our go-to beverages to start.  Lately, we’ve been into this take on the margarita; tequila on the rocks topped with Topo Chico with plenty of fresh lime juice!  (We’re currently doing a Whole30 reset so we’ve replaced the tequila with kombucha + Topo Chico or LaCroix with a squeeze of fresh lime for now. Be on the lookout for a Whole30 Mocktail post, coming soon…)   

Holly & Martin Mid Century Modern Zhori Bar Cart

Thank you, Holly & Martin for the chic and functional gift!  We can’t wait to fill it with drinks to share at our next gathering…

What are your favorite things to stock on a bar cart?  Thanks for stopping by!

Photography:  Stephanie Drenka 

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39 Comments

  1. Gabrielle wrote:

    I think nothing looks better on a bar cart than a vintage martini shaker and vintage glasses.

    Posted 9.27.18 Reply
    • Andrea wrote:

      You’re so right! I agree…our shot glasses are vintage 🙂

      Posted 9.27.18 Reply
  2. Brenda Cremer wrote:

    I love this bar cart. We have a wet bar in the corner of our family room just off of our kitchen. I have had to switch to vodka and cranberry for my signature drink as it is less likely to cause migraines for me. I loved to drink wine but the tannins do not work with migraines, I miss it very much.

    Posted 9.27.18 Reply
    • Andrea wrote:

      Thank you! Wine causes headaches for me sometimes, too…I have to drink with caution!

      Posted 9.28.18 Reply
  3. Wendy Forbes wrote:

    My favorite bar cart accessory is a cocktail shaker and ice bucket.

    Posted 9.27.18 Reply
    • Andrea wrote:

      Yes! On my list…I need to find a new shaker!

      Posted 9.28.18 Reply
  4. Audrey Stewart wrote:

    I love my martini shaker. It has red polka dots on it.

    Posted 9.27.18 Reply
    • Andrea wrote:

      Love that! Sounds adorable 🙂

      Posted 9.28.18 Reply
  5. sarah s wrote:

    I would like to have pretty glasses and vase of flowers or a small plant on a bar cart.

    Posted 9.27.18 Reply
    • Andrea wrote:

      Me too…adds a chic touch!

      Posted 9.28.18 Reply
  6. Stephanie Phelps wrote:

    My favorite is my wine glasses they are so pretty.

    Posted 9.27.18 Reply
    • Andrea wrote:

      Love that! They can definitely make a statement!

      Posted 9.28.18 Reply
  7. Chelsea wrote:

    That cart is adorable! (Insert heart eyes) love watching your home come together!

    Posted 9.27.18 Reply
    • Andrea wrote:

      Thank you so much, sweet friend! It’s fun to bring all the details together…

      Posted 9.28.18 Reply
  8. Gaby wrote:

    I love the style of this bar cart!

    Posted 9.27.18 Reply
    • Andrea wrote:

      Me too…it’s also really pretty in black or white!

      Posted 9.28.18 Reply
  9. Starla wrote:

    Such a gorgeous bar cart! Absolutely love! Lately, our favorites have been Himalayan salt shot glasses.. perfect for tequila lovers like me! 🙂

    Posted 9.28.18 Reply
    • Andrea wrote:

      Ooh! That sounds awesome…I’m a tequila lover too 🙂 What’s your fave?

      Posted 9.28.18 Reply
  10. Annette wrote:

    My favorite bar cart accessory is a pretty ice bucket.

    Posted 9.28.18 Reply
    • Andrea wrote:

      I agree! We just found one we love at Crate and Barrel 🙂

      Posted 9.28.18 Reply
  11. Stafford Brix wrote:

    Favorite drink especially for the Fall season is a pumpkin spice white russian. YUMMY!

    Posted 9.28.18 Reply
    • Andrea wrote:

      Wow! That sounds like such a treat, I love anything pumpkin spice!

      Posted 9.28.18 Reply
  12. Alina wrote:

    Great accessories to always have on a bar cart would have to be monogrammed coasters and napkins. Love this bar cart.

    Posted 9.28.18 Reply
    • Andrea wrote:

      Yes! I definitely need to order some…do you have a favorite source?

      Posted 9.28.18 Reply
  13. Sean C wrote:

    I love always having a few bottles of San Pellegrino on hand for any event even if it’s just a friend coming over to hang out. Lovely cart!

    Posted 9.28.18 Reply
    • Andrea wrote:

      Ooh, yes! Love San Pellegrino with a squeeze of lime 🙂

      Posted 9.28.18 Reply
  14. Carolyn Cunningham wrote:

    I love the addition of Topo Chico! IT’s important to have options that include all guests. Everyone can enjoy a party as long as the company is fantastic!

    Posted 9.28.18 Reply
    • Andrea wrote:

      I agree 100%! Love to offer up a fun selection 🙂

      Posted 9.28.18 Reply
  15. Kristin wrote:

    Love this! The bottles of veuve are perfect too for a classic pop of color!

    Posted 9.28.18 Reply
    • Andrea wrote:

      Thank you! Fun way to add some color!

      Posted 9.28.18 Reply
  16. Kim Pincombe-Cole wrote:

    Love this bar cart! I’m still stuck on Moscow Mules, but my husband is mixing some great strawberry-jalapeño infused tequila concoctions of late ~ so good!!

    Posted 9.29.18 Reply
  17. Ashley Mauceri wrote:

    My favorite drink is a classic margarita with fresh lime! Beautiful cart.

    Posted 9.29.18 Reply
  18. Marilyn Nawara wrote:

    My favorite accessory is the automatic ice maker.

    Posted 9.30.18 Reply
  19. Amy Passalugo wrote:

    I love the bar cart and watching your new house come together! Everything is beautiful! I love that you put a variety of drink options on the cart! Classic stemless wine glasses are a must for me!

    Posted 10.2.18 Reply
  20. Mary wrote:

    What a cute idea! And I love the concept of “less is more.”

    Posted 10.2.18 Reply
  21. Melissa Moore wrote:

    I have some of my grandmother’s vintage cordial glasses, but no bar cart to put them on!

    Posted 10.2.18 Reply
  22. Stephanie G wrote:

    My favorite bar cart accessories would be a nice variety of liquor and wines. Nice glass wear, an ice bucket and a cool looking shaker.

    Posted 10.3.18 Reply