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STYLE AT HOME :: SUMMERTIME BAR ESSENTIALS

18 May 2016 Entertaining

I’m so excited about the weather warming up in Connecticut because that means frequent hang-outs with friends and family and there is nothing we love more in the Joy house than hanging out and having parties. We make an effort to get together with family on Friday nights for pizza and then usually BBQ on Saturdays and/or Sundays. My favorite part of entertaining is always the prep, getting the house put in order and then creating fun little stations for our guests. I LOVE setting up a pretty bar for people to congregate around and help themselves. Our house has this perfect little built-in in our living room that I like to use as our bar, it gets people into an otherwise under-utilized room and I think it looks pretty underneath the shelves on top. 

There are a few necessities that I think every bar should have and some extras that take it up a notch. In order of importance: 

  • Obvi you need some form of alcohol: it can even just be one thing. In this case I had some tequila ready-to-go so people could mix that into the freshly squeezed margarita mix.
  • A mixer: a combination of juices works well or even two separate juices. I like to put them in clear carafes so people know what they are getting and it looks pretty.
  • A tray to put everything on: Even if you have a shelf like I do, the tray is kind of necessary to keep everything together and off the surface of your station.
  • Fresh fruit for garnish: I used a pineapple and some cut up limes in this set-up 
  • Bar Hardware :: I had silver but I’m really wishing I had the gold collection from West Elm in the round-up below
  • Paper Straws: Paper straws always look pretty sprayed out from a canister and they kind of scream, “I’m at a party”
  • Coasters or cocktail napkins: Can we talk about these monogrammed pineapple linen napkins for a second, obsessed!!
  • Fresh flowers or ferns for decoration 

I think you’re good with this line up improvising for things you have on hand, and perhaps buying a little something new from the collection below 😉

Flamingo Pitcher / rattan tray / pineapple tumblers

gold cocktail shaker / seaside bar cart / pineapple cocktail shaker

gold bar tools / pineapple paper straws / flamingo highballs

glass carafe / flamingo coaster / monogrammed cocktail napkins

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‘tis the summer of “no” for me, which may so ‘tis the summer of “no” for me, which may sound odd, but let me explain… 

This is the summer of protecting my energy, keeping the good vibes close, and only saying yes to doing the things that truly bring us joy. I have found in the past that my patterns are typically to say yes to whatever may sound like a fun opportunity at the time, even if it’s months in advance. I’m sure you can guess what usually ends up happening, but when that day comes, I dread having made the plans! Most of the time, I would rather be home with my family, enjoying the beach, having quiet nights, etc… Now don’t get me wrong, I love a good time, but I have found the older I get, the simpler I like my life to be. I crave the freedom of not being on anyone else’s schedule, I don’t like being expected to be anywhere, I want my kids to just be free to play with their friends, and simply just enjoy the everyday moments.

My perfect summer looks like this… swimming in our pool, being at the beach with our friends and family, gardening, keeping up with my veggie garden, making yummy dinners, barbecuing, happy hour at the beach, taking walks, drinking coffee on the porch, reading books, watching movies as a family on the couch, playing tennis with my girlfriends … this is all heaven to me. We’re working pretty hard during the days with Marea, so when I’m not working, this is what I love to be doing.

How about you? Do you crave the simplicity? Or do you like having plans? Mix of both?
Now that Summer is officially here, we plan Now that Summer is officially here, we plan to do lots of outdoor entertaining. I loved creating this Summer Solstice tablescape using the most beautiful blue hydrangea, new seaglass melamine dinnerware set, vintage looking wine glasses and other accessories all from @JCPenney. Here’s to Summer Nights filled with laughter and the ones you love! #ShoppingIsBack #sponsored #AllAtJCP

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    ‘tis the summer of “no” for me, which may so ‘tis the summer of “no” for me, which may sound odd, but let me explain… 

This is the summer of protecting my energy, keeping the good vibes close, and only saying yes to doing the things that truly bring us joy. I have found in the past that my patterns are typically to say yes to whatever may sound like a fun opportunity at the time, even if it’s months in advance. I’m sure you can guess what usually ends up happening, but when that day comes, I dread having made the plans! Most of the time, I would rather be home with my family, enjoying the beach, having quiet nights, etc… Now don’t get me wrong, I love a good time, but I have found the older I get, the simpler I like my life to be. I crave the freedom of not being on anyone else’s schedule, I don’t like being expected to be anywhere, I want my kids to just be free to play with their friends, and simply just enjoy the everyday moments.

My perfect summer looks like this… swimming in our pool, being at the beach with our friends and family, gardening, keeping up with my veggie garden, making yummy dinners, barbecuing, happy hour at the beach, taking walks, drinking coffee on the porch, reading books, watching movies as a family on the couch, playing tennis with my girlfriends … this is all heaven to me. We’re working pretty hard during the days with Marea, so when I’m not working, this is what I love to be doing.

How about you? Do you crave the simplicity? Or do you like having plans? Mix of both?
    Now that Summer is officially here, we plan Now that Summer is officially here, we plan to do lots of outdoor entertaining. I loved creating this Summer Solstice tablescape using the most beautiful blue hydrangea, new seaglass melamine dinnerware set, vintage looking wine glasses and other accessories all from @JCPenney. Here’s to Summer Nights filled with laughter and the ones you love! #ShoppingIsBack #sponsored #AllAtJCP
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