As many of you know, I have been diligently working on a few projects around my home during my hiatus. One of the most daunting for me has been putting together a serviceable cocktail bar. One of my favorite pieces of furniture saved for my personal use when I closed my shop, was a wonderful bamboo bar with collapsable sides. I knew it could make a warm statement about who we really are, relaxed and well....let's just say, not afraid to booze it up once and a while. Not wanting to forget all the accoutrements for mixology, I began searching for the right equipment. Much to my delight, my new favorite blogger, my favorite and my best, just happens to be working on converting a secretary into a bar and was debating color choices. How excited I was to read that Rita Konig, former editor from the now defunct Domino Magazine (insert heavy sigh here) is writing for the NYT (apparently for a while too) and just happened to have a post on the subject here. I love her (even though she somewhat dissed me about visiting my shop when she came to Seattle....read my comment about it here #47), though there had been a heavy debate in the past about her contribution to Domino, I found her writing to be relevant and worth a read. So, after a shopping trip to buy what I think I need, and what he said I need, in the way of bar coolness, I will give you a peak in a soon to be published post. Until then, go visit my favorite and my best.......she is a hoot!
Hi Carole! We are friends of Cindy's at haley's cottage, and thought you might want to see how WE create a bar... check out our famous 'Collaged Piano Bar' at http://retreatdesign.blogspot.com/2009/06/too-hip.html. (And you can see her swanky 'sister' at Cindy's shop in Mill Creek right now!)
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