Weekend Project Obsessions: Bar Carts

So, I wanted to get an idea for a weekly post, and I'm always looking for fun projects to tackle over the weekends, so I'll share my most recent Pinterest obsession: Bar Carts!

My love for bar carts really started a few months ago when I began watching Mad Men on Netflix (it only took me 2 months to finish every episode on Netflix- crazy much?), and noticed that there were bar carts and alcohol in almost every scene. I'm not a drinker (under 21 and not a fan of the taste), but I love the idea of having one, especially for parties or Friday night gatherings. Here are some inspirational pictures that I've collected via Pinterest:

Emily's distressed version from her house tour at The Everygirl.

The moment I fell in love with a bar cart was when I first saw this one from Danielle's blog, Breakfast at Toast!

A great mood board of sorts about stocking your basic bar cart from For Chic Sake.

This really basic and beautiful vintage bar cart refab is by Monica at Living in Vogue.

I love this closeup of Kristen's fun and sophisticated bar cart- especially the straws!

I've had my eye on a bar cart similar to Monica's bar cart at my local thrift store that I thought was way too worn to be turned into something that looked expensive and sophisticated. But when I saw her before picture, it made me think I could do it! Sometimes I forget how far some cans of spray paint can go... I might be stopping to pick mine up after work- I just hope it hasn't been scooped up before I get there!

I'm hoping to also take a trip to downtown Syracuse and check out Goodwill and Hobby Lobby for some retail therapy after a semi-stressful week. I've never been to either of those places, and after reading about so many projects that began with a good find at one of them I'm dying to see what all the fuss is about! Wish me luck!

Are there any furniture trends you're loving right now? Are you loving bar carts for their functionality or just their look, like I am?

Happy Friday!! Drink responsibly!