Hey Y’all!
It’s Cocktail Summer Style Soiree Time!
Nothing says summer like Lilly patterns.
Just say the words Lilly Pulitzer and I am ready to kick off my shoes,
whip up a pitcher of margaritas and relax.
And now with my Lilly-Inspired Cocktail Cart,
I am ready to make every hour a happy hour!
When I found this sad old baby changing table,
it was chanting to me-
“I WANT TO BE A COCKTAIL CART!”
So I replied-
“CHEERS!”
and loaded this old thirsty little thing up.
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Nothing a quick coat of spray paint can’t fix!
I used a new Lowe’s Valspar color “Octopus”.
It is the most perfect neutral gray with just a tint of blue.
Next I added some fun Lilly-Inspired accessories.
The Lilly-Inspired Citrus + Lily Vase
click here for the details
The Lilly-Inspired Lucite Tray
click here for the details
The Lilly Alligator Towel
To make this towel, I dug into my Lilly fabric stash.
OK, here is where I come clean and admit that whenever I stumble upon Lilly clothes for little girls while on my “hunts”, I snatch them up.
And no, I do not currently have a baby girl…
but should I be blessed someday,
I will be ready to dress her up in all kinds of Little-Lilly’s. 🙂
For this towel, I plucked those pink pants from the middle and used them as fabric to make the alligator! I plan to make some burp cloths as gifts someday soon, so I will be sure to keep you posted…
Lilly Pattern Bunting Banner
Using the same Lilly patterns I used for my acrylic tray,
I made a quick, free, and easy bunting flag to add some color.
Cocktail & Beverage Assortment
Of course, a cocktail cart has to be loaded up with fun,
citrusy-summery beverages.
The good stuff doesn’t last around our house very long,
but I am ready for kids and pregnant friends.:)
Need to be sure to stock up before our next soiree!
Now we have a beverage station ready to serve up
cocktails at our summer shindigs!
PS: Don’t forget about our Ralph Lauren link up on July 10th!
Did you miss the Kate Spade Soiree?
Click here to see the polka-dot-palooza!
I can’t wait to hear about it!
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This is brilliant, Heather! I LOVE the cart! I am so going to be on the lookout for a baby changing table now! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
Thanks! Good luck on your hunt!
So cute! I have always walked right by the baby changing tables now I will need to stop and get it. This would be perfect on my patio. Ok off to check out craigs list.
Thanks! I loved this one with the spindles and it was a great deal! Probably because it was so pathetic looking!! Keep me posted if you do this!
LOVE this!
Thanks!
This is absolutely adorable!! I LOVE the idea of using a crib for a bar cart! Pinning 🙂
oops…changing table, not crib :)!
Hmmm… Now I wonder what I could do with a crib!?!? 🙂
That looks wonderful! I love the name of the paint you chose; and it's the perfect neutral backdrop for your fantastic colourful barware 🙂 xx
Thanks! I wasn't sure if "octopus" was going to be a dull gray, but I was super happy with the color! Watch out house, what could be next up for painting?
So glad you told us about the spray paint. I've been looking for a very soft light gray I can use so this will be it. Next time I'm at Lowe's I'll be hunting down that color. Sure would be nice if it was on the reject shelf, yeah right, gonna buy it anyway. Happy days
I definitely recommend the color! Good luck on the hunt!
I love bar carts and yours is certainly pretty and fun. Love it!
Thanks! Lilly accessories definitely help make anything pretty!
I absolutely love this bar cart! It screams summertime fun.
Thanks so much! I think using the gray will allow me to change out accessories pretty easy- but for now Lilly is PERFECT for summer!
I LOVE the way your cart turned out! I found you on House of Hepworths link party and I am a new follower via GFC. I hope you come over and check out my blog sometime too!
http://www.mendezmanor.com
Thanks so much for stopping in! Just followed you back! 🙂
Great idea! Love the color! Thanks for hosting the link party; I just added my Lilly love. 🙂
Thanks so much for linking up. Love your lessons from Lilly!
What a great idea. Darn, now I wish I hadn't given our old changing table away…. Take care – Dawn @ We Call It Junkin
Thanks! Hopefully you will come across another one soon!
Heather this is amazing!! I did something similar last week for my daughter's wedding and turned a changing table into a distressed beverage and drink station. Have a wonderful weekend 🙂
xo, Tanya
twelveOeight
Awesome! Just checked it out! Low the bright aqua color
This is so cool! I love me a cocktail…especially from something that fun! Love it! thanks for the linky party too!
Ha- I love me a cocktail too! 🙂 Thanks for stopping in!
This is such a cute idea! Makes me wish our changing table was like this (instead of a dresser) so that I could upcycle it in this way when the baby is done with it. 🙂
Well, a dresser is always a functional choice to convert for a baby changing table too! Maybe you will come across a changing table you can transform though!
What a fantastic transformation, I love this! Thank you for checking out my beach inspired console table earlier, and I'm so excited to browse around your blog. Following you on bloglovin' too 🙂
~Katie @ Upcycled Treasures
Hey there fellow Atlantan! Thanks for stopping in! We need to compare notes on where we hunt for our treasures to upcyle! 🙂
I absolutely love this. I never, in a million years, would have looked at that table and saw that. You are amazing. Your post was so wonderful and inspirational. I would love it if you would share your post at our WIW linky party. I hope you can join us!
Paula
Ivyandelephants.blogspot.com
Thanks for the invite- I will check it out!
That's so beautiful! I want to come to your soiree! Thanks for linking up to the "Go Get Your Garage Sale On" Linky party! http://www.brightgreendoor.com/2013/06/go-get-your-garage-sale-on-finds.html -Jess
Thanks!
How cute! I am new from southern charm. I would love for you to check out my blog and hopefully follow me back! Nicole
Hi! Thanks for stopping in! Cute blog, love that southern beach evening you described- and followed back!
Loving the new changing table…so cute!
Daisy~
Aw, thanks! MUCH better to get drinks than change dirty diapers, ha!
Love love love the beverage cart! Very my style, in fact I wish it was on my deck right now 🙂
Thank you so much for linking up! Hope to see more from you.
Hi! Thanks so much! I really appreciate the feature on your blog!
Hey girl! I included your amazingly gorgeous bar cart in a Lilly round-up! You can see it here: http://www.rainonatinroof.com/2013/06/10-lilly-pulitzer-inspired-projects.html
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
I am featuring your cart today on my blog. Thanks for linking it up. I hope to see you again later today for another link party.
http://www.ifitsnotbaroquedesignblog.blogspot.com/
Wow! Thanks so much for the feature! Off to link up again this week!
You did such a fabulous job! Newest follower.
craftingafairytale.blogspot.com
Hi Tiffany! Thanks for stopping in and following along!
How did you reinforce the shelves? The shelves on the table I'm repurposing are really just thick cardboard. Thinking of cutting a piece of plywood and securing to the sides.
The shelves that came on mine were pretty sturdy, probably some sort of particle board. I would think reinforcing would work great. Good luck!
What type of material is on the bottom shelf?