December 16, 20163 Comments

DIY: Christmas Morning Mimosa Bar

I love to decorate my bar cart for the holidays! In the midst of moving and not having my it with me for a couple months, I haven’t gotten to decorate it since Valentine’s Day! I’m glad to finally get the chance again, since Christmas is my number one favorite holiday, hands down. I love that everything is so much more sparkly and cheerful this time of year, and I definitely tried to bring that vibe to my cart with this mimosa bar.

Christmas Morning Mimosa Bar Cart | Alexandra Adams

Christmas Morning Mimosa Bar Cart | Alexandra Adams

My younger sister turned 21 this year, so it’s the first time all the members of my family will be able to drink over the holidays. And there’s no better way to celebrate than with a mimosa bar on Christmas morning! I suppose technically it’s a champagne cocktail bar, since a mimosa is traditionally made with orange juice, but the sentiment is the same. Orange juice, peach nectar, and cranberry juice poured into pretty carafes helps to dress up the overall feel and add consistency to the spread. Make sure you have a couple bottles of champagne so there's enough to go around!

Christmas Morning Mimosa Bar Cart | Alexandra Adams

Christmas Morning Mimosa Bar Cart | Alexandra Adams

I’ve been adding pink into my Christmas decor for the past several years now, so it made sense to bring that theme to my bar cart as well. I wrapped gold and silver tinsel around three sides of the top bar, and strung some small ornaments from the front. The ‘cheers’ balloons provide a great backdrop, and can even be left up year round - or at least through New Year’s Eve! I also had these pink glittery cone trees from a few years ago, and they fit perfectly underneath. I added a few bottles that fit my color scheme on the bottom and displayed the leftover ornaments in a bowl to add some more color. Obviously, you can play around with the display and customize it to fit your own holiday decor!

Christmas Morning Mimosa Bar Cart | Alexandra Adams

If you’re hosting extended family for the holidays this year, try adding a mimosa bar to your breakfast spread!

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Tell me about some of your favorite Christmas morning traditions in the comments!

Christmas Morning Mimosa Bar Cart | Alexandra Adams

Christmas Morning Mimosa Bar Cart | Alexandra Adams

Christmas Morning Mimosa Bar Cart | Alexandra Adams

Christmas Morning Mimosa Bar Cart | Alexandra Adams

December 2, 2016No Comments

For the Coworker | Gift Guides 2016

The last (but definitely not least!) of my gift guides this year is full of gifts for your coworkers. We all have Christmas white elephant parties and Secret Santas with our office mates that we might not know very well, so I’ve curated this list to be perfect for those situations. Gift your coworkers with the items on this list and you’re sure to win the favorite employee award. And don't forget to pick something up for your freelancing and small business owner friends!

For the Coworker | Gift Guide | Christmas | Holiday

  1. Swarovski Crystal Stardust Pen in Rose Gold (also comes in black, white, silver, and pink)
  2. Kate Spade Desktop Calendar
  3. Office Supply Set
  4. Whistle While You Work Laptop Case
  5. Acrylic Tape Dispenser (also found here)
  6. Acrylic Stapler (also found here)
  7. But First Coffee Travel Mug
  8. Post-it and Flag Notes
  9. Gumball Desk Lamp
  10. Portable Phone Charger 1 | 2

What are you getting your coworkers this year?

November 29, 2016No Comments

For the Fitness Guru | Gift Guides 2016

This gift guide is great for the friend who’s always calling you to join her for a fitness class, or for the friend trying to get a head start on her new year's resolutions. The items on this list are great for working out at home, outside or for traveling to the gym.

For the Fitness Guru | Gift Guide | Christmas | Holiday

  1. Exercise Bands
  2. Weight Sets: Kettlebells | Dumbbells
  3. Wireless Bluetooth Earphones
  4. Glass Water Bottle
  5. Fitspiration Journal (also available here)
  6. Foam Roller
  7. Fitbit Flex (also available here)
  8. Smart Jump Rope
  9. Yoga Mat Strap
  10. Yoga Cookie Cutter SetWarrior Pose | Tree Pose | Easy Pose

Will you be picking up any of these items for your own New Year's resolutions?

November 25, 2016No Comments

For the Traveler | Gift Guides 2016

For the friend who always seems to be Instagramming from a different country, this gift guide is full of items they’ll definitely put to good use. Also great for your friends with wanderlust who would love to travel, these gifts will give them the inspiration they need to actually book that flight they’ve been talking about for months.

For the Traveler | Gift Guide | Christmas | Holiday

  1. Seek Explore Discover Luggage Tags
  2. Pocket Notebooks (also found here)
  3. Laundry Bags
  4. Leather Cord Organizer
  5. Getaway Duffel Bag
  6. I'm Outta Here Passport Holder
  7. Kate Spade NY Map Scarf
  8. Carry On Cocktail Kits | Gin&Tonic | Bloody Mary | Moscow Mule | Old Fashioned | Hot Toddy
  9. Travel Blanket and Eye Mask Set (includes free monogramming!)
  10. 4 in 1 Outlet Adapter
  11. Portable Charger

Tell me about your travel essentials in the comments! What do you always bring with you on a plane?

November 23, 2016No Comments

For the Homebody | Gift Guides 2016

I know I’m not the only one who loves to curl up under a blanket to watch our favorite Netflix shows - and with the new Gilmore Girls episodes coming out in just two days, this gift guide is just in time! The items on this list are perfect for your friends who hate the cold weather and just want to stay inside this season. Check out my favorite binge-worthy gifts this year below.

For the Homebody | Gift Guide | Christmas | Holiday

  1. Vintage Pajama Set
  2. Diptyque Holiday Candle Set
  3. Winter Collection Nail Polish
  4. Cashmere Colorblock Scarf
  5. Bath Bombs 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
  6. Cable Knit Throw Blanket
  7. Graphic Throw Pillows 1 | 2 | 3
  8. Sparkle Trinket Tray
  9. Striped Mug
  10. Silk Pillowcase

What are you planning to cozy up with this winter?

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