Thinking Outside the Bar Cart Box with a Home Bar Setup

You'll Need These 8 Essentials When Styling A Bar Without The Cart
August 7, 2016
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
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For how much we love a good bar cart, we’re also a little over the cookie-cutter,  styling of this entertaining essential.  Don’t get me wrong; I have one in my dining room that looks just like the rest of the photos you’ll find on Pinterest (and I love it).  But since we’ve all already seen how a pretty gold bar cart can look, I thought it would be a perfect time to share a few examples of a home bar setup that DON’T involve the cart.  You can fan through the slideshow of images by clicking on the image above, and there you’ll also find eight must-haves for nailing the look at home (think a console table or antique dresser, a proper tray, a bottle opener, etc.).  Tell me, do you have your home bar stocked?  Cheers, Kat

P.S. If you’re still #TeamBarCart, check out our bar cart styling tips + check off this list of essentials. xo

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You most certainly do not pray to the crystals

You most certainly do not pray to the crystals

Crystals have been used since ancient times to serve as a tool to quiet and train the mind in different ways. According to history, they have never taken the place of God.

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Crystals can be a powerful meditation tool

Crystals can be a powerful meditation tool

I especially enjoyed how the ladies behind Energy Muse described the role that crystals play in a wellness practice. In this post they explain, "The mind is what controls us – until we are able to train ourselves, through methods like meditation, to no longer let it control us...Crystals are a tool to help you quiet your mind and bring you to this state of a connected center."

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Different types of crystals have different energies

Different types of crystals have different energies

While all from the earth, different crystals can be applied to different areas and stresses in your life. Some basic crystals include: agate (helps ease anxiety and helps you detox), amethyst (promotes positive energy and relieves fatigue), carnelian (boosts creativity, courage and passion), citrine (helps focus and increases opportunity), fluorite (grounds you and protects you) and rose quartz (nurtures self-love and helps you connect deeper with others).

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There are many ways you can enjoy their healing benefits

There are many ways you can enjoy their healing benefits

Make a healing crystal grid at home. Drink crystal-infused beauty water. Give yourself gem acupuncture. Try crystal-infused beauty products like this one. Wear crystals close to your body like with this necklace.

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Crystals can cost anywhere from $2 to a few thousand

Crystals can cost anywhere from $2 to a few thousand

You don't have to break the bank to start exploring healing crystals. Loose stones can cost as low as $2 on Etsy, and some rare pieces can cost up to a few thousand dollars.

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