Darling BAR CART REfurbish REveal!

Spring is right around the corner...

Which means bright colors, fresh patterns, and....

COCKTAILS,  right?!?

So, in an attempt to get into the swing of Spring...I decided to REfurbish an old, dilapidated bar cart I scored from The Green Shag, a local, quirky antique stop.  I loved that it had two levels, it rolled, and had the bamboo accent (which is very "in") on the body of the cart.  After a little haggling, it was mine...for a great price.

As you can see, the "brass" finish was well worn and needed a little love.  

I brought it home, took off the plexiglass shelving, and roughed it up with a piece of medium grit sandpaper.  Next, I used a primer that would help the high gloss spray paint adhere to the cart.  I will say this particular primer left a sort of sandy finish..so I had to spend a bit more time sanding those bumps away with a smooth grit sandpaper.  It was a bit of an unexpected pain, but it was well worth the minimal elbow grease.

It took three coats of bright YELLOW high gloss Krylon spray paint..and VOILA!

On to the bar cart's shelves...I got this "window film" at Home Depot.  I've used it before, and it is fairly easy to use.  (BUT, you need TWO PEOPLE to be really effective at getting a good, smooth application!)

TA DA!  No cocktails on this cart, but these bright accessories are darn cute!

Seven Gray is using it to display some of the new Spring items that have been rolling...think patterned pillows, funky art, a Curly Girl cake stand, bright Easter Eggs, metallic Easter Bunnies, colorful lanterns, infinity scarves, numbered pails, door mats, turquoise bottles, and much more.

For the right price, the bar cart could be yours...go check it out at  7 Gray in historical, downtown Webster Groves!!!

It'll help you kick off your SPRING FEVER...and just think of the cocktails you can serve off this REfurbished Baby!

7 Gray -- The Cutest New Shop in Webster Groves

Seven Gray.

This is the name of the newest shop in Webster Groves...and cutest, in my opinion. 

It is owned by my very dear friend, Kim Barnes.  She has worked endless hours to make her dream of opening her very own home accessories store come to life...and I am one of her biggest cheerleaders.  

I have had the pleasure of helping her, along with many other friends and family, get this party started!!!  It has been a true labor of love...so here are just a few photographs of the shop to give you an idea of what SEVEN GRAY is all about.

From the darling logo (thanks to the amazingly talented Beth Barr at Two Blue Doors) with its' chevron striping, bold colored number 7, and the navy blue bird perched on top...

...to its' coordinating chevron striped drum shade pendants and bold colored front door...not to mention the eye catching home accessories such as red and green bottles of varying sizes, colorful table clocks, retro nesting tables, and torqouise stool in the display windows...

...to its' fun and festive sidewalk planter adorned with glittery twigs, fresh magnolia leaves and bright red berries, custom-made holiday bow, and greenery picks with pinecones and bird nests...

...to its' second level display window that is filled with amazing POPS of brightly colored goodies such as this REfurbished coffee table and REpurposed antique wooded boxes, unique throw pillows, interesting clocks, lighted tree branches, and ornaments galore!

Kick off your holiday decorating with loads of sparkly and glittered Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's goods.  

I will be giving you peeks of what is INSIDE Seven Gray all week...so stay tuned.  

Or even better yet, come give Seven Gray a try yourself...it's a true eclectic mix of old and new.

And just in case you were wondering...Seven Gray is located at 7 Gray Avenue (it's a literal translation) right across from Bristol Elementary and on the side of The Block Restaurant in the heart of Downtown Webster Groves.