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[Wylie's Mom]

Is this an insane price for a bar cart or not? I'm trying to find something cool to use outdoors as a bar cart...really don't want to spend this much but am having really hard time finding anything. Also, wish it was a bit deeper. Wonder if there is an Ikea Hack of some sort I could do as a bar cart.

This one is $154:

https://www.jossandmain.com/The-Loft...64~E11278.html

[SophieKatesMom]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Do you air condition your garage then, at all times, to protect your supplies...ie, like paint, or liquids, or whatever? Bc I always wondered if I should turn our 2nd garage into a studio...but then I'd totally need it air conditioned at all times, ya know?

Our garage is not air conditioned, it is underground partially so it never gets above 80 in there. We do heat the garage because a lot of our plumbing leaves the house via the garage. We live in a town house or as some areas call it a row house. It is probably as large as most homes, has 4 levels with the top level being my office and Sophie Kates bedroom (small room with her crate and stuff). Main floor and third level is the main area for living and bedrooms. Bottom level is a office/bedroom (or in my case the man cave/storm area) and the garage which is 2.5 car space using the .5 for my "woman cave".

The small basement area which is the same level as the garage, does have air conditioning but again because it underground we rarely turn on that zone.

I do have one of those stand alone air conditioning units, it's a Haier LOVE that thing (got it when the AC went out in the upper level). I have used it in the garage before when it was really humid and I was painting.

[Maximo]

Not the price point you want, but that cart is really awesome.

Here is a giant bar table from re-claimed wood. Black window casings in the background!

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[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by margaritaville

I just started some basil and Thai basil from seed. One has sprouted already and I'm still waiting for the other. I guess I should have marked them because I don't know which one hasn't come up.

The terra cotta pots seem to required more frequent watering than plastic since the pot absorbs water. When repotting into terra cotta I usually soak the pot in water for a couple of hours so it doesn't pull all the moisture from the soil.

If it was t for my yorkies, I'd be the crazy plant lady!

Well you'll know once they get a little bigger. I've been watering them about twice a day. They are in the shade. And this morning it's actually a LOT cooler than it's been. And guess what? They look limp again. GRRRR! Surprisingly, it's the thai chile plant that's limp now. At first that was the only one that wasn't. The red shiso has gone limp and back a few times already, so I hope it comes back. I really hope they come back bc since I potted them I don't know if I'd be able to return them.

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Is this an insane price for a bar cart or not? I'm trying to find something cool to use outdoors as a bar cart...really don't want to spend this much but am having really hard time finding anything. Also, wish it was a bit deeper. Wonder if there is an Ikea Hack of some sort I could do as a bar cart.

This one is $154:

https://www.jossandmain.com/The-Loft...64~E11278.html

You know what I'm gonna say! I always think everything is overpriced!

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Maximo

Not the price point you want, but that cart is really awesome.

Here is a giant bar table from re-claimed wood. Black window casings in the background!

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Ooooo, that's cool! Where is that from?

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

You know what I'm gonna say! I always think everything is overpriced!

Lol - I thought you'd say that !!! It just does seem like a lot for that little thing...

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Ooooo, that's cool! Where is that from?

The reclaimed wood bar cart was from a blog that I can't find now.

Look at this one with the wheels -- center picture: 6 Bar Carts to Match Your Style - Six Ways | Wayfair

Priscilla, a little steam punk.

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Maximo

The reclaimed wood bar cart was from a blog that I can't find now.

Look at this one with the wheels -- center picture: 6 Bar Carts to Match Your Style - Six Ways | Wayfair

Priscilla, a little steam punk.

LOVETH! I can't find it on their site, but I totally love.

Also love this one so much, but too $$: Timbergirl Serving Cart | Wayfair

I ended up buying this one below, and if it doesn't look right outdoors, I'll put it somewhere else maybe.

[capt_noonie]

I really do like the industrial style factory cart thingys but I always see the ones with chintzy looking wheels. The ones from Restoration look great but no way I'm paying $2000 for one.

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

I really do like the industrial style factory cart thingys but I always see the ones with chintzy looking wheels. The ones from Restoration look great but no way I'm paying $2000 for one.

There is so much I love from that store...their lighting right now is just delicious, very stark / industrial / elemental -- loveth...some of it actually has a decent prices (some of the metal sconces), but I'm with you in that they're generally SO overpriced. Good inspiration though. The RH we have here in Scottsdale is like 3 (or 4?) stories, and it's just....drool inducing!

[Wylie's Mom]

Found a cool new blog today: Vintage Revivals - Fearless DIY

She made these rather cool industrial sconces...you could do lots of hacks based upon this design, esp w/ copper pipes (I'm lookin' at you Priscilla ) etc: DIY Wall Sconce Task Lights & A Target Update! - Vintage Revivals

[capt_noonie]

I really want to do one of those metal piping shelves. I think someone posted on a bit earlier? I super wanted to do one of these bike chain chandeliers, but bf vetoed, and we got rid of all our chain scraps. Bicycle chain chandelier by Carolina Fontoura Alzaga

The interesting thing is the artist that makes these is from LA and her assisstant came to our shop asking for chain trash donations. I could SO make these, and we had all the materials, but again, bf said no, so oh well.

[SophieKatesMom]

That chandlier is BEAUTIFUL!!! Those are bicycle chains? If I get a vote, I vote with you making one, that way we can out vote your BF.

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

I really want to do one of those metal piping shelves. I think someone posted on a bit earlier? I super wanted to do one of these bike chain chandeliers, but bf vetoed, and we got rid of all our chain scraps. Bicycle chain chandelier by Carolina Fontoura Alzaga

The interesting thing is the artist that makes these is from LA and her assisstant came to our shop asking for chain trash donations. I could SO make these, and we had all the materials, but again, bf said no, so oh well.

WAIT though...you have ultimate veto power...so couldn't you veto his veto???

I think the chain chandeliers are just gorgeous and elegant. Love the draping. Otherwise, I have an AWESOME idea...to fulfill your burning desire to make one, you can make one for MOI. I'll just take one for the team, fine . Sound good? Okay, good.

I love the metal piping shelves too - I have a bunch pinned. I also love the pipes as curtain rods.

[capt_noonie]

Well the problem now is we threw away all our old used bike parts.