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Monday, June 20, 2011

Beverage Cart

My dear, sweet friend Rachel, who has a great eye, picked up this fantastic vintage cooler from the thrift store for me (isn't she the best?).  Check out the bottle opener on the side.
I knew it needed a fun project to show it off.  I came up with a beverage cart. 
I started with a sketch for this project and pieced it together, board by board, solving the construction questions as I went.  
Some wheels and a few hooks for BBQ tools or a towel, and it is ready for entertaining.
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16 comments:

  1. Ashleigh@SincerelyJune 20, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    love this! that cooler is so cool and i love that you custom built the cart!

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  2. HomeroadJune 20, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    This is awesome! It would be great on your patio for a party! Nice work and great construction skills!
    Susan

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  3. CindyJune 20, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    That is so cool!!!!

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  4. HavenJune 20, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    This is too cute! Love the shabby chicness! What a great friend to bring that too you. Thank you for sharing!

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  5. RachelJune 20, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Ah, you are sweet! I love you, too! :-)

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  6. AnonymousJune 20, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    wow you built that cart how impressive.. and yes Rachel is a great friend for thinking of you. I'm sure you will enjoy intertaining with your new cart.

    Melissa

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  7. Pretty In PaintJune 20, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    It looks so perfect on on the white table!! what a great friend to pick that up for you! :)

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  8. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmJune 20, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    So fun...I am impressed by your building skills!!! Laurel

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  9. JaneJune 20, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Very impressive!! I'm in awe that you built the beverage cart...I'm not so good with the power tools!
    Jane

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  10. PjjunkerJune 20, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Excellent! And the wheels were genius!

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  11. EllenJune 20, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    That is one sweet beverage cart! Love your design... you done good! :)

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  12. judiJune 21, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    becky,
    i love this project and how you figured it out as you went along. i've made quite a few things that way myself. it's perfect for your cooler and for entertaining. the really cool part is that your friend found this at a thrift store! that is just awesome.

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  13. AnonymousJune 22, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Love this. I saw a vintage looking cooler at home goods the other day for $129. I thought I could diy something even better. Your idea is very inspirational.

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  14. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~June 22, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Great job Becky. I remember having one of those when I was a kid. Yikes! Don't say it. Lets continue to use the word Vintage it is so kind.
    ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

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  15. maliaJune 23, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    AACK! Love love love this!
    xo Malia

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  16. esssJuly 9, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    Cool pics.. like it dude...
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Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate your kind words!