Monday, August 2, 2010

A Lemonade Cart

My sister and her family arrived from Memphis for a long weekend visit.  We were so excited to see everyone!  I set up this 'lemonade cart' so that everyone would feel free to help themselves to a drink!  Lemonade is the perfect drink for little kids and adults on these hot summer days! 
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The vintage black cart was a recent purchase from an antique store in Lafayette, Georgia.  The store was going out of business, so I snagged it while visiting my aunt and uncle!  Of course, Mason jars are a must for ice cold lemonade!  The little napkins came from Target and were available in yellow and pink.  The beverage container is from Wisteria.  I purchased it at the end of last season, while they were having a sale.  The French 'Sirop De Citron' label was found at the Graphics Fairy.  I printed it and added 'Lemonade Cart' and 'Please Enjoy!'  Here is a better view of this terrific label:

 

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81 comments:

  1. This is so charming...I would feel really special as one of your guests!

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  2. Hi Christie...

    Ohhh my...if this isn't the prettiest lemonade stand/set-up that I've ever seen! I love it! The little black cart is just perfect for holding that awesome beverage jar and the canning jars! Love that pretty black and white cloth that you used inside the cart too! It's all sooo pretty and sooo inviting! I would love a jar full of that refreshing lemonade! I'm going to keep my eyes out for a similar cart...love, love, LOVE this idea! Thank you so much for sharing your treats with us today!

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  3. Your lemonade cart is too cute. What a great way for guests to be refreshed. I love it. Your photos are so crisp and clear. You must have a SLR like I want someday.

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  4. That is just too cute!!! I love everything about it!

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  5. If you put that out for me while I was visiting, I would be wheeling that cute little wagon all over to enjoy the beauty of it no matter where I sat while visitng! Very well thought out!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Rachel

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  6. What a cute and creative idea. I am in love with your lemonade cart!
    Hugs, Sherry

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  7. How cute and inviting. What a great treat for your family.

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  8. I love lemonade, and to be served out of canning jars takes me back! Great display!

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  9. I love it, the cart is adorable...love your curtains too!

    Rondell

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  10. Ohhh, how cute is that! Cool, refreshing and inviting!! Thanks for sharing..
    Carolee ~ visionsofbliss

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  11. LOVE your lemonade cart idea!! We recently had a crowd over for a casual dinner party. I served lemonade in mason jars and I could not believe the response I got....I thought EVERYONE served lemonade in mason jars, lol!!

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  12. Benjamin's words upon seeing your lovely lemonade cart: "Why does Mrs. Christie do all the cool stuff?" All I could say is because she's amazing and thoughtful that way! Girl you are loved by this family... and we miss you terribly!

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  13. That is so gorgeous.... What a fabulous idea!! Loved it.. So summery... so gorgeous!! I'm now your new fan... Loved.. loved your blog!! :-)

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  14. beautiful lemom pictures !!.....happy day..love Ria....

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  15. Oh how cute, love all the detail you went to make it perfect!!! Yellow and black is great.
    See my post to Lindsey, when she wanted a beverage server....best to you
    kate :)

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  16. My girl Bunny Jean sent me over and I'm glad she did!
    LOVE your blog and the Lemonade cart and all the fixins....Darling!
    Great visit here...I'll be returning soon!
    xoxo~Kathy @
    Sweet Up-North Mornings...
    Stop in too...love to have you!

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  17. The little wagon is the cutest idea!!! And I love using canning jars as glasses.

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  18. Oh my gosh this is just the best centerpiece idea ever!! I love love love this! Please link up to Centerpiece Wednesday on my blog today.

    Karin

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  19. Oh, this is just too adorable!!! I bet your family loved it! Thanks so much for linking this up to Brag Monday.

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  20. Love this!!! It's so charming and fun! What a great display!!
    ~Terrell @ FrouFrouDecor~

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  21. Love the cart and its use as your beverage server! I've used mason jars as glassware for years- people love them. :-) Enjoyed finding your blog.
    ~ Sue

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  22. This is so cute and the perfect post for this weather...my thermometer hit over 100 today...just not used to that kind of temps...Now I have to go make lemonade :-)

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  23. Ohhh, this cart is JUST charming!! It is so fun to see all the pictures. I am so enjoying your blog and I'm a happy new follower! :)

    It took me AGES to get over here. I am the worst blogger, lol...I am the one who did a picnic and we used matching napkins! ;) Happy to have found you.

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  24. Wowsy! That lemonade cart is something special! I love the whole concept! Joni

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  25. Well, how cute is that!! Great idea, love that little wagon!

    Katherine

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  26. The wagon and the Wisteria container add up to a delightful tablescape. Thank you for sharing your charming design. Cherry Kay

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  27. Your darling lemonade stand could wheel right over to my house! I just love it! So very creative and what a welcome for your guests from Memphis. And they will certainly appreciate the lemmony libation, it is soooo hot in Memphis, I have heard.

    I can see the colors and design of your dinning area in the background. Perfection! Green with black and white toile is fabulous!
    Have a wonderful weekend with your guests.
    Yvonne

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  28. Your lemonade cart is wonderful! I love the colors!!!!!!! And serving lemonade in mason jars is new to me! So thoughtful for your guests and cool looking for this hot summer. Linda

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  29. This is so cute and creative! I just love that little cart!

    Donna

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  30. Soooo sweet=) I love everything about it=)

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  31. This is so cute and such a warm welcome to do for your guests! How could anyone resist lemonade to begin with but you have made it totally irresitible here! Love all the details!

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  32. What a cute cart. I want one! A great idea and it all looks so refreshing!

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  33. I love it!!! That is just plain adorable.

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  34. Can this be any more perfect!! I don't think so! How adorably creative is this:)
    Visiting from justsewsassy.com
    Come by and check out my fun giveaway!!
    http://justsewsassy.com/2010/08/03/tuesday-tutorial-anthropologie-knock-off/

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  35. If life gives you lemons ... hmmm, must make me some over the weekend - some fresh mint tastes great in it too. Your pix are gorgeous!

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  36. That is a very creative idea. I use to have some mock ball jar glasses that had handles. Wish I had kept them. Love your display. ~~Sherry~~

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  37. What a great idea! So, so, so pretty and creative!
    Love it,
    Joyce

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  38. This is just what I need for our poolside.
    Another Friday's Favorite~ come join the party!

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  39. How sweet and charming! It is so welcoming and fantastic to look at. Kids must have just loved this. Great idea!

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  40. "This is WONDERFUL"!!! an amazing way to lift the lemonade jug on the table!!! WHAT a perfect idea...Thank you SO much for sharing this with us!!! OH how I WISH I could have one of those large mugs of that RIGHT NOW!!!
    Donna@Conghaile Cottage

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  41. That's the cutest thing I've seen a long time!!! I LOVE IT!

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  42. Looks so refreshing! Yum! Love the mason jars for the cups! What a great idea!
    :]Elizabeth

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  43. I love the drink dispenser in the cart. It's adorable. So refreshing and so cute.

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  44. That might be the cutest idea EVER! Precious!

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  45. Such a cute idea. Thanks for sharing. I did a post on lemon love on MAY DAYS. I'll be using some of your ideas this weekend. I'll have to use a pitcher instead of the dispenser. The framed print is a must have too.
    Cheers!
    Rita

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  46. Thank you so much for linking this to my party! Have a fabulous weekend!
    ~Terrell @ FrouFrouDecor~

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  47. Oh my gosh! This is so incredible! Looks like you should be in Romantic Homes Magazine! Love your French graphic. I visit the Graphic Fairy often :) Saw you over at Funky Junk.

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  48. how much fun to walk into that lemonade station.

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  49. what a wonderful way to welcome your family...love it!

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  50. lafayette georgia???

    well, that's about 30 minutes from my house. small world isn't it?

    darling cart. love the black & yellow combo.

    we just had a lemonade stand at my twins' 2nd bday (hopefully) the post will be up on monday. something about lemonade & summertime...it just goes together.

    take care!
    kellie

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  51. Absolutely beautiful photos! Thanks for linking up.

    Becca
    becca-homeiswheremystorybegins.blogspot.com

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  52. I just love your lemonade cart. It's simple but absolutely beautiful and what a wonderful way to welcome visitors. I'm sure they felt so special.

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  53. This looks amazing! So beautiful. I will be linking to your wonderful cart.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Brooke
    thecraftcave.blogspot.com

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  54. super adorable idea! Might have to steal ;o)

    hugs! Kim @ http://frostmeblog.blogspot.com
    party inspiration

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  55. This is just gorgeous. You put all the right elements together to create a fabulous post. The yellow of the lemons just make the pictures pop. Love the advertisement and the napkins too. The photos of everything are just stunning.

    It is official, I am your newest follower!

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  56. This is such a creative idea! Love your photos. Made my mouth water!!

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  57. Do you think you could roll that cart over to my house per chance? We seem to drink Lemonade from a can!!!

    Great, fantastic, superb and wonderful of an idea!

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  58. As always, I love your style! That cart was such a great find, and you have put it to such an adorable use. Love your dispenser, and this does look like such a thirst-quenching treat for these hot summer days. Thank you so much for linking this to Favorite Things Sat. laurie

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  59. I love how cute this is! I think I need a jar of lemonade!

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  60. I would cherish being your guest, but may not want to leave. Thanks for sharing your beautiful vingette!

    getting into truffle

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  61. This is by far the cutest lemonade stand I have ever seen! Adorable! I am featuring this today; stop by and grab a featured button if you like. Thanks so much for joining the Sunday Showcase Party. I greatly appreciate it. Hope you have a fabulous week! ~ Stephanie Lynn

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  62. Coming over from Under the Table and Dreaming.
    This is the cutest, most beautifully executed idea ever!! I love it!

    Rhonda

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  63. What a cute idea! I wish I was visiting and could enjoy some lemonade :)

    Thanks for linking to Sister Sister Sunday.

    -Amanda

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  64. This is one of the cutest ideas I have ever seen! Who wouldn't want a glass a lemonade if it's presented to them like that? Love it!

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  65. Yummy, that def made my mouth water. That just looks so delicious. Im amazed at how you came up with it. It's simply beautiful, and would love it if you shared that with my readers. I've started a linky party challenge, and would love for you to share. :)

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  66. This is absolutely adorable! I love it! ALL OF IT!!! I'm following you from Bella's Amaze Me August Party! :)

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  67. Christie, thanks again for joining my party, and I did a small feature on you today, just wanted to say THANK YOU!

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  68. That has absolutely got to be one of the cutest things I have ever seen!

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  69. That is so pretty and refreshing looking! Love lemonade and that cart is so beautiful filled with those jars and beverage server!! Love your colors in your dining room..black and white so frenchy and elegant!

    Miss Bloomers

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  70. Hi Christie...

    Ohhh...I remember your awesome lemonade cart! It's a fabulous idea...what a pretty way to serve lemonade! I am definitely committing this idea to memory! Well my friend, this really is the prettiest presentation of lemonade that I have ever seen! Ohhh...and your photos are gorgeous! Couldn't help notice your fabulous black and white toile drapes in the background...sooo pretty! Thanks for sharing this sweet post with us today for Sunday Favorites!

    Warmest autumn wishes,
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  71. What a super cute way to serve refreshments. I love everything about the display. And that lemonade looks so refreshing.

    Blessings,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  72. Adorable yet elegant simultaneously.

    You just made my Solo cups and Sharpie marker names scrawled upon same look even lamer than usual ;)

    Love it!

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  73. I'm going through some of your old posts and this is just so darling. How you set it up is so inviting! Love the container and I would love mason jars to drink out of. Now I'm on a mission to find some!

    Off to read more of your wonderful blog!

    Megan

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  74. This is adorable! I found this blog looking for ideas for our country western themed murder mystery party. We wanted to plan a cheap and easy party that could be replicated easily. I love the idea of setting up a lemonade stand with a wagon. It is adorable and so thematic. It brings you right to the wild west!

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