Now that you have your new barstools you can begin planning your next party and this is the perfect time of the year to do just that. Though Christmas is over we have New Year’s upon us, and there is always a need for something new and different. Everyone is looking for something new, something that is tasteful but appealing but a little out of the ordinary. Instead of serving the same drinks you do every year, choose something that is different, something somewhat seasonal. It’s not difficult to do but it does mean you will need to do a little research if you are going to sway from the mundane drinks of yesterday.

As the guests sit on your contemporary barstools, why not serve them something different? Here’s a little something from The Recipe Box you might want to try:

Blue Champagne Cocktail

Ingredients:

1 oz vodka
¼ oz lemon juice
2-3 dashes triple sec
2-3 dashes Blue Curacao liqueur
Champagne

Combine all of the ingredients above except the champagne. Shake well in an ice filled shaker and strain into a champagne flute. Add champagne to a glass and serve.

It’s a little bit different because of the color and with New Year’s upon us, the blue of Christmas is still in the air. Champagne is a traditional New Year’s drink so as your guests sit at your pub table trying to decide what they want to drink you can suggest this one as a starter. The champagne is traditional and the blue color is so popular for contemporary seasonal decorating.

Although you will find many different drinks that you can choose for your home entertaining, finding something different your guests can enjoy while sitting around and chatting is a good way to break the ice among some of the guests who do not know one another. It might even be a good opportunity to share drink recipes so that you can try something entirely new at your next party.

Sitting at the bar on wood bar stools and sharing good conversation with your guests can make a good party a great party. Whether it’s the holiday season as it is now or just a fun party, you want to be able to add something new to make your guests want to come back for more. Don’t always serve the same drinks—find a new recipe and use it as an encouragement for your guests to come to all of your parties. That doesn’t mean that drinking should be the purpose of your party by any means but since your guests will expect to be able to drink, you want to make the drinks interesting. You will have those who will always drink the same thing no matter what you are serving, but there will be enough guests who are willing to try something new to make it a worthwhile task. If your guests have a favorite recipe, offer to let them make that drink.

Barstools are a great way to incorporate function and style into your home. Not only do they save space, they are a creative outlet to make your home your own! Whether going all out and redecorating a room or giving it a picker upper, it doesn’t have to be a costly matter when discount bar stools are readily available. To decide what kind of barstool fits you best, take into account your décor as it is and as you want it to be. Do you imagine a romantic classical theme or does a trendy modern room fit the picture in your mind?
Modern bar stools have the advantage and ability to be functional art. The fun yet bold creations draw the eye and make a unique impression. The Brock Swivel Bar Stool is very reminiscent of art deco, but with a modern edge. The petite round seat contrasts beautifully with the long, slim legs of the chair, emphasizing its proportions. This is the perfect example of a fashion forward piece of furniture that will impress without the compromise of comfort. This particular bar stool has the additional advantage of being able to pick from a huge list of metal finishes and fabric color, allowing you to design to your own vision!
Despite some people’s misconceptions, contemporary bar stools are a great conversation starter and incredibly chic. Being progressive in fashion means greater comfort in a new style, not bizarre and impractical furniture. If you have a picture of a stunning and modern space, bring it to life! The Brock Swivel Bar Stool is made by Amisco Furniture.

It is the goal of every home decorator to find at least one furniture piece that looks truly unique. That piece could be a dining room table or a piece of art for your wall. However, more and more people are finding that unique barstools can be all that and more. From metal bar stools to wooden ones, there are so many unique and beautiful designs out there, you can’t help but find one that is perfect for your décor and one that really grabs people’s attention when they see if for the first time.

The beautiful and elegant Xeno Swivel Bar Stool meets all of the above criteria, and then some. This model is proof that wood bar stools can be appropriate for any occasion, even formal ones. It features two heights you can choose from: 26 inches or 30 inches and comes in one of two finishes: Rustic Silver or Latigo Brown. The upholstery is Passion Suede Earth, for the perfect tone and look for both modern and old fashioned decors.

The Xeno Swivel Bar Stool is yet another amazing product from the good people at Pastel Furniture. From top quality contemporary bar stools to items fir your bedroom, patio and more, you simply can’t go wrong when you add Pastel Furniture items to your home. This company has combined the highest quality construction and materials with low prices, so no matter what budget you are on, you will be able to find the perfect furniture piece for the price you can afford.

It doesn’t matter if you are a local that has seen everything or if you are a tourist leaving Louis Armstrong International Airport for the first time, New Orleans is a captivating city with more than its fair share of memorable bars. The one thing you will need, however, is a sense of adventure. Grab one of the city’s many barstools and sit down for a drink at Arnaud’s French 75 Bar. Here, the wood bar stools come with a fine velvet cover, but don’t let the obvious opulence scare you off, even if you are in shorts and a t-shirt, you are welcome here.

Before you can truly appreciate Arnaud’s French 75 Bar, you must understand something about the city you are in. No place on earth celebrates food and drink like New Orleans. There are more four star restaurants here, per mile, in the French Quarter and in the nearby neighborhoods than anywhere in the country, including Manhattan. The one thing that New Orleans is missing, almost entirely, is snobbishness. At Arnaud’s French 75 Bar, grab one of the many contemporary bar stools and understand that people have been drinking here, and dining here, for generations. It is simply a New Orleans tradition.

There are so many great bars in this city, there is no possible way you can see them all in one trip. Some are absolute dives, some are tourist spots and others, like Arnaud’s French 75 Bar, are close to immortal. If you are in the Quarter and you need a cocktail and a place to sit on wood bar stools, than Arnaud’s French 75 Bar is it.

As the summer months heat up, more and more people are looking to make the most of their outdoor spaces. You don’t need a spacious patio or even a large balcony to enjoy the outdoors, but you do need a place to sit. Here are just a few important things you need to keep in mind as you pick out the ultimate patio dining set and barstools.

Size Matters! You need to measure out your outdoor space and be sure that you have room for everything you want to do. You are already adding a patio set, do you have room for a grill? How about proper lighting? It is important that you draw all of this out before you start buying things. Every patio set you buy will come with its dimensions listed so you know what you are getting into before you begin, but it is always a good idea to measure twice and buy once. It doesn’t matter if you are buying platform beds or patio sets, it is always a good idea to know what you are getting yourself into before you pull the trigger.

Think Metal! Metal bar stools can add the perfect touch to any patio set. Metal bar stools are treated to stand up to weather, sun and they are incredibly beautiful when used with the right patio set. Make sure you heights match up, however, you don’t want to be stuck with a bar stool that doesn’t match your patio table.

No matter whether you call the frozen wilds of Wisconsin home or if you have a deck that overlooks the sunsets on Key West, we all want a tropical, relaxed and welcoming theme to our outdoor areas. Luckily, there are many metal and wood bar stools that fit this description. You can have your pick from hardwoods, composites with laminates or steel and aluminum depending on the look you are going for. The material you choose, though, doesn’t have to define your selection completely. There are a number of other ways to incorporate the tropical theme as you consider seating for your deck, balcony or patio.

The stools are, of course, the key to the theme. You’ll probably want to go with a look that is classic, yet breezy and relaxed. You don’t want too modern of a look here since the environment the stools will be in is going to be so casual. Both expensive and inexpensive contemporary bar stools work here since the tropical theme can be interpreted either way, but make sure you stick to your theme throughout. You don’t want to get cheap stools and then put in an expensive bar, or vice versa.

Once you’ve chosen the stools, though, you’re not quite done. Thrift stores make a great place to shop for cheap accessories that will fit your outdoor tropical theme to a tee. You can find old fishing polls, bits and pieces of other items and you can even get great ideas there, as well. Everything from pop art to knick knacks and more can be found at flea markets and thrift stores, so why not go all the way with your tropical theme this season after you pick up some outdoor bar stools you are sure to love.

Most importantly, you must remember that the tropical theme is limitless. Have fun and make your outdoor space yours.

More and more people today are looking to modernize their dining rooms and kitchens. The problem with modernization, of course, is that it is often expensive. The most modern looking furniture is often the most expensive, but there are a few exceptions out there. Barstools have broken that mould and now offer impressive modern designs for less than what most people imagine. Metal bar stools, especially, offer that dazzling modern touch at a price many can afford.

The Carolyn Swivel Bar Stool is like no other bar stool you have ever seen. With a black and pewter color scheme, thin lines, sharp angles and an ultra modern appearance, you would expect to pay hundreds of dollars for each one, but the actual cost is far less. This model also sports a full 360-degree swivel so you never miss anything that is going on around you. Top quality fabrics make up the seat and durable metals constitute the rest of this space age bar stool. This model is the ultimate in contemporary bar stools, so if you are considering redoing your dining room, you had better not miss out on this amazing new design.

The Carolyn Swivel Bar Stool is a product of Amisco Furniture, Amisco Furniture has taken the mantel as the most progressive and original furniture company in the United States today that makes bar stools. If you are looking for a whole new way to view your kitchen or dining room, than Amisco Furniture should be your very first stop. For discount bar stools that have that ultimate modern look, go with Amisco.

Home is the place to relax but also to indulge in pretty possessions. For instance, after work brew a nice cup of coffee and sit back in a luxurious Swivel Bar Stools. Barstools are also practical. They’re great for personal use of sitting down with a book or to accommodate seating for a party. Extra seating is often necessary in any home.
There are many styles of wooden barstools that can accentuate your home and personal style. The Universal Churchill Bar Stool is traditional with its delicate tapered legs and latticed harp design but is also hearty with solid wood oak finish. A piece such as this one adds an old worldly warmth and comfort. Made from Alderwood and antiqued bronze solid metal it would be an excellent choice if you want something that is secure and beautiful. The combination of wood and metal is a great choice for your home. The striking metal lattice work inlaid in the wooden back creates a striking focal point.
The Universal Churchill Bar Stool is made by Hillsdale Furniture. They have done a great job of finding a design that will fir into your home and suit your needs.

When you decorate, you have two choices when it comes to how a piece blends with the rest of your room. You can have a piece that works at the centrepiece or you can have an item that acts as a complementary item. Barstools have been growing in popularity over the last few years, but the trouble with many styles is that they all want to be the centerpiece. Finding a truly complementary set of metal bar stools can be tough, but there is one set that manages to provide the perfect accoutrement to any dining room.

The Bostonian Swivel Bar Stool is the quintessential metal bar stool. With a graceful back, comfortable seat and just the right height, this is a bar stool you will be proud to use out on your patio, in your basement or even at a fine dinner party. Available in a beautiful bronze finish, the Bostonian Swivel Bar Stool comes in counter and bar height to fit your needs. The comfortable and durable Shandora Toast fabric will stand up to daily use, even by kids. Contemporary bar stools can make a wonderful addition to your home and the Bostonian set is the perfect example.

The Bostonian Swivel Bar Stool is yet another proud addition to the Pastel Furniture family. The furniture makers and designers at Pastel Furniture have been in business for years and they know exactly how to craft beautiful, lasting pieces that won’t require you to get another mortgage. Don’t settle for below average quality, shop with Pastel Furniture instead for all of your modern bedroom furniture needs.

Finding the perfect barstool can be exhausting. With so many choices, where should you begin? If you are going for a subtle contemporary look, a metal barstool is the perfect choice. Once you have decided that metal is right for you, there are still many options to choose from. Metal barstools range from sleek contemporary to old world style.

The Sonora Swivel Barstool is a great choice. This transitional barstool is the perfect combination of modern simplicity and classic design. From the arching legs to the geometric design in the back, this stool is a perfect match in any home. The Sonora Bar Stool will invite your guests to sit and chat or for your kids to sit at the bar and have an afternoon snack.

The Sonora Swivel Barstool is just one example of the selection provided by Pastel Furniture that can update your home. They are an established and trusted company that provides beauty and comfort. When you are in the market for sturdy bar furniture that is elegant, be sure to check out Pastel.

Beauty, versatility, affordability. Can you get home furnishings that meet all your expectations – and more? Hillsdale Furniture is a leading manufacturer of beautiful bedroom furniture, dining sets, bar stools, and other products for your home. Each piece is made with careful attention to detail, the best materials, and superb design. When you choose Hillsdale for your home, you can be assured of quality, durability, affordability, and most of all, unsurpassed beauty.

One of Hillsdale’s most versatile product lines is their bar stools. Not just for the bar anymore, these wonderful stools can be used throughout the home for a variety of purposes. In a vast array of styles, they are the perfect additions to any home. From gorgeous metal bar stools to traditional wooden models, you can easily find the right fit for your needs and your décor. Add a set to the kitchen for casual dining or on the patio for great backyard gatherings. Wherever you choose to use your bar stools, they are sure to be among the best seats in the house.

For those who think bar stools are for casual purposes alone, check out the Sparta Bar Stool by Hillsdale. This sophisticated treat is finished in a rich black with gold highlights. Faux suede seat upholstery compliments the finish and provides an extremely comfortable seat that is appropriate for the kitchen, the dining room, or wherever you need seating. The backrest and legs feature beautifully detailed scrollwork, and the flared legs lend a sense of grace and elegance. Modern bar stools are versatile pieces because they can be used virtually anywhere and compliment a variety of decors. The Sparta is a gorgeous collaboration of durability, quality, and design: perfect for any home.

Where did Papa Hemingway refuel after long days of fishing and writing in Key West? Owners of both Sloppy Joe’s Bar and Captain Tony’s Saloon claim to be the favored watering hole for the Pulitzer and Nobel Prize winner. Was it Sloppy Joe’s, an up-scale bar which rakes in $10 million in profits each year from thirsty tourists? Or is it Captain Tony’s, a drinker’s bar with no pretensions to décor, no food, and no umbrellas in the drinks? Which bar stools did Hemingway sit on?

In Hemingway’s time, Prohibition led enterprising individuals to run profitable, and illegal, side businesses. Joe Russell, one such businessman, met Hemingway when the writer came looking for some good Scotch. It was, they say, the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Through name changes and an impromptu move down the block, Hemingway wiled away the hours on Sloppy Joe’s wood bar stools, even modeling a character in To Have and Have Not after his friend, fishing companion, and drinking buddy, Joe Russell.

Not so, claims the former owner of Captain Tony’s Saloon, Tony Tarracino. The original Sloppy Joe’s was run by Joe Russell, yes, but in the building where Captain Tony’s is now – a former city morgue, no less. Tony himself is quite the character – on the run from the mob in New Jersey, he came to Key West. Another fishing buddy of Hemingway, Tony claims his counter stools were the ones Hemingway drank his Scotch and mojitos. Who is right? Who is the “original” Sloppy Joe’s? Ernest Hemingway wrote, “I know now that there is no one thing that is true – it is all true.” So whether he drank at one, the other, or more likely, both bars, doesn’t really matter. If in Key West, do what Hemingway would do: grab a drink from both and go fishing.