Episode 71 : How to Elevate Your Bar at Home

In this episode of the Happy Hostess Podcast, host Kristie LaLonde invites Laurie Sugg, the talented mind behind The Fab Foo and the Raleigh Cocktail Company, to share her expertise on elevating the home bar experience. This episode delves into the latest trends in the cocktail scene and offers invaluable tips for infusing charm and sophistication into your personal bar setup. Listeners can expect to learn practical advice on how to transform their home bar into a stylish and inviting space. Laurie’s passion for mixology shines through as she shares her secrets with enthusiasm and warmth. Whether you're a seasoned cocktail enthusiast or a novice bartender, this episode offers valuable guidance for taking your home bar to the next level!

Laurie Sugg grew up in Wilmington, and has been married to her husband, Sam, for thirty-four years.  They have a young adult daughter living in Washington, DC. Laurie opened The Fab Foo in the spring of 2017 after a 30 year career in banking.  A lifelong collector of porcelains and Asian antiques, she decided it was the perfect time for a career change and put her history degree to use. Starting with porcelains, Laurie added Midcentury, French, Italian, Palm Beach, and other flavors of vintage décor to the shop, and eventually added a full line of gifts and entertaining accessories.  Laurie created the brand “Raleigh Cocktail Company” and launched the original first of its kind “cocktail boutique” after years spent building vintage inventory,  which started after she bought an “as is” Wrightsville Beach home.  The Fab Foo offers the largest selection of vintage barware and bar accessories in North Carolina, with over 500 sets of glassware, plus a full selection of mixers, tools for the home bartender, and cocktail themed gifts, all selected to “Elevate Your Spirits.”

Resources:

https://www.thefabfoo.com/

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https://www.instagram.com/thefabfoo

https://www.instagram.com/raleighcocktailcompany

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https://www.facebook.com/thefabfoo

https://www.facebook.com/raleighcocktailcompany

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