The end of August ushers in a new season. And no, it isn’t fall. It’s football. As our favorite teams take the field, we return to the regularly scheduled programming of school, extracurriculars and weekends spent glued to the television. Whether you’re hosting a watch party at home or tailgating outdoors, nothing says football quite like a party. Break out the Buffalo chicken dip, put on your jersey and let these trustworthy football-themed pieces take care of the rest.
Football Stoneware Divided Serving Platter ($79)
For small bites and dippable treats, this football-shaped platter from Pottery Barn is both sleek and on theme. The serving tool is made of stoneware with a glazed mason white finish, with dimensions of 16.5 inches wide, 10 inches deep and 2.5 inches high. The dishware is part of a football collection, so add in appetizer plates and helmet snack bowls to round out the full set. It is also dishwasher and microwave safe.
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Nordstrom Home Turf Coasters (set of 5, $29.99)
Keep your countertops clean and stain-free with this set of winsome turf coasters from Nordstrom that mimic the green. Each coaster in the AstroTurf pack of five is 4 by 4 inches in dimension and has a soft no-scratch backing, because the only rings you want to see this football season are championship ones.
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Tri Stained Striped Custom Cornhole Set ($294.99)
Settle the score at halftime with a competitive game of cornhole. West Georgia Cornhole and Titan Bags, located in Villa Rica, Georgia, offers a multitude of cornhole sets for varying levels of experience. The standard series board is made with marine-grade plywood and Southern yellow heart pine, has a smooth surface to ensure consistent bag slide and a nylon rope handle for easy mobility. The website offers a series of customizations to cater the board to your preferences.
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Football Icon 15-ounce Double Old-Fashioned Glass ($15.95)
For those that can’t catch a football, hold on to this instead. The double old-fashioned glass from Crate and Barrel is a staple piece for your next Sunday night watch party. The 15-ounce handblown glass is embedded with petite brown pigskins with white lacing detail and is dishwasher-safe.
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Football Cheese Board ($169)
The first line of defense at any party is the charcuterie, and this cheese board from Pottery Barn is your Hail Mary. The chic and sophisticated display is hand-crafted from walnut wood and spider green marble, varying each board slightly and ensuring no two pieces are alike. When the party is over, just wipe the board with a soft, damp cloth to preserve its polished appearance.
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STORY: Katie Hughes
