Our inspiration board proves that sporty needn't equal sloppy. An astroturf runner is a clean backdrop to an array of crowd-pleasing appetizers; terracotta pots with tiny footballs and colorful flags make centerpieces that ooze team spirit.
Start the party an hour before kickoff to give guests time to mingle and settle in with an ice cold beer. Set up the buffet on a kitchen island to keep things simple, and score big with chili fans by setting out a steaming pot of this Chicken & White Bean version.
Eschew the specialty cocktail in favor of a selection of microbrews. Trust me: the guys will thank you. These monogrammed beer mugs add a dash of style, especially when chilled in the freezer before guests arrive.
Fill galvanized trays with flats of wheatgrass for an on-theme and inexpensive decor element. With mini football figurines and goalposts, they become little playing fields right on the tabletop.
These football cupcakes equal total dessert victory: they'll satisfy sugar cravings and provide visual interest for the buffet. Get the full instructions here, along with our other party recipes for Mango & Avocado Salsa, Chicken & White Bean Chili, & Jicama-Citrus Slaw. Score!
*images: {row 1} beer poster, donuts {row 2} real simple party {row 3} epicurious party, chicken wings {row 4} grasshopper cake, taquitos. instyle parties!, pottery barn, bakerella.
My boyfriend would die and go to heaven for this, but I'm afraid he (and most of his friends) would be all about the microbrews. On the bright side, that would leave all of the cupcakes for me!
ReplyDeleteYAH! im so psyched for the superbowl..more for the commercials and the food :) great post. xoxo jcd.
ReplyDeleteLOVE all of these ideas! And I'm pretty sure this whole post has my name all over it style-wise. :) Almost makes me want to have a party...if only I had cable & a bigger couch. I'm definitely saving these ideas in the 'future party' file! Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteSO CUTE! Love the idea of using astro turf to decorate...how perfect for a Superbowl party!
ReplyDeleteA Stylish Super Bowl party? Love it! I have to confess, I don't even know who's playing, but these inspiring images make me want to throw a party!!! XO
ReplyDeleteJeanne
The newspaper cones to hold snacks are pretty inspired. Using that for sure!
ReplyDeleteYum! This got me hungry! :-)
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, so fun, so festive and can you imagine how cool would be to have all of your friends over and share all of this with them?
I'm loving the idea!
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Luciane at HomeBunch.com
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I have to stay these ideas are cute but I think my husband would despise a 'chicked' out a Super Bowl party like this.
ReplyDeleteAmazing post!!!! I wish I had a house to have a fabulous Super Bowl party in! Kori xoxo
ReplyDeleteThe wheatgrass decor is hilarious!! Love love love.
ReplyDeleteMy hosted a group of guys last week for one of the games.....could have used some of these ideas! This is a Super Bowl party I'd want to attend no matter who is playing!!
ReplyDeletexo elizabeth
Love this post! Great sources!! Keep up the great work!!
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