Planning a tailgate this weekend? Here are some fun ways to kick it up a notch, design-wise:
First, claim your space. How cool would it be to have this baby parked in your tailgate spot?
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| Woody Trailer Neiman Marcus Christmas Book 2012 |
A little out of reach? Yea, for us too. Instead, try rolling out an indoor/outdoor rug to add instant style to your parking space!
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| Swedish Rag Indoor/Outdoor from Dash & Albert |
It’s affordable and portable, but best of all, no need to worry if somebody dribbles mustard on it — you can hose it off when you get home.
Next, VIP Seating. You don’t have to sit in camp chairs! Fun, portable seating comes in a variety of stylish options.
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| Surya Pouf |
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| Anthropologie Terai Folding Chairs |
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| Lee Industries Beachcomber Chair |
Stadium blankets don’t need to be made of cheap fleece and branded by ESPN either…
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| Surya Topanga Throw |
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| Serena & Lilly Autumn Herring Bone Throw |
Now prepare the field for the MVPs — the food and drink! Tables, cloths and serveware don’t have to be plastic to be portable.
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| Folding Wooden Picnic Table with Seats Picnic at Ascot |
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| Striped Paonia Tablecloth, Anthropologie |
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| Sono Wood Bowls Roost |
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| Anthropologie Mason Jar Sippers |
Add flowers in fall (or your team’s) colors to make the whole affair feel luxe (sure, the dudes may mock you, but they are just jealous of your style).
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| Artistry in Bloom |
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| Southern Living |
Pack a Stiff One: Let your friends fill their mason jars with goodies from a stylish cooler.
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| “The Stiff One” Scout cooler in Real Housweaves |
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| “The Stiff One” Scout cooler in Whose Your Plaiddy |
This cooler may not be stylish, but it’s functionality more than makes up for it!
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| Cocktail Gator TailgatingIdeas |
Serve up the goods: Classic tailgating foods with a gourmet twist:
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| Beer Cheese Dip HGTV |
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| Gorgonzola-Thyme Stuffed Olives BHG |
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| Grilled East Coast Oysters with Corn & Jalapeño Salsita Epicurious |
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| Cheddar Dogs with Cider-braised Leeks & Apples Epicurious |
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| Grilled Nacho Pizza Damn Delicious |
Maybe set out some handy snacks with vintage style:
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| Oh Louise Designs |
Stick it to your hot dogs with these stylish beauties:
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| Forged Iron Roasting Forks. Roost |
And don’t forget the grill!
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| Expedition 3 Triple Burner Stove Camp Chef |
So go ahead and kick it up a notch at your next tailgate party. Your friends will cheer for your awesome sense of style.
Do it!
P.S. If all of this sounds like too much work — and it does take work to be this fabulous — there is always the simple, yet stylish, table-hat option:
