by Hannah Miller
If your group of friends still piles on the couch and crowds your kitchen for Sunday football after the recent trials and tribulations of our beloved Vikes, you have good friends—or they’re rooting for the other team. Either way, those mini weenies are still necessary. The “Happy 5th Birthday” Spongebob paper plates you’re serving them on? Not so much. We found some fun and stylish items for your next football party hosting gig that don’t need to be hidden in the cupboard during the off-season. Score! No, seriously. Please score.
Soho individual party plate ($8), from Pier 1 Imports, multiple locations including 2900 W. 66th St., Richfield, 612-866-2222, pier1.com
Canadian birch straws ($8), from Anthropologie, multiple locations including 4999 France Ave. S., Edina, 612-285-9164, anthropologie.com
Red reusable cup ($6.95), from Sur La Table, 3901 W. 50th St., Edina, 952-656-0045, surlatable.com
Taco rack ($9.95), from Crate & Barrel, Galleria, Edina, 952-920-2300, crateandbarrel.com
BBQ condiment set ($49.95), from Williams-Sonoma, multiple locations including Mall of America, Bloomington, 952-854-4553, williams-sonoma.com
Threshold chip and dip bowl with acacia rack ($29.99), from Target, multiple locations including 4175 Vinewood Lane N., Plymouth, 763-553-0302, target.com
Reclaimed wood 6-pack holder ($39.95), from CB2, 3045 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls., 612-821-9303, cb2.com
Chalkboard table runner ($46), also from Anthropologie
Totally bamboo Minnesota state shaped cutting/serving board ($19.99), from Bed Bath & Beyond, multiple locations including 1295 Promenade Pl., Eagan, 651-686-4800, bedbathandbeyond.com
