29 www.CharlestonWomenPodcast.com | www.ReadCW.com | www.Instagram.com /CharlestonWomen boards are also complete with fruits, veggies, rustic and dessert breads, baguettes and crackers. All of that is topped off with a variety of jams and dips such as lemon dill mayo, roasted red pepper hummus, roasted beet hummus and everything bagel cream cheese dip. Sweets include dessert macarons in seasonal flavors and dark chocolate bark with cranberry pistachio and pink Himalayan sea salt. While Graze Craze boards can be customized for small groups of two to four, each large board accommodates bigger crowds of 14 to 20 guests. As Lovas says, “You never know what your guests want, and with our charcuterie options, there will always be something that makes everybody happy.” No matter the size of your party, boards can be ordered for pick up, or the team can deliver and style boards in your space. Visit GrazeCraze.com, or simply call 843-438-2523 to talk through the options. THE STYLE After crafting your chic yet simple and classic menu, the next step is to style your entertainment space, and it can be more innovative than dollar-store go-to’s. Debbie DeLong, interior designer with Designs by Imagine That, suggests ditching the streamers and plastic pennants, and opting instead for fresh flowers and greenery in your team’s colors. When setting up your bar, a nice touch is a big silver bucket filled with plenty of ice for beer and wine, along with football-themed cocktail napkins and football stir sticks. The perfect tablescape can be created by clearing off the dining room table and lying out a fun runner rather than a fussy tablecloth. This sets the stage for the greenery and decorative accessories that go with your game day theme. To create space to allow your guests to serve themselves, push the dining chairs back against the wall or into your viewing space for additional seating. If necessary and if possible, rearrange the other furniture so that everyone can view the game on the television without obstruction. For outdoor entertaining, rather than glassware, choose sturdy plastic tumblers; instead of standard paper or plastic plates, go with football-themed melamine dishes, according to DeLong. Moreover, silver or gold plastic cutlery is always a better option than the usual plain white ones. To add ambience, light a few candles before guests arrive; and make sure to tidy up the powder room, where you can also incorporate festive paper hand towels. Now that you have your entertaining strategy in place, you are ready to kick off your game day event effortlessly. You’re sure to score big points with all of your friends and family while having a great time. For further tips on creating intimate settings for game day festivities and more, contact Debbie at DesignsByImagineThat.com or at 843-345-5788. Charleston Women in Food Graze Craze. A platter from Not Your Average Wings.
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