The Dinner Party: HIMYM v.2

Another blogger tries their hand at a HIMYM get-together feast for themselves and four other bros. No, your writer didn’t find the article scrolling through Cool TV Prop’s Pinterest or anything.
Next to my decoration-centric assessment, the author included a thorough menu for the night’s affairs. Ingredients include,
“Four of your closest friends, an eight-track of Robin Sparkles' hit, "Let's Go to the Mall," and an outrageously large Champagne bottle that's been saved for such an occasion.”

Doesn’t that just sound like anyone else’s Friday night?

Let’s analyze the TV dinner, brought to you by epicurious.com.

For prep, Joanna suggests transforming your dining area into the gang’s trademark MacLaren’s booth, before urging your guests to arrive suited up for the evening. Not bad, but I already know we can do one better: suits on suits on suits. Wear the three-piece to dine, and have some extra BroBibs on reserve to keep your guest’s ties neat and stain-free. We don’t need another red-tie ketchup fiasco while we eat those Ultimate Burgers.

Speaking of, the menu looks something like this: scotch, cigars, buffalo wings and Nuked Nachos, Marshall’s Ultimate Burger (good luck replicating one of those—if you can, just pass it along over this way), and jello-salad. Stick on servings of bar-scene sides. For dessert, the author invented Bleeding Heart cupcakes, garnished with problematic pineapple, to salute the show’s hero (or crisis, depending on how you look at it).

I’ll add to the party tips with a few other favors. For the photo shoot, why not replicate the show’s opening sequence for your scrapbook (or Facebook photo album)?  Filtering is a must. Midway through the dinner, pick a friend (or five) to stage an Intervention for, banner included. And Blue French Horn keychains make the best thanks when your guests see themselves out—blue instruments snagged from the best dinner they’ve attended all year.

How To: F.R.I.E.N.D.S Reunion

What am I talking about, every reunion with friends is a party by itself! Though, of course, I mean pulling out all the stops: Friends themed decorations, food, DVDs.
Oh, did you think I meant your closest neighbors or co-workers? I’m referring to the famed Big Apple bunch that hijacked out 8 pm time slots for ten years. It’s a F.R.I.E.N.D.S festivity.

Let’s start with the:

·      Invitations

Make them something that says F.R.I.E.N.D.S without saying F.R.I.E.N.D.S. My recommendation? A faux wedding-invite for one of Ross’ many nuptials…perhaps writing a slightly-skewed variation of the guest’s name in place of their actual! Ouch.

Once the date is set and your six guests are allotted (no more, no less), time to think about the:

·      Decorations

Posters are the most eye-catching things, and if you’re aiming for the iconic décor from Monica’s own digs, you’ll definitely need to snag what Cool TV Props has to offer. How about the Jouets Poster from her living room wall?  Frame it over the TV alongside something else garnishing the DVD area…try Rachel Green’s Excelsior poster.

Why just these two? Because then you’ll secure the most important adornment of all, for free: the peephole keychain! You could buy the official mirror-sized version for your front door or main entrance, but the keychain makes a great keepsake, and travels anytime, anywhere.

Time to consider the:

·      Menu

Score your favorite New York snacks and sides for a session of F.R.I.E.N.D.S seasons DVD watching and reminiscing—just watch for any sticky cookbook pages. A good idea would be to get a brew of your favorite coffee or hot drink ready, served in cups with handmade Central Perk labels.

However you spin the theme, friends always like spending time with other F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
Sorry. Had to squeeze in one last pun.

How To: Your How I Met Your Mother Social

Before we even see the first sign of April Showers, winter brings the nail-biting scope of Awards Season. The other A-S pits our favorite actors, movies, and TV shows against one another; sometimes, comedies we celebrate with equal parts love and T-shirt devotion.

But never fear! Social media networks, internet users, and your very own Cool TV Props trend-watchers have the lowdown on how to party up one night—or every night—in true sitcom spirit. Today’s focus? How I Met Your Mother.

It’s time to suit up.

1.     Invites: What ignites curiosity faster than a black invitation only marked “It’s going to be LEGEN…wait for it…?” You’ll guarantee every curious eye with quotes drawn from Barney’s “Legen…DARY” wit—or with just the command to Suit Up, sit down, and be Awesome.

2.     Location: Your living room. Of course! The first buffer and final call for any gathering of friends, be they six friends or sixteen.

3.     Decorations: Save your money with several, loud items. Need we say it? Or can the likelihood of an invite needed some kind of “INTERVENTION” go unmentioned?

4.     Menu: Keep the food and drinks simple, snack-worthy, and easy to handle. Feeling a little MacLaren’s  inspired? Look up your favorite Irish finger-foods. Whatever you do, just don’t forget the gummy bears—your inner Barney Stinson would be most disappointed.

5.     Attire: Suits. Or, if you left your suits at the drycleaners, gnosh over your favorite Classic Brobib; the diner’s way to suit up and eat up.

6.     Party Favors: Remind every one of your guests post gathering (or award’s show) that they’re worthy of the unique and special, with a Blue French Horn keychain! You didn’t commit felonies to score these, but the message rings true in the best of friends.

7.     The Unexpected: Want to make your guests feel especially honored? Cool TV Props gift-wraps party favors. Just make the request when you order online, today!