August is now upon us, which means we are about to embark on one of the best times of the year: football season. Followed by hockey season, basketball season, and the World Series. Which also means that we are about to spend a lot of time in our living rooms, in front of TVs with our feet up on coffee tables.

While some of us at MDG couldn't care less about football season, we can at least all agree that there are some definite must-haves for these coffee tables. Below are some of our favorites.

First and foremost, you'll need the coffee table itself. Do you need a shelf, a cubby, or just a place for your pint? We like them sleek, industrial, or rugged, in any material.

Next, a tray to corral remotes, serve snacks, or to easily clear space for a buffet of goodies for a long Sunday of checking your fantasy scores during commercials.

You'll also need a good set of coasters or two for your sweatin' brew. Get some in a pop of color, mixed textures, or represent your favorite team and change them up whenever you're bored of them. The coasters, not your team.

When the game gets too intense and you need a breather, make sure you've stashed a a coffee table book or two nearby. Flip through the pictures and take a deep breath before tuning in again.

Lastly, add a bit of personality to your table top. A little plant or a fresh-smelling candle add depth and a homey touch without encroaching on the functionality of the space. Which we're sure you're worrying about tonight when cheering on the Broncos.

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The last couple weeks, our sunny state of Colorado has taken a page out of the east coast's book and we've been living under thick, muggy rain clouds. We've had afternoon drizzles, we can't see the mountains at lunch time due to the humid fog, and we are coming home with actual mosquito bites on our ankles after our morning runs in the swamp that we usually call the park.

Of course, we at MDG have a solution.

We are bringing sunshine-y, buttery, pollen-y yellow into our homes. But without the pollen-y sneezing. We like it in bold bursts and happy pops, little doses and big splashes. This cheery color will wake you up and it breathes energy through a home. It's a perfect environment for the cocktail parties and BBQs of summer. Deck out your kitchen, the hub of the home, in accents or full appliances in this hue of the summer.

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