In this polarizing time is there any greater unifier than Dolly Parton? She exudes warmth, love, and tolerance.
Dolly stands the test of time in every facet of her life. Her music, lyrics, movies, theme park, books, podcasts. Her compelling life is full of highs and lows we can all relate to. Her latest book "Dolly Parton, Songteller: The Lyrics of My Life" just dropped, and I am asking Santa for a copy (available at Barnes & Noble $50.00 hardcover)!
It's hard to name a favorite song by Dolly, but admit it, haven't we all tried to belt out Whitney Houston's version of "I Will Always Love You?" Probably the most authentic love song ever written, it's truly an anthem. Of course, when I sing along in my off key warble it's cringeworthy! I cracked up when I saw this coffee mug...a must have for any Dolly fan. (Amazon $14.99)
Spice up your Dolly Fandom with these darling embroidered cashmere sweaters from Lingua Franca NYC ($380).
Want the embroidery without the couture prices?
Check out @apparelbyanne (on instagram) in Dallas. She can tailor a shirt/sweatshirt/sweater to a name or saying to suit you for a budget-worthy price. These are perfect gifts for that college coed with a great inside joke, or your tween who has a favorite song lyric, or the hipster mom who is cutting edge!
Place your book and sweater in this cute canvas bag as your gift wrap. From Draper James, a cute tote we could all use. (Draper James $30)
Top off your Dolly tribute gift with an enameled pin (Etsy $6.92). Among my favorite Dolly lyrics is "Tumble outta bed and I stumble to the kitchen, Pour myself a cup of ambition"