THE TARTAN LOVERS' HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2019

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GIVE ME TARTAN OR “GIVE ME DEATH!”

Before you know it, the 2019 Holiday season will be in full swing! That means champagne parties, eggnog, fruitcake, family and TARTAN!  This time of the year, most of us are seriously obsessed with everything and anything that screams holiday!  What better way to slip into the holiday spirit then to wear something tartan!  Tartan (plaid pattern) originated in the late 17th century and is the symbolic national dress of Scotland.

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Today, tartan is generally worn by Americans during the holiday season.  Red, green, white, and black signify traditional tartan colors that are literally woven into American culture and fashion, thanks to Ralph Lauren, L.L.Bean, Burberry and J. Crew.

A flash of TARTAN evokes instant holiday nostalgia reminding us this season is absoulely the most wonderful time of the year!  

In celebration of gift giving, THE WANNA curated a tartan-centric gift guide for those who only want a touch of tartan to people who eat, sleep and dress in tartan year round!  HAPPY HUNTING!

DREAM IN TARTAN

Ralph Lauren

Go to bed and wake up in the holiday spirit by surrounding yourself in tartan bedding.  This season we love the royal set at Ralph Lauren called the "Tristin," from the sheets, shams to the duvet cover you can build a bed fit for a King!   This comforter and duvet is pure joy made from yarn-dyed cotton which spotlights a traditional Scottish tartan, bringing heritage style to your home.

Ralph Lauren

Retail: $139.99-$169.99

Where to buy: Ralph Lauren

TARTAN TABLE TOP

Williams-Sonoma

Create the perfect holiday table with a touch of tartan!  “Embellished with a traditional Scottish tartan pattern, the chargers, plates, salad plates, mugs and espresso cups bring warmth to holiday gatherings.”

Retail: $23.96-$55.96

Where to buy: Williams-Sonoma

 

TOASTY TARTAN

J. Crew

J. Crew signature Royal Red Plaid cashmere scarf is the perfect gift to give and get!  This cozy scarf is imported straight from Scotland and you won’t find them anywhere else!

Retail: $165

Where to buy: J. Crew

 

TRADITIONAL TARTAN

Lord & Taylor

These Ralph Lauren Plaid Touch Gloves are a fashionable way to keep your hands toasty in the winter weather.  These traditional black and red patterned tartan gloves are made of wool and polyester, with touchscreen-sensitive compatible fingers!

Retail: $30

Where to buy: Lord & Taylor

 

TIMELESS TARTAN

Paskal

This “flocked tulle” dress designed by Paskal reminds us of the style from the 1920s, but also has its own unique, modern holiday feel to it.  The dress is woven with a grey, red and blue pattern and can be paired nicely with sheer tights and ankle boots.

Retail: $417

Where to buy: Net-A-Porter

 

TARTAN GLOW

Grandin Road

Light up those chilly winter nights all season long with Grandin Road tartan LED candles!  Without the worry of an open flame, these cozy and classic tartan-print vellum candles will add to the cozy holiday feeling inside your home.

Retail: $24

Where to buy: Grandin Road

 

TARTAN TOTE

Mark and Graham

Festive tartan carry-all for the holiday season!  This winter we love Mark and Graham's green and navy tote with all the details!  This cute tote bag features magnetic closure, vinyl accents, handy interior pockets and a free embroidered monogram.  Made of 100% polyester and with vegan leather accents.

Retail: $99

Where to buy: Mark and Graham

 

TAILORED TARTAN 

ASOS

This festive tartan blazer from ASOS is the perfect gift for any classy, holiday-loving man!  This blazer is designed by Noose & Monkey and is woven with 100% pure wool fabric in England to create an attractive, skinny fit.

Retail: $158

Where to buy: ASOS

Vivienne Westwood

For the stylish ladies, this festive wool-twill blazer is designed by Vivienne Westwood.  It is patterned with red and black tartan.  Tailored for a loose silhouette, this piece has cutaway shoulders that add edginess to the classic tartan look.

Retail: $388

Where to buy: Net-A-Porter

 

CASUAL TARTAN

Madewell

This Madewell long-sleeved tartan "boyfriend shirt" is the perfect casual holiday snag for low-key nights with friends and family, or a cup of hot cocoa in front of the fire.  The top is made slightly oversized for a loose fit, in a “red sangria” tartan pattern.

Retail: $69.50

Where to buy: Madewell

 

REGAL BEAGLE

Looking for a gift for a furry friend?  How about a festive tartan dog bed for the holiday season?

-FESTIVE

Landsend

This plaid dog bed cover boasts the perfect red and black festive pattern tartan.  It is made with tightly woven twill to stand up to the rough and tumble movements of your beloved pup.

Retail: $49.50-$69.50

Where to buy: Landsend

-LUXURY

DForDog

Of course you only want the best for your furry BFF, and this luxurious dog bed from the Highland Prestige Collection will make your pup feel like royalty.  Handmade to order from the UK, this bed is covered in a “brown watch” tartan with dark chocolate faux fur interior, and made of 100% wool Kinloch Anderson.

Retail: $299

Where to buy: DForDog

Ya Know You Wanna!

TIM MCGRAW AND FAITH HILL MAKE CHRISTMAS COME EARLY FOR SEVERAL FAMILIES AT A FLORIDA WALMART

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Country music’s husband-wife duo Tim McGraw and Faith Hill just made the holidays extra bright for some unsuspecting Walmart shoppers.  Earlier this week, the couple paid off $5,000 worth of pending layaway purchases for the customers of Walmart in Baker County, Florida.  McGraw’s mother, Betty Trimble, showed up in person to the Walmart to act as the Secret Santa distributing the “gifts.”  Each gift came with the fully paid receipt of the layaway item, and a card signed, “Merry Christmas from Tim McGraw & Faith Hill.”

Photo of Betty Trimble (left)/Kathy Teegardin Thigpen via Facebook

Several of the lucky shoppers who went home with a Christmas present shared their stories to social media, thanking Trimble, Hill and McGraw.  Jessica Lumpkin, a Baker County resident, wrote on Facebook, “I didn’t have anything on layaway, was just picking up a package and she gave me this. I’ve never had this happen to me. I’m glad I call Baker County my home.”

Jessica Lumpkin/Facebook

A few other shoppers uploaded photos of their reactions to the gifts, check out the gallery here.

The WANNA has “faith” that this generous Christmas act from McGraw and Hill will lift everyone’s spirits this holiday season!

Ya Know You Wanna!

COULD "SOCK COPS" SPARK A CITY WIDE MOVEMENT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON?

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In a city where the kind and caring gestures of people let alone the NYPD are rarely captured on camera, one New Yorker stumbled upon a touching scene in the New York City subway and shared the moment on Facebook.  On Friday, Joshua Lagan told the touching story of two police officers doing a good Christmas deed for a homeless man.  Lagan was waiting for his train at Grand Central station when he noticed a commotion.  Two police officers ran over to a homeless man when he started rummaging through the trashcan.  One of the officers took the homeless man (and Lagan) by surprise when he asked, “What are you collecting cans for?”  The homeless man took a moment to respond, “Socks.  I want socks.”  What happened next will bring a tear to your eye!

Lagan wrote, “Without hesitation, the Cop put his arm on his shoulder and smiling said ‘I’ll buy you socks. It’s Christmas soon right? I’ll buy you socks for Christmas. Merry Christmas’ he said smiling broadly. ‘Let’s go to the store.’ The homeless man was so shocked he just kept stammering, ‘are you serious?’ ‘Are you serious?’”

Lagan snapped a photo of the exchange:

Joshua Lagan/Facebook

Lagan continued, “I don’t share this to make a statement about homeless people, or cops, or politics. I share this because of love. I saw someone treat someone with love today, and it reminded me of the love that we need to show for us to overcome all of the hate we're seeing in the news these days.  It was a small gesture, but I saw a man regardless of color or uniform show compassion for another person. How often do we miss opportunities to do that?”

You can read Lagan’s whole moving story here.

There is nothing like a selfless act of kindness to inspire others and get you in the holiday spirit!  Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference.

This season in addition to the red wine and fruitcake how about donating on behalf of a loved one, to these charities that provide SOCKS for the homeless?

The Joy of Sox

The Joy of Sox Facebook Page

Bridging the Gap NY

Comfort Socks for the Homeless

Ya Know You Wanna!