Down South, plaid has been a staple in style, and this festive season, it’s poised to take center stage across tree skirts, tableware, glassware, and beyond. If you’re akin to us, your seasonal storage is brimming with cherished plaid treasures—be it houndstooth or windowpane designs. With this year’s holiday fashion cues, these timeless pieces are set to harmonize beautifully with the year’s most sought-after patterns, especially those featured in Anthropologie’s current holiday lineup.
The spotlight is on checks and tartan plaids in this season’s offerings, and our hearts are drawn to the items brimming with Southern allure. Explore our curated collection of holiday must-haves below, featuring tartan tableware, gingham ornaments, and festive ribbons for your Christmas tree. What’s more, these finds will complement both contemporary and traditional decor alike.
- Tartan Stoneware Platter, $68
- Gingham Bow Stocking, $38
- Tartan Cotton Embroidered Ruffle Pillow, $88
- Gingham Bow Ornament, $22
- Vintage-Inspired Tartan Santa Dish Towel, $24
- Tartan Stoneware Dessert Plate, $18
- Foulard Stoneware Mug, $18
- Gingham Heart Pillow Ornament, $16
- Musette Tartan Placemat, $18
- Gingham Glass Globe Ornament, $28
- Tartan Coir Doormat, $48
- Hannah Cozy Cotton Duvet Cover, starting at $128
- Gingham Tree Skirt, $168
- Beaded Plaid Holiday Placemat, $42
- Tartan Wool Plaid Throw, $98
This delicate stocking, reminiscent of those lovingly handcrafted by our grandparents, features a light blue gingham plaid made of soft cotton. A mint green bow adds a pop of color. If green isn’t your preference, the stockings also come in timeless red and earthy ochre shades, perfect for a coordinated mantel display with garlands. Multiple colors can be hung together for each family member, but one alone offers ample space for filling with stocking stuffers. As a cherished tradition, it can be reused season after season, potentially becoming a family heirloom for generations to come.
For those who cherish tradition through the use of passed-down decor, this throw pillow will elegantly complement your treasured holiday antiques. Its ruffled edges and tartan plaid pattern introduce depth and texture to any room, while its plush cotton fabric invites cozy moments during winter evenings. Whether on your sofa, in your bedroom, or as an accent chair decor, the pillow’s vivid red hues with accents of yellow and deep blue are captivating. Pair it with a matching green for a joyful color palette.
Distinct from most ornaments, this bow ornament is designed not just for tree branches. The bow’s reverse features a clip, allowing for easy attachment to branches, garlands, or stockings. Crafted from classic red-and-white gingham plaid, it’s large enough at 13 inches to make a statement on your annual front door wreath. Available in blue and ochre, it’s simple to coordinate with your preferred decor color scheme, mirroring the gingham bow stockings.
For a full spread of Anthropologie’s festive plaid decor, dive into our additional picks below that are making waves this year. The holidays may seem distant, but our eagerness to adorn our homes with these charming pieces is already palpable.
