Dolly Parton's presence is inevitable on stage as one of the great country music performers of our time. Her other business endeavors, however, have led her into the world of interiors, and as such, she has found a way into our kitchens, too.
One of her most recent design endeavors, which we have had our eyes on since it dropped in March, is a collaboration with Lodge, a cast iron cookware brand.
The range is certainly not your average assortment of cast iron pans; they come embossed with images and phrases that are both quirky and charming, making for cookware that is as sturdy as it is decorative. The best part? Our favorite pieces from Dolly Parton's Lodge collection are reduced on Amazon now.
Hailing from Tennessee (much like Parton herself), Lodge's pans are made by infusing vegetable oil into the iron rather than coating it with chemicals or synthetic coatings, which helps keep the pans from rusting. Cast iron cookware is ideal for cooking food evenly; while it takes longer to heat up a cast iron pan, the retention is unmatched.
Specs aside, Parton's designs are the main draw of this collaboration. Our personal favorite has to be the Jolene pan, which has 'Jolene, please don't take my pan' written on the bottom, though the guitar-shaped mini pan and butterfly iteration are both endearing in their own right.
Dolly Parton is synonymous with songwriting and butterflies, so this pan is not only an homage to an icon, but a beautiful piece to incorporate symbols of nature and music into the home.
Perhaps Parton's best-known song, Jolene leaves its (literal) mark on this pan, which is both punny and charming.
Channel your inner performer with this guitar-shaped cast iron pan, which is compact yet robust enough to make cornbread.
The concept of a multi-purpose kitchen appliance or accessory – that is, one that is as functional as it is decorative – is one that appeals to many of us who wish to display our cookware as well as use it for cooking and baking. Parton's pans in particular practically beg to be showed off, and we are certain that the guitar one would look fantastic as hanging cookware.
Plus, these discounted pieces aren't the only skillets that hold Parton's name. You can shop more of the collection via Amazon below.
This skillet pays homage to all the ways that Parton inspires us to let our spirits soar. Inspired by the Tennessee icon herself, this cast iron skillet features a profile view of Dolly looking at a butterfly in flight.
This piece draws inspiration from the Smoky Mountains – the region where Parton grew up (and where Lodge has been spreading the word on cast iron for decades). The special-edition design includes lyrics from the song 'Light of a Clear Blue Morning' and brings her trademark spirit to fans and cooks alike.
This skillet is for any '9 to 5' lover. It's designed to be proudly displayed anywhere, from your kitchen to your entryway (for a quirky twist on traditional decor).
