Kaminer Haislip will be exhibiting her new Fog and Ripple Series at Redux Contemporary Art Center in the Connolly Gallery August 28-October 17, 2015. The opening reception is Friday, August 28 from 6:30-8:30pm. Kaminer hopes to see you there! Redux Contemporary Art Center and Kaminer’s studio is located in downtown Charleston, SC at 136 […]
Draper James Southern Lifestyle Company Feature Draper James, Reese Witherspoon’s new Southern lifestyle company, did a feature on me and it is posted on their website blog! They sent me their gorgeous Navy Stripe Hillsboro dress to wear for the photoshoot. The incredibly talented Paul Cheney and Jason Kaumeyer of JWKPEC took the […]
Kaminer Haislip is a Finalist for the Martha Stewart American Made Award in the Design category! American Made spotlights the maker, supports the local, and celebrates the handmade. The program is made up of people and communities that have turned their passion for quality craftsmanship and well-designed goods into […]
Kaminer Haislip has a selection of her handcrafted, silver vessels included in the Hollowware exhibition at the Metal Museum in Memphis, Tennessee. The exhibition will be on display from July 31 – November 15, 2015 in the Metal Museum Store Gallery. The Metal Museum is the only institution in the United […]
12 Decadent Host and Hostess Gifts by Vivienne Decker Summer is filled with weekends away and parties, so I came up with a list of the best host and hostess gifts to suit the season. The best kinds of gifts to give are always the ones that people wouldn’t necessarily buy themselves, […]
ARTS AND HUMANITIES: State museum celebrates ‘Carolina Makers’ by Dr. Tom Mack When does craft become art? The traditional distinction between art and craft involves differentiating between what is decorative and perhaps elevating and what is functional. Thus, a painting might be considered “art” and a […]
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21 and you can find an outstanding array of handcrafted, silver gifts for Dad in my online Shop! Cufflinks are an excellent gift for a stylish Dad or my Bar Accessories are great for a Dad who likes his cocktails! Shop now and purchase directly at http://www.kaminerhaislip.com/shop/. Contact Kaminer directly if […]
REESE WITHERSPOON LAUNCHES A SOUTHERN-INSPIRED LIFESTYLE BRAND Text by Colleen Egan Reese Witherspoon’s latest role isn’t as an actress, but as an entrepreneur: The Oscar winner has recently launched Draper James, a clothing and lifestyle brand inspired by her Southern upbringing. Named for her grandparents, Dorothea Draper and William James Witherspoon, the brand offers clothing […]
Reese Witherspoon recruits Charleston businesswoman for new fashion line by Warren L. Wise Actress Reese Witherspoon launched her fashion and lifestyle website, Draper James, this week. The line includes a silver piece made by Charleston silversmith Kaminer Haislip. Southern-born actress Reese Witherspoon turned to help in Charleston before she launched her new Draper James sportswear […]
Collaboration with Reese Witherspoon’s new Company Draper James!!! I am so excited to announce my collaboration with Reese Witherspoon’s new Southern inspired lifestyle company Draper James! They commissioned the sterling silver Magnolia Bowl pictured here for their new online Shop http://www.draperjames.com. This handcrafted, limited edition silver bowl made by me in my downtown Charleston, SC […]