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Draper James Feature

August 20, 2015/0 Comments/in Blog/by admin

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 picture. Read below for the feature, which can also be seen on their website at http://www.draperjames.com/editorial/index/view/id/5

A couple of years ago Garden & Gun included Kaminer Haislip, a Charleston, South Carolina-based silversmith in their “Best of Southern Design” issue. Reese saw the write up, which featured Kaminer’s beautiful handmade silver coffee pot, tore out the page, and saved it knowing that one day she had to meet Kaminer and see her work in person. So when looking for artisans to contribute to Draper James, Reese knew just where to go. For Draper James, Kaminer has created a handmade limited edition sterling silver bowl in the shape of our favorite flower, the magnolia. Without question, it’s a future heirloom.

Want to know more about Kaminer? She answered our Draper James Seven—seven questions that define a Southern style maker. Read on to see what she had to say.

1. What is your favorite Southern city?
Charleston, where I live, is my favorite Southern city. The sense of history and place with its distinctive architecture paired with a contemporary, forward thinking creative community has made me feel right at home. Charleston also has a rich history of silversmithing—I like to think that by living here I am carrying on the tradition!

2. Favorite Southern restaurant?
Husk in Charleston blends traditional Southern foods with contemporary dining in a spectacular way! I love how the locally based menu is always changing to reflect the season.

3. Favorite Southern tradition?
Fall is my favorite time of year in the South and with the fall comes Southern oyster roasts—my favorite tradition!

4. Sweet tea or unsweetened?
I like my tea “half and half” as we call it in the South—half sweet and half unsweet tea.

5. Cowboy boots or heels?
Cowboy boots for sure! I am all about comfort, especially since I am on my feet for long hours in my studio working.

6. How do you describe Southern style?
My definition of Southern style (for both men and women) is always being put together and knowing how to dress appropriately for any occasion.

7. Describe your style.
My style is a mixture of a classic look with a contemporary twist.

Martha Stewart American Made Award Finalist – August 2015

August 14, 2015/0 Comments/in Blog/by admin

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 a way of life.

Check out Kaminer’s profile and YouTube video tour of her studio at http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade/nominee/103654/design/kaminer-haislip!

Voting for the American Made Audience Choice Award beings September 21 and Kaminer will need your help to win! Please vote to help her win!

The American Made Editor’s Award Winners in each category chosen by the judges will be announced October 23!

Stay tuned for more details!

Father’s Day Gift Ideas – June 21, 2015

June 3, 2015/0 Comments/in Blog/by admin

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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 you would like your gift wrapped. Gift wrapping is complimentary and free of charge!

Architectural Digest Daily AD – May 12, 2015

May 13, 2015/0 Comments/in Press/by admin

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 and accessories as well as home items such as throws and mint-julep cups. Draper James has also commissioned items from Southern artisans and stores, including a magnolia-shaped sterling-silver bowl by Charleston, South Carolina, silversmith Kaminer Haislip and a set of linen cocktail napkins embroidered with sayings like “Top Me Off” by Savannah, Georgia’s Number Four Eleven. The products are available online, and a brick-and-mortar Draper James store will open in Nashville this fall.

http://www.architecturaldigest.com/blogs/daily/2015/05/reese-witherspoon-draper-james

The Post & Courier – May 7, 2015

May 7, 2015/0 Comments/in Press/by admin

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 and lifestyle label online earlier this week.

Trying to connect with as many Southern sources as possible, she recruited silversmith Kaminer Haislip for one of her home and entertaining items.

Haislip, from her studio on St. Philip Street, provided a hand-made sterling silver bowl in the shape of a magnolia blossom. It’s priced at $400. “I love to do unusual and unique projects,” she said. “This was a fun project to work on with them. I’m excited they are promoting Southern lifestyle brands. It’s a really good fit for my work.”

Witherspoon’s company also tapped Hanna Nation Seabrook for stationery items.

Seabrook, who lived in Charleston for several years but now calls Kentucky home, provided design work for paper products, such as notecards and notepads, and creative direction for some of the home and gifting goods.

“Being included in this strong Southern line is such an honor,” she said.

The name for Witherspoon’s line is derived from her maternal grandparents, Dorothea Draper and William James Witherspoon.

Collaboration with Reese Witherspoon’s new Company Draper James!!!

May 6, 2015/1 Comment/in Blog/by admin

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 studio is exclusive to Draper James and can only be purchased through them. Visit http://www.draperjames.com/sterling-silver-magnolia-bowl to purchase it and see the details! It is sure to become a treasured heirloom!