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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!

Forbes – July 24, 2015

July 25, 2015/0 Comments/in Press/by admin

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, whether it be a cozy beach blanket, leather headphones, or a firewood scented candle. These tokens of affection will have you covered for any occasion.

I love this Sterling Silver Magnolia bowl from Reese Witherspoon’s new brand, Draper James. Designed by award-winning silversmith Kaminer Haislip from Charleston, SC, it will surely become a family heirloom. Retail $400, available at Draper James.

To read the full article visit http://www.forbes.com/sites/viviennedecker/2015/07/24/12-decadent-host-and-hostess-gifts/.

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!