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A Southern Spring Outfit with Draper James

A Guide to the Perfect Spring Outfit

This week has been pretty exciting for me since I was featured on Reese Witherspoon's Draper James! Draper James was founded by Reese as a way to honor her southern heritage. The name itself came from her grandparents, Dorothea Draper and William James Witherspoon, who taught her everything she knows about gracious southern living. Her brand is based on the southern sentiment that you can never be too kind, too gracious or too well dressed. She combines classic southern style with contemporary elements to create the perfect wardrobe that's both elegant and sophisticated. To celebrate this feature, I'm showcasing the perfect Draper James outfit that could be worn on Easter or any spring day. I immediately fell in love with the soft pattern of the Margaret Printed Skirt since it is both flattering and timeless. I paired…

DIY Floral Bunny Ears

The Cutest Easter Accessory for Your Kids or Furry Friends

If you follow my Instagram feed, then you know that we LOVE flowers. With Easter right around the corner, I teamed up with The Vine Garden Market to create a beautiful arrangement with bunny ears that you can assemble for your kids (or furry friends). Even though they're bunny ears they'd work well for birthday parties, portrait sessions and more. It's a pretty easy DIY -- you'll spend most of the time arranging the flowers to get the perfect look. We worked with our local garden market for our blooms but you could easily use garden roses, camellias and carnations from your own backyard. We used these sturdy bunny ears at Target. They come in assorted colors and are strong enough to hold the flowers in place. We'd love to see your floral bunny ears so be sure share on social and tag…

Outdoor Entertaining with Draper James

How to Host a Truly Southern Garden Party

Sweet tea, a classic dress and English Springers Spaniels are just a few staples that you'll find throughout the South. If you're looking to host the ultimate southern garden party this spring, then consider Monica Lavin's (blogger, stylist and contributor for Southern Living) key points to hosting a fabulous soiree! Serve Sweet Tea. Sweet tea is regarded as a symbol of the South--it's our drink of choice. A Southern Sweet Tea Bar is sure to be a hit amongst your guests! You can add mint and peaches (or even Bourbon) for a fresh twist on a southern tradition. No cocktail party would be complete with out cocktail napkins. So you can opt for classic monogrammed cocktail napkins from Emily McCarthy, or use the Single Letter Cocktail Napkins from Draper James for a customized touch. I like to include a…

Tips for A Beautifully Styled Bar Cart

Entertaining Made Easy with Birch Lane

Today I'm sharing five tips to help you style the perfect bar cart for your next party! I absolutely adore my serving cart from Birch Lane and use it all of the time. I'm even featuring it again next week on Draper James! A bar cart is a wonderful investment since it is a classic piece that can be utilized in a variety of creative ways, such as displaying drinks, or even plants, books, towels, etc. With Easter just around the corner, I know I'll be using our serving cart to entertain family and friends. So here are five tips to help you style the ultimate bar cart for your next holiday or gathering! Pick a Color Palette and Stick to it. It's no surprise that I picked blue and green (since that's the color palette throughout my house)!…

Step into Spring with J.McLaughlin

Spring Fashion with J.McLaughlin

The gardens, waterfront, pecan orchards and history are just a few highlights of the Musgrove Plantation that make it the perfect backdrop for both weddings and private parties. The 1200 acre estate was originally built in the 1930s and included 6 houses, gardens and mazes, swimming pools, and a lake. The plantation is most well known for its gorgeous scenery on the marsh, and of course, the oversized oak trees that are draped in spanish moss. Since it's practically in my backyard (off Frederica road in St. Simons Island, GA), I've been dreaming of shooting a story at the plantation for awhile! It's also the perfect place to enjoy an afternoon with my dog, Gracie. I've teamed up with J.McLaughlin--which features classic yet relevant apparel and accessories for men and women--to style the perfect daytime outfit. I've always loved…