Reese’s [New] Pieces

Posted on May 7th, 2015

Reese Witherspoon is a lovely person.  No, I don’t technically know her, but I’m fairly confident this is the case.  She respects her roots but resists being stereotyped; she has a darling family and largely stays out of trouble.  At the Met Gala last night, she resisted the crazy fashion hype and looked classy, elegant, and beautiful.

As usual.

It’s safe to say I’m predisposed to believe anything Reese touches turns to sparkly gold, but her latest project, Draper James, is objectively darling.  The website launched Tuesday as Reese pays homage to her Nashville upbringing and the lessons her grandmother shared with her about being a gracious hostess.  It’s part online boutique, part lifestyle website, and totally charming.

The items, like their curator, are classic.  Pearls, stripes, gingham… can’t go wrong.  For me, this wicker purse is the winner.  A look I’ve always loved, and the monogram option and clasp are beautiful details.  A few of my other favorites:

gingham baby blanket // paper coasters // Belle Meade dress // twisted pearl necklace // wicker handbag

The lifestyle section included a peek into Reese’s Draper James launch garden party.  I think my invitation just got lost in the mail.

I am only from the South through technicality, but the city where I grew up definitely has some elements of southern culture, and I did live in Nashville, so some of the Southernisms definitely resonated with me, too.

Can’t deny it, y’all!