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May 3, 2018 • PARTIES

How to Throw the Ultimate (And Most Instagrammable) Derby Party with Color by K

The countdown to the Kentucky Derby is on.

Our prettiest dresses are hanging in our closets; our festive hats are purchased; and our bets are (nearly) placed.

And even if you’re not making your way to Churchill Downs for the …

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March 20, 2018 • PARTIES, RECIPE, SOUTHERNISMS

6 Things You Need to Throw the Quintessential Southern Bridal Shower

Wedding season is quickly approaching, and no one does wedding season quite like the South.

From the traditions (like burying a bottle of bourbon) to the food (we’re partial to Southern wedding cakes), a Southern wedding is an experience …

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March 5, 2018 • BOOKS, Nashville Store, RECIPE

Hello, Sugar: Katie Jacobs’s Key Lime Coconut Bar Recipe from Her New Book

Katie Jacobs–Nashville native, stylist, and now author–is a Draper James Girl through and through.

We’ve loved featuring her on the Love, Reese blog over the years (some of our favorite moments: a Harvest Caramel Apple Chocolate Cake; an egg-cellent

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January 19, 2018 • PARTIES, PEOPLE

Happy Birthday, Dolly Parton: Free Dolly Digital Downloads

All day today, January 19, we’re celebrating one of our fave gals, the iconic Dolly Parton, and her 72nd birthday.

Along with sporting our Dolly Vanderbilt Tote and What Would Dolly Do Tee, we’ll be giving 100% of today’s …

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December 20, 2017 • HOLIDAYS, PARTIES

5 Things Every Southern Christmas Party Needs

Draper James gal Abby Green, known on Instagram as @putonkindness, previously taught us the most important Southern etiquette rules as well as her tips on how to host a flawless Southern brunch.

This time, in honor of the …

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