"A crisp shirt is one of my favorite wardrobe must-haves," says our Head of Design @kathrynsukey. "Our signature awning stripe makes this classic button-down feel fresh for summer." 💙✨☀️
Hellooooo, new arrivals! Crisp shirting, airy linen, pretty florals and stripes in timeless blue and white — summer in a palette 💙♡ // 🎨 @kathrynsukey
"I'm a total homebody," native Floridian @eboneeshae says. "But I love love love dresses, even if that means wearing them at home!" 👗✨
Nightie night 😴💤 Excited that our Ruffle Nightie is featured in this season’s @fabfitfun box — the SOFTEST summer nightie in the land. Receive $10 off your #fabfitfun Summer box with code DRAPERJAMES10 at fabfitfun.com
The headband: your best friend on many humid summer days to come ❤️
"Motherhood brings out the best — and sometimes the worst — in you, but it is always filled with overflowing love," Nashville blogger @poshwithpolly says, pictured here with daughter Sophia. "And I am so grateful for every part of this beautiful journey." #djlovesmoms
“My biggest goal as a mother is to raise good people. People who say please, people who help their neighbors, people who are accepting of those who are different from them," says Draper James Producer @noahandlucylove. "I wish for them to have generous hearts and to always remember that no one loves them like their Mama.” #djlovesmoms
Still need something for mom? Our customizable gift cards arrive instantly (or on the pre-scheduled date of your choice...AHEM, this coming Sunday morning). #djlovesmoms
"My mom taught me to start every day with a positive attitude and a smile," says Draper James CEO @erinmoennich. "Positivity is one of the best gifts my mom gave me and something I hope to pass on to my daughter!" 😁 🌈✨ #djlovesmoms
This or that? Sailor stripes ⚓️ or dainty florals 🌺?
“Meet my little co-worker,” says Marissa Patlingrao Cooley, Draper James Head of Marketing & Creative and Brooklyn mom of two boys. “I can’t pretend this year wasn’t hard, without boundaries between work and family life. But when I think back on how many extra hugs and kisses and conversations I was able to steal between conference calls and homeschool Zooms this year, I can’t help but be grateful. I would have missed all that had I been at the office and the boys off at school. I’m counting my blessings in those extra snuggles.” 💙💙💙 #djlovesmoms
G I V E A W A Y ✨🚲 Need a ride? Enter to win the Draper James x Linus Deluxe Betty Bike, the adorable three-speed that we designed in collaboration with @linusbike — which sold out last week in just 48 hours. One lucky winner will receive the only remaining Draper James x Linus Betty Bike ($1,200 value), plus over $1,100 worth of DJ accessories and a $250 Draper James gift card — a $2,600 value. Three runners-up will receive a $150 DJ gift card and a Bolga Bike Basket from Linus. Ready to enter? Swipe up from the link in our Stories. Ends 5/7 at 11:59 PM. Winners will be notified by email. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. 18+/age of majority, 50 US/DC only. Term: 5/4/21 thru 5/7/21. Sponsor: Draper James. For Rules, incl. prizes, entry details, and full terms.
"Collectively, my ‘tweenagers’ have grown 12 inches this year," says our Head of Ready-to-Wear Design, @hunbun4life. "I'd like to think their minds have grown in equal amounts also, as we teach them the importance of thanks, kindness, tolerance, understanding and empathy towards all people." #djlovesmoms
Hey Siri, play Watermelon Sugar... 🍉✨
“Being a mom is so much better than I could have ever imagined. I love this girl so much it hurts,” says @elizabeth_oneill_mccall, the Assistant Master Distiller at @woodfordreserve, pictured here with her daughter. #djlovesmoms
Chambray hoops: simply jean-ius, if we do say so ourselves! 🌿👖✨ #djchambray
“I love biking, obviously!” remarks Brie Barbaccia of Venice, California-based small biz @linusbike 🚲, who with her husband and company founder, Adam McDermott, recently helped bring our new Draper James x Linus Betty Bike collaboration to life. Brie not only oversees all marketing, branding and communications at Linus, she’s also a mama to an energetic 4-year-old boy. “Life moves incredibly fast - especially for a child - so we try and enjoy every moment of it. I've made it a point to be as present as possible with my son,” she says. 💙#djlovesmoms
"If you follow my work, you probably know that if it involves blue and white stripes and a bike, I'm definitely going to paint it," says illustrator @jeannemckayhartmann of the watercolor biker’s map of Nashville she painted in honor of our Draper James x @linusbike collaboration (scroll for artwork details). “Watercolor has an ephemeral quality that matches the fleeting nature of flowers, gardens, and once-in-a-lifetime travel – some of my favorite things to paint,” she says 🎨🖌️👩‍🎨
"My mom always told me to remember to slow down, to enjoy the little things, and to always wipe down the kitchen countertops every night," says mother-of-three and author of the new book Growing Boldly, @emilyley. "All equally great tips. She also taught me the value of small, meaningful gestures for my children: turning down the bed at night, fixing their favorite afternoon snack after a tough day, and reading the book requested for the four hundredth time at bedtime." #djlovesmoms
"When I think of spring, I think of pastels!" style blogger and mother-of-two @sarahgtucker says. "I love this shade of pink - it's the perfect Mother's Day dress!" #djlovesmoms
It's spring — let's ride! In honor of our Draper James x Linus Bikes collaboration, we worked with artist @jeannemckayhartmann to create a biker's map of Nashville. "Creating this map was like cruising through Nashville on a dream bike tour," she says. "A dear friend lives there, so visits are full of fun, laughter and the kind of adventures you can only have with your girlfriends." ✨🚲👭
Introducing the Limited Edition Draper James x Linus Betty Bike — a collaboration with Venice, California-based @linusbike ✨🚲
Pro tip: "Keep the accessories muted and let the bold print do the talking," says Louisiana style blogger @mhykeexg of styling her Orange Blossom-print dress. "You never want your accessories competing with a good statement print."
One for her, one for you ✨👭 Today only: a Mother's Day Flash Sale in stores and at draperjames.com, with all sorts of sweet ideas for the mamas in your life — your sisters, besties and, of course, your Mom.
“Living in Buffalo, the winter can be very long so when the warm weather finally arrives, it's just the best feeling,” says @belleoftheball45 of living in Western New York. “I live in dresses during the spring and summer. I wear a dress almost every day!” ✨🍊🌸
“I finished writing this book just one month before COVID-19 swept our world…Suddenly, I became a homeschooling mom navigating an uncertain future,” @emilyley writes in the introduction of her book, Growing Boldly. “And yet this experience has been life-changing in our house in beautiful ways. Quarantine magically, devastatingly cleared our schedules and we suddenly found ourselves appreciating the small things.” Ley's forthcoming book is a how-to for busy women, inspiring them to imagine big, plan well and gather the courage to go out and do. Want a copy? Head to Emily’s page to enter our giveaway!
"I'm very lucky," says DJ Content Editor @megovereasy. "To have two healthy, happy boys...I'm lucky. If you've ever experienced a loss, you know having children is not a given or a right. I've learned not to take motherhood for granted. It's been a wild year. I'm just so grateful to have 'Mom' on my life resume." #djlovesmoms
"Make sure your kids know the woman behind the ‘Mommy’ moniker," DJ Head of Design @kathrynsukey says. "Making yourself, your endeavors, and your self-care a priority from time to time is the best example you can set for them. You're teaching them so much about growth, independence, and sense of self-worth." #djlovesmoms
Wearing white before Memorial Day — yea or nay? (We say yay!)
Spring feels like a breath of fresh air and the start something new—capture that palette-cleansing spirit with creamy, light-as-air fabrics. ✨// 🎨 @kathrynsukey
Meet Lucille — she likes long walks on the beach, a good book and an extra spicy Bloody Mary 😜
Seer-iously sweet 🌸👭✨ Our spring seersucker — in feminine shades of light pink, fuchsia, red and vibrant orange — is our new favorite thing
This sunshine-y palette has us thinking happy thoughts... ☀️🌺🍊
"My job has always been to put things together in a pleasing way — there's not much more to it than that!" says interior designer @sararuffincostello, pictured here at the Chloe Hotel in New Orleans, where she lives with her husband and three children. "We have nine chickens and a cat named Sparkly too!"
Dear Friends & Family: This weekend’s sale event is for YOU! 💌👭✨ Through Sunday, take up to $100 off your purchase in stores and on draperjames.com. Love you, mean it ❤️
"With the days becoming longer and warmer, I love wearing bright, breezy fabrics," @madisonclevenstine says. "Things you can wear frolicking on the beach!"🌸🍉✨
Candy-stripe seersucker, breezy cotton or creamy pointelle wool — what’s your fav? (We'd wear them all...together!) 🍭🍊🧡
Braided raffia — one of our favorite textures in home design — reimagined as hoops ✨🧺💛✨
"We only get a few short weeks of true spring in Tennessee so I try to get outside and soak up every minute of it," says @kendyljturner. "This dress screams that spring has sprung — it's a show stopper!"🍊✨🌺
"What’s not to love about ruffles and pink?" says Miami blogger @caroldemauro (left), pictured here with pal @thebstinger. "I love how comfortable and feminine this dress is. It would make the cutest dress for a walk at the park, going out for coffee with friends, or a bike ride!"
It's time for some fun in the sun ✨😎☀️We're soaking up the April rays with spring shades and our new squeeze: a zesty tangerine print 🍊
"When wearing floral prints, I like to keep the accessories to a minimum and in neutral tones," mommy-to-two and style blogger @mhykeexg says, giving her spring styling tips. "Let the flowers do the 'talking!'" 🌺😄🌸✨
We're entering spring in a sunshine state ☀️😎✨ Zesty tangerine, lemon yellow and vibrant pink — a sunny palette that pairs well with warm breezes and sweet tea…// 🎨 @kathrynsukey
Fruit punch 🍊🍉🍋🍓We can't wait to put on actual clothes again (remember those?!) and right now we're drawn to standout pieces that pack some punch, like this little number — flirty, frilly and fruity... ✨
“It is a celebration of femininity and an unapologetic stand for all things pretty!” says interior design maven and entrepreneur Roxy Te Owens of her new home collection, which launched last month. “We're excited to lean into a style we've always loved and stand for something different than what's mainly trending in the marketplace.” For more, check out her page @societysocial ✨✨✨
Hurry! ⏰ The Happy Hour Flash Sale ends at midnight! Spring's loveliest layers — including our bestselling Field Jacket — are all under $100.
Accessories are KEY ✨🔑😉
Y'all, our Happy Hour Flash Sale starts NOW 🍹 For 36 hours only, spring's loveliest layers are up to 60% off — all under $100.
We see sunny skies ahead...😎☀️✨
Our Cherry Blossom Lounge Set, two ways. Long sleeves or puff sleeves? ✨🌼 #draperjamesathome