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Looking for some Draper James inspiration? Draper James dresses are an absolute favorite in this house! Reese Witherspoon’s brand is celebrating five years, and we’re bringing the party, complete with a blue gingham cake!

A woman in a blue floral dress holds a decorated cake with a gold number 5 on top. The cake features a checkered pattern and the words Draper James. Blue and white balloons are in the background.

It’s been a minute since I last posted, girlfriends! As we’ve really slowed down this season, I was absolutely overjoyed to be part of Reese Witherspoon’s brand, Draper James’, 5 year anniversary celebration. This is such a huge milestone for such an incredible brand, and you better believe we’re kicking off the party with cake and balloons!

A two-tiered cake decorated with blue and white checkered pattern, topped with a gold number 5, a lemon, and small tree decorations. The front has Draper James and a white door design. Blue and white balloons are in the background.

A slice of layer cake with white icing is on a white plate. The cake features multiple layers with light fillings, one visible in pink. The cake in the background has a blue and white checkered design. A fork rests beside the slice.

Draper James Anniversary

Draper James is hands down my soul sister gingham brand. I just LOVE every single thing they carry, and I have been a lifetime fan of everything Reese does! So you can only imagine how tickled pink I was for this opportunity to collaborate and celebrate such a huge milestone! Let’s put it this way, over-the-moon excited would be an understatement. ;) If you follow Draper James or subscribe to their newsletter, you may have already seen this collaboration first. But I am so excited to share a few more details with you!

Woman in a blue floral dress smiles, standing in front of a white wall decorated with large blue and white balloons.

Person wearing a blue floral dress with long sleeves and a v-neck, hand on hip. Blurry background.

Draper James Summer Line

I got a sneak peek at their summer line before it launched and can we just say it’s HOT HOT HOT! I got to try on several dresses – with the Blue Floral being my absolute favorite. It’s light, flowy and so comfy. It’s stylish enough for an evening BBQ or Sunday morning church. They also have so many cute styles with denim, chambray and florals. Totally in love!

A slice of layered cake with white and pink filling on a white plate, next to a golden cake server. In the background, a larger cake with white frosting and a blue checkered pattern sits on a stand. Light blue balloons decorate the scene.

Draper James Cake

To add extra sprinkles to the party, I collaborated on designing a cake with Pretty Sweet Desserts and sourced balloons from Hip + Hooray! To REALLY bring the party to California (we’re ALL waiting for our own California Draper James location), we drew inspiration from the Draper James storefront designs, bringing in details like their blue awning, signature blue gingham pattern and bright and cheery aesthetic. If you’ve ever visited a Draper James store or seen photos online of a store (they’re all currently in the South), you’ll always think of them when you see sweet tea (or anything from the South for that matter) because they actually serve that Southern staple right in the boutique. The cake was a white cake with strawberry lemonade filling, and I just couldn’t get enough of it! Such a fun flavor to go with a gorgeous design – the perfect addition to the Draper James birthday party!

A woman in a blue floral dress stands smiling with one hand on her hip. Behind her are blue and white balloons. She has long, wavy hair and is in a bright room with a round table in the background.
I couldn’t be MORE excited to watch a memorable brand evolve over the past 5 years. Branding is my SECRET passion and whenever I see a well-branded business, it does something to my heart. It feels like it skips a beat and flutters! Draper James is definitely one of those brands for me, and I was so honored to collaborate and to be a part of such a huge celebration with you all! Cheers to 5 years, sisters!

About Melissa Johnson

My bakery experience taught me the secrets to simple baking. Now, I share easy-to-follow recipes and party ideas through Best Friends For Frosting® and my cookbook, Celebrating Everyday, simplifying everyday cooking and holiday celebrations.

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  1. Laura orlando says:

    What an incredible collaboration!!!! I love the cake, dress and everything about this!!!

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