Brands Behind the Box: November Happy Mail!
/We’re gearing up for holiday gifting season, and we can’t wait for each our Besties members to receive special treats from so many of our favorite brands! While you’re busy gathering presents for everyone else, we hope you’ll take a moment to relax and enjoy all of the wonderful goodies from Dogwood Hill, Loveseen, Sugar Paper + Clarkson Potter, Draper James, Neely Phelan, Sheridan French and Frederic Magazine! If you’re not already a member, head over to the Creative Club website to score your Happy Mail box today…November sign ups close this Friday, November 19th!
Dogwood Hill
We’re longtime fans of Dogwood Hill, an amazing source for stationery and paper goods featuring the original work of over 30 artists (including Gina Langford, who created the pretty pear art print above!). From wedding invitations to seasonal greeting cards, they always have the most charming selections of designs to choose from! We’ve been sending out Dogwood Hill holiday cards for several years, and it was such an honor to be included in their tastemaker series (you can shop our chinoiserie collection here!). If you haven’t nailed down your own holiday cards yet, there’s still time, since the desire for luxury paper products without a lengthly lead time was exactly why the brand’s founder Jennifer Hunt started Dogwood Hill! In addition to thoughtfully designed stationery, their site is also home to a variety of adorable (and affordable!) art prints…the perfect place to begin building a gallery wall or to simply boost color + whimsy in any room! Be sure to take a peek at our picks below!
Loveseen
We’ve always been enormous admirers of Jenna Lyons’ approach to personal style, and now one our favorite fashion icons is making waves in the cosmetic industry with her fresh take on false eyelashes. Loveseen, Lyons’ latest venture, is all about providing a range of lash styles that are easy to apply and even easier to wear! Lyons herself was born without eyelashes, but over-the-top falsies or costly extensions never felt like the right fit. So after joining forces with her beauty-loving bestie Troi Olliviere, she set out to develop natural-looking eyelashes to add a bit of oomph to anyone’s face, regardless of age or ethnicity! Whether you’re in the mood for a hint of drama for nights out or a subtle daytime confidence boost, Loveseen has the perfect pair…browse some of our favorite lashes and accessories in the gallery below!
Sugar Paper + Clarkson Potter
We’ll never grow tired of snail mail, but for so many the art of written correspondence has fallen by the wayside! Luckily, our friends and Sugar Paper and Clarkson Potter have just debuted the most chic guide to keeping in touch (and reaching out!) with thoughtful letters! Need some supplies to get started? Sugar Paper’s got you covered! From elegant personalized stationery, stylish notebooks, and gorgeous photo albums (another lost art in need of resurgence?!), they have everything for embracing analog charm with 21st century sensibility! Plus, don’t miss out on the P&P x Sugar Paper 2022 day planner, available exclusively on their website! See the gallery below for a few of our current favorites from Sugar Paper and more of our favorite titles from Clarkson Potter!
Draper James
It’s such a treat to have the Draper James shop right here in Nashville, and now our Besties members near and far can enjoy a dose of Reese Witherspoon’s enviable Southern hospitality (and humor!) at home with their morning coffee! We adore the brand’s playful, yet classic interpretation of American style, and this mug brings out the best of both! There’s so much to explore in the world of Draper James…we’re particularly smitten with their latest release of cozy winter essentials like super cute pjs and comfy slippers! And if you’re on the hunt for holiday outfits be sure to check out the festive plaid dresses here and here! Don’t miss out on our faves for gifting in the gallery below!
Neely Phelan
We hardly ever leave the house without a fun pair of earrings, and lately we’ve been finding so many great pairs over at Neely Phelan! A fellow Florida-native-turned-Southerner, Neely also shares our love for mixing vintage style with modern finds! She began making unique jewelry at her dining room table inspired by the expensive pieces she saw featured in fashion magazines…friends, and then strangers started to take note and her part time hobby become a full time business! We’re crushing on so many of Neely’s charming designs…how cute are these bow ornament sets for gifting!? So go ahead, snap up the perfect present for your stylish besties, and treat yourself to a pair of party-ready statement earrings for the holidays!
Sheridan French
Sheridan French is a lifelong lover of fashion, who began dreaming up her first designs at age 12! Today she has her own eponymous label, celebrating a life of color and pattern to the fullest! We’re super smitten with the way Sheridan’s clothes blend classic silhouettes with bright, unexpected hues. With an eye for detail bolstered by her extensive resume in the fashion industry, Sheridan French has a passion for great fit and flattering lines. Whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect top to layer with jeans + boots this winter, or a sunny dress to pack with sandals for a getaway at the beach, pop over to Sheridan French and snap up a joyful piece of your own!
Frederic Magazine
It’s no secret we believe every room benefits from a bit of Schumacher, and we’re so delighted this famed powerhouse of pattern is sharing the latest copy of Frederic magazine with each of our Besties members! Named after Frederic Schumacher (who founded the company back in 1889!), their new editorial adventure marries the brand’s history with a look into contemporary design. Within its pages you’ll find stylish explorations on a variety topics such as interior and garden design, architecture, entertaining, art, color trends, gift guides and more! Grounded in Schumacher’s timeless chic, the magazine is an amazing way to stay up to date on everything new and noteworthy in the world of home!
Photography by Jessica Amerson