Much like you inspire us, we hope that we inspire you, too! Katey McFarlan, who writes the blog Chronicles of Frivolity, found the inspiration for her daughter Maxi’s bathroom in our Farmhouse, where she discovered the illustrious pink bathroom. You heard that right: pink patterned tiles on the walls and a tub decorated […]
As we’ve spent more time at home in this past year, remodeling projects have become quite popular. But there are many ways to refresh a room that don’t require heavy lifting or a building permit. In fact, sometimes the smallest of changes can have the biggest impact. Bathroom It pays to pay attention to the […]
Everyone knows that a mirror reflects an image. But did you know that a well-placed mirror can also be a master of illusion? That’s because mirrors reflect light, so they can make spaces seem larger and brighter. Plus, besides being practical, mirrors—especially if they are ours—can make a space feel prettier by adding color and […]
Walking into the McCue house on a cold and blustery Saturday in January, we know we’re about to be enveloped in warmth. The 200-year-old home, now passed down through five generations of McCues, updated and built upon every time, has fireplaces glowing in each room, and the booming voices and jovial greetings inside it warm your heart […]
Spring ’21 continues to blossom as we unveil new furnishings for the season. You’ll find fun and functional furniture for indoors and out, many of which work equally well in both spaces. So, why not bring the outdoors in and a bit of the indoors out? Have a seat, relax, and we’ll tell you all […]
Let’s sweeten up Easter brunch with some recipes. First, for the adults, we have a Piccadilly Peep Martini that features a favorite Easter candy—Marshmallow PEEPS®. Then, for everyone’s sweet tooth, there’s a classic carrot cake that has an unusual frosting finish. Enjoy, and Happy Easter to you and yours! Piccadilly Peep Martini Lemon wedge […]
Even the smallest of steps can add up to something big. That’s why we’re so excited about our third annual Frolic of the Animals, our imaginative holiday that celebrates the coming of spring. This year, we’ve created four fun videos that introduce our newest Frolic friends—Cow, Pig, Turtle, and Rabbit. The videos were produced […]
Let’s raise our glasses to St. Patrick’s Day with a wee bit of green. We’re celebrating with the cocktail Feeling Lucky, which is a classic mojito with a green twist, served in our Green Coquette Cooler. Coquette is a new collection of glassware with patterns of diamonds, checks, and dots,with our thistle logo etched on […]
Handmade and hand-painted ceramics are an ongoing tradition at MacKenzie-Childs, and they compose a large portion of what we call our Aurora Artisanal collection. Ceramics are, after all, how we got our start back in 1983. To celebrate our handcrafted past, present, and future, we produce special ceramics in limited quantities throughout the year. […]
Before you know it, the Easter parade will arrive hippity-hoppity on Sunday, April 4. So, it’s time to plan a festive Easter brunch table for a small gathering of your immediate family. We asked Linda Walker, one of our amazing visual artists who frequently creates tablescapes in our Farmhouse, for some tips on creating a […]
Just about everyone loves chocolate, and what better way to savor this favorite flavor than a slice of Chocolate Stout Cake, served on our now sold-out, limited-edition Lucky Check Clover Dish. Perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, this cake is made with the dark beer known as stout that gives this dessert an intense but […]
Hop to it and celebrate the promise of spring and Easter with our Cottontail Cocktail. This adult beverage blends ingredients that include coconut milk, tequila, and lime juice, and it’s served in glasses dipped in marshmallow creme and coconut. Cheers! Cottontail Cocktail Marshmallow Fluff Sweetened shredded coconut 14-ounce can coconut milk 12 ounces silver […]
