Artist Patience Brewster is known for creating a wonderful and whimsical world of charming characters that are captured in her handmade and hand-painted ornaments, figures, and other decorative items. Now, we’re thrilled to announce that Patience is joining the MacKenzie-Childs family as a member of our creative team. Patience Brewster by MacKenzie-Childs […]
We’re always in favor of making the most of seasonal celebrations, and we’re particularly fond of Halloween. It’s one of our favorite holidays and the perfect occasion for a party that brings together good friends, good food, and good fun. With that said, here’s how to get into the “spirit” of the season […]
When we heard about National Homemade Cookies Day, we couldn’t have been happier. See, at MacKenzie-Childs, our employees are not only talented in their jobs, they are extremely talented away from office, as well. Some are artists, some are gardeners or farmers, and many are fantastic bakers! So, on Monday, October 1, we […]
We’re of the mind that any day is a good day for a homemade cookie, especially one that’s served warm from the oven. But if you need a legitimate excuse to indulge, look no further than National Homemade Cookies Day on October 1. To celebrate, we asked Rebecca Proctor, our creative director […]
It takes many hands to make our one-of-a-kind products. On occasion, we collaborate with Upstate New York companies that contribute to our creativity. To celebrate Good Neighbor Day, which is September 28, we’re honored to introduce you to some of them. Auburn Leathercrafters Step inside Auburn Leathercrafters, and you’re greeted by […]
Being neighborly is a concept defined not by distance, but by community and caring. At MacKenzie-Childs, we invite our neighbors near and far to be a part of our experience. That same philosophy holds true at Beekman 1802, one of our Upstate New York neighbors with whom we have collaborated on a […]
Autumn is one of the best times of year here in Upstate New York, which is home to our farm and studios. The days are cooler and crisper, making it the perfect time to savor the brilliant colors of the turning leaves and the crunch of red ripe apples. But you don’t have […]
In the not so distant past, the kitchen served a single function: cooking. The space was limited, it was closed off from the rest of the house, and it certainly wasn’t entertaining. Trends in home design show all that has changed. Today’s kitchens are often called the heart of the home, and with […]
Every dog does indeed have its day, and it’s August 26, National Dog Day. Celebrated since 2004, National Dog Day (NDD) recognizes all dogs, mixed breeds and pure breeds, and the role that they play in our lives. Dogs bring us companionship and comfort, of course, but often, in the case of […]
We take pride in being dedicated to the details at MacKenzie-Childs. In fact, we believe that the details are what makes our furniture quite fabulous and our dishware delightful, not to mention unique. So, let’s get down to details that include antiqued brass finials and tacks, decoupaged transfer decorations, ceramic knobs trimmed in […]
Colorful. Patterned. Layered. Eclectic. That sounds like a perfect description of the look of MacKenzie-Childs, doesn’t it? But it’s also the style of Rebecca Proctor, our creative director and chief brand officer. Coincidence? Probably not. In fact, even Rebecca likens her fashion sense to that of our iconic piece, the over-the-top Ridiculous Bench, a potpourri of pattern, paint, and trim. “I’m a bit of this, a bit […]
Summertime brings rewards and challenges to the gardens at our studios in Aurora, New York. The rewards are the lush and abundant blooms, of course. The challenges are the weather conditions. Rainfall in our corner of Upstate New York has been down this year, while temperatures have soared to 90 degrees or more […]
