It’s January, which means it’s time to hunker down, warm and cozy inside, as the winter winds blow and the snow piles up outside. It’s time for comfort food, which also makes it a perfect time to discover our Casserbole. First, let us point out that you read that correctly. The Casserbole, […]
When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, experts say the difference between success and failure comes down to having a plan that breaks down bigger goals into smaller achievable tasks. If getting organized is one of your resolutions, we’d like to suggest getting started in your kitchen pantry. Make it more productive, […]
New Year’s Eve is unique because it’s the one time of year when you can celebrate both the past and the future at the same time. To make the setting as special as the occasion, we checked in with Felicia Rocker, our assistant visuals manager and Farmhouse coordinator, who offers these suggestions for […]
It’s time to celebrate treasured holiday traditions and maybe even make some new ones. With that in mind, we asked Rebecca Proctor, our creative director and chief brand officer, and Patience Brewster, the creator of our Patience Brewster by MacKenzie-Childs collection, to share some of their favorite traditions. Patience Brewster Patience, whose […]
Present your holiday presents in pretty packages that are just as special as what’s inside. To find out how the gift-wrapping experts here at MacKenzie-Childs wrap packages, we consulted with Tom Tracy, a key-holder/sales associate, in The Shop in Aurora, New York. Tom, who has been with the company for nine years, […]
The holidays often center around the themes of sparkle, shine, and tradition. And nothing brings those elements together like our hand-painted, mouth-blown glass ornaments. We’ve been making these intricately detailed ornaments for more than a decade, and each year we introduce 35 to 40 new designs, says Julie Schneider, product manager for our […]
With Thanksgiving behind us, it’s time to move on to Christmas and decorating your home for the holidays. Here are some holiday decorating tips that just might put a little twist on tradition (and that’s something that we love to do). Merry mantels At the holidays, the fireplace becomes a focal point. Here […]
Just in case you haven’t noticed, we’re a bit nuts for nutcrackers this year, and we’ve embraced this holiday tradition like never before. In addition to a wide selection of collectible nutcracker figures—some traditional and some not so traditional and many featuring touches of Courtly Check on their costumes—we’ve added these seasonal […]
During our final Camp MacKenzie-Childs retreat of 2018, we were treated, along with our guests, to a pie-making class at the Aurora Inn. Chef Eric Lamphere shared his recipe for Mama’s Apple Pie, along with a few pie-making tips. With Thanksgiving nearly here, we want to share his knowledge with you […]
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and it’s time to plan the menu! We partnered with Jessica Merchant of How Sweet Eats when we released our new porcelain tabletop collection Pheasant Run this year, because we knew it called for some special recipes to show it off at Thanksgiving and the holidays. She created two delicious recipes including […]
When we released our new porcelain tabletop collection Pheasant Run this year, we knew it called for some special recipes to show it off at Thanksgiving and the holidays. We partnered with Jessica Merchant of How Sweet Eats and were so excited with her recipes, table setting, and overall entertaining enthusiasm for […]
Like Santa’s elves, our staff has been hard at work, transforming our Aurora Shop, Farmhouse, and grounds into a winter wonderland that’s merry and bright. Everything will be ready by Thanksgiving, just in time for the official countdown to Christmas. Here’s what you can expect if you make the journey to
