Spring certainly took its time to arrive on our 65-acre campus in Aurora, New York, but now it’s finally here. The flowering crabapple trees are in bloom and so pretty in pink, the perennials are growing lush and green, and thousands of tulips are putting on quite a show. Among these are several […]
Are you hearing wedding bells? Or is there another special occasion in your future? Our enhanced gift registry will be music to your ears. MacKenzie-Childs is happy to announce that we have partnered with MyRegistry.com to bring you a new and improved gift registry system. If you have an […]
There’s a saying that April showers bring May flowers, so it’s interesting to recall that May 1 has been associated historically with the tradition of the May Basket. This quaint custom of gathering flowers to hang in baskets on the doors of friends, neighbors, and loved ones isn’t widely […]
There are good reasons why the kitchen is often referred to as the heart of the home. It’s where memories simmer and are savored, generation after generation. There are also benefits that come with this bonding. While our busy lives can make it a challenge to eat together, studies […]
In a continuing celebration of our roots, we’re bringing back more of our Taylor ceramic patterns. Through May 13, you can order any of the 20 patterns in the collection in 10 servingware silhouettes. Taylor is a fresh approach to color and pattern. The collection’s colors are truly a rainbow of hues; the […]
It’s been a long, tough winter in our corner of Upstate New York. But now that spring has officially arrived, we’re excited to see our 65-acre campus, which is in the beautiful Finger Lakes region, come into bloom. There are at least a dozen different gardens on our property, and they’re managed by […]
At MacKenzie-Childs, we’re known for our happy take on home. We like to have fun, to mix and match colors and patterns, and to make you smile. The names of our products reflect that, or as our Creative Director and Chief Brand Officer Rebecca Proctor says, “We have a funny, happy, unique point […]
Courtly Check, one of our longest-running patterns, is probably our most beloved too. And because there’s so much that we love and want to celebrate about Courtly Check, we decided to expand on the idea of National Make Up Your Own Holiday Day on March 26 and make this […]
Hip hip hooray, it’s Courtly Check Day! Check out our Courtly-Check-themed mobile wallpapers featuring one of our favorite designs and celebrate with us! The court jester of our designs, Courtly Check brings cheer to any dreary day—making these mobile wallpapers the perfect go-to smile generator. Choose your favorite wallpaper, download it right here, […]
During the month of March, we’re reminded that women are smart, talented, and brave, and have been pivotal in the story of our nation. That’s because since 1987, March has officially been designated National Women’s History Month, an observance that traces its roots to the first International Women’s Day […]
It’s been said that many hands make for light work, and that’s certainly the case with Sweetbriar, our newest collection of all-white ceramic dinnerware. Light and lovely, Sweetbriar transitions easily from everyday use to extraordinary tablescapes. There are nine pieces in the line, and they’re rich with patterned details that include florals, checks, […]
If you’re wondering which came first — the chicken or the egg — the likely answer is the egg. Since ancient times, the egg has been celebrated as a symbol of life and rebirth. There are different interpretations of this. Many cultures believed that the whole universe was created out of an egg. […]
