Spring is in full swing, and so are warmer temperatures. It’s a perfect time to spruce up the porch or patio and add some new furniture that is equally fashionable and functional outdoors—and indoors. Consider our new Outdoor Fish Chairs and Bar Stools, which can add piscine playfulness to the deck as well as […]
You want a birdhouse that is as beautiful as the birds who will visit it. MacKenzie-Childs offers a collection of charming birdhouses and bird feeders. The birdhouses are just another part of our charming outdoor collection that will fill your garden and yard with vibrant color and delightful exuberance. Each birdhouse is as unique […]
We’re taking a full leap into spring, led by Fergal the Frog, who appears on many of our new gardening items. Rebecca Proctor, our creative director and chief brand officer, named the Fergal products, saying the moniker just seemed to suit the character of this dapper fellow. Fergal, by the way, is also a […]
In your home, every room is a blank canvas that you can decorate with color and charm. The same can be true of your garden, where you can add elements that are pretty, practical, and certain to give the space its own personality. Start, of course, with the design of the garden itself. A few […]
It’s time to bloom where you are planted and spread the smiles that come with a dose of spring flowers. One way to do this is to observe the charming custom of the May Basket, which was widely popular in the 19th and 20th centuries. This tradition says that on May Day, which is […]
Kitchen and baths are among the most common yet costliest rooms in your house to remodel. In fact, according to the National Kitchen & Bath Association, the cost of an average kitchen remodeling is around $20,000 and the average bath remodeling is around $11,000. But maybe what those spaces need instead of a makeover […]
Working from home has become a way of life for many of us, and it’s easier to get the job done if you have a dedicated space and a routine for staying focused and productive. But that doesn’t mean a home office has to be boring. In fact, we have several suggestions to keep it […]
Whether it’s big or small, a living room or a family room, there’s no better time to love the main living area of your home. A great way to refresh that space is to rearrange the furniture in it. Here are some tips: Measure first and move later. Before there’s any heavy lifting, take […]
At MacKenzie-Childs, we’re known for our handmade creations and our love of community. That’s why, amid the COVID-19 crisis, we have pledged to make up to 500 hand-sewn masks a week and donate them to first responders in and around Aurora, New York. Donations are being made to Cayuga County troopers, EMTs, community volunteers, caregivers, […]
Now that spring is finally here, it’s a great time to refresh and renew your interiors. We have some suggestions to get you started. First, let yourself dream a little about your ideal interiors and enter our Home Sweet Home $5,000 Room Refresh Sweepstakes. Tell us about a room of yours that needs a refresh […]
Hippity-hoppity, Easter is truly on its way, and in a little more than two weeks, it will be here. So, it’s time to create a small and special celebration for your family that marks the occasion in MacKenzie-Childs style. Plan the menu Select traditional Easter dishes or ones that are family favorites. Include entrees, fresh […]
We’re happy to say that spring has sprung, and we’d like to invite you to celebrate with our second annual Frolic of the Animals. Last year, we introduced the Frolic over 12 days and showed how our animal creations anticipate the start of spring and then revel in its arrival. This year, we’re introducing […]
