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
Ask Patience Brewster what her favorite holiday is, and there’s no hesitation. It’s Thanksgiving, which isn’t a surprise when you learn more about the heritage of Patience, whose designs are featured in our new Patience Brewster by MacKenzie-Childs collection. Patience and her five siblings grew up, surrounded by generations of relatives, on […]
Thanksgiving is truly a harvest—of family, traditions, and all the pieces that make up a formal table setting. With so many meals eaten on the go, it may not have been since the last holiday season (or was it the one before that?) that you had the opportunity to set a table with […]
Twice a year, we unveil hundreds of new products to surprise and delight you. Most originate at our studios in Aurora, New York, nearly two years before you see them in our stores or on our website. There are seven designers in our Design Department who have a variety of artistic backgrounds. Most […]
One of the centerpieces of Patience Brewster by MacKenzie-Childs is the Dash Away collection, which is based on the classic Christmas poem “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Like the poem, the collection features Santa and his eight reindeer. But there are all sorts of ways to interpret the Dash Away collection. […]
These days, we’re in perpetual motion—talking, texting, and even eating on the go. Enter the coupe dish. What’s a coupe dish, you ask? Think of it as a shallow bowl or a deep plate. Coupe dishes have become popular lately, reflecting the shift in our on-the-go lifestyles from formal to casual. A coupe […]
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 […]
