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MacKenzie-Childs Unveils the Mocha Check Collection, Redefining Its Iconic Pattern with a Timeless Neutral Aesthetic
The celebrated home decor brand launches its signature check pattern in a versatile new palette, perfectly aligning with the Pantone Color of the Year 2025
AURORA, N.Y., January 23, 2025 – The artisan-driven, American-heritage home décor brand, MacKenzie-Childs, is proud to unveil their most anticipated collection yet: Mocha Check. The versatile new colorway of the brand’s iconic check pattern perfectly complements the Pantone Color of the Year 2025, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse. Offering a neutral design that blends both modern and classic styles, Mocha Check features a warm coffee hue and adds a fresh hand-painted twist to the brand’s classic checkered design, bringing a delightful new collection to the MacKenzie-Childs family.
Designed to effortlessly transition through all seasons, Mocha Check invites both brand loyalists and new audiences to embrace the playful charm of MacKenzie-Childs in a luxurious yet understated way. Building on the brand’s checkered legacy, this collection expands upon beloved styles like the signature black and white Courtly Check, along with extensions like Rosy Check, Royal Check and Sterling Check. The Mocha Check collection features a mix of highly sought-after legacy pieces and kitchen essentials that seamlessly blend style and function.
“You asked, and we delivered! Mocha Check is a stunning new chapter in the evolution of our beloved check pattern family, offering a sophisticated twist to the cherished classic,” said Rebecca Proctor, Chief Brand Officer and Creative Director, MacKenzie-Childs. “This neutral, versatile design effortlessly blends classic and modern styles, making it like art for your home. Mocha Check is a color debut that continues our tradition of creating designs that transcend time."
The collection features over 90 pieces in the beautiful soft brown shade, with hand-painted enamel spanning across kitchen and dining, entertaining and decor ensuring there’s a piece for every entertaining occasion.
"We are excited to highlight the Mocha Check collection from MacKenzie-Childs, a perfect complement to the Pantone Color of the Year 2025, Mocha Mousse," said Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of Pantone Color Institute™. "Mocha Mousse evokes warmth and comfort while embracing the power of natural tones. This collection beautifully reflects those qualities, blending MacKenzie-Childs' craftsmanship with the rich, grounding essence of the color, resulting in a timeless design that enhances any space."
Mocha Check will be available starting January 23 on mackenzie-childs.com the company’s retail stores in New York City and Aurora, and through distinctive fine retailers in the U.S. and around the world.
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About MacKenzie-Childs
MacKenzie-Childs is a fully integrated designer, manufacturer, and multichannel merchant of high-quality, hand-decorated ceramic and enamel tableware, furniture, and home and garden accessories. The brand is best known for distinctive designs that combine vibrant colors and pattern-on-pattern surface decoration to create a fresh, original aesthetic best described as “tradition with a twist.” For more than 40 years, the brand’s talented designers and artisans have created beautiful, original products that add joy and grace to
homes great and small throughout the world. Handcrafted MacKenzie-Childs products can be purchased from the company’s retail stores in New York City and Aurora, and through distinctive fine retailers in the U.S. and around the world. For more information, visit mackenzie-childs.com.
About Pantone
Pantone provides the universal language of color that enables color-critical decisions through every stage of the workflow for brands and manufacturers. More than 10 million designers and producers around the world rely on Pantone products and services to help define, communicate and control color from inspiration to realization – leveraging advanced X-Rite technology to achieve color consistency across various materials and finishes for graphics, fashion and product design. Pantone Standards feature digital and physical color specification and workflow tools. The Pantone Color Institute™ provides customized color standards, brand identity and product color consulting as well as trend forecasting inclusive of Pantone Color of the Year, Fashion Runway Color Trend Reports, color psychology and more. Pantone B2B Licensing incorporates the Pantone Color System into different products and services, enabling licensees to communicate and reproduce certified Pantone values and improve efficiencies for their users. Pantone Lifestyle brings color and design together across apparel, home, and accessories. Learn more at www.pantone.com and connect with Pantone on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
MacKenzie-Childs Brings Back its “Can’t Miss” Barn Sale Featuring 2,000+ Items Discounted Up to 60%
Score iconic and distinctive pieces best described as “traditional with a twist” starting July 18, 2024
AURORA, N.Y., July 2, 2024 – MacKenzie-Childs, the artisan driven, American-heritage home décor brand, announces the return of its annual fan favorite sale event of the year – Barn Sale. From July 18-22, over 2,000 items will be discounted up to 60% off, making it the perfect time to start a collection or add new pieces to an ongoing one!
The annual Barn Sale features a variety of products and styles – including enamelware, fall and holiday seasonal items, handmade ceramics, outdoor furnishings, décor and more. Some of the brand’s bestselling collections will be featured – such as Courtly Check, Sterling Check, Royal Check, Flower Market and more. Customers are encouraged to shop early and often to get the best items at the best prices, as new offerings will drop daily to surprise and delight shoppers throughout the sale! Additionally, for the first time ever, shoppers can get items from one of MacKenzie-Childs exclusive ceramic influencer collections handmade in partnership with southern tastemaker, Gen Sohr of Pencil & Paper Co.
“Offering our customers the opportunity to fill their homes with one-of-a-kind legacy pieces that will enhance their entertaining and home décor for years to come is a special treat for us,” said John Ling, CEO of MacKenzie-Childs. “We look forward to bringing this type of value-driven and joyful experience to new and loyal MacKenzie-Childs fans alike, and with these great discounts, it’s our biggest and best event of the year.”
As a special “thank you,” MacKenzie-Childs Rewards members will receive exclusive benefits during the sale, including early access for select tiers starting on July 17, daily deals, free shipping and bonus points. For those who aren’t yet a rewards member, it’s not too late to sign up and take advantage of the exclusive offerings ahead of Barn Sale! Register today at www.mackenzie-childs.com/rewards.
The Barn Sale can be shopped online at www.mackenzie-childs.com and in the Aurora and SoHo stores starting the morning of Thursday, July 18 through Monday, July 22, or until supplies last. For real-time sale updates and details, customers can sign up for email and SMS notifications via the website and check out the MacKenzie-Childs Instagram at @mackenziechilds, TikTok at @officialmackenziechilds and Facebook at @MacKenzieChilds for additional updates and highlights. Please visit https://www.mackenzie-childs.com/barn-sale-fun for more information.
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About MacKenzie-Childs
MacKenzie-Childs is a fully integrated designer, manufacturer, and multichannel merchant of high-quality, hand-decorated ceramic and enamel tableware, furniture, and home and garden accessories. The brand is best known for distinctive designs that combine vibrant colors and pattern-on-pattern surface decoration to create a fresh, original aesthetic best described as “tradition with a twist.” For more than 40 years, the brand’s talented designers and artisans have created beautiful, original products that add joy and grace to homes great and small throughout the world. Handcrafted MacKenzie-Childs products can be purchased from the company’s retail stores in New York City and Aurora, and through distinctive fine retailers in the U.S. and around the world. For more information, visit mackenziechilds.com.
MacKenzie-Childs Unveils Joyful New Ceramic Capsule Collection with Pencil & Paper Co.
The MacKenzie-Childs x Paper & Pencil Co. Line inspires entertaining and brings cheer with fresh colors, bold patterns and unique silhouettes
AURORA, N.Y., April 24, 2024 – The artisan-driven, American-heritage home décor brand, MacKenzie-Childs unveils its exclusive MacKenzie-Childs x Pencil & Paper Co. Ceramic Capsule Collection, designed in collaboration with Southern lifestyle tastemaker, Gen Sohr, founder of Pencil & Paper Co. Handmade in Aurora, NY, the new line features whimsical and cheerful designs that bring joy to entertaining with its beautiful mix of colors, patterns and silhouettes.
The collection features bold patterns with a brand-new ceramic hue, expertly designed to pair with the Royal Check collection, alongside unique touches like playful fluted edges. Designed to inspire entertaining and spark joy, versatile pieces like the fan-favorite berry bowls, teacup and plate pairing, the sugar bowl that doubles for honey or jam, as well as a decorative cake stand and vase, will be the talk of the tablescape. The assortment’s palette of blue, green, teal and white, seamlessly mixes with MacKenzie-Childs classic pieces, bringing additional timeless treasures into the home.
“It’s exciting to team up with Gen, who shares a love for color, pattern and all things entertaining! We appreciate her eye for vintage treasures and timeless pieces that put a smile on your face. I think this is why our brands are so synergistic – we love home and bringing personal spaces to life with an eclectic sensibility,” said Rebecca Proctor, Chief Brand Officer and Creative Director, MacKenzie-Childs. “Our first-ever ceramic capsule collection was very well received last year, and the opportunity to create something new with Gen this year makes so much sense. We dipped into our own personal history as a pottery to create a collection that blends beautifully with our fun legacy patterns.”
The ceramic collection features fluted serveware including Berry Bowls in Dots, Stripes and Diamond patterns for $79 each or $199 for a set of 3, a Serving Platter for $169 and a Cake Stand for $249. The line also includes additional items including the Sugar Bowl with a lid for $149, Teacup for $99, Small Plate for $59 and Everyday Vase for $149.
“I’m thrilled to partner with MacKenzie-Childs to bring to life this beautifully graphic and colorful ceramic capsule collection,” said Gen Sohr, founder of Pencil & Paper Co. “My hope is that these handmade pieces will add a little surprise to your everyday table and become treasured heirlooms for years to come. I adore how this collection pairs perfectly with the Royal Check Collection and offers endless versatility whether you are a longtime brand loyalist or just starting to build your MacKenzie-Childs collection.”
The MacKenzie-Childs x Paper & Pencil Co. Ceramic Capsule Collection will be available starting April 24 on mackenzie-childs.com for a limited time, as well as in stores and at select independent retail partners. For more entertaining inspiration follow @mackenziechilds and @pencilandpaperco on Instagram and @officialmackenziechilds on TikTok.
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About MacKenzie-Childs
MacKenzie-Childs is a fully integrated designer, manufacturer, and multichannel merchant of high-quality, hand-decorated ceramic and enamel tableware, furniture, and home and garden accessories. The brand is best known for distinctive designs that combine vibrant colors and pattern-on-pattern surface decoration to create a fresh, original aesthetic best described as “tradition with a twist.” For more than 40 years, the brand’s talented designers and artisans have created beautiful, original products that add joy and grace to homes great and small throughout the world. Handcrafted MacKenzie-Childs products can be purchased from the company’s retail stores in New York City and Aurora, and through distinctive fine retailers in the U.S. and around the world. For more information, visit mackenzie-childs.com.
About Gen Sohr
Gen Sohr (@pencilandpaperco) is the founder of Pencil & Paper Co., a media and design company that reimagines retail through curated content, trusted shopping recommendations and thoughtful product development, all while building a community that fosters and celebrates female creatives and brands.
Gen launched Pencil & Paper Co. in Nashville in 2012 after nearly 20 years of bringing large-scale retail concepts to life for Old Navy, The Body Shop, and Victoria’s Secret. Her love of color, pattern, and all things “happy” can be experienced daily from what she wears to the home she has created for her family to how she entertains and travels. This joyful style is reflected throughout P+P's digital content, product collaborations, and events.
MacKenzie-Childs Launches the Rosy Check Collection Featuring a Fresh Colorway of its Iconic Pattern
The renowned home décor brand introduces its classic check pattern in peachy pinks and
soft creamy whites, just in time for spring
AURORA, N.Y., March 6, 2024 – The artisan-driven, American-heritage home décor brand, MacKenzie-Childs, unveils its latest collection, Rosy Check, the newest colorway of its iconic check pattern featuring stunning pink and white enamelware. Rosy Check builds upon the brand’s beautiful assortment featuring a playful pink twist on its classic checkered design and brings a delightful new collection to the MacKenzie-Childs family. The pattern will also debut as part of the brand’s premiere today on QVC®, a world leader in video commerce.
The bright and fun Rosy Check colorway comes to life with peachy pinks and creamy white tones, adding a touch of elegance to any space and inviting brand loyalists and new audiences alike to indulge in the whimsy of MacKenzie-Childs. The new collection builds upon the brand’s extensive offerings featuring its famous checkered pattern, including beloved styles in the signature black and white Courtly Check and extensions like Royal Check and Sterling Check. The Rosy Check collection features sought-after legacy items and decorative and functional kitchen pieces.
“Meet your new color crush! It brings us great pleasure to introduce Rosy Check, a highly requested new petal pink check colorway, to the whimsical world of MacKenzie-Childs,” said Rebecca Proctor, Chief Brand Officer and Creative Director, MacKenzie-Childs. “It’s blushing and soft, but with a visual strength powerful enough to make its own bold statement among our iconic check patterns. Rosy Check evokes joy and playfulness through a fresh color palette and is destined to find a place in every corner of your home.”
The collection features over 20 pieces in the beautiful blush shade, with hand-painted enamel spanning serve ware, dinnerware, glassware and more ensuring there’s a piece for every entertaining occasion. MacKenzie-Childs will also release additional pieces in the collection later this fall, just in time for the holidays.
Rosy Check will be available starting March 6 on mackenzie-childs.com and the new check colorway will also be available on QVC.com. Tune-in to QVC on March 6 at 11:00 a.m. ET for the brand’s premiere on the video commerce platform.
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About MacKenzie-Childs
MacKenzie-Childs is a fully integrated designer, manufacturer, and multichannel merchant of high-quality, hand-decorated ceramic and enamel tableware, furniture, and home and garden accessories. The brand is best known for distinctive designs that combine vibrant colors and pattern-on-pattern surface decoration to create a fresh, original aesthetic best described as “tradition with a twist.” For more than 40 years, the brand’s talented designers and artisans have created beautiful, original products that add joy and grace to homes great and small throughout the world. Handcrafted MacKenzie-Childs products can be purchased from the company’s retail stores in New York City and Aurora, and through distinctive fine retailers in the U.S. and around the world. For more information, visit mackenzie-childs.com.
MacKenzie-Childs Brings Iconic Collections to QVC for an Engaging Shopping Experience on the Leading Video Commerce Platform
The heritage brand unveils its playful décor and accessories to a new audience of shoppers alongside
the launch of its latest Collection
AURORA, NY, February 21, 2024 – The artisan-driven, American-heritage home décor brand,
MacKenzie-Childs, announces its debut with QVC, a world leader in live video commerce, delivering a new way to explore the iconic brand through a curated, interactive shopping experience. Leveraging the renowned multi-platform retailer’s innovative approach to engaging shoppers wherever they are,
MacKenzie-Childs unveils a selection of products from the kitchen, dining and entertaining collections which includes the forthcoming launch of their newest collection. The line up of legacy pieces and best sellers is available today on QVC.com and the new colorway will debut nationally on air, online and instore beginning March 6.
This collaboration invites new audiences of shopping enthusiasts and brand loyalists to discover the whimsical world of MacKenzie-Childs across QVC’s broadcast, social, digital and livestreaming channels. Along with QVC, MacKenzie-Childs will bring its beloved, vibrant designs and décor to life featuring iconic pieces, exclusive sets and select new styles. As part of this launch, MacKenzie-Childs will unveil its latest line, featuring a fresh take on its iconic checkered style in a delightfully playful new hue.
“We’re thrilled to bring shoppers yet another way to experience MacKenzie-Childs, with a new opportunity to share our designs, heritage, and craftsmanship in a meaningful way through video content,” said Rebecca Proctor, Chief Brand Officer and Creative Director, MacKenzie-Childs. “Working with QVC, a leader in livestream commerce, enables us to showcase MacKenzie-Childs in an engaging shopping experience across multiple platforms, that reaches both our brand fans and QVC’s loyal audience.”
The assortment includes over 80 products spanning dinnerware, tea kettles, serve ware, kitchen storage and organization, table accessories and much more. Pricing will be consistent with other retail channels, with a few exclusive QVC discounts on select sets and product groupings.
“MacKenzie-Childs is a beloved brand with multi-generational appeal and we are so excited to bring this iconic collection to our customers,” said Kristen Stevens, Vice President, General Merchandise Manager of Home Merchandising, QVC. “This is a brand our customers know and love and they will finally have an opportunity to experience it in a new way. Rebecca is a natural storyteller and as the creative force behind the brand, she will bring these products to life across our video platforms. Her creativity and visionary spirit are infectious and we know she will captivate our customers with her inspiring stories about the products and the designs.”
Tune-in to QVC on March 6 at 11:00am ET for the premiere of MacKenzie-Childs with Rebecca Proctor, Chief Brand Officer and Creative Director and shop the entire assortment on QVC.com. For more information and to explore the MacKenzie-Childs line, please visit mackenzie-childs.com and QVC.com.
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About MacKenzie-Childs
MacKenzie-Childs is a fully integrated designer, manufacturer, and multichannel merchant of high-quality, hand-decorated ceramic and enamel tableware, furniture, and home and garden accessories. The brand is best known for distinctive designs that combine vibrant colors and pattern-on-pattern surface decoration to create a fresh, original aesthetic best described as “tradition with a twist.” For more than 40 years, the brand’s talented designers and artisans have created beautiful, original products that add joy and grace to homes great and small throughout the world. Handcrafted MacKenzie-Childs products can be purchased from the company’s retail stores in New York City and Aurora, and through distinctive fine retailers in the U.S. and around the world. For more information, visit mackenzie-childs.com.
About QVC
QVC® is a world leader in video commerce ("vCommerce"), which includes video-driven shopping across linear TV, ecommerce sites, digital streaming and social platforms. QVC empowers shoppers with knowledge and shares insights in a lively and engaging way. QVC offers an ever-changing collection of familiar brands and fresh new products – from home and fashion to beauty, electronics and jewelry – and connects shoppers to interesting personalities, engaging stories and award-winning customer service. Based in West Chester, Pa., and founded in 1986, QVC has retail operations in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, Japan and Italy. Worldwide, QVC reaches more than 200 million homes via 13 TV channels, which are widely available on cable/satellite TV, free over-the-air TV, and digital livestreaming TV. The retailer also reaches millions of customers via its QVC+ and HSN+ streaming experience, websites, mobile apps and social pages. To learn more, visit corporate.qvc.com, follow @QVC on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or follow QVC on Pinterest, YouTube or LinkedIn. Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP) is a Fortune 500 company that includes the Qurate Retail GroupSM portfolio of brands as well as other minority interests. Qurate Retail Group is the largest player in vCommerce and comprises six leading retail brands – QVC, HSN®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road® – all dedicated to providing a more human way to shop. For more information, visit qurateretailgroup.com, or follow Qurate Retail Group on YouTube or LinkedIn. QVC and Q are registered service marks of ER Marks, Inc.
MacKenzie-Childs Debuts its First Ever Ceramic Capsule Collection in Partnership with Katey McFarlan
The Limited-Edition Collaboration Features a Bud Vase, Spoon Rest, and Berry Bowl, Handmade in Aurora
AURORA, NY (September 12, 2023) - Home décor brand MacKenzie-Childs announced the launch of its exclusive MacKenzie-Childs x Katey McFarlan Ceramic Collection created in collaboration with Katey McFarlan, the Texas-based creator behind Chronicles of Frivolity. This is the first limited-edition Made in Aurora ceramic collection created outside of the
MacKenzie-Childs design family.
McFarlan's deep-rooted connection to MacKenzie-Childs dates back to her childhood when her dad gifted her mom one piece every year for Christmas and it blossomed into a lifelong admiration. Inspired by her cherished family memories and affinity for fresh flowers and butterflies, the three-piece capsule collection is an exquisite blend of McFarlan's lively style and MacKenzie-Childs' iconic craftsmanship.
“The Capsule Collection series is a celebration of artistic collaboration, storytelling, and exceptional design, and it’s an honor for us to introduce the series with Katey McFarlan, a lifelong supporter of the brand,” said Rebecca Proctor, Chief Brand Officer and Creative Director of MacKenzie-Childs. “We invite you to welcome Katey's inspiring pieces into your home and to discover the beautiful balance of her spirited aesthetics and MacKenzie-Childs' enduring craftsmanship.”
All of the meticulously crafted pieces – the bud vase, spoon rest, and berry bowl – capture the essence of McFarlan's vision while adding a fresh twist to MacKenzie-Childs' renowned checks and introducing a brand new sponge pattern. Handmade in Aurora, each piece is uniquely crafted, making no two alike.
“I'm thrilled to kick off the Capsule Collection series with MacKenzie-Childs! After years of shopping the iconic brand, it was important for me to include those who inspire me, past and present, at the forefront of the collection,” Katey McFarlan added. “Each silhouette is representative of memories with my mom, Gigi, and my grandmothers, Meme and Nana, and the colors and patterns are a favorite for my children and readers. I'm excited to see how my readers confidently and thoughtfully add the pieces to their space!”
This inaugural capsule collection seamlessly integrates McFarlan's distinctive style with MacKenzie-Childs' time-honored craftsmanship. Each piece is not only functional but also a reflection of McFarlan's unique design sensibilities.
The collection is now available to purchase, with the Bud Vase retailing for $148, the Spoon Rest for $88, and the Berry Bowl for $78. It’s also available as a three-piece set for $298. For more information and to explore the MacKenzie-Childs x Katey McFarlan Ceramic Capsule Collection, please visit mackenzie-childs.com.
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About MacKenzie-Childs
MacKenzie-Childs is a fully integrated designer, manufacturer, and multichannel merchant of high-quality, hand-decorated ceramic and enamel tableware, furniture, and home and garden accessories. The brand is best known for distinctive designs that combine vibrant colors and pattern-on-pattern surface decoration to create a fresh, original aesthetic best described as “tradition with a twist.” For more than 40 years, the brand’s talented designers and artisans have created beautiful, original products that add joy and grace to homes great and small throughout the world. Handcrafted MacKenzie-Childs products can be purchased from the company’s retail stores in New York City and Aurora, and through distinctive fine retailers in the U.S. and around the world. For more information, visit mackenzie-childs.com.
About Katey McFarlan
Katey McFarlan (@kateymcfarlan) is the creator behind Chronicles of Frivolity, a lifestyle blog that embraces all things beautiful and uplifting. With a deep appreciation for design, fashion and family, Katey has garnered a devoted following who seek her guidance on style, life, and living with purpose. Her collaboration with MacKenzie-Childs marks an exciting milestone in her journey as a tastemaker and influencer.
MacKenzie-Childs Barn Sale Returns on July 20 with Iconic Items, Exclusive Sets and Limited-Edition Ceramics
American-Heritage Home Décor Brand Continues to Build on the Success of its Annual Sale, Offering Deep Discounts
AURORA, NY (July 6, 2023) - MacKenzie-Childs, the artisan-driven, American-heritage home décor brand, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of its biggest sale of the year. From July 20 to July 24, customers can enjoy unparalleled discounts of up to 60% off on thousands of the brand’s most iconic items during the annual MacKenzie-Childs Barn Sale.
This year's Barn Sale promises to be even more exciting with exclusive product sets, limited-edition ceramics, and surprise and delights throughout the sale. The MacKenzie-Childs tea kettle, a favorite for its timeless design and craftsmanship, emerged as the most sought-after item among shoppers in 2022 and is expected to be just as popular this year, along with made-in Aurora ceramics.
"We are thrilled to offer our valued customers, new and loyal, the chance to find incredible items at amazing prices, all from the comfort of their own homes,” said John Ling, CEO of MacKenzie-Childs. “Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting your MacKenzie-Childs journey, this sale is not to be missed."
Be sure to shop on day one to secure your favorite pieces, and stay tuned for more exciting additions every day, including glassware, limited-edition ceramics, more seasonal fall and holiday decor than ever before, and more that will be unveiled throughout the sale. Loyalty members can also expect additional benefits like complimentary shipping and points accumulation.
The MacKenzie-Childs annual Barn Sale is available to shop at mackenzie-childs.com or in store from Thursday July 20 through Monday July 24, or until supplies last. For real-time sale updates and details, customers can sign up for email and SMS notifications via the website and can check out the MacKenzie-Childs Instagram page at @mackenziechilds and Facebook at @MacKenzieChilds for additional updates and highlights.
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About MacKenzie-Childs
MacKenzie-Childs is a fully integrated designer, manufacturer and multichannel merchant of high-quality, hand-decorated ceramic and enamel tableware, furniture, and home and garden accessories. The brand is best known for distinctive designs that combine vibrant colors and pattern-on-pattern surface decoration to create a fresh, original aesthetic best described as “tradition with a twist.” For more than 30 years, the brand’s talented designers and artisans have created beautiful, original products that add joy and grace to homes great and small throughout the world. Handcrafted MacKenzie-Childs products can be purchased from the company’s retail stores in New York City and Aurora, and through distinctive fine retailers in the U.S. and around the world. For more information, visit mackenzie-childs.com.
AMERICAN HERITAGE HOME DECOR BRAND MACKENZIE-CHILDS TO HOST FIRST ANNUAL ARTISAN CRAFT FESTIVAL THIS FALL
An Experiential Weekend to Celebrate What MacKenzie-Childs Cherishes Most, its Love for Art, Home, and All Things Handcrafted
AURORA, NY (March 7, 2022) - Today, MacKenzie-Childs, the artisan-driven American heritage home decor brand, is excited to announce that it will host approximately 150 hand-selected artisans at its headquarters in Aurora, NY, September 30 - October 2, 2022, for the first annual MacKenzie-Childs Artisan Craft Festival.
The outdoor event will highlight inspired design talent, specializing in handmade, handcrafted goods from a wide range of unique disciplines, including ceramics, jewelry, textiles, fine art, and many more. To ensure this experiential weekend was worth the two-year wait for the brand’s very loyal customer base, the festival will include hands-on craft experiences for attendees, demonstrations, one-of-a-kind pieces for sale, shopping in the MacKenzie-Childs Outlet store, food, and music.
The approximately 150 artisans featured in the event will be specially selected by a judging committee. Applications will be accepted April 1st and close April 22nd providing prospective exhibitors 21 days to enter for a chance to display its handmade creations at the festival. Additional details on the application process, judging committee, the announcement of the artisans selected to exhibit, etc. will all be on the MacKenzie-Childs Artisan Craft Festival webpage HERE.
“We couldn’t be more excited to host the MacKenzie-Childs Artisan Craft Festival in September. We have loved hosting our annual Barn Sale at the farm in the past, which allowed us to connect in-person with current and new customers and share our brand experience with them,” said John Ling, CEO of MacKenzie-Childs. “For obvious reasons, we had to cancel those in-person experiences over the past few years and as we looked to 2022, this felt like a beautiful and necessary evolution to that in-person experience.”
“We are and have always been a brand built out artisan-inspired pieces and currently employ more than 150 artisans at our Aurora headquarters,” said Rebecca Proctor, Chief Brand Officer and Creative Director of MacKenzie-Childs. “Elevating artisans of all disciplines is extremely important to us as a brand and will continue to be a focus for us in everything we do. Celebrating the happiness that unique designs can bring to someone else’s life is the heartbeat of our brand, and we look forward to watching that magic unfold for all the artisans and attendees this fall!”
Stay up to speed on all things MacKenzie-Childs Artisan Craft Festival by visiting mackenzie-childs.com, following our Instagram and Facebook accounts, and the hashtag #MCArtisanFestival.
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About MacKenzie-Childs
MacKenzie-Childs is a fully integrated designer, manufacturer, and multichannel merchant of high-quality, hand-decorated ceramic and enamel tableware, furniture, and home and garden accessories. The brand is best known for distinctive designs that combine vibrant colors and pattern-on-pattern surface decoration to create a fresh, original aesthetic best described as “tradition with a twist.” For more than 30 years, the brand’s talented designers and artisans have created beautiful, original products that add joy and grace to homes great and small throughout the world. Handcrafted MacKenzie-Childs products can be purchased from the company’s retail stores in New York City and Aurora, and through distinctive fine retailers in the U.S. and around the world. For more information, visit mackenzie-childs.com.
MACKENZIE-CHILDS ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF INAUGURAL BLACK LIVES MATTER SCHOLARSHIP FOR DESIGN
The New Scholarship Encourages Five Black Students to Develop Their Abilities in the Fields of Design and Applied Arts in Pursuit of their Professional Goals and Personal Dreams
AURORA, NY (January 13, 2021) - MacKenzie-Childs, the artisan-driven, American heritage home decor brand, is honored to recognize the five winners of the inaugural MacKenzie-Childs Black Lives Matter Scholarship for Design. Recognizing education as a powerful tool, the scholarships aim to provide a positive impact at a critical time for Black students pursuing their future careers in the arts and design.
MacKenzie-Childs is passionate that “design” impacts almost everything around us and firmly believes it should thrive in nontraditional forms. The newly dubbed “MacKenzie-Childs Scholars” work across, and find inspiration in, a number of unique platforms and fields ranging from film and fine art to engineering. Each Scholar submitted an essay about where they find inspiration for their art and creativity and how they see that shaping their future for the chance to be awarded $5,000 to put towards higher education and beyond.
Each MacKenzie-Childs Scholar shared a quote about what design means to them:
- Guidance Gunundu: “Design empowers me to tell my story in a uniquely visual way. It inspires me to empower generations and effectively depict my history, culture, surroundings, and my creativity.”
- Tai Campbell: “Design is one of the only things that allows me to freely express myself. It inspires me to use creativity not only as an outlet but as a vessel for change. I can say confidently that design, and art in general, have changed my life for the better.”
- Amuri Morris: “Design inspires me to build the bridge between reality and the imaginary.”
- Javier Evans: “The quote by Torrie T. Asai that ‘Creativity is nothing but a mind set free’ resonates with me in that until you act upon your thoughts and let your mind go nothing will ever come from those ideas and thoughts.”
- Temesgen Besha: “Art has always been a big part of who I am and it is something I deeply value.”
“MacKenzie-Childs believes that design is the very heartbeat of our company and that creating opportunities in the field of design is essential to our heritage and the future of design in all its forms,” says Rebecca Proctor, Creative Director, and Chief Brand Officer at MacKenzie-Childs. “This annual scholarship is intended to help Black youth and empower them to pursue careers in these all-important fields.”
John Ling, CEO, adds “We are very pleased to be in a position to help these young adults pursue their dreams in fields that will improve their lives and society as a whole.”
Submissions for next year's MacKenzie-Childs Black Lives Matter Scholarship for Design, due on June 30th, 2021, will be available through The University Network, a complete resource platform that helps high school seniors and enrolled college students connect with scholarship opportunities for higher education and beyond.
To learn more about MacKenzie-Childs, please visit mackenzie-childs.com.
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About MacKenzie-Childs
MacKenzie-Childs is a fully integrated designer, manufacturer, and multichannel merchant of high-quality, handcrafted ceramic and enamel tableware, furniture, and home and garden accessories. The brand is best known for distinctive designs that combine vibrant colors and pattern-on-pattern surface decoration to create a fresh, original aesthetic best described as “tradition with a twist.” For more than 35 years, the brand’s talented designers and artisans have created beautiful, original products that add joy and grace to homes great and small throughout the world. Handcrafted MacKenzie-Childs products can be purchased from the company’s retail stores in New York City and Aurora, New York, and through distinctive fine retailers in the United States and around the world.
MACKENZIE-CHILDS INTRODUCES BIGGEST HOLIDAY COLLECTION EVER IN NEW LOCATION AT ATLANTA GIFT MARKET
ATLANTA, GA (January 14, 2020) - MacKenzie-Childs is pleased to introduce its 2020 Fall/Holiday collection to buyers and attendees of Atlanta Gift Market this week. The collection, which will be presented in a new, larger showroom, includes MacKenzie-Childs’ biggest holiday grouping ever.
“Our Fall/Holiday 2020 collection is filled with inspirations taken directly from colors, patterns, and fragrances in nature,” says Rebecca Proctor, creative director and chief brand officer for MacKenzie-Childs. “It’s our most compelling collection to date, and we’re so happy to debut it in our new showroom. Atlanta is sure to be a supercharged market this January, so stop by and see us!”
Rebecca says the designs for Fall/Holiday 2020 capture the energy and essence of amazing places and timeless, golden moments through two major collections that also make appearances for the holidays: Paradise and Golden Hour.
Paradise focuses on the lushness of nature with a passionate palette of rich floral and leafy fabrics on furniture pieces that include the Paradise Sofa and the Paradise Wing Chair. Both have hand-carved frames and are accented with hand-painted details, including Bittersweet Checks and animal spots, and trimmed with antiqued brass nailheads. Accent pieces in the collection, including pillows, rugs, and lighting, are lavishly detailed, too. The Paradise Table Lamp and Paradise Floor Lamp feature beautifully beaded bugs (with moveable appendages) on their shades, and those bugs are repeated on the charming Darwin Footstool. Meanwhile, there are intricately embroidered and beaded animals on the Cockatiel Pillow and the Leopard Pillow.
Golden Hour pays homage to that moment in the late afternoon when the light is sun-kissed and shimmering. Designs for this collection are viewed through a golden filter, pairing interesting metallic combinations and textures. The centerpiece of Golden Hour is the Golden Hour Dining Table, which features a porcelain top that’s stain- and heat-resistant and decorated with classic marble veining. Stunning details, including hand-painted Golden Hour Checks, are applied by artisans in Aurora, New York. The table rests on hand-glazed, hand-painted ceramic legs, also made in Aurora, and it comes with two leaves. Rounding out the Golden Hour collection are accompanying seating for the table, plus two new stunning chandeliers, pillows, and rugs.
Here’s a summary of what else to expect:
HOLIDAYS
MacKenzie-Childs’ largest-ever holiday collection is divided into four major groups: Happy Holidays, Patience Brewster, Paradise, and Golden Hour.
Happy Holidays highlights red and green, but with the unexpected twists on tradition that MacKenzie-Childs does so well. Many of the wreaths, swags, centerpieces, and other decor feature lush evergreens, embellished with holiday florals and accented with an abundance of Courtly Check and tartan. The collection includes Santas, ornaments, pillows, and stockings, too.
Patience Brewster by MacKenzie-Childs soars to new heights with a collection of angel ornaments in a variety of themes that feature Patience’s whimsical painterly touch. There are also candleholders that resemble angel wings, and angels are featured on stockings and pillows. Finally, there are additional Nativity figures and some large holiday animals that are sure to become holiday focal points, including a cow that is aptly named Holy Cow.
Holiday also carries over into the two new furniture collections, Paradise and Golden Hour, with the colors from those groups featured in table decor, wreaths, ornaments, ribbons, floral picks, and more.
AUTUMN/HALLOWEEN
The MacKenzie-Childs pumpkin patch continues to grow with new colors and patterns that will complement existing MacKenzie-Childs pumpkins. There are black and white pumpkins with modern motifs, plus those decorated with tartan and embossed mosaic designs. More pumpkins and additional decor can be found in the Autumn Naturals group, which features soft and elegant elements of cream, copper, sage, and verdigris. Finally, look for Patience Brewster’s fun collection of long-legged crows and her lavishly and lovingly detailed Halloween witches, depicted in figures and a bewitching snow globe.
GLOW HOME APOTHECARY
MacKenzie-Childs Glow Home Apothecary, which was introduced in fall 2019 with the Winter Bouquet fragrance, continues to expand the relationship between home and nature with products that include soaps, lotions, room diffusers, candles, tassels, and potpourri. There will be five additional introductions at the Atlanta Gift Market, including Flower Market (floral tones with light musk and woody notes), Paradise (lime zest and bergamot), Studio (fragrance-free), Golden Hour (roses and mandarin blossoms), and Figmalion (warm fig and amber).
The new MacKenzie-Childs showroom is in AmericasMart Building 2, Suite 900, during The Atlanta Gift Market, January 14–21, 2020.
Wholesale contact: Kimberley Melcher, kmelcher@mackenzie-childs.com
For more information, visit MacKenzie-Childs.com or our social channels: Instagram: @MacKenzieChilds, Facebook: facebook.com/MacKenzie-Childs, Twitter: @MacKenzieChilds, Pinterest: pinterest.com/mackenziechilds
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About MacKenzie-Childs
MacKenzie-Childs is a fully integrated designer, manufacturer, and multichannel merchant of high-quality, handcrafted ceramic and enamel tableware, furniture, and home and garden accessories. The brand is best known for distinctive designs that combine vibrant colors and pattern-on-pattern surface decoration to create a fresh, original aesthetic best described as “tradition with a twist.” For more than 35 years, the brand’s talented designers and artisans have created beautiful, original products that add joy and grace to homes great and small throughout the world. Handcrafted MacKenzie-Childs products can be purchased from the company’s retail stores in New York City and Aurora, New York, and through distinctive fine retailers in the United States and around the world.
MACKENZIE-CHILDS ACQUIRES PATIENCE BREWSTER, INC.
The Handmade, Hand-Painted Figurine Brand Will be a Welcome Addition to the MacKenzie-Childs Brand
AURORA, NY (August 31, 2018) – MacKenzie-Childs, the home furnishings design and manufacturing company based in Aurora, New York, is excited to announce the acquisition of local handcrafted collectible brand Patience Brewster, Inc. The brand founder and designer, Patience Brewster, will become a member of the MacKenzie-Childs creative team to support the design and development process to expand the Patience Brewster by MacKenzie-Childs collection.
Patience Brewster by MacKenzie-Childs will continue to include the original designs with the very same point of view it has always had. “The whimsical nature of the collection folds naturally into our brand, and it will be so much fun having these characters to include in our seasonal and holiday stories,” noted MacKenzie-Childs’ Creative Director and Chief Brand Officer Rebecca Proctor. “Both companies love happy, beautiful things that are made with care by hand, and we enjoy the idea of producing things that you can continue to love for a very long time,” said Proctor. Patience Brewster herself adds, “The instant Rebecca Proctor and I met, a harmonious synchronicity sparked, which made friendship and business possibilities appear rompingly endless.”
MacKenzie-Childs will incorporate products online and into catalogs and stores beginning this fall and will continue to introduce seasonal collections to its wholesale partners in 2019. Notable collections this fall include Dash Away Reindeer, Nativity, and 12 Days.
“Not only is Patience Brewster, Inc., a neighbor of ours in Upstate New York, it is a kindred spirit in its seasonal designs that will help our fans make their homes fun and exciting during the holidays,” said MacKenzie-Childs CEO John Ling. “I viewed the combination of two iconic and whimsical brands so natural, as we believe in the same things: fun, quirky, artisanal, positive, colorful, and authentic. It just made sense for us to become partners,” noted Ling.
MacKenzie-Childs sees the partnership of the two brands even further accelerating its already impressive growth in the seasonal home furnishings category.
For more information, visit MacKenzie-Childs.com or our social channels: Instagram: @MacKenzieChilds, Facebook: facebook.com/MacKenzie-Childs, Twitter: @MacKenzieChilds, Pinterest: pinterest.com/mackenziechilds
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About MacKenzie-Childs
MacKenzie-Childs is a fully integrated designer, manufacturer, and multichannel merchant of high-quality, handcrafted ceramic and enamel tableware, furniture, and home and garden accessories. The brand is best known for distinctive designs that combine vibrant colors and pattern-on-pattern surface decoration to create a fresh, original aesthetic best described as “tradition with a twist.” For more than 30 years, the brand’s talented designers and artisans have created beautiful, original products that add joy and grace to homes great and small throughout the world. Handcrafted MacKenzie-Childs products can be purchased from the company’s retail stores in New York City and Aurora, New York, and through distinctive fine retailers in the U.S. and around the world. For more information, visit mackenzie-childs.com or follow us on our social channels at: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest.
About Patience Brewster
Patience Brewster created children's books, greeting cards, and Krinkles before launching her own one-artist company focusing on finely detailed holiday ornaments and gifts. Her unique process of drawing and painting follows through to the sculpting, hand molding, and hand-painting that defines her brand. She believes the joy customers experience in holding one of her ornaments flows from the hours required in its entirely handmade process.
MacKenzie-Childs Acquires and Al Designs to Form New Candle Division, MacKenzie-Childs Glow
AURORA, NY (June 21, 2018) – MacKenzie-Childs, the home furnishings design and manufacturing company based in Aurora, NY, is excited to announce that it is joining forces with Alina Bednarz, proprietor of Et Al Designs, to form a new candle division. MacKenzie-Childs Glow redefines the beauty of light through elegant and imaginative dinner, pillar, sculptural, and scented candles. Alina will become a member of the MacKenzie-Childs design team to support the design and development process to expand our collection.
“Our candle business has been an exciting and high-growth category for us in the past few years and we are thrilled at the opportunity to work in conjunction with Alina to grow MacKenzie-Childs Glow,” noted John Ling, CEO of MacKenzie-Childs . “We feel our customer will welcome the new additions to our collection and appreciate the quality and design that Et Al Designs is known for. This collaboration will make us better, bigger and provide our customers with a wonderful array of new choices.”
MacKenzie-Childs Glow will debut in the former Et Al space, booth 515 in the High Design area of the July AmericasMart show in Atlanta. Wholesale contact: Mark Bergadon, bergadon@mackenzie-childs.com
For more information, visit MacKenzie-Childs.com or our social channels: Instagram: @MacKenzieChilds , Facebook: facebook.com/MacKenzie-Childs , Twitter: @MacKenzieChilds , Pinterest: pinterest.com/mackenziechilds
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About MacKenzie-Childs
MacKenzie-Childs is a fully integrated designer, manufacturer, and multichannel merchant of high-quality, handcrafted ceramic and enamel tableware, furniture, and home and garden accessories. The brand is best known for distinctive designs that combine vibrant colors and pattern-on-pattern surface decoration to create a fresh, original aesthetic best described as “tradition with a twist.” For more than 30 years, the brand's talented designers and artisans have created beautiful, original products that add joy and grace to homes great and small throughout the world. Handcrafted MacKenzie-Childs products can be purchased from the company's retail stores in New York City and Aurora, and through distinctive fine retailers in the US and around the world. For more information, visit www.mackenzie-childs.com or follow us on our social channels at: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest.