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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 has 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 vivacious 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 to 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 nod to 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.
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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.
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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.
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LVPR | Audra Keeling | audra@lvpr.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.
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Emily Anderson, LVPR | emily@lvpr.com
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.
Media Contact:
Ali Karsch, LVPR | ali@lvpr.com | 954-294-7916
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.
Media Contact:
Ali Karsch, LVPR | ali@lvpr.com | 954-294-7916
MacKenzie-Childs Acquires Et 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, mbergadon@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 U.S. 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.
Media Contact:
Ali Karsch, LVPR | ali@lvpr.com | 954-294-7916
MacKenzie-Childs Introduces its Spring 2019 Collection at Atlanta Gift Market
ATLANTA, GA (July 9, 2018) – MacKenzie-Childs, the handcrafted home decor brand, is pleased to introduce its 2019 spring collection to buyers and attendees of Atlanta Gift Market this week. As the brand continues to create innovative, whimsical, festive, and decorative products for collectors and new customers alike, it is proud to introduce a very thoughtful spring collection that features an elaborate new candle collection, rich and colorful furniture pieces, a new royal blue and white check dinnerware collection, seasonal offerings, and a partnership with SCOUT Bags.
MacKenzie-Childs is excited to introduce Royal Check, an all-new enamelware collection which features hand-painted royal blue and white checks similar to Courtly Check and Parchment Check, that are customer favorites. Royal Check includes everything from dinner plates to canisters, serving platters, tea kettles, salt and pepper shakers, placemats, aprons, linens, etc.
MacKenzie-Childs Glow redefines the beauty of light through an extensive collection of dinner, pillar, scented, and iconic shaped candles. “We’ve partnered with Alina Bednarz, formerly of Et Al Designs, to create a new point of view on MacKenzie-Childs that celebrates a broader story of our direction in home,” noted John Ling, CEO of MacKenzie-Childs. “Alina is an extraordinary woman and tastemaker and we’re so happy to have her as part of our design team now to support our direction forward with candles.”
Additionally, MacKenzie-Childs will introduce a co-branded collection with SCOUT Bags which will feature patterned, portable coolers, and casserole carriers. The line is available in two patterns, Dotty, all black and white, and Ikat, with splashes of pinks, reds, blacks, and whites. Signature handles feature MacKenzie-Childs’ traditional Courtly Check pattern.
“This season is especially exciting for us,” noted Rebecca Proctor, Chief Brand Officer for MacKenzie-Childs. “Our designs came together beautifully for spring 2019 with a nod to British style campaign living with a bohemian spin, and a wink to the ’60s with a collection of furniture, elaborate pillows, and barware. MacKenzie-Childs Glow is a natural direction for us as well. We’ve been very busy to say the least! Hopefully, we’ve made the MacKenzie-Childs playground even more fun for our customers with all our new collections.”
Below is an overview of some of the more notable spring collections for 2019.
- Boheme: a boho-chic luxurious furniture and decor collection in shades of yellow, deep red, green, and blue, with black and white accents. The collection includes an over-the-top day bed, loveseat, chair, ottoman, side table, pillows, rugs, chandelier, hammock, and lamp.
- Dotography: Inspired by the rich tones of black and white photography, this collection is warmly modern. It masquerades as monochromatic, while mysteriously offering a palette of shadowy undertones and luxe texture. The furniture and decor line feature a mixture of black and white leopard print, and grey and white marbling. The collection includes a sofa, large coffee table, chair, accent pillows, rugs, bar cart and barware set.
- Indigo Villa: This outdoor furniture collection is inspired by the beautiful contrast of blues and whites from various seaside cultures around the world – from a tiny island villa outside of Stockholm to a palatial beach home on Mykonos. The collection will feature outdoor sofas, chair and ottoman, and lounger with blue and white check and blue floral accents. All fabrics are made by Sunbrella, exclusively for MacKenzie-Childs.
- Royal Check: The new enamelware collection with hand-painted blue and white checks will include everything from dinnerware to canisters, as well serving platters, tea kettles, salt and pepper shakers, placemats, aprons, linens, etc.
- Spring & Easter Decor: The seasonal business has been a big one for the brand. Adding to the Easter collection, MacKenzie-Childs is excited to offer additional decor, place setting, linens, and paper product options to further celebrate the spring holiday.
MacKenzie-Childs will be located at AmericasMart Building 2, Suite 913 during The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market July 10-16, 2017. 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 mbergadon@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 U.S. 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.
Media Contact:
Ali Karsch, LVPR | ali@lvpr.com | 954-294-7916
MACKENZIE-CHILDS INTRODUCES A DRAMATIC HOLIDAY COLLECTION AT ATLANTA GIFT MARKET
ATLANTA, GA (January 11, 2018) - MacKenzie-Childs, the handcrafted home decor brand, is pleased to introduce its 2018 holiday collection to buyers and attendees of Atlanta Gift Market this week. As the brand continues to create innovative, whimsical, festive, and decorative products for collectors and new customers alike, it’s proud to introduce a very thoughtful holiday collection that features a new autumnal dinnerware collection, a gorgeous metallic and white holiday collection, two grand furniture collections in color palettes for the classic and bold customer, and an exciting product collaboration with our neighbors and friends Beekman 1802, among many other fall, holiday and seasonal decor pieces.
Holiday 2018 was a very thoughtful design process for the brand, with dedicated focuses on developing collections appealing to the customer’s desires for a range in color palettes and striving for excellence in the quality of product delivered. MacKenzie-Childs has grown the fall category again this year, offering more decor pieces, rugs, linens, etc. for the seasonal shopper. Holiday decor will be back in full force, with a focus on fun elements of the nutcracker, penguins, robust ornament offerings, and classic pieces such as holiday greenery, trees, a nativity, and Santas.
“Fall & holiday 2018 is our most exciting ever,” said Rebecca Proctor, Chief Brand Officer. “Pheasant Run, our new dinnerware collection, leads the season for us. It’s the first time we’ve designed specifically for the Thanksgiving table and it’s perfect for anyone who appreciates the autumnal palette so dear to us in the Northeast. We’re also really pleased to continue our partnership with our friends and Upstate New York neighbors, Beekman 1802. This collaboration pairs what we both do best; our patterns and colors hand in hand with their impeccable quality. There is so much to see from us this season! I’m also excited about the Marylebone furniture collection, inspired by recent trips to London. It’s all about upholstery, tables, cabinets, lighting, and textiles named after our favorite streets in that neighborhood. The chairs are comfortable and punctuated with upholstery tacks and beautiful fabrics.”
Provided below is an overview of some of the more notable holiday collections for 2018.
- Pheasant Run: This festive dinnerware collection is our answer to a porcelain option during the fall and holidays. With elements of Courtly Check woven into a bright color palette of acorns, squash, wheat stalks, pheasant feathers, and cabbage, the collection features dinner, salad, and dessert plates; a tea set; a full glassware set; and serving platters and bowls.
- Silver Linings: This chic, refined, delicate collection is sure to be a hit this holiday season with a very neutral palette of silver, white, frosted tones, and touches of black and white in an array of decor pieces, including trees, garland, wreaths, topiaries, centerpieces, bouquets, ornaments, linens, candles, etc.
- Marylebone: This rich-in-color collection features a palette of red, black and white, with elements of floral, stripe, and tartan fabrics. The collection features a range in price points, starting off with the Regent Street Chair and Ottoman, the Bond Street Chair, High Street Accent Chair, a Tray Table, Accent Table, Dining Chair and Square Table, and a Console Cabinet.
- Tivoli Gardens: an elegant, colorful and vibrant collection, with a deep violet base color fabric with polka dots, a white- and red-rose-inspired garden fabric, and rainbow-esque striped fabric, with grand, hand-painted wooden elements. The centerpiece of the collection is a butterfly chair with an ottoman that’s sure to be the focal point of any room. The collection also includes some decor and bathroom accent pieces, such as pillows, lamps, and travel cases.
- Beekman 1802 Collaboration: The partnership between Beekman 1802 and MacKenzie-Childs is a true collaboration between neighbors. In celebration of our New York State neighboring farms, a three-fragrance collection has been created, inspired by the blooms in our gardens and MacKenzie-Childs’ whimsical and iconic patterns: Flower Market, Morning Glory, and Covent Garden. The beauty products are botanically inspired and created with Beekman 1802’s signature natural botanicals and, of course, goat milk.
MacKenzie-Childs will be located at AmericasMart Building 2, Suite 913 during The Atlanta Gift Market January 9-16, 2018. Wholesale contact: Mark Bergadon mbergadon@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 U.S. 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.
Media Contact:
Ali Karsch, LVPR | ali@lvpr.com | 954-294-7916
MACKENZIE-CHILDS INTRODUCES AN EXCITING SPRING COLLECTION AT ATLANTA GIFT MARKET
ATLANTA, GA (July 11, 2017) – MacKenzie-Childs the handcrafted home decor brand is pleased to introduce its 2018 spring collection to buyers and attendees of Atlanta Gift Market this week. As the brand continues to create innovative, whimsical, festive, and decorative products for collectors and new customers alike, they’re proud to introduce a very thoughtful spring collection that features rich and colorful furniture pieces, a new all-white dinnerware collection, seasonal offerings and a wider range of price points allowing customers and collectors more opportunities to engage with their products.
In the spring of 2017, MacKenzie-Childs introduced its first porcelain dinnerware collection with Thistle & Bee appealing to the wedding registry customer and is excited to expand the wedding collection this year with a new line of all-white ceramic dinnerware called Sweetbriar. In addition, MacKenzie-Childs worked hard to provide new home decor solutions for seasons such as Easter and summer entertaining as well as build out the pets and bathroom categories.
“The spring 2018 Collection is full of new ideas from us, some of which may surprise you,” said Rebecca Proctor, creative director. “Sweetbriar ceramic dinnerware is a radical addition to our collection because it’s white! MacKenzie-Childs is known for color and pattern, but this season we embrace pattern in a whole new way by embossing signature graphic elements into each creamy white silhouette. It’s perfect for wedding registry and also practical for everyday use. Each piece is handmade by our incredible artisans on our farm in Aurora, NY. Our terra cotta clay body is barely visible beneath the surface of the glaze, adding a beautiful effect to every piece. I absolutely love it.”
Provided below is an overview of some of the more notable spring collections for 2018.
- Sweetbriar: a complete dinnerware line including stemware, flatware, linens and faux florals. The handmade ceramic pieces are all made in Aurora, NY and feature texture, embossed, debossed checks, flowers and different layers to build a gorgeous dinner table. All stemware is mouth blown in Romania and hand painted. The check patterned stainless-steel flatware collection features 24 karat gold plated handles. The collection is complete with table top linens and faux floral pieces that work seamlessly together and are great to mix and match with.
- Queen Bee: a luxurious furniture and decor collection inspired by the Queen of the Hive (household) in yellow, gold and black hues. The collection includes a wing chair, loveseat, ottoman, side table, tuffet, pillows, rugs, a hand painted writing desk, wallpaper, lamp and scented candles.
- Patisserie: a whimsical pastel furniture collection combining some familiar patterns to the brand in a unique new way. Never before has MacKenzie-Childs incorporated a Taylor ceramic pattern into furniture! Additionally, the fabrics will be a mix of marbleized and lattice fabrics. The collection features a wing chair, ottoman, rugs, pillows, small accent pieces, side table and tassels.
MacKenzie-Childs will be located at AmericasMart Building 2, Suite 917A during The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market July 11-18, 2017. Wholesale contact: Mark Bergadon, mbergadon@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 U.S. 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.
Media Contact:
Ali Karsch, LVPR | ali@lvpr.com | 954-294-7916
MACKENZIE-CHILDS AND BEEKMAN 1802 JOIN NEIGHBORLY FORCES
The Two Brands Introduce a Product Collaboration and an Ongoing Partnership
AURORA, NY (April 5, 2017) – MacKenzie-Childs is excited to announce an exciting new product partnership with fellow upstate New York brand Beekman 1802. The two brands collaborated on a blooming-floral-fragranced soap and lotion set in a hand-painted Courtly Check container, which will be available online for $75. Additionally, the two brands will work on multiple co-branded opportunities including live appearances and future product collaborations.
“Wonderful things happen when neighbors get together,” noted Rebecca Proctor, creative director for MacKenzie-Childs. “We are huge fans of what the Beekman Boys are doing. It was such a perfect opportunity for us to combine our hand-painted enamelware with their amazing products.”
“We have long been fans of the whimsical beauty that MacKenzie-Childs brings into the world and the delight that you can see on the faces of their customers,” noted Brent Ridge, co-founder of Beekman 1802. “We particularly love that both of our companies started on upstate New York farms—truly neighbors. We’ve used our expertise in producing farm-inspired skincare and fragrances to create an incredible first collaboration.”
MacKenzie-Childs Creative Director Rebecca Proctor will be hosting the Beekman Boys for a book signing and meet-and-greet in their Aurora Shop on April 29, 10 am - 4 pm. Customers and brand fans are invited to come out and say hello!
Rebecca will also join the Beekman Boys at the annual Garden Party Festival in Sharon Springs, NY, on Saturday, May 27. Follow both brands’ Facebook pages (MacKenzie-Childs; Beekman 1802) for additional info on the store events as they get closer.
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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 U.S. 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.
About Beekman 1802
Beekman 1802 is a “living” brand. Since 2008, the company has created content and products inspired by life on Beekman 1802 Farm in Sharon Springs, NY. Product categories include skin care, gourmet foods, and decor for home and garden and can be found at Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Anthropologie, and other fine retailers. Beekman 1802 publishes a quarterly magazine, the Beekman 1802 Almanac, which was recently named “best of 2016” by Library Journal. The fourth Beekman 1802 cookbook will be published in September 2017 by Houghton Mifflin. For more information, visit beekman1802.com or follow @beekman1802boys.
MacKenzie-Childs Introduces an Exciting Fall and Holiday Collection at Atlanta Gift Market
AURORA, NY (January 10, 2017) – MacKenzie-Childs, the handcrafted home decor brand, is pleased to introduce its 2017 fall and holiday collection to buyers and attendees of Atlanta Gift Market this January. As the brand continues to create innovative, whimsical, festive, and decorative products for collectors and new customers alike, they’re excited to introduce a larger fall collection than ever before: rich and colorful furniture pieces, metallic and on-trend holiday pieces and a wider range of price points allowing customers and collectors more opportunities to engage with their products.
Expanding on the fall category, this year MacKenzie-Childs will introduce a more robust fall collection featuring throw pillows, table linens, place settings, an array of festive wine stoppers, kitchen decor pieces, and an expansion of the very successful pumpkin collection. In spring 2017 MacKenzie-Childs will introduce a striking faux floral category and will continue to offer beautiful autumn themed arrangements ranging in size; from small bouquets to tabletop centerpieces, topiaries, and wreaths.
“We’re embracing the concept of Home in a whole new way,” said Rebecca Proctor, creative director. “The fall and holiday collections are quite comprehensive and bursting at the seams with new ideas. We’ve touched on Halloween and Thanksgiving this year, and we’ve taken Christmas over the top by mixing in decorating and entertaining ideas. But most importantly I think, we’ve taken a very comfortable approach to interior living.”
Provided below is an overview of some of the more notable holiday collections for 2017.
- Precious Metals: a collection of sprays, trees, wreaths, centerpieces, garland, and decor items in a beautiful and luxurious metallic, neutral, and Courtly Check color palette.
- Highland: a collection of sprays, trees, wreaths, centerpieces, garland, serving trays, planter pots, and decor items in a very traditional holiday color palette of red, green, black, and white.
- Inverness Furniture: a rich, contemporary furniture collection featuring a wing chair, accent chair, decorative ottoman and accent pillows made of mango wood, and showcasing a textile palette of dusty greens, terra cotta and silvery shades of blue.
- Covent Garden: a charcoal grey floral and striped furniture collection featuring an occasional chair, wing chair, accent chest, side table, narrow table, ottoman, stool, accent pillows, and chandelier shade.
- Gardenia: a very contemporary line of black and white gardenia pieces with accents of Courtly Check being offered up in lumbar pillows, picture frames, lamps, chandelier shades, and accent pillows.
- Quatrefoil: a modern, Moroccan inspired selection of decor and furniture pieces including trays, lamps, accent table, cabinet, and picture frames in a gorgeous gold, black and Courtly Check color palette.
- Bath Collection: an expansion on our traditional Courtly Check bath options we introduce Trellis (black and white geometric pattern with a Courtly Check border) & Covent Garden (multi-color with a Courtly Check border) as two unique patterns of towels in addition to decorative bathroom accessories and a selection of Dotty bathrobes.
MacKenzie-Childs will be located at AmericasMart Building 2, Suite 917A during The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market January 10-17, 2017.
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 U.S. and around the world. For more information, visit mackenzie-childs.com.
MacKenzie-Childs Celebrates the 20th Birthday of Courtly Check and the Launch of an Exciting New Category – Cookware
The performance based, decorative cookware is the ideal gift this fall & holiday entertaining season
AURORA, NY (August 1, 2016) – MacKenzie-Childs, the handcrafted home decor brand, is excited to celebrate the 20th birthday of its beloved “Courtly Check” collection with the launch of a new category – performance based, decorative cookware which is sure to please every home entertainer this fall and holiday season. The cookware line will launch mid-August in stores and online as well as with retail partners. MacKenzie-Childs will ramp up a celebration campaign during the month of September that includes instore events, promotional giveaways via social media, a new website and promotional appearances by Creative Director Rebecca Proctor.
Courtly Check is the black and white pattern the brand is most known for, some of which is still hand-painted to this day by artisans in the company’s upstate NY farm location. In 1995, MacKenzie-Childs launched a collection of hand-painted enamelware referred to as Roasted Marshmallow. The pattern was part of the Camp MacKenzie-Childs collection, but they soon discovered that it worked when layered onto formal place-settings. The deliberate but spontaneous use of additional colors dragged through each check made it unique--no two pieces were alike. The addition of caramel-like amber tones pulled through the creamy white and black checks was reminiscent of the look of marshmallows perfectly toasted. A few years later, an editor referred to MacKenzie-Childs as the “court jester” of tabletop and upon that comment Roasted Marshmallow was renamed more appropriately as Courtly Check.
“MacKenzie-Childs is on the cusp of an exciting time,” noted John Ling, CEO. “We’re continuing to challenge our designers and product development team to create products that appeal to both our collectors as well as to a new demographic of consumers. We’re very proud of our new cookware as it allows us to be innovators in the category and introduces consumers to cookware that is more than just a means to cooking a meal.”
MacKenzie-Childs cookware is constructed with a heavy weight steel underbody, glazed twice and then hand painted with our signature Courtly Check pattern. The enamel finish is incredibly hardy, and stain and chip resistant. Bronzed stainless steel rims are added to both the bodies and the lids, and the unique 18/10 stainless steel knobs and handles are added to finish each piece. The knobs, sculpted in the form of bird’s nests, flowers, and leaves are like pieces of jewelry on top of each lid; inspired by our gardens in Aurora, New York. The Cookware line will include 7 pieces all made from enamel featuring a 2.5 Qt. Saucepan ($125), 3 Qt. Sauté Pan ($165), 3 Qt. Casserole ($165), 5 Qt. Casserole ($170), 7 Qt. Stockpot ($180), 10 Qt. Medium Casserbole ($110) and the hero piece is the Roasting Pan with Rack ($125).
“We’re thrilled to be entering the cookware category,” said Creative Director Rebecca Proctor. “As a person who loves to cook and spend time in the kitchen, I’ve always been passionate about the idea of offering our own line that truly functions well and has our decorative signature. We’ve finally done it and I couldn’t be happier with our first launch. I’ve been tough on the prototypes and I’m proud to say they perform beautifully.”
For more information, visit MacKenzie-Childs.com and follow along the 20th Birthday of Courtly Check celebration via our social channels: Instagram: @mackenziechilds, Facebook: facebook.com/MacKenzie-Childs, 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 U.S. and around the world. For more information, visit mackenzie-childs.com.