My dear readers, I retract my grouchy gripe! You do give a hoot! God love you for responding to my whining so efficiently. The dining in NY post was appreciated by plenty, and I am truly grateful for all the emails and comments telling me so! I'm learning that different posts appeal to different readers, and that's ok. In fact, I was tickled by a comment exclaiming she loved the dining in NY post and couldn't care less about Mackenzie-Childs! Bottom line, I post what inspires me which is all I can do, and I hope I'm inspiring others in the process.

Now, let's move on to the Mackenzie Childs crazy you should be expecting.

Oh dear Lord. Let me explain...

These flower pots were on sale. Perfect for a small plant or filled with flowers. I may use them to hold spoons and forks for a buffet...

Also on sale, these will be used for small vases...

Not on sale, but so charming - A cheese plate I'll look forward to pulling out...

I love this pattern, Taylor: Poplar Ridge

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I have no idea what I'm going to use these for, but I love them. I may just leave one out on the counter and stare at it...

Now this was a fun find. I just love this wooden pig. I was planning to put my black and white check condiment dishes on it, and still may, but they suggested using one of the hors d'oeuvre trays on top, and I couldn't agree more! Pattern: Taylor Fran

To the right, you can see the sugar shaker. I think that's what it's called. I won't be using it for sugar... just decoration. Pattern: Taylor: Hitchcock Field

Here is the bird tassel... One for me, one for Mom. Mackenzie-Childs Tassels

I've had this matching plate for years. The pattern is being discontinued. All retired and discontinued items are on sale ~ 30% off until they are gone!