Christmas may be a couple of months away, y’all, but MacKenzie-Childs just launched a new line of limited edition tea kettles that will make your heart leap like it’s Christmas morning. The MacKenzie-Childs first ever Tea Kettle Collective kicked off today, which includes 15 new, holiday-inspired tea kettles in bold, sophisticated, and fun designs.
While the brand is notably loved for its Royal Check patterns, this collective will feature a variety of new styles and designs. “We thought it would be a fun exercise to think of [the kettles] like fashion, and create art tailored to specific personalities,” Rebecca Proctor, MacKenzie-Childs’ Chief Brand Officer and Creative Director, tells Southern Living. The collective is also an ode to Proctor’s grandmother, a connection we especially appreciate here at Southern Living. “Tea will always be special to me,” Proctor shared. “It started with a special tea-and-honey concoction my grandmother used to make for me when I was four, just so we could have tea parties together.”
This Tea Kettle collective is unique in that a new kettle design will be released every day, starting today and running through October 30. Each kettle is priced at $169, and while the majority of the kettles are still under wraps, you can shop the first piece of the collective, the Pretty As a Bow Kettle, right now!
Pretty As a Bow Tea Kettle
The darling Pretty As A Bow tea kettle is nothing short of sweet and sophisticated. The 2-quart capacity kettle measures 10.5 inches tall and 7 inches in diameter, making it the perfect size for lots of tea. But it’s still pretty enough to use as decor on your countertop. It’s crafted with a heavy-gauge steel underbody, a sleek wooden handle, and a stunning clear glass knob with brass accents on the lid for a touch of elegance. The design of the tea kettle truly makes it stand out, however. It features a beautiful cream color that is complemented with black-and-white striped bows and black polka dots that can seamlessly blend with other MacKenzie-Childs kitchen or decor pieces.
A MacKenzie-Childs tea kettle is built to last, and with proper care, it can be passed down from generation to generation. While the kettle isn’t suitable for microwave use, it can be used on gas, electric, and ceramic ranges to accommodate all kitchens. And to help extend its longevity, be sure to hand wash the kettle with mild soap and water and dry immediately to keep the finish looking as good as new.
The Pretty As a Bow tea kettle is just one of the 15 designs you can shop from MacKenzie-Childs new collective. Among the variety of new styles, you can also expect to find kettles in highly requested patterns, like Sophisticheck and Kiss-Me. Sophisticheck showcases “grey and bronze checks in a sleek design” while Kiss-Me features “pretty-in-pink lips that promise to add a sweet touch to any home,” Proctor explains.
Are you excited to shop yet? Scoop up the first piece of Mackenzie-Childs’ Tea Kettle Collective now, and while you wait for new designs to drop, shop some of the brand’s best-selling products below!
Rosy Check 3-Quart Tea Kettle
Sweetheart Espresso Cup & Saucer (Set of 4)
Courtly Check Spice Rack
Green Flower Market Large Canister