People Inspiration, the amazing Victoria and Richard MacKenzie-Childs.

When I visited Martha's Vineyard last year with my friend Joyce, we stopped in a few shops in Vineyard Haven.   I went into the most delightful shop, and there on the shelves were beautiful pieces by Mac Kenzie-Childs.  I loved the checkered teapots and the whimsical designs found on the furniture.

I was enchanted.

Years ago I had read an article about these two creative souls, but I never made the connection.  The article was in the book, Where Woman Create.

I only know that when I walked into that shop on the Vineyard and saw those designs, I was smitten.  The article had been all about Victoria and Richard MacKenzie-Childs.  Their artisans handmake all of these whimsical creations.   It all began with this adorable couple.

They started designing their whimsical style of decoration when they purchased a rundown farmhouse in Aurora, New york.  They had no money to buy furniture and they began painting and decorating rooms with salvaged furniture and decor.

Where Women Create, the book 2005

Now they are a multi-million dollar enterprise.  "In 1983, in an effort to earn money to send their daughter to ballet school the couple decided to make and sell teacups and Mac Kenzie-Childs, Ltd. was born."

I love reading Sarah's blog from Hyacinths for the Soul.   Sarah shares her many treasures from time to time and has an amazing collection of MacKenzie-Childs creations.

Their farm estate is amazing, and now they have decorated this amazing ferry. Yankee Ferry in Hoboken, New Jersey. Here's an amazing video of their Ferry home.

I hope you enjoyed reading about this amazing couple.  You can never have enough inspiration.

P.S.  Joyce, another field trip!

P.S.  The Pioneer Women is giving away a MacKenzie-Childs cake carrier.  Stop by and leave a comment for a chance to win.