By Catherine Mallette
McClatchy Newspapers
MacKenzie-Childs' new Flower Market Collection makes us want to invite the girls over for lunch and ask them to wear their most colorful, fancy hats, please, but really, this well-priced tableware is not just for special occasions and is equally appealing for everyday use. Each piece of enamelware is covered (back and front) with dramatic floral transfers on one of four background colors - green, black, blue and white. Mix and match backgrounds for a whimsical Alice in Wonderland-like presentation. And mix in your Courtly Check black-and-white M-C pieces for even more fun.
The new collection, including the recently launched "second wave," includes plates, mugs, bowls, tumblers, pitchers, vases, coasters and place mats. Prices range from $32 to $68 per piece.
Find MacKenzie-Childs collections at Neiman Marcus or shop online and get more information at www.mackenzie-childs.com.