I’m obsessed with my iPad and have to have it physically attached to me at all times. I know, it’s a weird thing to obsess over, but when you’re in the blog publishing business like I am….well, enough said.

Recently I discovered a new place to add to by Bucket List. Yes, I have a Bucket List because turning 50 forced me to realize that I truly need one! I have added a darling place in Aurora, New York to my List. MacKenzie-Childs is a world-renowned tableware and gift business on a tranquil Victorian farm overlooking Cayuga Lake. I’ve already planned my trip! I figure I can make a stop in NYC and then head upstate. Not only am I excited to see this picturesque part of New York, I’m crazy in love with all their enamelware. I have their catalog sitting on my desk here at work and have multiple pages dogeared.

To give me a temporary fix until I can actually make my way to the MacKenzie-Childs gardens, visitors center, farmhouse and shop, I found this gorgeous iPad cover in their signature Parchment Check. The teal blue is my go-to color this year and I’m currently redoing my office in this color. How perfect is this tablet cover?? I just fold it back and tuck the flap under to prop it on my desk.

The little magnet closer keeps it secure when I have to throw it into my bag for traveling.

It has handy elastic straps to keep my iPad secure.

I didn’t add my iPad to this photo because the reflection of me kept showing up! I was wearing red and it looked wacky in the photo. But you can see here where the iPad goes when it’s propped on my desk at work.

Upstate New York and MacKenzie-Childs….you’re on my Bucket List!

Established in 1983 and based in Aurora, New York, MacKenzie-Childs is a designer, manufacturer, and multi-channel merchant of high quality, handcrafted ceramics, enamel tableware, furniture, home décor, garden furniture, decorative and personal accessories. The brand is best known for distinctive designs which combine vibrant colors and pattern-on-pattern surface decoration to create a fresh, original aesthetic best described as “tradition with a twist.” In addition to the New York City flagship, MacKenzie-Childs has retail locations in Aurora, New York; Southampton, New York; and Palm Beach, Florida. For more information, visit www.mackenzie-childs.com.

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Beth Anderson, CEO of Chic Galleria Publications, LLC, is a member of STYLE COALITION, an elite group of beauty and fashion publishers for HEARST DIGITAL GROUP. Follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr and Pinterest.

Financial compensation was not received for this post. Products were graciously provided by MacKenzie-Childs. Opinions expressed here are my own.

Photos: Chic Galleria Publications, LLC

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