The McLaughlin Byrnes Alchemist

03/17/2025

🔥 and…..A NEW ERA BEGINS🔥

I stepped away. I almost let it go. But some things refuse to fade, and some names are meant to rise.

So today, I’m not just coming back—I’m stepping into something greater. Im happy to announce the rebranding and new name of my company, formerly McLaughlin Creative Co.….. so with further ado, im very excited to reveal our new name…

“The McLaughlin and Byrnes Alchemist”

A name that honors my family, my Irish roots, and the fire that never went out.

A name that stands for resilience, transformation, and creating something that lasts.

And a name that is HERE TO STAY…BYRNES!

“It was just a hobby, almost lost. Now, reborn.” ☘️🔥

This is more than a comeback—it’s a new beginning. And if you’ve ever felt like walking away, just know this: your story isn’t over. Keep going.

🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING SOON! 🚨
New products, new vision, and a whole new chapter! This is just the beginning—stay tuned!

☘️🔥

12/16/2024

HAPPY SUNDAY!

😊🎉🎄 McLaughlin Creative Co. has completed its first laser-engraved custom Christmas order! If you would like any personalized last-minute Christmas gifts, please send us a message by this Wednesday, and we will work with you to complete, process, and ship your order to arrive by Christmas. I can also engrave on many other materials. Have a good day, everyone! 🎅🏼🎁👍 Paul Wedge

12/07/2024

🏷️🌞😎GOOD MORNING ALL, ANOTHER WEEKEND ANOTHER FAIR BUT…. ITS OUR FINAL ONE OF 2024! 🥹☺️

🌊🎄 CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA 🎄🌊

We’re making waves and spreading holiday cheer today at Christmas by the Sea at the Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina, 49 America’s Cup Ave., Newport, RI! 🛍️✨ Join us from 10AM–3PM for a magical shopping experience with talented handcrafters, artists, and artisans. 🖌️

🎉 This is our 20th event of 2024, and let’s just say… EVERYTHING MUST GO! 🎉
Here’s the deal:
🎁 Candles: $10–$18
🧼 Soaps: $4
🌟 Christmas Luminaries: $8
🎉 Everything is BUY 2, GET 1 FREE (yes, you read that right!)
💰 Nothing over $20!

✨ Swing by for exclusive specials and stock up on gifts that your friends and family will LOVE (or just treat yourself—we won’t tell 😉).

💡 Pro Tip: Parking at the hotel lot has a fee, but there’s plenty of free municipal parking nearby. Admission is free, and the restaurant and bar are open to keep you fueled while you shop! 🍹

🎄🌊 After 19 fairs this year, this is our 20th and FINAL show for 2024—so don’t miss out! Come for the gifts, stay for the festive vibes, and check out all the other fabulous vendors too.

✨ We can’t wait to see you there! ✨

🎅🎁🌊 McLaughlin Creative Co. Community Marketing McLaughlin Creative Co. Paul Wedge Community Marketing

12/07/2024

🎄 Welp, This Is It – The Final Show of 2024! 🎄

Alright, y’all… tomorrow marks the end of an insane year for McLaughlin Creative Co. ! 19 shows. NINETEEN. (That’s more miles, stress, and coffee than any human should legally consume.) But hey, we did it! Well… I did it, but not without YOU: the shoppers, the sharers, the helpers, and the ones who told me my booth looked amazing when I was lowkey sweating buckets behind the scenes. THANK YOU.

Let’s be real—this year wasn’t perfect. There were hiccups. Some big, some small, and some that made me question my life choices entirely. 😂 But here’s the thing: I don’t stop. I keep pushing, I keep learning, and I keep making things smell amazing while trying to look like I have it all together. (Spoiler alert: I never do.)

Now, if you want to send 2024 off with me in style, come find me TOMORROW at Christmas By The Sea in Newport, RI! 🌊🎅 Happening at the Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina, 49 America’s Cup Ave., from 10 AM–3 PM. Free admission, an amazing lineup of crafters and vendors, and yes, candles and soaps that scream luxury holiday vibes.

There’s a small fee for hotel parking (ugh, I know), but there’s free municipal parking nearby if you don’t mind a little walk. OR you can just bribe me to carry your stuff with cookies. I’m not above it.

2025 is going to be HUGE for McLaughlin Creative Co., but for now, let’s wrap up this year with a bang. Love you all for sticking with me and supporting this dream—it’s wild, messy, and chaotic, but it’s MINE, and I couldn’t do it without YOU. 🖤

Paul Wedge Community Marketing

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! Smokey Chestnut Farm Rescue 🥰

We wish you all a beautiful Thanksgiving!
We are grateful for such a loving community filled with kind-hearted, amazing people!
Sending much love and light from the Smokey herd to each and every one of you!!!
🍂🍁♥️🍁🍂

11/25/2024

✨ Big News and Big Thanks from McLaughlin Creative Co. and Paul Wedge✨

Hey everyone! I’ve got A LOT to share, so grab your coffee or wine and settle in—here we go! ☕🍷….or your bottle of Vodka 🍸 and meatballs but remember (“DO NOT BURN THOSE BALLS!”…IYKYK).

First things first: we’re headed to LAS VEGAS 🎰🌆! A little getaway? Absolutely. But it’s not all just fun and slot machines—I’m attending a two-day seminar and workshop on laser engraving! 🔥 This is going to be the game-changer for McLaughlin Creative Co. in 2025, and I couldn’t be more excited to bring this amazing addition to you all. Think custom, think personal, think “Wow, he really outdid himself.” 😉

Now, let’s talk about the website (oh boy). I KNOW it was supposed to relaunch last Friday. And believe me, I wanted that to happen too. But between life, running this business, and last weekend’s events, it just didn’t get done. I’m so sorry for the delay, and I truly appreciate your patience. 🙏 I promise—it will be worth the wait!

Here’s the plan: the site will relaunch next Monday (just in time for Cyber Monday 🛍️), and we’re pulling out all the stops with an EPIC sale—55–75% OFF everything in our previous inventory. 🎉 Plus, there’ll be an entirely new section, and let me just say… it’s gonna blow your mind. More on that this weekend! 😏

In the meantime, I’ll be soaking in all the laser engraving knowledge I can this week, while also squeezing in some R&R (and maybe a little blackjack). I’ll be back Friday and diving headfirst into getting the site ready for you in which I’ll also be working on while away on vacation! ✈️ 🎰 💻

To every single one of you—thank you. For your patience, your messages, your support, and just being amazing. You all mean the world to me, and I’m so grateful for every order, like, share, and kind word. ❤️

I’m still reachable via email and socials, so don’t hesitate to reach out if you need me. Have the most amazing week, enjoy Thanksgiving, and stay tuned for some HUGE updates coming your way soon! 🦃🍂

11/24/2024

11/24/2024

🎄🚨 LAST CALL, RHODE ISLAND! 🚨🎄

McLaughlin Creative Co. is wrapping up our FINAL DAY at the Rhode Island Christmas Festival in West Warwick TODAY! This is your chance to snag blowout deals and shop like the holiday pro you claim to be. 🎁✨

🔥 Here’s the situation:
✅ Bougie candles? ON SALE.
✅ Lux soaps? CHEAP.
✅ Christmas shopping excuses? GONE.
✅ Me? Running on caffeine and vibes.

🎅 Listen, Santa approves, so why not stock up on gifts (and maybe a lil’ somethin’ for yourself)? Plus, you’ll be supporting not just us but a whole village of fabulous vendors who brought their A-game this weekend.

📍 Where: RI Christmas Festival, West Warwick
🕒 When: Right now until we’re out of stock or out of energy, whichever comes first.

🎥 Come say hi, grab a deal, and help me not take any inventory home. Seriously. My car is FULL.

✨ Don’t miss out—your candles (and maybe your holiday spirit) are waiting for you! 🎄

McLaughlin Creative Co. Paul Wedge