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Chris Madden

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Chris Madden was an author and designer whose home furnishings were featured in collections at JCPenney and Bed Bath & Beyond.

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I'd like to thank Christine Madden for her creativity that led to nights of the most incredible sleep and comfort over the last twenty years plus.
Christine's JC Penny line called Home Sense changed my life. It sounds crazy but it's true. In 2002, in a Canadian bargain store, I came across some very plush microfiber single blankets that where about 1 inch short of the diameter of a queen size bed. They were made with two blankets plush side out held together by a hem. The fiber was extra...

We met Chris in the 90's while in Boca Raton Florida where she was appearing at the opening for the Macy's Furniture Gallery. The welcome she gave us was simply wonderful, and who could forget the gleam in her eyes, and how very lovely and gracious she was. I thanked her for the many years of valuable design tips etc.. Our admiration and love for Chris is eternal.

Several years ago I purchased a comforter set with matching curtains pillows etc. by Ms. Madden and wanted to find where I could find another one. It was at this time I found that she had passed just this year. So sorry to hear that. The set I bought is the best that I’ve ever had! Rest In Peace, Ms. Madden!

My heartfelt condolences are offered to the family, many, many friends, and colleagues of Ms. Chris Madden for the loss of your beloved mother, sister, and friend Chris. Chris Madden was an author and designer whose home furnishings were featured in collections at JC Penney and Bed Bath & Beyond. She was greatly admired by many fellow designers and authors. May the love and many, many special memories you shared with your devoted loved one show how much your life was touched by her. May the...

So sad to lose this beautiful, long-time friend. We're here for you, Kevin.

My big sister Chrissy - generous, understanding, compassionate, creative, inventive, smart, funny, caring - protected and loved and spoiled me my entire life. I will miss her so, and will forever be grateful for being her little sister. Jeannie

Dear Kevin,
What a beautiful lady she was. I am a recipient of one of her beautiful books which I will treasure. Chris was lovely and gracious to all that she met. Her many friends here at the Moorings are stunned and all are so sorry for your loss. Joan Ross

My condolences.

An amazingly talented designer and a beautiful person. Sincere condolences to the Madden family, praying God help you all through your time of sorrow.