Brief
Kelly Clarkson’s Wayfair holiday collection briefly featured bird ornaments amid Brooklyn store dispute
Wayfair temporarily listed two bird-themed holiday ornaments under Clarkson’s collection while she was publicly sparring with Art of Play over a mechanical bird.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Kelly Clarkson’s holiday collection on Wayfair briefly included two bird-themed ornaments, a development reported by Billboard on Oct. 16, 2026, that coincided with her ongoing dispute with Brooklyn novelty store Art of Play.
What happened
Billboard noted that the Wayfair site listed a brushed‑metal set of six bird ornaments with vine detailing and a 4‑inch iron cardinal set of six, both described as “delicately sculpted” and “whimsical.” The items appeared under the “Season Abode” tag without any reference to Clarkson’s brand. The listings were removed shortly after the Rolling Stone story about the Art of Play controversy went live on Oct. 15, then reinstated without the Clarkson branding.
What the report adds
According to the article, the bird ornaments were part of Clarkson’s broader “Kelly Clarkson Home” collection, which launched in 2020 and contains over 100 items. A Wayfair spokesperson told Billboard that the items were curated three months ago and are not new to the platform. The spokesperson declined to comment on whether previous Clarkson collections featured bird motifs or why the items were temporarily delisted.
What was said
Billboard quoted the Wayfair spokesperson: “Clarkson is a longtime partner of Wayfair and the products in her collection were curated three months ago and are not new to Wayfair.” The outlet also referenced Rolling Stone’s observation that the bird ornaments seemed to align with Clarkson’s “ornithology jones,” though no direct comment from Clarkson was included.
How it came about
The timing of the bird‑ornament listings overlapped with Clarkson’s Oct. 10 accusation that Art of Play staff treated her as if she could not afford a $15,000 mechanical bird named Molly. Art of Play later clarified that Molly is a permanent fixture and not for sale. The dispute generated extensive media coverage, including several Felo News articles documenting the shop’s response and the ensuing harassment of its staff.
Key facts
- Wayfair listed a brushed‑metal bird ornament set and a 4‑inch iron cardinal set under the Kelly Clarkson Home collection. (billboard.com)
- The listings were briefly removed after a Rolling Stone story about Clarkson’s dispute with Art of Play, then reinstated under a generic tag. (billboard.com)
- A Wayfair spokesperson said the items were curated three months ago and are not new to the site. (billboard.com)
- Clarkson’s dispute with Art of Play began on Oct. 10 when she claimed staff treated her as if she couldn’t afford a $15,000 mechanical bird. (billboard.com)
Sources
- [1] billboard.com — originally reported as “In History’s Greatest Coincidence, Kelly Clarkson (Briefly) Had Some Bird-Themed Ornaments in Her Holiday Collection”
