Let’s face it. When we’re away from home and living in the dorm, getting comfortable isn’t always the easiest. On top of adapting to a new way of life, we’re also trying to make the space feel like ourselves. Sometimes making the space feel like you include giving the kitchen decor a bit of a makeover. If you’re like me, you probably keep your eyes peeled regularly for satisfying vintage decor that will get your kitchen feeling welcoming and cozy. With the vintage and cottage core aesthetics continuing to make a splash in fashion and home decor, we have the best recommendation for you.
Wait. What is the Lenox Spice Village Collection?
If we take a deep dive into Lenox’s About Us page on its website, you’ll see that the brand was founded in 1889 by Walter Scott Lenox as the Ceramic Art Company. Lenox was the first American china used by presidents in the White House. Presidents who have had pieces commissioned include Woodrow Wilson in 1918, Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1934, Harry S. Truman in 1951, Ronald Reagan in 1981, Bill Clinton in 2000, and George W. Bush in 2008.
Everyone knows that spices make the world go round, and now there’s a cute way to display them! World renowned brand, Lenox, is bringing back its 24-jar Spice Village collection. For those who aren’t familiar with the lore, Lenox originally released this collection in 1989 and sadly discontinued it in 1993.
According to Eater, the Spice Village hype returned in 2022 during the pandemic, thanks to TikTok. One shopper found the entire set at a thrift store and shared the experience in a video that garnered over 6 million views. We can also thank the cottage core aesthetic, which has skyrocketed in popularity in the last few years, leading this jar set to increase in value by hundreds, if not thousands of dollars on Ebay. Since then, people have been on the hunt to complete their own personal sets.
How can I buy the Lenox Spice Village Collection?
Thanks to customer uproar, Lenox has the Spice Village set officially up for pre-order on its website. You can get those little houses for everyday spices like basil and pepper, or even key pumpkin spice ingredients like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. The whole entire set is retailing for $285, just as it did in 1989, but don’t fret! If you’re simply just trying to complete your collection, they also have the individual jars up for pre-order for $15 and sets of six for $72. Individual jars and sets of six aren’t expected to ship until at the earliest, late February 2025, and at the latest, May 2025. The full sets won’t be shipped out until September 2025. With no info regarding the possibility of a display rack, it looks like you’ll have plenty of time to thrift for one while waiting for these beauties to arrive at your home!