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Monday, February 23, 2015

Linen Closet China by Lenox





I wonder if you know this china series by Lenox China. I had never seen it before I found three different pieces together at a flea market a few days ago. At first I thought they might be very old ironstone. They are quite heavy like that and aged looking.  




But they have just had a lot of use and show it. Don't fall in love, because the patterns shown here have been retired by the manufacturer. A few pieces are still around to buy, but they are crazy expensive. Still, if I beat you at finding any at a great price, I'm going to snap them up!





All three designs are from the Linen Closet line and resemble old embroidered linen. The first I am showing is called Floral Wreath. I have an antique linen remnant running down the center of the table to carry the theme against a drop cloth table cover. A few collected nests make a centerpiece. 














The next pattern on show is Braided Scroll. I actually have a linen runner that looks very much like this design.






Scrumptious detail.








Finally there is this design called Linen Weave. Perhaps you can see that the surface has a texture that looks exactly like the real thing!




The chips and spots make it look a hundred years old. They will all look wonderful hanging together on the wall or displayed on a shelf.













At the same market I was lucky enough to spot the latest of my marmalade jar collection. The oldest sample I have yet.









I just love layers of linen. The grey linen napkins shown here are from Williams-Sonoma.






Our weather has turned bitter cold. More like the Frebruary we're supposed to have. So we're just keeping cozy and dreaming of spring.






I hope it's a great new week for you!

Jacqueline





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32 comments:

  1. Its all beautiful. Lovely grey linen napkins. Our weather has returned to winter's chill with wind. Rain is on the way.

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  2. Loving the Braided Scroll pattern. Looks like a lace pattern. All 3 are gorgeous and great finds.

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  3. You sure have a great eye for spotting the unusal. Too bad they discontinued those patterns. Cold here, too; plus 6 inches of snow yesterday!!!! Sally

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  4. I don't know any of those patterns...but they are all equally beautiful.
    LOVE the napkins and linens, too. xo Diana

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  5. So very pretty! The first one looks like candlewicking. All your vignettes are swoon-worthy.

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  6. Beautiful dishes and the braided ones are gorgeous.
    FABBY

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  7. I have never seen anything like them! Such pretty detail, what a lucky find!

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  8. All of these beautiful china patterns...it always seems they retire the prettiest. Darn.

    Love all of your nests!

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  9. Hello Jacqueline, I googled linen china by lenox on ebay and they have a lot of pieces from low to high...its made in Italy
    ...I myself have not seen it in our thrift /antique shops here on cape cod so have fun scouting ....Lorraine

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  10. You have such a way. Lovely pretty beautiful

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  11. As always, every photo takes my breath away but the ones that take my heart are of your sunflower and the nests. Such signs of what is to come...

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  12. Oh I love the look of the nest and sunflower head! The marmalade jar is gorgeous...and I can only hope to run into some of those Lenox dishes one day!

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  13. Love that sunflower head !!! And the nests too..... I've never seen those patterns before, must have been very short lived. They look wonderful in your home!!! We had -6 last night and all day today it was -3.......xoxoxo

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  14. the new plates are lovely, jacqueline, but, the nests and sunflower head with the marmalade tumbler couldn't be sweeter! stay warm, spring is coming:)

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  15. I've not seen these patterns either. What a find! They really do compliment the old linens.

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  16. Gorgeous! I have not seen this pattern. Soooo pretty.
    Kris

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  17. Love the softness of plates. Unusual, never have I seen such a plate. Gorgeousness!

    Such an inspiring table of textures!

    My love of linens just grows and grows as I visit here.

    Thank you,
    Sarah

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  18. I had forgotten about the marmalade jars! What a treat to see your new collection. The detail is wonderful. I have not seen that pattern before so thank you for sharing! Enjoy.

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  19. Every photo is gorgeous...an absolutely beautiful post! Especially adore how you've brought nature into your designs. That's my style!

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  20. I love the Braided Scroll! Just so pretty. Jacqueline, your table settings are always beautiful and this one certainly is. I love that you found another marmalade jar too. It's a keeper!
    Such a beautiful post!

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  21. hi Jacqueline,

    Love the natural state your home is in. The table settings rustically set and linens in tree bark beige.
    The dried sunflower and nest calls out for spring.

    I don't recognise the Lenox pattern, and have never sean it in my collectings, if ever I do before you find out I will let you know :)
    Our days were spring warm, and now a shift in the days has brought on what's always expected more winter days.

    Warmth and inspiration to you.

    Xx
    Doré

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  22. I am in love Jacqueline! Those plates are gorgeous! Even 1 would be a treasure! And, I love that you added your beautiful sunflower on the table, so sweet!! Blessings!

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  23. Hi J,
    It's good to see your sunflower arrived home in one piece, and I do love seeing your nest collection!
    Great marmalade jar, and your new plate finds are awesome (I love the second one)... I STILL need to get out and root around! Sale season here is NOT happening yet...
    Hugs...

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  24. I have never seen dishes like those before! I love the white frame on your wall!

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  25. Jacqueline, such beautiful china. The heavy look of the plates and the raised patterns make them so special. I have never heard of the patterns or seen them, but they were certainly a wonderful find for you. A perfect match with the linen napkins..Happy Tuesday..Judy

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  26. I can't pick a favorite...they're all gorgeous!!! As with any fabulous find, it leaves you wanting more...Happy Hunting. Love that marmalade jar, swoon~swoon~swoon.

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  27. These are wonderful, J, what a find. I've not seen these either. and that sunflower...LOVE your tablescape! thank you for coming over to join in on the party!

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  28. WoW, Jacqueline! You have some of the most amazing treasures I have ever seen. I always enjoy visiting you.
    Linda at Beautiful Ideas

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  29. I love the Braided Scroll pattern! It looks lovely too with your nests centerpiece! Thank you for sharing at Home Sweet Home!

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  30. Fabulous Lenox patterns! I'm such a sucker for white on white dishes. Hoping you all thaw out soon!
    Karee

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  31. Jacqueline, what a wonderful find! Love the pretty details and texture.

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