While I love, love, love china with elaborate patterns, I also made the choice to register for classic patterns when I was married. Lenox Tuxedo is ivory with a gold-encrusted rim. It can be mixed with hundreds of different Lenox patterns. I still love it. Click on the pictures below to get a larger look at the detail. Beautiful!
And now, for a little history!
Tuxedo is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2012. It was originally known as J33. These ramekins date from before 1920. They were a fantastic eBay find! (I LOVE EBAY!) Ovington Brothers was a specialty store in New York that imported fine housewares, often on commission. I found some really neat articles in the New York Times archives from the late 1800's here and here. This second article was a bit scandalous! There is some interesting family history here as well. And as a side note, can you believe Lenox has never never made a soup tureen in such an enduring pattern? I am hoping they'll celebrate next year by offering one!
-Andrea
-Andrea
What a delightful breakfast tray, definitely a treat for one.
ReplyDeleteIt all looks so lovely but the napkin ring has stolen MY heart.
Next time, will add a ribbon. Easier to remove, I think and prettier on the table! :)
ReplyDelete-Andrea
How lovely to be sharing this lovely holiday together. That is what Love is all about!
ReplyDeleteLovely post.
Yours Sincerely,
Shirley
This is such a pretty breakfast tray. My wedding china is Lenox Moonspun. Your mother, you, and I did a great job of picking classic Lenox patterns. What a beautiful ornament you used for a napkin holder. I love that gorgeous champagne flute. Your pretty tray would be such a wonderful way to begin Valentine's Day. Thank you for linking it to my Valentine party. laurie
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and classic -- and I love your breakfast menu!
ReplyDeleteWow. If anyone ever gave me breakfast in bed like that I would probably faint!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous.