Collectors—this is not a dill, err, drill! The iconic Lenox Spice Village Set is back for 2024.
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The Lenox Spice Village Set Is Back After a 35-Year Hiatus—Here’s How to Get a Set
Updated Sep. 12, 2024
My favorite way to spend a Saturday? Scouring estate sales. I love hunting for vintage Christmas decor, quirky collectibles (hello, porch goose!), artwork and garden tools—all at a discount.
Like any thrifter, I have a few “holy grail” finds I hope to snag someday. At the top of my list is the Lenox Spice Village Set. This collection of adorable house-shaped spice jars, quaintly nestled on a rack, is the epitome of #cottagecore decor.
Thanks to a recent revival, I don’t need to keep hunting. The brand is bringing back the iconic Spice Village in 2024! Here’s what we know.
What is the Lenox Spice Village?
First introduced in 1989, the Lenox Spice Village was a monthly subscription series. First, you received the rack. Then, each month thereafter, a little 3-inch porcelain house for storing spices like dill, rosemary, oregano and nutmeg. Each of the 24 spice houses is decorated in pastel hues and features botanical accents.
As the collection grew in popularity, Lenox also released larger storage canisters, salt and pepper shakers and even dinnerware. The series waned and was officially discontinued in the early ’90s.
In recent years, the collection has seen a resurgence on social media in kitschy “grand millennial” design circles. They’ve become so popular that complete sets are selling for thousands of dollars on secondhand sites. And Lenox took notice.
The 2024 version of the Spice Village is very similar to the original. Each of the 24 houses is hand-painted with sweet pastels and looks straight out of a fairytale. Plus, there’s no chance of mistaking cinnamon for cloves because each house is a little different.
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Lenox Spice Village Set 2024
The brand teased an announcement on its social media channels in early August—and it’s finally here! The 2024 Lenox Spice Village features 24 pastel-hued jars for the following spices:
- Rosemary
- Oregano
- Basil
- Allspice
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Garlic
- Saffron
- Bay
- Tarragon
- Ginger
- Thyme
- Parsley
- Marjoram
- Mustard
- Clove
- Coriander
- Sage
- Paprika
- Onion
- Chive
- Pepper
- Celery
- Dill
Plus, these little houses are inflation-proof. They’ll be sold at the same price as the originals. One spice house will cost $15, or you can opt for one of four 6-piece sets for $72 or a full 24-piece set for $285.
@lenox1889 How do you build a village? With a pinch of salt, a dash of pepper, and the Spice Village 2nd Edition of course! Head to the link in bio and sign up to be the first to know about all things Spice Village! ✨ #lenoxspicevillage #spicevillage #lovemylenox #lenox ♬ Summer Sun – Andrew Jordan
“We are so thrilled to announce the relaunch of our iconic Spice Village collection, which has been discontinued for nearly 35 years,” Jennifer DiBenedetti, Vice President of Marketing, told us via email. “The resurgence of nostalgic decor, which originally made Spice Village a social media sensation, has created the perfect moment to reintroduce this highly sought-after collectible. We can’t wait for both longtime fans and new admirers to experience the magic and joy it brings once again!”
Where to Buy the Lenox Spice Village Set
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The 2024 Spice Village is available for pre-order now at Lenox and Macy’s. The exact shipping date depends on what you order, but expect to receive your houses between November 2024 for select individual houses and May 2025 for the full 24-piece set. Individual houses start at $15 and go up to $285 for the full set.
Act fast! We have a feeling this collection will sell out faster than you can say cilantro.
Originally Published: August 16, 2024
