Lenox 880069 Balsam Lane Multicolor: Vibrant Elegance for Your Home Review

I love this pattern and all my other plates have arrived intact but one of these mugs had a broken handle when it was delivered. Not wanting to go back and risk more broken ones arriving last time, I consider this my sacrifice to the shipping gods. Judging by the way it was packaged in the manufacturer's box, the failure was due to poor internal protection and rough handling by the USPS. So be aware if you order mugs you may need to use superglue to attach one of them.

I really like this pattern from Lenox. Last year I ordered several sets of mugs for myself and as gifts, but many of them arrived broken. I ended up getting 2 decent gift mugs instead of 2 sets. Well, I put a treat in each one and everything was fine. I've ordered more this year hoping to complete my own set. This year's version looks the same but is a little heavier and feels more durable (last year's version more closely resembles beautiful china, and this year's more closely resembles an…

I appreciate EVERYTHING about these timeless and stylish mugs! They are beautiful and perfect for winter gift season. I'm a long time fan of the Lenox brand which in my humble opinion embodies quality and class. I work in an office with people from different backgrounds. The theme of these mugs (balsamic fir trees) allows me to split up a set and gift them individually to each of my employees for Christmas, filled with seasonal teas and treats, without worrying about possible offending. I can…