I’m happy to introduce southern hospitality to you with Hen House Linens today. North Carolina native and a former pilot Jennifer Davids, teamed up with her college roommate and graphic designer Katherine Poole to introduce a line called “Hen House Linens”. Jennifer stated this company with a desire to re-visit her roots as a child, when elegant table linens were used at the family table.
I love what “The Hens” have to say about hospitality – “It’s all about making the people you welcome into your home feel comfortable and cared for. (This includes the people that live at home with you!) It’s that intangible feeling that makes you want to linger at the dinner table or pull up a chair and visit. It’s about hospitality without feeling stuffy or too proper. It’s knowing that this time right now is special.”
I also like what Jennifer has to say about their linens – “Our patterns are simple, the colors are complementary. This way, our customers can mix and match the pieces. My hope is that people will build a collection of our linens to use not only for special occasions but in their everyday lives as well.” All of their creations – table cloths, runners, aprons, potholders, towels, pillows, etc.- are 100% cotton, will stand up to several washings, and have bright colors that stay and do not bleed. I can come up with several ideas to playfully mix, match, and layer these to create a welcoming and stylish setting.
I received a few samples from Henhouse Linens to review, and I surprised my family with this welcoming dining room decor.. We now plan to use this as a family tradition for special events, even if the runner is just fine for everyday use. I hope you enjoyed my post and I hope that this is something you might consider to brighten up your home or add to your bridal registry…
When I was a kid my mom used to have such beautiful table linen, the living room chairs where all dresses as well as the dining it was so beautiful brings back some wonderful memories. Thanks for sharing these linens and bring back some nice memories for me
Omg how fabulous are these linens?!?!!! So bright and springy!!! Would look so awesome in my living room!!!
These are beautiful! And I love the Hens’ description of hospitality. Very inspiring!
Such a beautiful post Vidya. I absolutely love these patterns. My favorite color is purple so that runner I definitely want and those throw pillows are to die for!!! ♥
I had never heard of them until now. However, I do need to do some upgrades to my decor.
Vidya, I’m so glad you stopped by for a visit. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty 🙂 Hope to see you again next week.
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
Growing up we always had table linens on our table, but you are right…it just got lost. I however, do use vintage table linens on our small kitchen table and these are cute as well.
Such a beautiful collection!!! I’m a sucker for linens, lol! I’m going to check them out online now!
What a beautiful collection of linens. I love that deep purple table runner. Please come share at the Home Matters Linky Party! We’d love to have you for a visit. The Door is OPEN! http://lifewithlorelai.com/2015/02/05/home-matters-linky-party-23/ 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
Hello Lorelai! I am coming to your link party right now.. I usually not link my product reviews.. but so glad you like this one!
This makes me want to go shopping for new linings and house old deocr items.
Wow these are absolutely beautiful! I really love the designs and colors. It’s so simple yet so pretty and elegant at the same time. I will be checking it out!
That is too cute. I’ve never heard of them previous to today but I’m going over to check them out. Your table looks chic and cute.
Oh my goodness — I love so many of those patterns and prints! My mind is spinning with all the possibilities of ways to set the table with them.
i love the way you coordinated flowers with the table linens. My mother loves table lnenes of all sorts, but I never caught her enthusiasm. ( one extra thing to wash)
Oh wow, I love the patterns and pops of color! Call me old fashioned, but I love the look of a runner or table cloth. Especially for special occasions!
Those are lovely. I totally love use table runners of different patterns for the year. Add a touch of class for sure!
I love these! They look like such a great way to brighten up the house and add some fun patterns to your decor. I love the variety of colors, too
I love the way you have expressed the beauty of Hen House Linens. Looks so elegant in your dining room and the small white floral vases have also added a magnificent beauty on your dining table. Great Job Vidya!
Very nice, and very colorful. I wish I had such a big kitchen. Mine is what they call a walk-in-kitchen. Love the flowers! Thanks for sharing.
I absolutely love these and being a South Carolina girl I totally get it. You want people to sit down, take their shoes off and stay awhile. These colors are amazing and I will definitely be getting some for my house.
I love the mix match thing. It can add such color to your home. Mixing and matching gives us the opportunity to express ourselves.
Love these linens. I have collected a lot of tablecloths and napkins over the years, some not really what would be in trend right now, but it’s a great way to add color to any table. Thanks for sharing.
My Mom still uses cloth table cloths for when she has company–as well as matching cloth napkins. It definitely makes the table look more elegant. I do love the colors these come in–they pop!!