Victoria

In a frantic and hurried world, Victoria offers a respite from the chaos of everyday life. The pages are dedicated to living beautifully when entertaining, cooking, and decorating and even in artistic pursuits - and now you can enjoy every single page on your tablet! With a distinct personality all its own, Victoria personifies feminity, passion, and an enterprising spirit. Each issue features decorating and entertaining ideas, recipes, travel stories, essays from inspiring women, and much more.

Victoria

Editor’s Letter

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Petites Fleurs • It is often said that the best things comein small packages, and these tiny floral compositions prove that adage true in the prettiest possible way.

Floral Abundance • Once the first crocus lifts its head from the soil, a profusion of blossoms in every color is not far behind. Fill a basket with fresh-cut stems to adorn your home and gift friends with floral beauty.

Once Upon a Field of Tulips • No longer only the traditional harbinger of spring, tulips now bring cheerful pops of color during the colder months, thanks to the efforts of one Vermont grower who brightens her corner of the world with a rainbow of blooms.

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Nature’s Artistry • Whether they are plucked fresh from the garden or meticulously fashioned from sugar with an artisan’s practiced hands, flowers offer a tangible link to the beauty of the world around us. Former Victoria Artist-in-Residence Natasja Sadi cherishes the meaningful connections she makes between the outdoors and creativity, and she encourages others to follow their hearts with floral designs.

The Allure of the Cottage Garden • Inspired by natural splendor—particularly the Arts and Crafts movement of the late nineteenth century—June Mays spent a year studying at The English Gardening School in London and decades cultivating botanical beauty in the American South.

Uncontainable Beauty • Some horticulturalists are blessed to reside near rolling hills or wide expanses, with access to ample space for cultivating a vision of blossoms through which to stroll. For those with a more limited canvas, there is hope in the form of container gardening.

Creative Days at Weatherlow • As summer’s slower pace allows the freedom for imagination to flourish, find inspiration for feeding the artistic side of your soul from a coterie of women who discovered the rewards of setting aside time from busy careers to indulge in fun, friendship, and a mutual passion for creativity.

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Fruits of the Season • Albert Camus described autumn as “a second spring where every leaf is a flower.” During this beloved time, our eyes feast on the vibrant color of a countryside painted in shades of sunset and bouquets enhanced by the mingling of both bounty and bloom.

Glorious Wreaths • Celebrate the incomparable charms of fall by gathering remnants of nature’s finery and fashioning these colorful foraged finds into a brimful bounty that creatively showcases the prismatic beauty of this treasured time.

Floral Bounty • As October ushers in the golden days of autumn, with its signature blue skies and picture-perfect weather, bring together vibrant fall blooms and a variety of harvest offerings to create welcoming outdoor spaces to gather with family and friends.

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Bridal Beginnings • Before exchanging vows, tossing bouquets, or sharing kisses, a bride spends years dreaming of her perfect wedding. As the long-awaited day dawns, she is alight with joy and anticipation, preparing heart and soul to meet her love at the aisle’s end.

An Ode to Romance • An intimate Valentine’s Day celebration by no means implies simplicity. Well-versed lovers spare no effort—lining the table in lace, setting out the silver, and wrapping the room in roses that whisper, “I love...