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.

Editor’s Letter

Introducing our 2025 Lady-In-Residence • In a special role befitting her renown, Victoria is pleased to welcome to its pages The Countess of Carnarvon, whose compelling essays, remarkable home, and varied pursuits promise a year of inspiration.

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Hygge at Home • With the whirl of winter just outside the doorstep, the homemaker faces an important task of creating a cozy haven in which to shelter during these colder months. Protected from the chill of the season, the comforting embrace of a favorite blanket, cup of tea, or other cherished treasure brings an atmosphere sure to warm us all the way from the tips of our toes to the corners of our hearts.

Thoughtful Strolls • THE COUNTESS OF CARNARVON

Gifts from the Castle • Without need of an airplane, hearts soar across oceans in search of lovely keepsakes. Peruse the collection of wares chosen for the gift shop at Highclere Castle, site of beloved historic drama Downton Abbey and home to the 8th Earl and Countess of Carnarvon.

Cozy Retreats • Against January’s wintry landscape, the flicker of a roaring fire glimpsed through a frosted window hints at snug surrounds inside. In this chilly season, relish the warm embrace of cozy inns and boutique hotels.

Shower of Snowflakes • Amid the bracing chill of midwinter comes a warming gust of sweetness: news that a little one is soon to arrive. A frosty backdrop of blue and white sets the scene for a baby shower where friends gather to extend a loving welcome.

The Business for Bliss 2025 • Our annual special section celebrates the talents and accomplishmentsof eight outstanding businesswomenwho reap the rewards of doing what they truly love for a living.

From My Valentine • Amid the swoons and sighs of a whirlwind romance, love letters offer a tangible and lasting memory of the amor that will later simmer, soften, and burn for a lifetime.

The Library’s Treasures • Against a backdrop of gilded book spines and a crackling hearth, The Countess of Carnarvon invitesFriends of Highclere to join her for virtual literary gatherings, where pages fromhistory and great minds of todaycan meet in harmony.

Winter’s Quiet Renewal • When icy temperatures silence the song of the garden fountain and flower beds rest beneath a frosty coverlet, souls are nurtured by inviting nature’s soothing presence into the warm sanctuary of four walls.

The Artist’s Way • Blessed with a skilled hand, a bountiful imagination, and keen business sense, a graphic designer develops deeply personal brand identities bearing her signature nostalgic aesthetic.

A Glorious Alchemy • Nestled in the Catskill Mountains and inspired by the traditions of Victorian apothecaries and perfumeries, one purveyor of botanical bliss conjures up products redolent with restorative properties and infused with scents that stir both heart and mind.

The Tale of Prints Charming • With its name derived from a fairy tale, it’s no wonder that the story of this shop includes a serendipitous romance—one that arose in part thanks to Victoria. What’s more, the objects sold here hold stories of their own that intrigue and inspire all who enter.

Legacy of Beauty • With a dusting of snow upon tree branches, The...