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 Special Issues

Editor’s Letter

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Glad Tidings • While traditional shades of red and green bring Christmas to mind, decorating with the dazzling hues of precious metals speaks to the holiday’s worth and creates an atmosphere that sparkles in the light of a blazing hearth.

Where Memories Abide • Surrounded by a treasury of heirlooms and mementos, a family celebrates the holidays in the home they lovingly restored—a place where the true spirit of Christmas lingers long after the last gift has been opened.

A Time to Remember • In this gracious Southern home, where heritage pieces add layers of character to décor, family and friends are always welcome and the generous spirit of Christmas is an everyday way of life.

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Crescent City Sanctuaries • Along with its cuisine, jazz music, and sense of joie de vivre, New Orleans is also known for its beautiful churches and cathedrals, and there’s no better time to visit the city than when it is decked to perfection for the holidays.

On the Waterfront in Maine • With their sublime juxtaposition of sandy beaches, classic architecture, and upscale amenities a portrait of American splendor, Kennebunk and Kennebunkport rank among the most romantic vacation destinations in the Northeast. Escape to these quiet coastal hamlets during wintertime, and experience the pleasures of a traditional hometown holiday.

Celebrating in St. Augustine • The beauty of its Spanish-style architecture, along with Florida’s balmy winter weather, makes the country’s oldest city an irresistible draw come Christmastime. Industrialist Henry Flagler loved this history-steeped town so much, he devoted himself to turning it into a captivating destination, a place where his legacy still shines brightly.

Old-Fashioned Christmas Towns • Nostalgia takes center stage in a Yuletide stroll down memory lane, where a parade of community celebrations makes this sentimental season both merry and bright.

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Sterling Keepsakes • Silver bells and porcelain acorns, tartan ribbons and frosted garlands, clip-on candles reminiscent of those in the centuries-old German tradition—the beautifully decorated tree of Editor-in-Chief Phyllis Hoffman DePiano sparkles with the brilliant hues of the season and a gallimaufry of sentimental collections.

Vestiges of a Sacred Past • For one couple, strolling the byways of Europe—and especially exploring its storied cathedrals—sparked an interest in collecting antiques and religious artifacts. Cherished finds not only evoke memories of the journeys that led to each discovery but also inspire fascination for each object’s provenance.

Upon the Bough • Whether fashioned by tiny hands or the gifted touch of master artisans, each ornament proudly displays its value when hung upon an evergreen branch. These silvered versions, gleaming beneath vibrant hues and sparkling glitter, hold a special place in the hearts of collectors who grew up arranging them on the tree.

Storied Christmas Villages • Beckoning observers to some distant realm of memory, a tiny town aglow with holiday spirit offers happy returns to a treasured past.

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A Hearthside Repast • Arranged before a crackling fire amid fresh-cut greenery and a sparkling tabletop tree, an intimate dinner for four offers a...