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 • December 2022 Volume 16, Issue 7

Editor’s Letter

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A Place for Christmas • In the words of British explorer Freya Stark, “Christmas is a piece of one’s home that one carries in one’s heart.” No matter where travels may lead over the holiday season, whether a singular visit to a far-off resort or a time-honored journey to a relative’s abode, the most lovely destinations seem as welcoming as one’s own home. Filled with fond thoughts of such settings, our readers share their most cherished memories of Yuletide spent somewhere special—and surrounded by those they love.

The Rituals of Winter

Lesley Holmes

Scarlet Ribbons • Though the holiday season oft glimmers with glamour and light, it also beckons quiet moments of togetherness, spent wrapped in a soft crimson blanket and nuzzled beside loved ones before a crackling hearth. Here, we open gifts with joy and gratitude in our hearts.

Holiday Magic in Prague • Each year, the City of a Hundred Spires celebrates the Christmas season with an exuberance befitting its storied history, its breathtaking architecture, and its people, for whom the holidays offer a time to share their rich and vibrant culture. Come along on our journey to this enchanting destination as we explore awe-inspiring castles and cathedrals, shop the renowned holiday markets, and experience the Yuletide wonders of this charismatic capital city.

Night Divine • As the culmination of the Advent season and a prelude to the glorious day of celebration to come, Christmas Eve offers a unique opportunity to gather loved ones around the table for an elegant meal.

Of Novels and Noel • A quaint stroll down London’s Doughty Street leads to an unassuming terraced Georgian abode–turned–museum that offers a glimpse into the literary history of the author credited with popularizing beloved Christmas traditions and penning international classics.

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The Radiance of Wakefield • A distinctive historic home in Wilcox County, Alabama, shines its brightest at Christmas when its enduring legacy of beauty and hospitality is on full display, enhanced by resplendent, period-perfect decorations befitting the heritage of this architectural masterpiece and the bonhomie of the family who dwells within.

Ties That Bind • Just as the careful hand of the baker pipes frills and finials of frosting atop a gingerbread house, one designer embellishes her client’s dwelling with fragrant greenery, glimmers of gold, and the welcoming ambiance of the season. Here, family finds refuge and friendships flourish.

Where the Love-Light Gleams • When you have Christmas in your heart all year long, why wait until December to decorate? One influencer’s family gets a head start on the holiday happiness, creating magical surroundings to celebrate the season.

Heaven & Nature Sing • The joyous birth of the Christ child and a beautiful sylvan setting lend inspiration for holiday decorations that enhance a home’s breathtaking interiors and set the scene for heartfelt celebrations.

Court of Dreams • Nestled in New York’s Finger Lakes region, a rural Victorian estate revels in a world of whimsy and irreverently happy décor as the creative workshop and bustling retail space for a tableware brand celebrated for its iconic pattern play.

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