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 • September/October 2023 Volume 17, Issue 5

Editor’s Letter

victoriamag.com • FUN FINDS * PLACES TO GO * ENTREPRENEURS TO MEET

Precious Cups of Memories • The art of taking tea is more than a simple beverage housed in a lovely vessel—it is a refreshment for the soul. Whether served in grand environs or in the heartfelt comfort of home, alongside loved ones or in contemplative solitude, teatime has a unique power to take hold of our hearts and affix itself dearly in our memories. Here, our readers share their most beloved recollections of afternoon tea.

At Home in England

Autumnal Allure • A cool breeze heralds the return of fall in Virginia, festooning the landscape in blazing hues and rousing hearts to peer inward as inspiration flits to the mind’s forefront.

Remembering the Queen • As we look back on the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II, our hearts fill with reverence and gratitude for her strength, grace, and devotion to service. Our collection of treasures dresses environs in regal tones and equestrian motifs to pay homage to an enduring icon whose radiance will inspire generations to come.

A Soothing Retreat • A world away from the bustle of New York City in the ancient piedmonts of the Adirondacks, Saratoga Springs promises blissful sojourns, whether you seek to rejuvenate body and mind in the city’s legendary mineral waters or glimpse galloping racehorses at the country’s oldest sporting venue.

Leaves of Tea • The childhood pleasure of sinking into a pile of freshly gathered foliage—the crackling mound a welcoming oasis for hours of play—inspires a teatime menu developed to immerse guests in the wonder of fall.

Lone Star, Infinite Charms • French armoires and dust-covered cowboy boots aren’t as unrelated as they seem, especially when gallivanting an eleven-mile stretch of treasure-filled highway in rural Texas. Since 1968, the Round Top Antiques Fair has welcomed antiques vendors, interior designers, vintage dealers, and shopping enthusiasts alike to sift through the most authentic wares in the country.

Opener

Crowning Glories • On the first Saturday in May, the attentions of the world turned to London—a city arrayed in splendor—for the coronation of King Charles III. Amid a weekend of festivities, including celebratory meals, a concert, and volunteer efforts, thousands of well-wishers lined the streets to bear witness to the unfolding of a once-in-a-lifetime moment in history.

Leading Ladies • Although she is knowledgeable of the heritage of Highclere Castle, as well as in the technical details ofhistoric preservation, the Countess of Carnarvon is ultimately guided by a greater sense of mission for cultivating joy in the present while connecting people to the estate’s storied past.

A Scholarly City • Situated northwest of London along the River Thames, one of England’s most iconic cities awaits. Abounding with history and intellectual renown, Oxford invites us to come and wander in the footsteps of great minds of the past.

Sylvan Setting • On the outskirts of Oxford sits a simple brick house. It is not ancient, it is not grandiose, but it has been cherished dearly—first by the brilliant writer C. S. Lewis and then by the many who honor his legacy.

Quiet Country Life • Cherished family recipes often call...