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.

Masthead • January/February 2024 Volume 18, Issue 1

Editor's Letter

Introducing our 2024 Writer- and Artist-In-Residence • Victoria is pleased to welcome to its pages Jennifer L. Scott and Natasja Sadi, whose creative writings and sugar flower compositions promise a year of enchanting bliss.

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Inscribed upon the Heart • When an alabaster blanket covers the earth in January, we are reminded of the beauty found in the crisp simplicity of a blank page. Full of promise and hope, a fresh journal offers an outlet for the creative and contemplative. Our readers share their delights found in this practice, whether keeping a diary, commonplace book, or other form of writing.

The Quiet Beauty of Journaling

The Sweetest Season • Juxtaposed against the icy weather outdoors, prisms of candy-colored blossoms spark joy and invite beauty into winter’s white landscape. In the comforts of home, creativity can invigorate the soul.

Winter Comforts • As snow swirls and twirls outside the window, the warm embrace of a personal sanctuary dressed in opulent hues of cream and gold promises soul-deep rejuvenation for the year ahead.

A Whistler Wonderland • An icy vista shimmers with an iridescent gleam as the sun climbs over the horizon and shines her spotlight upon twin mountains Whistler and Blackcomb. Cradled in the valley between, a sleepy village awakens from slumber, outdoor enthusiasts donning knit scarves and parkas with hearts racing in anticipation of wintertime merriment.

Be Mine • Revive the old-fashioned allure of a traditional Valentine exchange by inviting guests to a rose-filled holiday gathering brimming with delectable morsels and romantic charm.

The Business for Bliss 2024 • Our annual special section celebrates the talents and accomplishments of eight outstanding businesswomen who reap the rewards of doing what they truly love for a living.

Ode to the Epistolary • By penning a letter, one transforms a fleeting moment into a tangible, beautiful gift—one that is sent off to be cherished someplace far away. As someone who understands the magnitude of this ceremony, the artist behind Kathryn Hastings & Co. uses her talents to inspire others to participate in its wonders.

Love at First Look • Like pages from a history book, the façade of one fifteenth-century French castle tells many stories. Through its doors, its tale now continues, having been brought back to life thanks to the care of one ardent decorator.

Behind the Cupboard Door • The holiday season simply brims with festive gatherings, but when the stillness of winter approaches, one may be tempted to retreat to solitude. Instead, discover layers of softly shaded linens and other whimsical frippery befitting an entertainer’s paradise.

Comforts & Elegance • Artfully merging ornate antiques with relaxed livability, one homeowner with a zest for Old-World vestiges fashions interiors with ambitions to entertain friends and family while celebrating the joys of the loveliest things in life.

Meant to Be • Nestled on the eastern shore of Lake Washington, a quaint cottage serves as the headquarters of Arte Italica and Crown Linen Designs, where a sumptuous cache of tableware, home textiles, and apparel awaits...