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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 Classics HOLIDAY BLISS

Editors Letter

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A Season Sublime • The magical aura of Christmas, wonderfully illustrated in glimmering metallic decorations, turns interiors into ethereal dreamscapes that easily transition from December through the New Year.

Tidings of Joy • The fragrant scent of fresh greenery infuses the Roth residence with the unmistakable aroma of Christmas. Though the house is always welcoming, the holidays bring an extra measure of warmth and merriment.

Citrus Adornments • Taking place during the chill of winter, citrus season bestows cheery gems that brighten the room like little bursts of sunshine. Incorporate these fruits into holiday décor to bring handmade and fragrant elements throughout the home.

Verdant & Vibrant • When winter arrives, perhaps the most welcoming sight imaginable is the cheer of evergreen foliage, reminding us of the life that hides quietly beneath its snowy blanket.

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Wrap It Pretty • ’Tis more blessed to give than to receive, the old saying urges. During this season’s exchange of presents, convey your heartfelt sentiments with Christmas packages swathed in beauty.

Evergreen, Ever Glorious • Perhaps no scent is more evocative of warm holiday memories than the heady fragrance of fresh-cut evergreens. Whether draped across a hearth, fashioned into a wreath, or tucked into unexpected nooks, festive boughs rejuvenate the senses with the pure essence of Christmas.

Sweet Traditions • When the moon rests high in the dark December sky, a light burns brightly in one Canadian kitchen. Soon, a familiar aroma will drift throughout the house, stirring up memories of home.

Wrought with Heart & Hand • Hanging stockings by the hearth seems even more special when their designs are tailored to suit a home’s interiors. Remnants of velvet and brocade join wisps of lace or tasseled fringe to form a pleasing mélange. Layering a miscellany of crocheted doilies can produce a generous cuff with a dainty scalloped border.

Scents of the Season • The tree is lit, the stockings are hung, but what of that finishing touch, the extra-special part of your Yuletide décor? When the fragrances of cinnamon, cloves, orange, and pine sweeten the air, you’ll surely know that Christmas is upon us.

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Sparkling Biltmore Insignias • Rising from North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, this stately American castle stands as a testament to the vision of George Washington Vanderbilt, who built a family home—and a prestigious legacy—that has endured for generations.

Christmas at Mount Vernon • Experience Yuletide splendor at the homestead of esteemed first president of the United States, George Washington.

A Benevolent Garden • Alongside seedlings, a nineteenth-century gardener fostered friendships in her outdoor oasis. Over time, her bond with one young man blossomed into a legacy of immeasurable beauty.

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A Christmas Brunch • With the living room now a sea of ribbons and wrapping paper, a few culinary surprises still await discovery. Courtesy of a menu with elements that can be made ahead of time, tantalizing aromas lead the way to a banquet of mouthwatering fare.

Culinary Gifts from the Kitchen • In December, we dream of delicious aromas wafting from the...