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 • October 2020 Volume 14, Issue 6

Editor’s Letter

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

Mosaic of Charms • This passage in Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden, our latest Victoria Classics Book Club selection, echoes our sentiments about fall: “Everything is made out of magic, leaves and trees, flowers and birds, badgers and foxes and squirrels and people.” Readers share what enchants them most about this cherished season.

Apples & Autumn

Harvesting Hues of the Sunset • One of my favorite fall pursuits is to gather bits from the garden as we put it to rest.

Horns of Plenty • During the season that yields a blessed bounty, sustaining our hearts and appetites until winter’s end, we pay homage to the earth and all that lives upon it by adorning the home with unique pieces bearing patterns found in nature.

Weekend in Wisconsin • As the earth begins its gentle tilt away from the sun and the countryside trades its summer greens for the golden hues of fall, the community of Lake Geneva welcomes all to savor the crisp days of October in breathtaking surrounds.

Celebrating October Splendor • When the loveliest hues of saffron, crimson, and copper tint the landscape with autumnal beauty, gather around the table for an unforgettable meal of delectable harvest bounty.

The Secret Garden of New York City • Amidst Manhattan’s concrete jungle, Central Park is a sprawling, verdant refuge where urban life melts away. Here, a secluded alcove honors beloved children’s author Frances Hodgson Burnett and her famous tale.

A Sense of Place • When an Atlanta couple wanted to build a weekend retreat where their family could enjoy favorite outdoor pursuits, they turned to a designer with quintessential Southern sensibilities to create the perfect rural escape.

His Corner of the World • Cradled in a clearing amid hundreds of hardwood trees cloaked in autumnal finery, the home and studio of legendary illustrator N. C. Wyeth offers glimpses into both his personal life and his creative workspace.

Fruits of the Season • Albert Camus described autumn as “a second spring where every leaf is a flower.” During this beloved time, our eyes feast on the vibrant color of a countryside painted in shades of sunset and bouquets enhanced by the mingling of both bounty and bloom.

Of Horses, Hounds, and Home • Turning to the tweeds, tartans, and leather of the equestrian attire she loves, one entrepreneur infuses plenty of personality into the comfortable quarters she’s created with her family.

Beside Still Waters • Nestled comfortably onto the promontory of a lake, this residence has been carefully designed to complement, rather than compete with, the breathtaking views outside.

An Everyday Luxury • Within the ever-vibrant borough of Brooklyn, New York, a trio of tea aficionados have created a quiet sanctuary where they share their range of wares and accrued expertise with an eclectic mélange of clients.

Cloche Quarters • Whether creating a felt fedora or a chic fascinator, this New York milliner makes sure fashion-conscious ladies—and gentlemen—are topped in style.

Pumpkin & Chocolate • These culinary stars shine even brighter when paired in an array of sweetly satisfying recipes...