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 2022 Volume 16, Issue 5

Editor’s Letter

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In Books We Find Ourselves • French philosopher René Descartes once said, “The reading of all good books is like a conversation with the finest minds of past centuries.” Those who gather as part of a book club extend this discussion to the minds around them, gaining an even deeper understanding of the volume and, perhaps more importantly, an enriching sense of community with fellow lovers of literature.

Finding Home

Lesley Holmes

Rose of England • Despite the flower’s ephemeral nature, with satin petals that spill from the stem each season, the rose endures as an undying symbol of beauty. Recognized as the heraldic emblem of England, this blossom dresses our environs with nobility and grace.

Of Knights and Nobility • Scottish heraldry brims with legends that unfolded within the storied stone walls of this mesmeric land’s myriad castles, tucked within its ancient towns and scattered across the braes and glens of the Caledonian countryside.

Sweet Tastes of Bergamot • A quintessential British blend, Earl Grey is a black tea enhanced with the essence of bergamot. This small fruit boasts flavors reminiscent of orange and lemon, as well as hints of grapefruit or lime. With its citrusy and slightly floral aroma, the perennially popular brew lends an intriguing complexity to a variety of desserts.

Along the Pebbled Path • In the silhouettes of Edinburgh’s historic cityscape, two ancient neighborhoods seated on the Water of Leith offer picturesque panoramas of quaint village living and a glimpse into Scotland’s past.

Castle in the Clouds • Perched high on a clifftop, overlooking the chilly waters of Moray Firth, an ancient fortress, built of stones and stories, holds the history of life in the Scottish Northern Highlands for more than seven centuries.

Crown Jewels of the Garden • Even the Queen herself is subject to the enchantments and burgeoning brilliance of Mother Nature’s masterful work. Expanding 39 acres from the West Terrace of London’s renowned Buckingham Palace, lush terrains of secluded parkland and a delicately constructed ecosystem are deeply rooted in centuries of noble British history.

The Beauty of Home • Brimming with the muted hues and timeless patterns that form the signature style of Cabbages & Roses, the latest keepsake volume from the company’s founder retraces the beloved brand’s footsteps with sublime images and inspiration for feathering one’s nest.

Guardian of the Highlands • Etched with the vestiges of time and tasked as the keeper of long-told tales, Fyvie Castle reigns over the Aberdeenshire countryside with an abiding presence that speaks to its prominence in the annals of Scottish history.

A Manor Remade • Two Southern homeowners find themselves eternally surrounded by antiques, both in professional and personal settings, yet their affinity for these objets d’art remains as enduring as the timeless artifacts themselves.

Antiquing in the Cotswalds • A mere five-minute drive from Highgrove House, the private residence of the Prince of Wales, lies a king’s ransom of antiques shops, chockfull of vintage wares with intriguing ties to the past.

Luxury on the Hilltops •...