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/November 2022 Volume 16, Issue 6

Editor’s Letter

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A Taste of Tradition • In a season of abundance, the quintessential harvest holiday inspires Americans to look with gratitude to the past, embracing the best of what is behind them. In a fond reflection of celebrations gone by and with eager anticipation of those ahead, readers share their sweetest Thanksgiving rituals, from time-honored recipes to simple moments with those they love most.

A Life in Meals

Lesley Holmes

In the Face of Autumn • Like lingering rays of evening sunlight, fall cloaks the earth in a golden aura. During this season, yellow leaves cascade from proud branches and amber waves of grain are embraced by the harvest—the best of nature is on display.

A Toast to Wine Country • Cradled amid the coastal mountains of the Golden State, the idyllic Napa Valley brims with enticing attractions, whether you are an enthusiastic oenophile, a dedicated history buff, or one who simply yearns to luxuriate in sublime surroundings.

Renaissance of Flavor • Settle in for a celebration evocative of Italian feasts during the fifteenth to seventeenth centuries—a span of time considered to be the transition from the Middle Ages to modernity, bringing a rise in culture and the peak of art history.

Blue Ridge Retreat • Picture-perfect vistas and sweet autumn breezes welcome one family for tranquil sojourns spent amid the mountains of western North Carolina. In these scenic surroundings, they can enjoy their favorite outdoor sport while experiencing the joy of togetherness.

Wellspring of the Heart • In a region famed for its hundreds of exceptional wineries, one family haven stands out as a testament to stewardship and good fortune. Regusci Winery, home to five generations of farmers, continues a legacy of viticulture that extends to the nineteenth century and beyond.

A Seat at the Table • As oak leaves parade their russet shades and autumn breezes carry aromas of steaming pies and hearty casseroles, the dining room at Farmdale is elegantly set for a gathering, and the doors are open wide in welcome.

Among Dahlias and Dreams • A prismatic burst of vibrant shades, from magenta and mauve to sage and terra-cotta, seems to radiate from South County, Rhode Island, where acres of burgeoning family-owned farmland and an ever-expanding garden shop offer a treasure trove of the season’s best and brightest harvest.

Fruits of Her Labor • While searching for a venue to promote her wines within the Napa city limits, one California vintner discovered untapped potential in an aging Victorian grande dame in need of restoration.

Etched in Porcelain • Perhaps the most precious reason for cherishing an object is recounting the memories it holds. For the pieces in one collector’s assemblage of Herend pieces, the historic correlations abound. Each item marks a special time or dear relationship in her life, and the origins of the objects connect her to cultures and figures from far-off places and times long past.

A Host of Memories • After years spent acquiring treasured moments and cherished collections, one Southern interior designer beckons readers to her North Carolina home to enjoy stylish soirées, intimate...