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 • March/April 2023 Volume 17, Issue 2

Editor’s Letter

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

Sincerely Yours • Though considered an outdated medium by some, the treasured pastime of handwritten correspondence is alive and well within the hearts and homes of our beloved readers. Here, a handful share their stories of envelopes mailed from near and far, containing heartfelt thoughts, stirring friendships, and all the best parts of life itself.

Cultivating Seeds of Imagination

The Joy of Eastertide • As bees and blossoms usher in the first balmy days of spring, Tallwood prepares to welcome the season—and its littlest arrivals.

On the Wings of Spring • With the budding branches comes a bustle of activity in the treetops—birds are hatching, migrating, and singing the sounds of the season. Our verdant environs honor these beloved creatures, with whom our hearts take flight.

A Weekend in Waterford • With roots reaching back to the tenth century, Waterford beckons visitors to follow its historical footprints to discover a plethora of present-day charms mingling with the vestiges of a time when Vikings walked the Emerald Isle. Amid the mist and majesty of the Irish countryside, scattered ruins serve as reminders of the land’s mythical past.

Treasure Among the Blooms • Dressed in their Sunday best with shiny new white shoes, little ones take their baskets in hand for a cherished rite of spring: the Easter egg hunt. On the veranda, a brimful table in pastel hues beckons with an array of appetizers and the freshest tastes of spring.

With Lough and Key • When traveling across Ireland’s verdant lands, histories of feudal kingdoms and noble conquests abound. Among the rubble, centuries-old castles and bastions still stand, and one stronghold perched under the shadow of Slieve Foy remains timeworn but true.

Sustaining a Legacy • A thousand years of recorded annals trace the Leslie family’s influence in Irish history—a narrative that still thrives within the walls of this grand and glorious castle nestled beside the village of Glaslough.

Hidden Gem • A fine jewelry designer’s San Antonio property, veiled amid spring’s lush foliage, shines as brightly as the dazzling baubles bearing her name. The interior’s pretty pastels and thoughtfully curated collections suggest that everything may be prettier in Texas, too.

Irish Luxury • A sojourn to Ireland would not be complete without a stay at The Merrion hotel, a welcoming destination brimming with centuries of history, artistic style, and amenities unlike any others found in the fine city of Dublin.

Woven in Time • A lodging with legacy, both historically and within the owner’s household, this grand Scottish estate has been brought to life by a lord and lady whose love for family and eye for classic décor have transformed the place into a home fit for sharing with others.

A Dream Planted • Inspired by the flora and fauna in her English country garden, embroidery artist and educator Tanya Haines expertly stitches intricate designs and crafts do-it-yourself needlework kits for both the seasoned enthusiast and interested hobbyist. Her charming studio at Farthing Acre offers a glimpse into a life blooming with passion.

Fleurs de France • A springtime setting...