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 • November/December 2023 Volume 17, Issue 6

Editor’s Letter

In Loving Memory

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With Deepest Appreciation • The quintessential November holiday is named for a sense of thankfulness, and conversations around the table often reflect that attitude. This year, our readers share their responses to the classic holiday question “what are you grateful for?” Their stories of grace and contentedness pour forth, filling our hearts with hope for future blessings in store.

The Warming Glow of Family Traditions

Wrapped in Colonial Style • As frosted windowpanes hint at a wintry wonderland beyond the glass, Tallwood is swathed in an elegance reminiscent of early settlers’ celebrations, with a touch of glamour.

Glad Tidings of Comfort & Joy • Like a footprint in the snow, Yuletide is over far too quickly, yet the memories linger in our hearts for years. With halls decked in sophisticated shades of sage and azure, our luxurious finds encourage relishing the dual joys of time with loved ones and restful moments set aside for solitude.

Holiday Hygge • Snow dusts castle spires, and thousands of twinkling lights dance along the streets of Copenhagen as if little fairies flit into town to greet visitors with a touch of Christmas magic. Explore historic sites and delight in the wares of famed markets in Denmark’s capital city.

A Festive Noel • French recipes lend Gallic charm to a simple yet elegant menu boasting colors and flavors of the holiday season.

Carousels of Cheer • A quiet flurry of snowflakes blankets Denmark’s capital city, capping its colorful Dutch Renaissance–style abodes in a frosting so pure, it seems sugary sweet gingerbread houses line the canals. Nearby, the twinkling of lights invites locals and visitors alike into a wintry wonderland.

Her Own Christmas Castle • Life itself has been the tutor of one self-taught artist, a homeowner and entrepreneur who has used bespoke antiques and romantic ephemera collected over decades to adorn not only her own dwelling but also a multitude of miniature papier-mâché houses that she makes by hand.

All that Glistens • Like a delicate snowflake drifting through the December air, a special collection of heirloom crystal is both exquisite and awe-inspiring. As the holiday season approaches, these crystalline curios are the ideal companion to jolly décor—their presence a luminous gift.

A Winter Reign • Picturesque as a Scandinavian snow globe, the castles of Denmark captivate the heart with childlike wonder brought about by each splendid detail. Silhouetted against the crystalline sky, every tower and spire is softened by the flakes of falling snow.

Kisses of Scarlet • In an abode filled with hunted treasures curated by one talented homeowner, Christmas is the season that perhaps holds the most gifts of all—each one wrapped in crimson threads.

A Softer Season • Trading in the traditional hues of Christmastime for a more delicate palette ensures a holiday setting awash with serenity, with gifts of glittering gold and silver complementing pastel adornments in these posh environs.

The Spirit Within • The most elevated version of Santa’s workshop includes endless rooms of stunning Aubusson tapestries and a host...