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 • May/June 2023 Volume 17, Issue 3

Editor’s Letter

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Legacies of Grace • Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “The giving of love is an education in itself.” Motivated by true affection, mothers, grandmothers, and other beloved mentors have cheerfully guided our readers toward beauty and grace. Whether instructing with intention or through the quiet influence of everyday living, the heartfelt impact of these trusted sources leaves a legacy of graciousness that won’t soon be forgotten.

Steeped in Tradition • Sharing their individual perspectives, mother and daughter Sally and Sarah Clarkson reflect on how loveliness passes from one generation to the next during the ritual of afternoon tea.

Belle Ensemble • Fanciful French influences mingleamid traditional English interiors, bringing genteel layers of loveliness to Tallwood Country House—a poignant reflection of a family’s evolving narrative.

Romantic Blue & White • Suffused in a gentle shade of blue, our cache of treasures echoes the ephemeral beauty of an early summer afternoon, where loveliness washes over one like water.

La Ville des Fleurs • Proudly wearing its designation as a Petite Cité de Caractère, Rochefort-en-Terre, France, brims with blossoms aplenty, with every home, every business, every street transformed into a floral paradise. As spring turns into summer, residents welcome all to join in the jubilation.

A Gallic Tea • Adorned in soft shades of blue and white, our salon welcomes guests for teatime. Here, classic fare from France finds pride of place at the occasion, with a menu of delicious morsels worthy of an afternoon of leisure in Paris.

Crown of the Vale • The Loire Valley encompasses hundreds of châteaux, many bearing centuries-long noble histories. The largest estate, and perhaps the most iconic, transports visitors to the apex of the French Renaissance.

A Lovely Walk to Wedded Bliss • Love is in the air! What could be more romantic than celebrating much-anticipated nuptials amid Provence’s fragrant fields of lavender? Dressed in an exuberant cloud of lacy layers, our beautiful bride floats down the aisle between the scented blooms to meet her beloved and start their life together as man and wife.

A Legacy to Behold • Home to generations of an illustrious family whose own story is forever intertwined with that of this magnificent Breton estate, Château de la Villedubois welcomes guests to spend idyllic holidays in the serene French countryside.

A Sojourn to Sous Bois • Nestled in France’s Dordogne region, halfway between Bergerac and Sarlat-la-Canéda, a fifteenth-century stone farmhouse cradles the memory of a man whose appreciation for the inherent beauty found in time-brushed treasures enriched his life and legacy.

Restoring Heritage • Serendipitous timing provided one couple a period property in need of restoration. What they uncovered—a picturesque château in France’s Vendée region—led to the most meaningful work and a deep connection with the local community.

Roses and Reverie • Inspired by the charming fleuristes of Paris, Sandra Sigman returned to the States with dreams of re-creating the floral aesthetics appreciated overseas. Now, her illustrious career is celebrated in French...