Victoria magazine

Ever since I was 12 years old, I have been in love with Victoria magazine. Each and every beautiful issue was savored and read over and over again during those pre-Internet days. At one point, I had collected every single issue going back to 1987, the year of the magazine’s inception. Unfortunately, I had to get […]

For lovers of charming homes and gardens, decorative touches, and world travel, Victoria nourishes the feminine soul and promises a return to loveliness.

On this New England island, every building appears as though it were created expressly for a storybook. Dotted with quaint shingled cottages and sprawling guesthouses, Nantucket is a welcome retreat filled with the scent of roses and the salt of the nearby ocean.

Afternoon tea just isn't complete without cake, and these Lemon Buttercream Cakes are the perfect ending to a lovely tea.

source: scanned image from Victoria April 1995 In observance of Earth Day I am doing an ode to gardening. I fondly remembered the old Victoria magazine's features on gardening and decided to dig them out and see what images I could come up with. I have tore out these features and long since thrown the magazines away. If I knew the the date of the feature I have posted it here as the source, otherwise I don't know the date. source: scanned image from Victoria magazine This was from the…

Blue-and-white transferware has long been a favorite among collectors, but one variation blurs the lines between its imperfect nature and brilliant design.

10 Ideas for Holiday Decorating! Offer a warm welcome to visitors by adding cheer to an entry with a feathery evergreen garland punctuated by bright-red nandina berries, green apples, oranges, and yaupon holly gathered in the center.

I own the movie Practical Magic, I like the story, but mostly THE HOUSE. If you haven't seen it, these pics will convince you to grab a copy and watch it ASAP. The house is truly magical. The house, which was actually built on a platform becaus...

Greet springtime with enchanting ideas for easter by applying a fresh perspective to cherished traditions.