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

Dear Friends

PRIZED FINDS

In Pursuit of Elegance • In Victorian England, hunting was a formal affair celebrated by the aristocracy through elaborate traditions. Today, our collection of treasures evokes the same images of fox and hound prominent in old-world hunting lodges but with a far more feminine flourish.

Steeped in ARTISTRY • The accoutrements associated with the ritual of taking tea are often as sublime as the beverage itself, especially when it comes to the artisanal boxes made for storing these precious leaves.

Tapestries of HISTORY • Vivid depictions of flora and fauna take shape in luxury needlepoint designs from Elizabeth Bradley. Stitches of the softest English-spun wool—available in a sophisticated palette of more than 350 coordinating colors—preserve an artistic lineage while fashioning keepsakes of lasting beauty.

Ever Green • Evocative of gemstones in quality, color, and even name, Wedgwood Jasperware has captivated hearts for centuries. Adorning our environs is the emerald-like variety, a precious favorite.

STORIED STYLE

At Home with COLOR • The elegance of centuries-old abodes mingles with contemporary appurtenances in the pages of one interior designer and architectural historian’s debut book. With thirty years of design work in grand British homes, Edward Bulmer celebrates the undeniable charm of historic houses.

Worth the WAIT • From fantasy to nightmare to dream come true, this couple’s journey with their country cottage is as storied as the home itself.

Inner BEAUTY • At a scant 3.5 metres/11.5 feet wide, this is one of the smallest of the twelve homes in Perfect English Small and Beautiful and was its inspiration. Stepping through the front door is like finding treasure in a shoebox.

The Warmth of HOME • Brimming with the muted hues and timeless patterns that form the signature style of Cabbages & Roses, a keepsake volume from the company’s founder retraces the beloved brand’s footsteps with sublime images and inspiration for feathering one’s nest.

Stamps of Approval • Looking back on a thirty-year legacy of delightful dwellings, an accomplished couple has composed a literary cache of the inviting homes they’ve created, both for esteemed clients and for themselves.

TREASURE TROVES

The MATERIAL WORLD • The Cloth Shop, tucked between a corner market and a Spanish deli on Portobello Road in London, carries much more than fabric—it is filled to the rafters with charm.

Handmade HERITAGE • From the delicate pastel shadings of Asiatic Pheasants to the cheerful cobalt flowers of Blue Calico, Burleigh’s distinctive patterns have charmed generations of homemakers who see perfectly set tables as works of art.

LEGACY of LUXURY • For nearly a century and a half, esteemed British design houseWatts of Westminster has built a reputation for bespoke textiles, trims, and wallcoverings for both secular and ecclesiastical clients. The family-owned firm continues the heritage of their acclaimed ancestors.

Columbia CHARM • Each Sunday, one paved street in East London transforms into an oasis of greenery. Flower stalls line the road, unique shops open their doors, and visitors weave their way through the colorful characters and efflorescent aroma in search of...