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 • September/October 2025 Volume 19, Issue 5

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Cherished Teachers • Some educators’ influence transcends the classroom. Within this cache of letters, our readers reveal the fondest memories of mentors who, through grace and steadfast care, left an indelible mark on the hearts of their students.

Seasons of Mist and Mellow Fruitfulness

Taking Tea • The first signs of fall appear: dwindling sunlight, a twinge of chill in the air, and a gradual procession of color in the trees as leaves don their autumnal dress. Hearts instinctively turn inward, drawn by the steadying warmth of the hearth and the quiet pleasure of creative hobbies.

IN Royal FOOTSTEPS • The surrounding area of London, like most great cities, unfurls in a patchwork quilt of neighborhoods, each with its own distinct rhythm and character. Among its most enchanting boroughs is Richmond upon Thames, a riverside retreat where centuries-old dwellings and blooming gardens await.

The Artists Palate • Drawing inspiration from the works of a renowned nineteenth-century English Romantic painter, we bring to the art studio an afternoon tea evocative of brushstrokes from long ago.

House of STONE & SPIRIT • Overlooking ancient woodlands just outside Edinburgh, one of Scotland’s most exquisite chapels boasts craftsmanship that seems touched by the sublime. Though time has wrought changes, the sacred space endures as both an architectural and cultural marvel.

Being PEMBERLEY • Twenty years ago, a film crew descended upon the regal grounds of one of England’s most enchanting estates, forever entwining it with a classic literary romance. Now, as the pastoral landscape ripples with the crisp colors and energy of autumn, celebrations in honor of the movie’s special anniversary abound.

STORES of PLENTY • Nestled in London’s West End, the historic environs of Covent Garden buzz with the energy of buyers, browsers, and culinary enthusiasts who find themselves dazzled by displays of wares and dining options for every taste.

MAJESTY IN THE MIST • A living chronicle of Scotland’s heritage can be found inside the weathered and regal walls of Traquair House. Passed down through the hands of the same family for generations, carefully preserved halls, creaking staircases, and a chapel leave visitors with a sense of touching the past.

Along the HIGHLAND TRACK • A stay aboard the Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train, is more than a mere journey. It is a love letter to the Scottish Highlands, to elegant luxury, and to an adventurous spirit. Traveling amidst the finest amenities, from relaxing spa treatments to gourmet dining, one is greeted by the romance of this great land, where velvet hills and mirrored lochs scroll past one’s vision in invitation.

Poetic BEGINNINGS • Amidst a terrain where myth and legend seem to swirl in the very air, Scotland’s most beloved bard was born. The vestiges of humble beginnings, as well as landmarks that inspired much of his lore, provide an intimate glimpse into forces that forged his soul.

Cultivated GRACE • Like all places intertwined with the providence of Mother Nature, the grounds of Highclere Castle move with rhythms governed by the seasons—each with its unique...