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Heirlooms from the Heart

Heirlooms from the Heart
The redolent perfume of roses mingles with the aromatic scent of lavender in Fatema Hijazi’s brimful garden. Though situated...

Taking Tea with Mother

Taking Tea with Mother
Tucked into a quiet enclave of the garden, a table for two laden with dainty treats bids the daughter’s...

Heavenly Macarons

These genteel recipes for heavenly macarons are sure to add delicate grace notes to an afternoon teatime.
A lovely rainbow of pastel tints draws the eye to a silver serving tray laden with an array of...

The Allure of French Décor at Tallwood

Discover the unique joy and experience at Tallwood, where loving work to restore and furnish the residence invites readers into the allure of French décor. Handmade paper flowers decorate the top of a desk in the home of Victoria Artist-in-Residence Jenny Bohannon.
There is perhaps no home lovelier than the collected home—one that has “grown up” with a person or a...

A Spring Brunch Menu

Dress the table for spring brunch in brilliant bouquets and petal-strewn china to greet the morning with a seasonal celebration.
When the landscape rouses from a quiet winter’s rest, shaking off alabaster blankets of snow to don an array...

With a Graceful Bow: Tulip Delights

While spring is known for productivity, only relaxation and quietude can blossom imagination, inspiring beautiful tulip tableaux and décor worthy of the season.
The tasteful drooping of a tulip suggests that there is elegance in rest. While spring is known for productivity,...

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Is there any pursuit more inspiring than enjoying a classic book? We would be happy spending our time doing nothing else! Join the Victoria Classics Book Club as we read The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Find the latest discussion question at https://bit.ly/victoriabookclubforum or at the 🔗 in our profile. | Photo: @clangart
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Through the years, noted authors, chefs, and influencers have brought Gallic fare to the pages of Victoria magazine. Whether they have shared recipes from their own tables or inspired our test kitchens to create unique dishes, the influence of these bon vivants lingers in mouthwatering fare infused with the flavors of France. Discover five of our favorite specialties such as Tartes aux Fraises from featured connoisseurs at https://victoriamag.com/tastes-from-tastemakers/.
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"Sunsets, like childhood, are viewed with wonder not just because they are beautiful but because they are fleeting." 
– Richard Paul Evans
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However fleeting, we will always pause and appreciate the beauty of a sunset and the gift of another day. What are you grateful for today? | Photo: @marykgraves
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As Mother’s Day approaches, prepare delectable treats worthy of the woman of honor with an alfresco fête. Find the recipe for our delicious Rose and Lemon Layer Cake at https://bit.ly/roselemoncake or the 🔗 in our profile! 🍰🌸 | Photography: @marcy_black_simpson; Styling: @melissa.s.smith; Recipe: Rebecca Treadwell
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"Blue is the only color which maintains its own character in all its tones it will always stay blue…"
—Raoul Dufy
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Like all lovers of blue-and-white, we find that a certain something within us seems to light up whenever we see a perfect mingling of porcelain beauties such as these. 💙 If you could only collect one pattern shown here, which would be your favorite? Find more calming colors in our book, Living with Blue & White, at https://bit.ly/livingwithblueandwhite. | Photo: @jesselauzon
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We invite you to don your favorite tartan accessories and venture with us to Scotland this October! Join the editors of Victoria at our five-star accommodations @thegleneagleshotel as we explore the verdant highlands and historic castles. Reserve your spot at https://victoriamag.com/live-your-bliss-retreat-scotland-2024/ or email us at victoriaevents@hoffmanmedia.com. | Photo: @thegleneagleshotel
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The redolent perfume of roses mingles with the aromatic scent of lavender in Fatema Hijazi’s @cremeaubeurre brimful garden. Though situated near the downtown district of Dearborn, Michigan, it mirrors those tucked amid the gently rolling terrain of Provence. Hydrangeas and lilacs keep company with viburnum and sprays of lily-of-the-valley in this idyllic space, where the joyful laughter of children is joined by the clink of teacups settling in saucers. Discover more about Fatema at https://victoriamag.com/heirlooms-from-the-heart/ or the 🔗 in our profile. | Photography and Styling: @cremeaubeurre 
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Tucked into a quiet enclave of the garden, a table laden with dainty treats for a Mother’s Day tea bids the daughter’s first friend, greatest example, and dearest ally to enjoy an afternoon befitting her matchless grace. Prepare a celebration for the coming holiday using our recipes at https://bit.ly/teawithmother or the 🔗 in our profile. 💕 | Photography: @marcy_simpson; Styling: @melissa.s.smith
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