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A selection of breads and cheeses nestle among fresh floral arrangements and pretty dishware in a French kitchen.

French Tastes from Tastemakers

Interior designer and author Kathryn Greeley is a hostess extraordinaire, as well as a longtime friend of Victoria and our sister magazine Southern Lady. With Mother’s Day on the horizon, Kathyrn shares her expert tips for planning a sophisticated fête for the occasion’s guest of honor.

How to Host an Elegant Mother’s Day Luncheon

Live Your Bliss Retreat in the Scottish Highlands 2024

A view of the façade of Château de Chenonceau from the gardens.

The Ladies of Château de Chenonceau

Here we offer an array of May Day ideas to revive pastoral fêtes. Set alongside a bubbling fountain in the ivy-laced cloister of a garden, a softly hued table is laden with spring blooms tucked into the basket of rattan hot air balloons, festive packages, and seasonal table settings.

Joy by the Basketful: May Day Ideas

As Mother’s Day nears, Victoria presents a cache of favorite finds for pampering the maternal figures in your life. Our ideas span from stylish home accents and hardcover books to specialty teas and beyond, and each selection can be found in our online shop.

Five Heartfelt Gifts for Mother’s Day

An antique wheelbarrow filled with pink roses sits at the edge of a lavender bed in this Loire Valley garden.

Preview Our Gallic May/June 2024 Issue

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Heirlooms from the Heart

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Taking Tea with Mother

May 8, 2024

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

Heavenly Macarons

May 3, 2024

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The Allure of French Décor at Tallwood

May 1, 2024

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.

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