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 2026 Volume 20, Issue 5

Dear Friends

victoriamag.com • FUN FINDS * PLACES TO GO * ENTREPRENEURS TO MEET

Kindred Pages • The words we cherish become lifelong companions, and the authors who penned them seem to remain by our side as close friends. In these letters, readers celebrate the wordsmiths who left indelible marks on their souls.

The Landscape of Memory

ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

Bucolic LIVING • In the countryside of England—where pheasants dart through hedgerows, sheep graze on the hillside, and the garden’s harvest makes its way to the table—a natural romance is easily stirred. Today, our collection evokes this timeless charm with a feminine flourish.

The Heart of Wales • While London dazzles with grandeur and Edinburgh brims with Gaelic charm, Cardiff quietly captivates as the United Kingdom’s youngest capital city, a vibrant Welsh gem where medieval history, waterfront beauty, and a rich cultural spirit converge.

Going Afield • Rooted in traditions of etiquette, camaraderie among generations, and love of the outdoors, the quail hunt endures as an American pastime enjoyed in the sublime weather of early fall.

A Regal HIDEAWAY • Once the pastoral retreat for a noted photographer and his princess bride, Plas Dinas in North Wales offers not only a convenient gateway to area attractions but also welcomes guests to linger amid decidedly royal environs.

Noble DESIGNS • An unassuming enclave attracts Britain’s most stylish women, including those of the royal family, with a trio of distinguished boutiques ensuring patrons are impeccably outfitted from head to toe.

Tidal RHYTHMS • Winding its way across western Wales, the serpentine waterway of the Dyfi Estuary ebbs and flows with the tide, forming a dynamic backdrop for the turreted silhouette of a fanciful country retreat in Machynlleth that embodies the romantic ideals of its age.

Renaissance AMID THE FLORA • Long neglected and dismantled by time, a centuries-old estate nestled in the heart of Carmarthenshire’s Towy Valley was given a second chance to shine when an extensive restoration returned its legendary loveliness.

CHARM BY THE BUSHEL • Hail the arrival of autumn with a relaxing escape to an elfin hideaway. Tucked in the heart of the Cotswolds, this snug sanctuary proves a delightful place to settle in and savor the season’s rich delights.

A Master Class in MEDIEVAL STYLE • Peering from a dense thicket of centuries-old beech trees, a trio of distinctive towers marks the spot where history and imagination meet in a fairy-tale–like castle with roots that reach back hundreds of years.

Threads of Grace • Whether dressing for an elegant soirée or drifting through enchanting nature scenes, the classic silhouettes of Kait & Crowne feel perfect for the occasion. Rooted in heritage and crafted from natural fibers, each piece is designed to be worn and cherished for years to come.

Dyed in Welsh Wool • Although it no longer powers machinery, a waterwheel sluices through the stream, sending glittering droplets into the air. Inside the adjacent museum, spindles turn, large looms clack, and dedicated artisans bring an ancient craft to life for all generations to appreciate.

Art of DISCOVERY • Far off...