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 • May/June 2026 Volume 20, Issue 3

Dear Friends

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

Hidden Gems • A delight of travel is knowing the next discovery may be waiting around the bend. Here, our readers share places that have become treasured destinations.

Delight in Living

ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

Gentle Pursuits • While the world often rushes by, we long for the days when hours were measured in paint strokes and puzzle pieces fitted together. Our collection nods to a bygone era, celebrating pastimes that embrace the unhurried steadiness of simpler times.

QUEEN of the RIVIERA • Once an ancient Greek settlement and now an iconic haunt for Hollywood stars and aristocrats alike, the sun-soaked unofficial capital of the French Riviera radiates panache and coastal elegance, beckoning those in search of time-honored souvenirs and postcard-perfect views.

Captured by BLOOMING BEAUTY • Surrounded by fresh summer air and warm sunlight, indulge in a slice of sweet confection shared with friends in the sanctuary of a blossoming garden.

Wandering Through Time • Those who have tasted the silky sweet elixir that is Chantilly cream will delight in discovering its place of origin, a fairy-tale–like French château as lovely as its dessert counterpart. Just beyond the bustle of Paris, where the countryside softens to verdant rolling hills and mirror-like lakes, the grand house rises like a mirage.

REDOLENT CHARMS • In the South of France, sunlight and sea air enhance this family-owned fragrance house’s delicate scents. From floral delights to woody blends, Fragonard Parfumeur excels in harmonizing rich natural essences.

A Petaled REVERIE • World-renowned photographer Georgianna Lane invites readers to leave behind the everyday and enter a world where snow-frosted plum blossoms and rosebuds bejeweled by dew populate the enchanted realm.

Notions of ELEGANCE • Tucked away in the 2nd arrondissement near the Opéra Garnier and Palais Royal, a dazzling cache of tassels, trims, and ribbons captivates sewing and decorating aficionados who come from all corners of the globe to gaze upon the wonders found within the oldest haberdashery in Paris.

STORIED STROLLS

Of Brush and Needle • Behind the chalky blue façade of Annie Bouquet’s French needlepoint boutique, a gemlike gallery of projects awaits both experienced and aspiring stitchers. Each tapestry canvas poses two distinct layers of artistic expression.

A Winning HAND • In past centuries, gloves were employed to signal challenges, express affection, and denote status. Though no longer relied upon to convey clandestine communications, the accessory remains a wardrobe staple, lending ensembles a polished touch. A specialty boutique in France teems with selections suitable for every occasion.

ECHOES of GRACE • Nearly fated to remain a bygone relic of rock, a thoughtfully restored abbey–turned–luxury hotel invites travelers into centuries of layered history—a world of timeless beauty less than an hour from Paris.

Among THE CLOUDS • With the hot air balloon as the muse, inspiration takes flight for a fanciful menu to sip and savor. Touches of vivid color enliven a palette of serene pastels, swaths of silken fabric lend a sense of whimsy...