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Victoria • November/December 2020 Volume 14, Issue 7

Editor’s Letter

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Gifts of Heritage

Reflections on the Holiday Table

Preserving Nature’s Blush • One of my favorite ways to round out what is available for creating wintertime arrangements is to incorporate an array of ingredients dried from the summer harvest.

Bestowing Bliss • Sounds of a twinkling piano and gentle caroling ring throughout the homestead, its mantels and tabletops now furnished in vibrant crimson and evergreen. Beneath the splendorous façade, a simple spirit of welcome endures, reminding us that Christmas is a time for spreading peace, joy, and love.

Viennese Waltz • Swags of twinkling lights crisscross the streets of historic Vienna, Austria, giving the illustrious area the look of a dazzling outdoor ballroom and lending a festive air to the city’s magnificent holiday markets.

A Grand Feast • Hearkening to elegant celebrations of yesteryear, gather loved ones for a banquet of delectable fare served in a sublime setting where no detail is overlooked. Once again, the dining room sparkles with the magic of Christmas.

Greetings from Magnolia Glen • By staying true to the authentic character of this lovingly restored historic home, a Southern family celebrates the most jubilant time of year amid period-perfect furnishings and cherished collections.

Christmas by Candlelight • When flurries begin to fall, candles glowing behind frosted windowpanes bring hope to all who see them. Displayed alongside enduring evergreen, these dainty torches carry a reminder of holidays past, when carols gently rang through the streets and a serene comfort filled the hearts of those gathered ’round the tree.

A Collected Cottage • After raising six children, Delaine and Charles Freeman returned to their farming roots, turning a typical 1950s house amid acres of land into a bespoke abode brimming with treasured keepsakes.

Yule Amid the Blooms • Along California’s San Francisco Peninsula, Christmas may not come with sleigh rides in the snow, but at Filoli Historic House & Garden, it arrives in breathtaking style, with floral displays, twinkling lights, and an elegant afternoon tea.

Soirée Season • Like a flurry of snowflakes blanketing the countryside, the final months of the year seem to fly by in a frenzy of celebration. These festive moments can be sweetly slowed when given a dignified air, and our selection of elegant attire fits just perfectly.

Bucolic Tidings • A design partnership lasting two decades has transformed this home from its prior Tuscan aesthetic to the sophisticated style that today serves as a flawless backdrop for traditional holiday décor.

Nutcracker Suite • From their humble beginnings as fanciful yet practical tools to the beloved Christmas accessories they’ve become, these charming keepsakes bring a whimsical touch to Yuletide décor.

Scents of Nostalgia • More than any other sense, smell has the ability to stir up memories. Just a hint of fresh pine, citrus, and cinnamon can instantly evoke sweet remembrances of holidays past.

Dreaming of Gingerbread • Whether Yuletide cravings encompass frosted cookies, a dark and moist cake flavored with molasses, or new...