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 • January/February 2026 Volume 20, Issue 1

Dear Friends

OUR 2026 WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE & ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE • Victoria is pleased to welcome to its pages Patti Callahan Henry and Carolina Elizabeth, whose passion for storytelling and exquisitely rendered paintings promise a year of bountiful inspiration.

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

SINCERELY YOURS • In anticipation of February’s annual cascade of fragrant roses and affectionate remarks, our readers share their most precious Valentine’s Day memories. For some, this day is celebrated hand in hand with a romantic partner, while, for others, it holds stories of the sincere and enduring love of cherished family and dear friends.

Homecoming and My Quest for Beauty

COMING UP ROSES • With faithful perseverance and a steadfast conviction that what others have done, she could do, too, painter and potter Carolina Elizabeth has consistently pursued her artistic ambitions and finds great fulfillment in seeing those dreams blossom.

A gift OF PETALS • Amid the whirls and twirls of snowflakes in the winter wind, hearts are likewise aflutter with the beauty of a new year. As this romantic season begins, a parade of blooms and charming treasures welcomes its arrival.

Charms of CHAMONIX • A soul-stirring vision of snow-capped peaks frames a dreamy French village, where winter arrives to heartfelt anticipation and the promise of lively alpine days ahead.

Rejuvenation Song • In the hush of early morning, the flickering of candlelight offers a gentle welcome to the day, alongside a nourishing selection of breakfast fare developed to support wellness in the New Year.

THE BUSINESS of BLISS • Our annual special section celebrates the talents and accomplishmentsof seven outstanding businesswomenwho reap the rewards of doing what they truly love for a living.

Haute Blooms • In the alpine region of southeastern France, winter’s frigid winds may cause even cold-hardy locals to wrap scarves a little tighter, but stepping into the verdant environs of one of the area’s most innovative floral shops brings immediate warmth to both body and spirit.

Prints CHARMING • In her new book, The Daily Connoisseur’s Guide to Living Well at Home, former Writer-in-Residence Jennifer L. Scott offers practical inspiration for allowing the routines of daily life to unfold with elegance and intention. In this excerpt, the author reflects on one of her favorite ways to add loveliness to interiors.

Tracks THROUGH THE ALPS • Winding through frosty forests and mountain tunnels, a cherry red cogwheel train chugs around the alpine landscape of France, unveiling spellbinding vistas of the Chamonix Valley below. Known as Le Train du Montenvers, this historic railway carries passengers from the town’s heart to breathtaking heights above, offering a journey as enchanting as the scenery itself.

Luminous LUXURY • This dazzling exhibition in the mountains of Chamonix, France, shares the vast history of gemstone mining in this exceptional area of Europe. Crystals in a rainbow of hues and variety of sizes shine throughout, inviting guests to discover where these precious stones originated.

An Alluring PATINA • Polished to a cool gleam, sterling...