Innholdsfortegnelse for May/June 2022 i Victoria

Dear Friends Thomas Jefferson observed, “A walk about Paris will provide lessons in history, beauty, and in the point of life.” The years have crept by since I visited the City of Light, but I remember in vivid detail the bliss of exploring this incomparable destination. Especially during springtime, the senses come alive while surveying centuries-old landmarks robed in the season’s freshest blossoms. In this issue, favorite contributors invite us to journey to Paris. Alongside photographer Kindra Clineff, we stroll past brimful floral shops, encouraged by garden expert Tovah Martin to incorporate je ne sais quoi into our own bouquets. Find this lovely and inspiring Touring feature on page 23. Hidden Treasures wanders the gardens of the Royal-Palais; Shops We Love inhales the delights of Parfumerie Oriza. Become immersed in…

“‘YOU NEVER FORGET A BEAUTIFUL THING THAT YOU HAVE MADE,’ HE SAID. ‘EVEN AFTER YOU EAT IT, IT STAYS WITH YOU—ALWAYS.’”―Julia Child “THE FRENCH AND THEIR FOOD. THEY PUT EACH MEAL ON A PEDESTAL.”—Giada De Laurentiis SEE RECIPE INDEX, PAGE 101, FOR RECIPE INFORMATION. Find these Gallic dishes and more at victoriamag.com.…

Stepping through the front doors of Le Clos Valois, it seems as if France herself is welcoming guests into the masterfully renovated estate. Each alluring feature within comes as a result of the vision of self-professed Francophile and interior designer David Hare. First working as a writer for acclaimed magazineThe World of Interiors, David was immersed in the realm of lavish style reaching across the globe. “I was lucky enough to discover wonderful houses and interiors that I didn’t even suspect existed,” he says. With an appreciation for historical homes in particular, David’s burgeoning career as a decorator began with some projects for close friends. Soon, his talents were fully recognized when his design work, boasting a signature style of combining classical furniture with oriental fabrics, was featured in several…

Visit our website to read this issue’s online stories and to find more of the content you love. We love your ideas! Do you have any suggestions about something you’d like to see in the magazine? If so, reach out to us at victoriamag.com/contact-us. Take a closer look at some of our favorite May/June features: Blue & White Beauty Tina Yaraghi, the entrepreneur behind The Enchanted Home business and blog, infuses her interiors with the timeless charm of our favorite color palette. Peony for Your Thoughts In this exclusive web feature, inspiration blooms in the hands of floral designer Semia Dunne, who offers tips for arranging the season’s most luscious flowers. Classic Gallic Cuisine Our test kitchen chefs serve up recipes for quintessential French dishes that stand the test of…

“I WANT MY HOME TO BE THAT KIND OF PLACE—A PLACE OF SUSTENANCE, A PLACE OF INVITATION, A PLACE OF WELCOME.”—Mary DeMuth “SOMETIMES THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN A WHOLE DAY IS THE REST WE TAKE BETWEEN TWO DEEP BREATHS.”—Etty Hillesum…

The entrance to 18 Rue Saint-Augustin is sheltered under a scalloped mint green awning—a simple yet elegant welcome to the dream-worthy assortment of redolent wares that awaits within. Gleaming wood cabinets and counters hold a shimmering selection of perfumes, soaps, and similar treasures, all bearing artistically rendered labels that echo the style of a bygone era. Fargeon Aîné served as perfumer and distiller to the Court of Louis XV. The potions he created under the name Maison Oriza remained a favorite of royalty for several centuries, delighting everyone from Marie Antoinette to Empress Josephine and even her husband, Napoleon Bonaparte. Louis Legrand took over in 1811, opening Parfumerie Oriza on Rue Saint-Honoré, and a half-century later, passed the reins to his partner, Antonin Raynaud, who set up the first steam-powered…

In the 1980s, I worked across the hall from Analyn, who quickly became one of my best friends. One morning, she came in with a new magazine. We were enthralled with the cover, pictures, stories, and perfectly lovely name: Victoria. It was a respite in our busy lives. Whenever we would arrive home, having received the next issue in the mail, we would call each other and read it together over the phone! Through the years, we have continued enjoying and appreciating this wonderful work of art and still talk about each issue as it comes. It’s a treasured part of our friendship, which is such a blessing to me. ANN FOLKES BULLOCK Seminary, Mississippi Victoria magazine has instilled in me an appreciation for everyday life. Inspired by its pages, I…

It’s no secret that the French wear their hearts on their sleeves. Meander the streets of Paris in springtime, and one quickly discovers that the nation’s adoration of petaled perfection cannot be contained within the cozy quarters of the City of Light’s plethora of flower shops. Stout buckets brimming with plump buds of roses, peonies, carnations, stocks, and similarly lush floral fare frame windows, positioned to lure customers inside. But the message communicated by these charming storefronts is more profound than a singular desire to sell bouquets. Stepping inside, what you witness within these havens of blooms is affection for the land and its bounty distilled into a few square feet of retail space. Every inch is evocative—the final goal being to send you home carrying a miniature garden in…

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As the train slowly pulled to a stop atGare d’Orléans, I held my breath. In seconds, I would be stepping off to the town of my birth, Orléans, France. I had waited fifty years for this day. The opportunity to be born there cameabout by a fluke of circumstances. My father was drafted shortly after he married my mother. This was during the height of the Vietnam War, yet, thankfully, France would be his destination. Through some efforts, he was able to take his new bride to live with him during his tour. While they were stationed there, I arrived—to my family and into the city where Joan of Arc made history. Dad’s tour did not last long, so my parents returned to the United States with me before I…