Indholdsfortegnelse for September 2022 i Victoria

Dear Friends Autumn eases into the verdant landscape of Scotland with an air of nobility, unfurling a carpet of gilded hues across the rolling landscape. From these shimmering hills of emerald and gold, lofty spires stretch heavenward. The skies also reflect the season’s splendor: intensifying to brilliant blues of sapphire or topaz on a crisp and cool afternoon, softening on misty mornings to a translucent gray reminiscent of the smoky tones in a Cairngorm gemstone. Our September issue, a tribute to the sweeping views and ancient architecture of Scotland, beckons you to escape to this storied nation. Beginning on page 25, photographer Jane Hope spirits us across the Caledonian countryside for a royal tour of such historic sites as Castle Fraser, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and the Castle of Mey.…

“THE SPIRIT OF THETEA BEVERAGE IS ONE OF PEACE, COMFORT, AND REFINEMENT.”—Arthur Gray “BERGAMOT PROMOTES A CHEERFUL AND FRIENDLY ATTITUDE. … ITS REFRESHING AROMA RELIEVES FATIGUE.”—K.G. Stiles Sample our elegant teatime desserts at victoriamag.com. SEE RECIPE INDEX, PAGE 101, FOR RECIPE INFORMATION.…

“IT IS ONLY GOODNESS WHICH GIVES EXTRAS, AND SO I SAY AGAIN THAT WE HAVE MUCH TO HOPE FROM THE FLOWERS.”—Sir Arthur Conan Doyle First taking shape as a formal, tree-lined green space created by the Duke of Buckingham in the eighteenth century, The Main Lawn of the Buckingham Palace Garden now serves as Her Majesty’s private grounds and hosts more than 24,000 guests each year. A nod to the quintessential English garden, the Herbaceous Border comprises many of the habitat’s 325 wild plant species and is marked by two London plane trees named for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Near the garden’s center, the 3.5-acre lake designed by William Townsend Aiton under George IV’s reign lies among overgrown vegetation ideal for nearly thirty species of nesting waterfowl and flourishing…

As American essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Our admiration of the antique is not admiration of the old, but of the natural.” This innate passion for beautiful and storied objects certainly holds true for Leslie Chittam and Mark Ardin, who delight in providing patrons with a miscellany of these time-honored treasures. The two operate the acclaimed Hartlex Antique Gallery in Huntsville, Alabama, which houses more than thirty-thousand square feet of heirloom-worthy artifacts. They also use their interior design backgrounds to curate bespoke environs for clientele around the world. At their own abode, which is tucked amid verdant acreage that has belonged to Leslie’s family for five generations, exquisite relics abound. Though the house’s first iteration—a log dwelling that Leslie built decades ago—had more of a rustic feel, it has…

SEE RECIPE INDEX, PAGE 101, FOR RECIPE INFORMATION. “SOUP IS CUISINE’S KINDEST COURSE. IT BREATHES REASSURANCE; IT STEAMS CONSOLATION.”—Louis Pullig De Gouy…

WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE Pages 13–14: Erica Bauermeister is The New York Times best-selling author of four novels. Her most recent work is the memoir House Lessons: Renovating a Life. To learn more about Erica, visit ericabauermeister.com. ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE Pages 15–16: Lesley Holmes captures the Cornish countryside and coastline, along with scenes from the Cotswolds, in her idyllic paintings, such as the watercolor Stanton. To learn more about her works, visit lesleyholmes.com or email the artist at lesley@lesleyholmes.com. ROSE OF ENGLAND Page 18: Royal Crown Derby: Derby Panel Green Dinner Plate, $159.95, Derby Panel Green Salad Plate, call for pricing and availability; from Replacements, Ltd., 800-737-5223, replacements.com. Pages 18 and 21: Blue Pheasant: Danele Polished Gold Flatware Set, available to the trade only; 626-373-9750, bluepheasant.com. Williams Sonoma: Famille Rose Mixed Salad Plates in Mixed…

Visit our website to read this issue’s online stories and to find more of the content you love. Take a closer look at some of our favorite September features: Steeped in Sweetness Perfect for infusing any menu with the loveliness of teatime, an array of sophisticated desserts flavored with Earl Grey serves to delight and inspire guests. Literary Gatherings In stories that vary as widely as those found within a library, our readers share reminiscences about their book clubs, along with favorite titles discussed. Among Heirlooms For the owners of an esteemed antiques gallery, living well includes the vision of dwelling comfortably within an elegant mélange of collected treasures. A Romantic Tour With their dreamy towering spires, historic furnishings, and exquisitely manicured grounds, the castles of Scotland bid our exploration…

“IT IS THE TIME YOU HAVE SPENT ON YOUR ROSE THAT MAKES YOUR ROSE SO IMPORTANT.”—Antione de Saint-Exupéry “TWO THINGS CANNOT BE IN ONE PLACE. WHERE YOU TEND A ROSE, MY LAD, A THISTLE CANNOT GROW.”—Frances Hodgson Burnett…

As an assistant to the Living editor at British Vogue in the late 1970s, Christina Strutt aided in scouting the loveliest abodes to photograph for the magazine. She was immediately drawn to these aging but elegant interiors, replete with furnishings in soft shades—the colors subdued by generations of use. “Most of the grand houses we photographed were timeworn and unchanged for many years; the bright florals appeared faded and breathtakingly beautiful,” says Christina. “That is the effect I fell in love with.” Her burgeoning passion for these ethereal textiles inspired the founding of Cabbages & Roses, a lifestyle brand that found instant footing with admirers who appreciate the delicate patterns and softened colorways that bestow a dwelling with charming character that normally takes ages to develop. “The gentle tones and…

The town of Tetbury, located in the English county of Gloucestershire, might be the second largest hamlet in the Cotswolds, but when it comes to the number of antiques dealers in this ever-enchanting region, it traditionally takes first place. A welcoming range of buildings clad in the area’s signature honey-hued limestone or boasting classic timber-framed façades lines both sides of Long Street—an enticing mecca for both aficionados and casual collectors alike. Beyond a wrought-iron gate and set back a bit from the road, the front entrance to Lorfords draws one in with a taste of the treasures to come. Along with a huge offering of antiques, the store carries its own range of bespoke furniture. When the assemblage of curated goods breached the walls of this main location, the owners…

SWEET TASTES OF BERGAMOT Begins on page 33 Chocolate Bergamot Layer Cake p.33 Makes 1 (8-inch) cake 1½ cups whole buttermilk4 Earl Grey tea bags½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly1 cup granulated sugar1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar4 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2½ cups all-purpose flour6 tablespoons Dutch process cocoa powder1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon kosher salt6 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightlyCaramelized White Chocolate Buttercream (recipe follows)Lavender Ganache (recipe follows)Garnish: edible blooms, dried lavender 1. In a medium saucepan, heat buttermilk over medium-low heat just until bubbles start to form around edges (do not boil). Remove from heat and add tea; cover and let steep for 20 minutes. Remove tea bags, squeezing to extract as much liquid as possible. Let cool…

The Button Box One of my most enduring and endearing memories as a little girl is that of my grandmother’s button box. Made of blue and gold tin, round and gleaming, with flower petals painted on the lid, the little treasure chest was a capsule of trimmings from years and years of clothing: sweaters and dresses, baby outfits and men’s vests, coats and blouses, and more. My grandmother lived with us as I was growing up, and one of her prized possessions was a black-and-gold Singer treadle sewing machine, housed in a wooden table. And right next to the sewing machine, among spools of threads in myriad colors, pincushions, dimpled thimbles, and an old pair of silvery scissors, sat the button box, twinkling in the lamplight. “The stories that button…

I currently enjoy a miniature book club with five other women. My church placed nearly thirty of us into five different groups with the goal of getting to know one another better. Each group was tasked with trying to gather for different activities throughout the spring. At our first meeting, we had coffee at my home. There, I presented the suggestion that we become a sort of book club. I had ordered copies of a novel with the hopes that the other ladies would want to read it, and they did! My selection was The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim. Her descriptions of the Italian villa wrapped in wisteria, warm sunshine, and views of the water below made one feel transported within the story itself. Beyond that, like the…

With the arrival of the feudal system in Scotland during the twelfth century, sturdy structures built for administrative purposes eventually evolved into the majestic stone castles we associate with the days of dashing heroes, such as Prince Charles Edward Stuart and William Wallace. Many of these fortresses still stand, forever interwoven with Scottish history, offering visitors the chance to wander about the grounds of these venerable keeps. Founded by David I as an Augustinian monastery in 1128, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, located in the capital city of Edinburgh, serves as the official residence of the monarchy in Scotland. Its fascinating past includes many notable names, but none as prominent as Mary, Queen of Scots, whose dramatic narrative played out within these walls. Three hours north sits Balmoral Castle, an impressive…