Indholdsfortegnelse for July - August 2016 i Victoria

Quilting together layers of fabric using her sewing machine, Judith Reilly, of Brandon, Vermont, renders freeform designs with the practiced ease of an illustrator sketching on paper. The renowned fiber artist’s winsome depictions are executed in an exuberant style she describes as “catawampus and quirky.” Many of her projects evoke cherished pastoral scenes from childhood. Judith was born and raised on a dairy farm in the Hudson Valley of New York State—an upbringing she credits with cultivating a strong work ethic, a deep appreciation for simplicity, and an independent spirit. “I absorbed the unaffectedly wholesome and spiritual lessons lived by all those around me,” she reminisces. “I was embraced by the rhythms and cycles of farm life and the nurturing environment of family, agriculture, church, community, and nature.” “I take…

The mesmeric displays that fill the brightly lit spaces in the Netherlands’s Tassenmuseum Hendrikje can be attributed to one couple’s fascination with quite commonplace items: bags and purses. Hendrikje and Heinz Ivo’s first purchase was a striking form fashioned of turtle shell inlaid with mother-of-pearl, made in circa 1820 Germany. From there, the 30-years-and-counting collection has grown to include more than 4,000 examples of everyday objects that are certainly practical but that reveal artistic flair. Also called the Museum of Bags and Purses, the assemblage was once displayed in the Ivos’ suburban Amstelveen residence. It received a new home in 2007, thanks to the benevolence of an anonymous donor who felt the trove merited a setting matching its distinction. The canal-house-turned-gallery is located in the prestigious Gouden Bocht (Golden Bend)…

Dozens of multihued crystal prisms hang from Rose Ann Kendrick’s dining-room chandelier, sending a shower of color across the elegantly set table. Lacy place mats hold a pyramid of gleaming gold-rimmed plates, and silverware polished to perfection rests upon pristine white napkins. Every imaginable accessory, from silver chalices and goblets encrusted with gold overlay to saltcellars and place-card holders, rounds out the display. At the center of it all stands a Minton foot-bowl-turned-vase spilling over with a dozen mophead hydrangeas. Rose Ann’s home is filled with an eclectic assemblage of pieces that have an obvious common thread: quintessential beauty. She began accumulating these heirlooms at a very young age, starting with small china animals and the hand-painted eggs she found in her Easter basket every year. She comes by her…

“I want my friend of forty years to see the flowers whenever she awakens from her almost constant slumber.” “The days grow hot in bright July” states a poem from childhood that helped me learn the seasons of the year. Despite the heat, a garden knows that like all other months, July is a temporary stay. The challenge is survival. Luxurious Knock Out roses thrive in the sizzling midday sun. Colorful zinnias and purple periwinkles form a natural bouquet alongside them. It is from this bed that I begin to cut flowers to take to my neighbor, Lillian, who has fallen ill in the twilight of her life. I snip and clip and in the center place a red Tyler rose. Lillian loves my flowers, so I continue collecting. Shasta…

Take a closer look at some of our favorite July/August features: Summer Days Gone By Delicacies filled with fresh fruits seem the epitome of the summer season. Our mouthwatering treats will be a welcomed addition to the menu of any festive gathering. Coming up Roses Shirley Kaplan’s Connecticut cottage brings to mind an idyllic English countryside escape. Her use of floral patterns throughout the home is a nod to her British heritage. An Artist’s Abode Her upbringing on a Hudson Valley dairy farm serves as muse for multimedia creator, Judith Reilly. From vegetables in her garden to a bee in flight, nature inspires her artistry. From the Heart Since she was very young, Rose Ann Kendrick has been a connoisseur of all things collectible. Enjoy her treasures that include eclectic…

“Why do we love the sea? It is because it has some potent power to make us think things we like to think”—Robert Henri "Long before we saw the sea, its spray was on our lips, and showered salt rain upon us"—Charles Dickens…

As Scandinavian merchants unload their trucks for Sweden’s Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair, Kim Faison is there, perusing the wares. The only American (she is from Richmond, Virginia) invited to preview these troves of Gustavian heirlooms, Kim will have come and gone long before the show opens to the public. This scene is repeated throughout Europe as colleagues recognize in her a kindred spirit. Often, Kim already has a specific client in mind when she spies a pièce de résistance. “It is an incredible joy to be so far away, find something exquisite, and know that a friend has the ideal spot for it,” she says. Through Kim Faison Antiques, the entrepreneur has been connecting homeowners with seventeenth-, eighteenth-, and nineteenth-century furnishings for almost thirty years. Appreciation for classic silhouettes,…

16th Century A goat-leather pouch from France, concealing 18 pockets, is the oldest piece in the collection. 1690-1730 A silk bridal bag from Limoges features images of Martha and Mary Magdalene in copper on enamel. 1800 Exquisite embroidery distinguishes this silk letter case from France. 1810-1820 A German-made tortoise-leather handbag has a cover sheet of tortoiseshell inlaid with mother-of-pearl. Early 19th Century Made in England, this silk letter case is embellished with a Wedgwood medallion. 1820 A cotton reticule from Germany is bedecked with thousands of beads. 1840 Tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, and gilt leaves enhance a German-made reticule. 1880-1900 A family of songbirds adorns an embossed-leather handbag from Germany. 1900 The bracket of this gold chain-mail purse from France is covered in diamonds and a single ruby, with four more diamonds…

ATLANTA Opposite and this page: A village unto itself, Scott Antique Markets house more than 3,500 vendor booths spread over two huge buildings and the outdoor spaces encircling them. Clockwise, from opposite: Provence Antiques deals primarily in nineteenth-century French and English furnishings. Classic Decor specializes in French tapestries and Aubusson pillows. Late-federal to mid-Victorian furniture is the focus of Athens Classical Antiques. The offerings from Dolphin Books and Prints are truly exquisite. MADISON This page, above left: The serene town of Madison evinces Southern charm, with beautiful antebellum homes gracing the winding lanes. Above: Antique Sweets tempts taste buds with homemade confections. Below and opposite: Occupying converted cotton warehouses, Madison Markets displays the goods of more than 75 vendors. Salvaged architectural accents share space with a variety of antiques, Oriental…

I have always loved old things. When we were newly married, my husband and I scoured Long Island in search of antiques to help furnish our new home—our preferences gravitated toward art nouveau, art deco, and arts and crafts pieces. We soon discovered Long Island Antiques Center, a shop just steps from our house. We befriended owner John D’Amico, who we noticed had a keen eye—his shop attracted dealers as well as retail customers. John never overcharged for his pieces; instead, I discovered, he underpriced many items. In his shop we could find great deals and still have money to get jewelry and accessories. NANCY VASSILAKIS Merrick, New York For many years, The Cirencester Antique Arcade has been my hidden treasure for antiques. It is nestled in the marketplace of…

“ Recipes are like poems; they keep what kept us”—Henri Coulette “ Rejoice with your family in the beautiful land of life!”—Albert Einstein SEE MORE ON THE WEB at victoriamag.com See Recipe Index, page 89 , for recipe information.…

“ Gardening is the art that uses flowers and plants as paint, and the soil and sky as canvas.” —ELIZABETH MURRAY…

Below is a listing of products and companies featured in this issue. Items not listed are privately owned and are not for sale. ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE Pages 9 , 19 , 21 , and 25 : To view more of Mary Shira’s work, visit maryshira.com. WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE Pages 15–16 : Look for Frances Mayes’s latest book, Under Magnolia: A Southern Memoir (Broadway Books), on amazon.com. GIFTS FROM THE COAST Pages 17–18 : Lazybones Nina Dress in Warm White, $145, Jo Shirt Dress in White Stripe, $129, Aurora Skirt in Ivory, $165, Rosette Euro Sham in Mist, $49, Rosette Twin Size Bedding in Sea Glass, $198; 800-240-8597, lazybonesusa.com. Scents & Feel Hand Crafted Lined Basket in Off White, $79.50, Fouta Solid Honeycomb Towel in Beige, $43, Throw 2 Tons Linen and…