Innehållsförteckning för September - October 2010 från Victoria

As we planned the content for this issue of Victoria, centered around vacation travels and collections that are often augmented with finds made while traveling, I thought about how my passion for collecting has changed in recent years. The prized blue-and-white china that I have treasured since my college days still commands my attention, but I recently discovered an enthusiasm for farmhouse antiques—especially items such as wooden measures and kitchen implements that are still functional. I am building a sizable group of vintage rolling pins, the kinds our grandmothers and mothers used to make from-scratch piecrusts and fluffy biscuits. Some have handles; some are simply long, straight rounds of hardwood, but all carry the marks of age. As I use these tools, I ponder whose hands last guided the back-and-forth…

Anatural storyteller, Shawn Stucker is the owner of Louisville, Kentucky’s renowned European Antique Market—now the largest importer of French antiquities in the state. “It all began,” says Shawn, “with a woman who had a passion for French patina, who was aspiring to enrich her life—a dream that eventually led her to France in search of antiques … but what she found was something much greater.” While working a corporate job in merchandising and operations, Shawn began collecting and selling antiques as a hobby in the early 1980s. “It was a very conscious effort,” she recalls, “because I knew that eventually this is what I wanted to do.” Her endeavors then led to the purchase of an old farmhouse she could use for stocking her wares, and she acquired a booth…

SHOPS Salado Creek Antiques Salado Creek Antiques prides itself on carrying only the finest American antiques with an incredible selection of Quartersawn carved oak, walnut, mahogany furniture, glassware, lamps, clocks, and decorative accessories. 511 N Stagecoach Road, Salado, TX 76571 254-947-1800 ? saladocreekantiques.com Bloom & Bee Swanky A soul-infused ensemble of unexpected finds lives within Bloom & Bee Swanky’s 1913 two-story red brick digs. Its customers are society dames, urban loft dwellers, and fetching college girls. All arrive in search of inspiration and selections of authentic vintage chandeliers; custom bedding; furniture and mirrors; vintage jewelry; and apothecary. Proprietor Amy Bradshaw’s penchant for the 1940s reveals many details in this home furnishings boutique, which is locally renowned for romantic and multilayered display vignettes and super-quick merchandise turnover. 210 South 5th Street,…

Mark Twain: A Skeptic’s Progress The Morgan Library & Museum | New York, New York | September 17–January 2, 2011 Samuel Langhorne Clemens—better known by his pen name, Mark Twain—lives on as the quintessential American author, humorist, and master of satire. To commemorate the 175th anniversary of his birth in 1835, the Morgan Library & Museum and The New York Public Library have joined forces to present a major exhibition of the writer’s work and items related to his life. Featuring 120 rare books, diaries, letters, manuscripts, photos, and drawings, the exhibit explores a recurring theme that can be traced throughout many of Twain’s writings. Having grown up in and around his fabled Mississippi River environs of rural Missouri, he viewed the ever-increasing industrialization of the late nineteenth century with…

A A house believed to be favored by Providence and enhanced with more natural beauty than any other place on earth, Holker Estate and Gardens has been the home of only three families since the sixteenth century and has never been bought or sold. Located in northwest England’s Cumbria, near Grange-over-Sands, and tucked amid the scenic woodlands and parkland of South Lakeland, Holker (a Norse word meaning “a rising in marshy land”) has been persistently restored and lovingly imbued with a sense of purpose for more than four hundred years. Currently the home of Lord and Lady Cavendish, who have opened a portion of the estate and gardens to thousands of visitors annually, the rose-colored neo- Elizabethan mansion is now known as one of the best-loved stately homes in Britain.…

Raised in London, the noted authoress and artist Beatrix Potter was captivated by England’s Lake District during her childhood holidays spent among the quaint hamlets and misty moors. As a girl, she collected small animals during these trips and gently tamed them into pets. The domesticated creatures provided inspiration and companionship during her solitary Victorian childhood as she developed her story-writing and artistic talents. When Beatrix grew into adulthood, these tales and illustrations were published, and the nowcherished books became her livelihood. She continued to use many of the landscapes and villages of the Lake District as the backdrops for her woodland animal characters. In addition to her literary fame, Beatrix was well known for her dedication to farming and the community. She used the profits from her first book…

WWalt Disney World may be the ultimate destination for children of all ages, but its five-star restaurant, Victoria & Albert’s, is where sophisticated culinary dreams come true. Named for the British queen and her beloved husband, the eighteen-table venue has maintained its reputation as one of the premier fine dining establishments in the country since it opened its doors in 1988. Every detail—from the Royal Doulton china to the subtle notes of a harpist’s music—transports guests to a time when restaurant dining was a lavish event. Chef Scott Hunnel’s elaborate six-course prix fixe menus, which change nightly, reflect global cuisine, including such dishes as Iranian caviar, English Dover sole, and French foie gras. The wine list features seven hundred selections from around the world, and the maître d’hôtel carefully pairs…

As the palette of the landscape turns to shades of crimson, sienna, and umber, nestle into our waterfront haven to savor the rustic beauty of autumn. Wrapped up in nostalgia and cottage-style warmth, our favorite picks for fall are sure to inspire your own great escape. “No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace,as I have seen in one autumnal face.” —JOHN DONNE A tried-and-true favorite that beautifully complements the autumn landscape, plaid is a classic pattern that faithfully resurfaces each September. Casually elegant, this flowing plaid skirt comes from a private vintage collection. To have your own in a similar style, see “Where to Shop and Buy,” page 96, for product suggestions. Handsomely stylish, vintage plaid picnic baskets from Seibels are ideal for tailgate parties or enjoying alfresco meals.…

HARVEST HOUSES Supplies Downloadable Harvest Houses project templates* • Printer • Scrap card stock • Scissors • Pencil • Lightweight cardboard (cereal boxes work well) • Bone folder • Utility knife • White craft glue • Acrylic paints and paintbrush • Embellishments: Decorative paper, glitter, decorative edge punch, vellum for windowpanes, pipe cleaners, beaded trim, floral moss *A downloadable version of the Harvest Houses project templates can be found at victoriamag.com. Instructions 1 Print house templates onto scrap card stock, and cut out to create stencils. Trace pieces for walls, porches, and roofs onto cardboard. Cut out; using a bone folder, score folds. Using a utility knife, cut out windows. Following guides on template, and using white craft glue, assemble house; let dry. 2 Paint walls of house with acrylic…

Compacts and Cosmetics: Beauty from Victorian Times to the Present Day, by Madeleine Marsh (Remember When). From the dawn of civilization, women have adorned their faces with everything from powdered white lead to black chimney soot in an effort to make themselves look more attractive. In this fascinating book, style expert Madeleine Marsh traces the centuriesold time line of beauty rituals, practices, and products—from the thick kohl paint that ringed the eyes of women in ancient Egypt to the modern-day clock-stopping remedies of Botox and collagen fillers. Interspersed among the historical information are dozens of gorgeous photographs of various cosmetics and toiletries from a broad range of eras, as well as original makeup, perfume, and hair-product advertisements from the past century. The book concludes with an appendix containing the author’s…

See Recipe Index, page 88, for recipe information.…

EPICUREAN DELIGHTS: LUCY’S OF AMBLESIDE Begins on page 36 Apple and Cinnamon Cake p.38 Makes 1 (9-inch) 2-layer cake This is a gluten-free, dairy-free cake. Butter can be substituted for margarine, if you prefer. 11/2 cups margarine, softened 11/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted 11/2 cups all-purpose, gluten-free flour 4 tablespoons gluten-free baking powder 2 tablespoons xanthan gum 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 6 large eggs 4 apples, peeled and coarsely grated Vanilla Icing* (recipe follows) Garnish: 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped; 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1. Preheat oven to 325°. Spray two 9-inch cake pans with nonstick baking spray. 2. Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment at medium-high speed, beat together margarine and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. 3. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking…