Innehållsförteckning för Autumn Bliss 2021 från Victoria

Dear Friends This time of year, the first crisp breeze rustles within me a sense of wanderlust, and I am tempted to follow that gentle breath of fall wherever it leads, watching in wonder as landscapes across the country reach their peak of radiance. Surveying the prismatic splendor of different regions always seems to refresh my spirit. Yet, upon my return from these exciting sojourns, I am continually enchanted to realize that no fire burns more brightly or emanates such welcoming warmth as the one kindled in my own hearth. This Victoria Classics issue celebrates both the joys of travel and the comforts of home. Our Harvest Beauty chapter, which begins on page 9, brims with ideas for curating colorful vignettes, arranging flowers, and setting lovely tables, while Gracious Abodes…

When creatives Lynn and Barry Henderson purchased their home in a historic district of Cartersville, they could look beyond modern changes and envision its earlier appearance. As a photographer and a sculptor, respectively, the two brought particularly keen talents to the renovation and an ensuing addition. “By using photos gathered from the two previous owners, we were able to restore the house back to its original look,” relates Lynn. “Our goal was to keep with the time period it was built, as well as giving it an English cottage feel.” They did add Tennessee fieldstone around the lower exterior and also used it for fireplaces indoors—details that would not have been present back in 1909. Otherwise, the couple took great care to preserve or replicate authentic features, such as the…

Apple and Spice Wassail Makes 6 cups 4 cups filtered 100% apple cider*2 cups orange juice2 cinnamon sticks1 Honeycrisp apple, sliced½ cup fresh or frozen cranberries½ teaspoon apple pie spiceGarnish: apple slices, fresh cranberries In a small Dutch oven, combine cider, orange juice, cinnamon sticks, apple slices, cranberries, and apple pie spice. Cook over medium heat until heated through, about 10 minutes (do not boil). Garnish with apple slices and cranberries, if desired. *We used Martinelli’s Gold Medal Cider. Gourmet Mushroom Fondue Makes approximately 12 servings 3 tablespoons butter2 (4-ounce) packages gourmet mushroom blend2 shallots, thinly sliced1 teaspoon dried thymeSaltPepper12 ounces chilled double-cream Brie*, cubed4 ounces Gouda cheese, cubed2 tablespoons cornstarch1½ cups dry white wine1 (16-ounce) loaf sourdough bread, cubed 1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.…

“IF A YEAR WAS TUCKED INSIDE OF A CLOCK, THEN AUTUMN WOULD BE THE MAGIC HOUR.”—Victoria Erickson…

James T. Farmer III, interior designer, author, and speaker, happily embraces his Southern roots. They are evident in his easy drawl, his deep connection to place, and in how he seamlessly incorporates treasured heirlooms into his interior designs. His latest book, Arriving Home: A Gracious Southern Welcome, presents a cavalcade of please-come-in residences with his genteel imprint on every gracious dwelling. “A house is a structure, but a home evokes emotions—it tugs on the heartstrings,” explains the Georgia native. “It’s when you cross that threshold of emotions that a house becomes a home.” After having worked with James on numerous projects through the years, these Atlantans naturally turned to him when they wanted to build a weekend getaway in the pastoral community of Elko, where the family could gather to…

In the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Amish families in horse-drawn buggies still wend their way along the rural byways as they have for centuries, though they now share these quiet two-lane roads with modern-day conveyances. Pickup trucks, beds brimming with fall fruits and vegetables, rumble along to the Central Market in Lancaster, where growers have shared their wares since it was founded in 1730. More than a simple produce stand, it’s a gathering place for locals and visitors alike who peruse a wide array of goods, from ethnic foods and homemade candies to art glass and handstitched quilts. Just down the road, cached in a two-story stone house and its restored barn, an eclectic selection of home furnishings and accessories awaits at Olde Mill House Shoppes. Located less than…

CREDITS CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS JEFF HERR: pages 31–40 JANE HOPE: page 14 MARCY BLACK SIMPSON: cover and pages 11–13, 24, 27–28, and 65–70 CONTRIBUTING STYLISTS ANNE DUTCHER: pages 24 and 28 JAMES FARMER: pages 31–40 CONTRIBUTING RECIPE DEVELOPMENT AND FOOD STYLING KELLIE KELLEY: pages 85–86 and 89–90 ELIZABETH STRINGER: pages 81–82 and 93–96 REBECCA TREADWELL: pages 83–84 TAYLOR FRANKLIN WANN: pages 85–86 and 89–90 WHERE TO SHOP & BUY Below is a listing of products and companies featured in this issue. Items not listed are privately owned and are not for sale. Pricing and availability may vary. Pages 17–22: Special thanks to Maison de France Antiques, 1304 8th Street, Leeds, AL 205-699-6330. Page 24: Alain Saint-Joanis: Sous Bois 5-Piece Place Setting, call for pricing and availability; from Bromberg’s, 205-871-3276, brombergs.com. Juliska:…