Victoria’s red, white, and blue-bestrewn July/August issue salutes America’s 250th birthday with pages brimming with patriotic finds and stories that celebrate the ease of sun-drenched days stretching seemingly forever. Discover the simple delights to be savored in summer as we stroll through shady gardens heavy with hydrangea blossoms and take respite in the cool, airy environs of abodes that epitomize the easeful temperament of the season. Gentle waves, lapping against the sparkling white sand of Florida’s Gulf Coast, lure us to the shore, where we don breezy fashions from a New Orleans designer and explore seaside locales. A landmark home in Savannah, which played host to some of the city’s most significant events, opens its doors for a tour, and artist Lydia Marie Elizabeth reveals the profound reflections that underscore her luminous watercolor paintings. Plus, we offer recipes for preserving the best of the garden’s bounty and visit Oliver Pluff & Co. to sip heritage-blend teas inspired by defining moments in our nation’s history.
Get Away to the Gulf
A sunny ribbon of twenty-six miles along Florida’s Panhandle, brushed by gentle waves, reveals a vibrant collection of coastal towns offering distinct charms and simple pleasures to be discovered and savored.
Southern Oasis
Just steps away from English Village—a charming enclave in Mountain Brook, Alabama, known for its Tudor-style architecture and eclectic mix of Bohemian bistros and fashionable clothiers—a stately redbrick abode combines deeply comfortable interiors with gardens that are at their most glorious during summer.
Between Light and Water
With each wave that laps upon sugary shores, summer’s presence seems to slow life’s racing pace to a gentle meander. It is here, amid sunshine-filled, almost eternal days, that these romantic silhouettes find their natural home.
Red, White, & Beauty
Adorning her tableau with the colors of our country’s flag, Stephanie Short Campbell celebrates America’s birthday with an alfresco gathering. The style is elevated by her use of beloved antiques, fresh blooms, and plenty of patriotic flair.
Character Studies
Storied pieces and highly curated collections fill the sun-shimmered interiors of an airy abode with charm, hinting at places and people close to the owner’s heart.
Find these stories and more in our July/August 2026 Issue, available on local newsstands or in our online shop at victoriamag.com.
