Entertaining

Our 7 Favorite Christmas Cakes

Would a holiday gathering still be preserved in the annals of family history without a sideboard laden with a gracious bounty of homemade sweets?...
A Holly Jolly Christmas Tea

A Holly Jolly Christmas Tea

Offer tidings of comfort and joy to guests who come to call during the holidays. Amid the hustle and bustle that so often characterizes...
Little Women festive brunch scene

A Holiday Brunch for Little Women

In Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, the March sisters give their Christmas breakfast to a family in need, returning home to meager portions of bread...
Steeped in Gratitude: A Thanksgiving Tea

Steeped in Gratitude: A Thanksgiving Tea

Flavors of the classic Thanksgiving menu find a welcome reception at the tea table, where moments of quiet repose bid those gathered ’round to...
Table for All Seasons: arranged outside the stables, a romantic table is laden with colorful flowers, lush greenery, and Julie Wear china.

A Table for All Seasons: Ten Favorite Tablescapes

Prepare for a year of entertaining with this selection of our ten favorite table settings showcased in Victoria throughout the varied seasons. Whether the...

An Enchanted Evening at Twilight

As twilight falls, gather guests for an alfresco celebration of harvest bounty. Let the fullness of the day’s challenges and responsibilities gently fade as...