Entertaining

Whether guests wish to bask in the company of friends or steal away for moments of quiet reflection, the lakeside gathering promises serenity.

A Lakeside Welcome

There is a natural ease that comes with entertaining at the water’s edge. With the lake a sea of glass, a sense of peacefulness...
Fresh peach slices top scoops of Peaches Foster Ice Cream.

Peaches Foster Ice Cream

The perfect complement to a sunny day is our Peaches Foster Ice Cream, which substitutes caramelized peaches for bananas in this twist on a...
A selection of breads and cheeses nestle among fresh floral arrangements and pretty dishware in a French kitchen.

French Tastes from Tastemakers

Through the years, noted authors, chefs, and influencers have brought Gallic fare to the pages of Victoria magazine. Whether they have shared recipes from...
Interior designer and author Kathryn Greeley is a hostess extraordinaire, as well as a longtime friend of Victoria and our sister magazine Southern Lady. With Mother’s Day on the horizon, Kathyrn shares her expert tips for planning a sophisticated fête for the occasion’s guest of honor.

How to Host an Elegant Mother’s Day Luncheon

Interior designer and author Kathryn Greeley is a hostess extraordinaire, as well as a longtime friend of Victoria and our sister magazine Southern Lady....
Here we offer an array of May Day ideas to revive pastoral fêtes. Set alongside a bubbling fountain in the ivy-laced cloister of a garden, a softly hued table is laden with spring blooms tucked into the basket of rattan hot air balloons, festive packages, and seasonal table settings.

Joy by the Basketful: May Day Ideas

In past times, as nature awakened from its winter slumber with redolent clouds of apple blossoms and carpets of buttercups dappling the countryside, the...

An Easter Coconut Cake Recipe

Bring your Easter celebration to a fitting conclusion with the towering splendor of our luscious Coconut Cake. Velvety buttercream, enhanced with extracts of coconut,...