For readers of the original Victoria, the revival of the publication signified a return to loveliness. Breathing life into the magazine’s legacy has invited faithful friends and new devotees to savor the romance, grace, serenity, and charm within its pages. With gratitude, we commemorate our tenth anniversary with a dazzling holiday fête.
Above: A customized Sasha Nicholas salad plate—a limited-edition version of her monogrammed European porcelain—perfectly complements a watercolor card designed for the occasion by Empress Stationery.
A palette of blush, gold, and ivory establishes a welcoming ambience for this opportunity to reflect on the enchanting destinations and inspiring women shared in Victoria over the past ten years.
Vanilla bean and almond flavorings highlight sugar cookies, above left, exquisitely decorated by pastry chef Kim Cobb. Intricate hand-piped details bring about the look of delicate lace doilies accented with pearl beading, while gold luster dust adds shimmer to designs embellished with fondant roses, laurel wreaths, and messages of congratulations.
Like fragrant petals sprinkling the path, warm recollections add beauty to a walk down memory lane. A classic tiered cake enveloped in swirls of creamy frosting honors the milestone, while flutes of rosé Champagne raise a toast to continued success.
Text Melissa Lester
Photography Marcy Black Simpson
Styling Melissa Sturdivant Smith
To discover more celebratory splendor, see “Honoring a Decade of Bliss” on page 51 in the November/December 2017 issue of Victoria magazine.
