November/December 2023

Victoria

Decorating, Traveling, Entertaining

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EDITOR Melissa Lester ASSOCIATE EDITORS Kassidy Abernathy, Leslie Bennett Smith ASSISTANT EDITOR Lydia McMullen SENIOR COPY EDITOR Meg Lundberg COPY EDITOR Michele Moore EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Audra Shalles WRITERS-IN-RESIDENCE Sally Clarkson, Sarah Cla
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Editor’s Letter
We can’t begin to thank each and every one of you for the love and support that you have shown to us in the days since our beloved mom, Phyllis Hoffman DePiano, passed away. Our hearts are comforted by the amazing legacy of love, creativity, hospital
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Victoriamag.com
Visit our website to read this issue’s online stories and to find more of the content you love. Take a closer look at some of our favorite November/December features: Discover more of Denmark as we explore centuries of royal history during a wintry s
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In Loving Memory
Our hearts brim with gratitude for the privilege of knowing so many facets of Editor-in-Chief Phyllis Hoffman DePiano. The former accountant blended her business acumen and creative talents to establish Hoffman Media, a publishing empire comprising e
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With Deepest Appreciation
Ah, Beauty. I’m thankful for you, the first gift of my grandma, who wore fancy netted and feathered hats. I met you each week around my aunties’ tables, where plates were heaped with colorful, nutritious foods. I grew to love you dearly at Mom’s sewi
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The Warming Glow of Family Traditions
Sally Clarkson A flurry of fifteen candle flames danced in the darkness as the six of us gathered around the bounty of our customary Shepherd’s Meal on Christmas Eve. All lights had been extinguished. Picturing the shepherds tending their flocks in t
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Wrapped in Colonial Style
Before the calendar resets, Jenny Bohannon commemorates her tenure as Victoria’s Artist-in-Residence with Yuletide displays steeped in tradition. A flock of Leicester Longwool sheep grazes in the field, bleating a welcome as the doors open to reveal
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Glad Tidings of Comfort & Joy
At victoriamag.com, learn more about the artistry behind our collaboration with Dogwood Hill. ■
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Holiday Hygge
Though the frigid temperatures of wintertime frost breaths and nip noses, sounds of merriment ring throughout Copenhagen as the allure of gløgg (mulled wine) and shiny trinkets perfect for stuffing stockings beckons. The Danes have uncovered somethin
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A Festive Noel
SEE RECIPE INDEX, PAGE 99, FOR RECIPE INFORMATION.
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Carousels of Cheer
When December’s chill ushers most of us indoors, the historic Tivoli Gardens, a centuries-old amusement park and destination nestled in the center of Copenhagen, invites guests to delight in an outdoor Scandinavian holiday extravaganza. Tivoli blosso
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Her Own Christmas Castle
Making a beautiful home is one of the things that Maribel Polanco does best. Whether she is searching for a piece of antique furniture to fill her airy Georgia interiors or affixing romantic ephemera to the handmade houses she sells online, her creat
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All that Glistens
Find our tips for the care and keeping of crystal at victoriamag.com. ■
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A Winter Reign
Like many other European nations, the Kingdom of Denmark boasts a long history of monarchy. One of its most well-remembered rulers, King Christian IV, was largely responsible for the construction of several grand palaces that can still be explored to
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Kisses of Scarlet
Yuletide comes early to Nancy Zoleta’s home each year. Along with her husband and son, the creative homemaker has a passion for the holiday that spurs the family to start decorating long in advance, often before Thanksgiving. The process of decking t
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The Spirit Within
A bustling stream of holiday shoppers, bags stacked over each arm, shuffles down the quaint cobblestone of Main Street in Northport, Alabama. Here, in the city center, pleasures abound, from eateries of classic Southern fare to charmingly decorated s
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Hearthside Thanksgiving
Quintessential autumnal ingredients lend sweetness to our menu. Left: The mellow Honeycrisp variety features in Cranberry-Apple Chutney, a zesty dish that can be enjoyed equally as an accompaniment or as a dessert. Whether offered alongside a slice o
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A Nordic RESPITE
As winter winds sweep through the charming streets of Copenhagen, a sense of anticipation fills the air, heralding the most magical time of the year. Spicy-sweet aromas swirling from Danish pastries mingle throughout vibrant outdoor markets, all dust
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Recipe Index
Begins on page 37 Makes approximately 6 servings 2½ tablespoons unsalted butter, softened½ cup confectioners’ sugar⅓ cup bread flour½ teaspoon kosher salt1 large egg white1 teaspoon white sesame seeds1 teaspoon black sesame seeds3 ounces smoked salmo
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Chimes
I pull the small package out of my mailbox and immediately unwrap it. It’s a copy of A Christmas Story by the late actor Richard Burton. For decades, I have been seeking this memoir about Burton’s impoverished childhood in Wales, having read it in a
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Where to Shop & Buy
Pages 15–16: Sally and Sarah Clarkson are the best-selling authors of The Lifegiving Home: Creating a Place of Belonging and Becoming. To learn more about this mother and daughter, including their respective books, podcasts, and other projects, visit

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