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    A Rose by Any Other
    “Hi, Melody! Where’s Harmony?” I would heave a sigh when I heard the inevitable question as I strolled across my college campus. As the youngest of four children in a very musical family, I didn’t understand why I was the only one with a musical term
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    Fare to Remember
    At victoriamag.com, discover French recipes inspired by tastemakers featured in our pages. SEE RECIPE INDEX, PAGE 105, FOR RECIPE INFORMATION.
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    Editor’s Letter
    Isn’t it amazing to consider how inspiration begets inspiration? As an exchange student, Writer-in-Residence Jennifer L. Scott gleaned lessons in the art of living from her Parisian hosts. Years later, memories of preparing meals with Madame Chic inf
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    Chimes
    It’s a dreary late spring day at my home in Canada. Staring out the picture window that frames a view of bare trees out back, stealing a quiet moment to catch thoughts while my toddler naps, I notice the sudden flash of a red-breasted robin alighting
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    Where to Shop & Buy
    Pages 13–14: Jennifer L. Scott authors the popular blog and YouTube channel, The Daily Connoisseur. Her New York Times best-selling books include Lessons from Madame Chic, At Home with Madame Chic, and Polish Your Poise with Madame Chic, all of which
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    Victoria
    EDITOR Melissa Lester EDITORIAL DIRECTOR, LIFESTYLE Lisa Frederick SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR Leslie Bennett Smith FEATURES EDITOR Lydia McMullen SENIOR COPY EDITOR, LIFESTYLE Rhonda Lee Lother EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Audra Shalles WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE Jennif
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    From The Hands Of The Weaver
    Embraced by the strength and structure of the loom and guided by the wisdom of the weaver, thread after thread is wrapped into a remarkable tapestry filled with color, life, and imagination. This art of making fabric by hand can sometimes seem lost t
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    Where Foxes Roam
    When summer sunlight falls on the Loire Valley, it almost seems like a golden beam of blessing, carrying abundant peace in the warmth of its glow, as if bestowing a gift directly from heaven. Situated in the heart of the French countryside, this regi
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    Recipe Index
    Begins on page 35 Makes 6 servings 4 cups water2 cups rhubarb, chopped1½ cups granulated sugar1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped1 cup fresh lemon juiceGarnish: lemon curls, sliced strawberries 1. In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups water, rhubarb, su
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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. May/June features: Centuries after the young heroine lived, the legendary courage of Joan of Arc continues to intrigue and inspire, drawing visitors to si
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    Days of Dinan
    Cradled by ancient ramparts, Dinan rises on a hilltop in the northwest corner of France. Clusters of half-timbered abodes accessorized with vibrant shutters and blossoming flower boxes mingle with medieval relics, from an array of military towers to
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    Splendor On The Lake
    As dawn breaks over the Loire Valley, waves of rose-hued clouds drift across the sky, and a pale gold band emerges on the horizon. Below, gossamer mist rises from the surface of a lake christened “The Mirror,” upon which a small boat rocks gently as
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    Artisanal Luxury
    One could easily mistake the streets of a French city for a fashion show catwalk, as the natives have a worldwide reputation for their impeccable taste in haute couture. If there is one itinerary item not to be missed on a trip to France, it’s shoppi
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    French Lessons That Linger
    My fascination with Gallic culture began when I was eighteen years old. Freshly graduated from high school, I had the unique opportunity to spend the summer in the South of France—Cannes, specifically, as my father was employed there for the summer.
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    Abloom with Glee
    SEE RECIPE INDEX, PAGE 105, FOR RECIPE INFORMATION. Find creative May Day ideas at victoriamag.com.
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    Charmed By Beauty
    Delftware is one of the most unique styles of pottery to have emerged from Europe, with striking blue-and-white designs that have become truly iconic. It is a symbol of pride for the Dutch, and more than four hundred years of history can be traced th
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    The Maid of Orleans
    In the verdant farmland of northeastern France, life should have been peaceful, but as England and the House of Valois grappled over territorial rights and claims to the French throne in the fifteenth century, the village of Domrémy felt the strain.
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    A Bridge into History
    It is said that one should first approach Château de Chenonceau from the water. After all, it is rare indeed—even in the Loire Valley, where hundreds of castles rest along the river’s path—to behold a grand façade rising from within the waterway itse
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    Le Petit Chateau
    Château de Troussay began its life as a manor house, likely built around 1450 and enduringly surrounded by active farmland. At the end of the sixteenth century, its owners came into the king’s service and were thus able to expand the dwelling into a
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    Gilded Details
    On the outskirts of Paris, one of the greatest French monuments stands in memory of the monarchs who once called it home. The Palace of Versailles, largely constructed under the guidance of King Louis XIV, has been renowned for its opulence for centu
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    Credits, Where to Shop & Buy
    EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS KAREN CALLAWAY: pages 39–46 CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS KATE HEADLEY: pages 75–80 JANE HOPE: cover, pages 5–6, 8–9, 11–22, 40–41, 43–46, 55–62, 95, 99, and back cover MAC JAMIESON: pages 31–36 KATE SEARS: pages 3–4, 6, 23–30, 37
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    Editor’s Letter
    The dreamy storybook havens of English Cottage engage the senses and awaken my imagination. Escaping into this publication, I feel as if I can inhale the scent of blossoms while tending a higgledy-piggledy garden, listen to the call of birdsong as I
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    Leading Ladies
    Through six seasons of costume drama Downton Abbey, the familiar strains of a chamber orchestra usher millions of devoted viewers into the lives of the fictional Crawley family. But within the first measure of that nostalgic opening sequence—before t
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    The Palace Of The Peak
    In mid-sixteenth-century England, the only woman who wielded more power than Elizabeth Talbot was the queen herself. Though this soon-to-be chatelaine came from modest beginnings, she made her way to thetop tier of nobility through a series of advant
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    Heritage of Grace
    Dubbed “a most English of English country estates,” historic five-star hotel Bovey Castle beckons travelers with an enchanting blend of sophistication, recreation, and relaxation. The opulent structure, rising from the lush moorlands of Devon, offers
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    Textile Traditions
    Sheep graze on the hillside as clouds drift overhead, giving a gentle cadence to the afternoon at the farmhouse and studio of Louise Townsend. Open to welcome gentle breezes, windows frame vistasof Devon, an area of southwest England known for its pa
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    Of Pride and Presperity
    Holker Estate and Gardens is believed to be favored by Providence and enhanced with more natural beauty than any other place on earth. It has been the home of only three families since the sixteenth century and has never been bought or sold. Located
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    Unfolding Petals
    If one were to describe the verdant garden at Coton Manor, “well-loved” would certainly be an accurate depiction in almost every sense of the phrase. A haven for visitors, the private property is undoubtedly popular, having beennamed as “The Nation’s
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    Fairy-Tale Character
    If the storied stone walls of Leeds Castle could speak, they would tell a tale rich with the fascinating history of the royalty and the notable families who have called this regal residence home. Built nearly nine hundred years ago in a valley of the
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    Dreaming of Home
    When textile designer, writer, and leader of theBritish Arts and Crafts movement William Morrisfirst came upon the gray limestone farmhouse nestled by the River Thames in the Oxfordshire village of Kelmscott, it perfectly matched one he had envisione

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