English country christmas

Enjoy this pretty Wiltshire English country home decorated for Christmas in a green and berry color scheme, with a pleasing mix of holiday patterns.

By Lucy Hoyle I couldn’t contain my excitement when the fabulous Rebecca of My English Country Cottage fame, (who until now had been my Pilates friend, exchanging grimaces as we were encouraged to stretch our bodies into bizarre positions) asked me to make some Christmas canapés for an actual real life photo shoot at her…

Ever since I was 12 years old, I have been in love with Victoria magazine. Each and every beautiful issue was savored and read over and over again during those pre-Internet days. At one point, I had collected every single issue going back to 1987, the year of the magazine’s inception. Unfortunately, I had to get […]

Beautiful Vintage-Traditional Christmas Entryway tour with touches of Victorian and English Country Style. Unique Christmas vignettes using antiques.

I love to use cloches in my home decor! And, today I'm here to give you some cloche ideas to use in your home this Christmas! WHAT IS A CLOCHE? So, what is a cloche? A cloche is a glass dome or bell shaped cover used to protect outdoor plants. But, these practical plant domes have been used for quite some time to display pretty pieces indoors. When you place something under a cloche or glass dome, it immediately gives it 'status' in your home decor! It's an invitation to come and see what's…

Let the professionals wrestle with the turkey this year and treat yourself to a Christmas break. Here’s our guide to some local crackers...

Try some of these ideas for incorporating wood burning stove decorations for the holidays.

Far Above Rubies: An English Christmas