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A beautiful gift for a friend with whom you want to keep in touch. Each alphabetical tab page is set apart from the address pages with a lovely montage of nostalgic photographs and touching quotations very much in keeping with the look and feel of Victoria magazine. Back of book allots space to note birthday and anniversary dates.

Feasts, family, presents, glittering decorations, and that special spirit: these things make up traditions of Christmas. Celebrate the eternal joy of Noël with Victoria''s wonderful collection of remembrances, recipes, and holiday suggestions, all presented in the magazine''s classic, romantic, and beautifully photographed style. Make gifts, fashion a real children''s holiday, and set a lovely Christmas table. Rich colour images capture familiar, beloved pleasures of the season, including sleigh rides in the snow and breathtaking Christmas trees shimmering with light and ornaments. Find ways to create gift-wraps from delicate fabrics and antique lace that are as lovely as the presents themselves. Bake sweet memories with heart cookies, lavender shortbread fingers, or English toffee. Recollections from writers such as Washington Irving, A. E. Houseman, and Hans Christian Andersen make this a treasure you''ll return to every year.

The editors of Victoria magazine have chosen more than 200 of their favorite recipes and combined them with a bounty of entertaining advice. Featuring menus for every kind of meal, from a sunrise breakfast to a midnight supper, the book includes ideas for picnics, showers, holiday celebrations, and other occasions. Over 150 color photos.

Two special volumes luxuriously slipcased together and available only as a set. Victoria, the Wedding Book explores wedding traditions and offers suggestions for planning that special day. Victoria, My Private Wedding Journal is a personal diary that includes quotations from famous writers. Full color.

For those of us who cherish the time-honored tradition of baking, and the true joy of sharing with those we love, the editors of Victoria present Sweet Baking. In more than 100 recipes, carefully chosen and beautifully presented, are delectable desserts for every occasion; from languid summer picnics and intimate city dinners to high teas and grand celebrations. Here are recipes at once simple and satisfying, elegant and elaborate, comforting and homey; ideal for both the occasional baker and seasoned expert. A special chapter indulges the chocolate lover, another the fruit fancier; and a Pantry section offers basic recipes and instructions for everything from Rich and Tender Dough to Creme Anglaise, so that your every baking experience is a pure pleasure.

A variety of Christmas crafts, decorations and menus beautifully illustrated with photographs.