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Hi Clarice! How kind of you to stop in and say hello!  Your blog is lovely!
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Nissa (and her family of publications) is starting a magazine this year somewhat like you have described. I'm not sure if she's a 4real visitor or not but she's on several other Catholic HSing lists with many of us.
http://gadboisfamily.com/simple_gifts
That's her blog address...I can't seem to find the other one right now. I'll get back to ya on it...
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Kim F wrote:
Yes I was going to say Romantic Homes. It looks closest though Victoria was more reserved and less overtly shabby chic. I still have all my back issues also. : )
I corresponded with the owners of Cheerful Cherub a couple years ago fwiw. Kathleen Bell was selling vintage Catholic finds on ebay when I found her. I believe this is her blog/site:
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Didn't she reprint "The Year and Our Children" by Mary Reed Newland?
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I loved "Victoria" too! To my knowledge there is nothing out there like it. Welcome Clarice! I remember you from the "Making It Home" list  Nissa's new magazine sounds interesting too.
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Oh, I too, miss Victoria! I started getting it in high school and kept right on through to the end. I have lost some of the issues over time and travels, though. Last year, in a fit of nostalgia, I actually ordered 4 copies off of eBay. 
Clarice, I have also been enjoying your blog for the last 6 months or so. It's beautiful!
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I got rid of everything when we moved on the boat (I have one box of very special things like my Irish Linens and scarves and a vase or two here on the boat) and I really don't regret getting rid of anything but the Victorias, isn't that nuts? Must be a sign of a truly obsessed person to still be mourning over boxes of old magazines!
I sold them at auction on a windy spring day and a young teen girl bid and won. She lugged them all immediately down to the family vehicle and started reading on the grass.
That made me feel better!
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Well you ladies are so sweet. Thank you for the hello's and kind words. It is nice to meet such kindered spirits. Clarice
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Hello Clarice!!! How nice of you to stop by!
Yes, JoAnna, Nissa is a member--she has a lovely blog and just recently posted an especially nice craft along for the boys--making an Easter Cross from your Christmas Tree. You will find the thread at Our Lady's Loom!
Why does it not surprise me to find so many Victoria fans here? We are such kindred spirits!
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Oh Clarice -- I'm so glad you stopped in. I've been reading your blog for about 2 months now. I just love the things you post -- it reminded me so much of Alice's cottage!
Don't hesitate to jump right into any post that strikes your fancy -- we'll offer you virtual tea or coffee and a great chance to chat with some wonderful folks!
Again, welcome!
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I loved Victoria Magazine also - and have many, many issues(about 6 years worth) on a shelf in my sewing room - I cannot part with them. I even had a blue and white Victoria inspired bathroom in another home...sigh...a lovely old cottage. I haven't found anything to replace Victoria...yet.
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Mary G wrote:
| Oh Clarice -- I'm so glad you stopped in. I've been reading your blog for about 2 months now. I just love the things you post -- it reminded me so much of Alice's cottage! |
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Thank you for saying so, Mary. If that is the kind of impression I am making, I am extremely glad and honored to hear it!
Cheryl, I saved a blue and white issue of Victoria for the past twelve years in hopes that it would inspire my kitchen design one day. And guess what? It looks like I am finally getting that new kitchen pretty soon, so the magazine's ideas will come to fruition here at last! I wonder if your bathroom was inspired by the same edition!
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alicegunther wrote:
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| Oh Clarice -- I'm so glad you stopped in. I've been reading your blog for about 2 months now. I just love the things you post -- it reminded me so much of Alice's cottage! |
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Thank you for saying so, Mary. If that is the kind of impression I am making, I am extremely glad and honored to hear it!
Cheryl, I saved a blue and white issue of Victoria for the past twelve years in hopes that it would inspire my kitchen design one day. And guess what? It looks like I am finally getting that new kitchen pretty soon, so the magazine's ideas will come to fruition here at last! I wonder if your bathroom was inspired by the same edition! |
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Oh, what issue was that blue/white? That was one of my favorites, and I might have to track it down. That was what I wanted MY kitchen to be!
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I'm not sure if this is the one, but I have a June 1997 "Summertime" issue that is called "The Magic of Blue and White." Is this the one?
If you don't have it Jenn, I'll mail you mine!
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Dawn wrote:
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I'm not sure if this is the one, but I have a June 1997 "Summertime" issue that is called "The Magic of Blue and White." Is this the one?
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I think it probably is, Dawn! It has a lovely woman on the cover wearing a blue and white floral dress, and she is sitting on a couch. I remember my husband making a joke, something to the effect of, "Is this a magazine for women who want to blend in with their couches?"
Ah, men, they don't really get Victoria, do they? : )
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Dawn wrote:
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I'm not sure if this is the one, but I have a June 1997 "Summertime" issue that is called "The Magic of Blue and White." Is this the one?
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Oh my, Dawn, thank you for the offer, but I couldn't possibly accept that. I'm perusing eBay and see quite a few copies, but it seems they had a blue/white issue every year. So if someone knows the one with the kitchen, well, let me know, please. We have some painting and decorating coming up, and that would be great for inspiration!
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I think it probably is, Dawn! It has a lovely woman on the cover wearing a blue and white floral dress, and she is sitting on a couch. I remember my husband making a joke, something to the effect of, "Is this a magazine for women who want to blend in with their couches?"
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Right when your message hit my inbox, I was looking at this! Seems the right description!
Because I came across this one, too
But maybe all the blue/white themes would be found in this book??
I think I already spent my book allowance for the year, though.
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JennG...I think you might want the July 2002 issue - it has a blue and white kitchen in the "Summertime Blues" article on page 61-65. The July issues were mostly the blue and white inspiration - July 2000, 2001 and 2002 were all good for that! You *made* me get my July issues out and look through them....such a chore....(wiping the sweat off my brow)
July 02 also has the luscious lavender article....more sighs....
and the July 1998 issue with the girl on the beach in the blue/white toile dress on page 41.....I'm making me a blue toile skirt this spring.....
Ok - I'll stop and go hem my nephew's black busboy pants..... 
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Cheryl M. wrote:
JennG...I think you might want the July 2002 issue - it has a blue and white kitchen in the "Summertime Blues" article on page 61-65. The July issues were mostly the blue and white inspiration - July 2000, 2001 and 2002 were all good for that! You *made* me get my July issues out and look through them....such a chore....(wiping the sweat off my brow)
July 02 also has the luscious lavender article....more sighs....
and the July 1998 issue with the girl on the beach in the blue/white toile dress on page 41.....I'm making me a blue toile skirt this spring.....
Ok - I'll stop and go hem my nephew's black busboy pants.....
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Thanks for your hard work. I really appreciate the sweat on your brow. Wish I could have been there to help you turn those pages!
Oh, the lavender...contented sighs from over here. Just thumbing through those pages gives a sense of peace? That gives me an idea to thumb through some pages, then do my spiritual reading/praying.
I've got to keep my eyes open for these mags. I need my guardian angel to send me "such a deal"! I know, I'll post a Wanted on Freecycle!
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Someone asked previously if anyone had gotten Al Young's magazine "Storybook Home". It is an EXCELLENT magazine! I'm going to renew my subscription for the second time next month. The whole family is involved in the production of the magazine. There's a great cooking section, great ideas on how to really "doll up" your house (look at some of the back issues--I bought a bunch when I got my first year's subscription--there's some great stuff in there!)...there are occasionally tricks on how to do your hair (assuming you have long hair) in old-fashioned styles...and of course the wonderful info on the books.
I wish I could afford some of their artwork, but these days, the only artwork on my walls is the religious and the scribbles (which I find only when I am crawling around on the floor and getting down to that level, lol).
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Rachel, I was going to ask if anyone else had gotten Al Young's mag. I've only ordered one older one and it was just a black and white paper thing. So I was kinda disappointed, their website is so lush...are the newer editions in color?
(It sounds so trite but I want to know before I order any others)
The daughter did send me a handwritten note and enclosed some cool chicken notecards! Very nicely bound together with twine. Reminded me of our family farm immediately!
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