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"At last! Victoriana's own magazine, filled with information, ideas and visual treats from the 19th and early 20th century. Victorian Homes will show you entire Victorian interiors IN COLOR actual homes, living museums, restorations, recreations, overflowing with the arts and lifestyles of this exuberant era..."
from Victorian Homes [[itals]], Vol. 1, Issue 1

You may be surprised to see the 30th anniversary seal on our cover this month. Significant birthdays bring pause and reflection. Where has the time gone?! Reading that splashy paragraph from the premiere issue, it's clear that then, as now, there's a niche to be filled with Victorian style and in color, too!

Readers of Victorian Homes since its inception remember when it provided a pre-Internet source of supplies and information for those on the cutting edge of historic-home preservation and restoration, and period-style decorating.

Fortunately for those joining us today, you still find a wealth of information and resources that celebrate the Victorian revival. Now you can also find us on Facebook, and soon our redesigned website will offer even more inspiration.

Our appreciation for fine craftsmanship and period design is the common thread that brings us together with each issue, yet we are an eclectic bunch. When we look through decades-old issues it's clear that even period-style decorating is influenced by current trends. While there are frozen-in-time historic-house museums that we love to explore, others push the boundaries of tradition and decorate toward the romantic, gypsy, Gothic or Steampunk styles. A passion for collecting and decorating can transform the most modest tract home with artistic flair.

When Victorian Homes began, it was a quarterly publication. We become quarterly again with this issue, but have no fear: You will get all of the rich content you expect for every season. Visit our Facebook page for bonus content and to share with us. Check in to see the anniversary events we have planned. We're looking forward to an exciting 2012. I am so glad you are with us.

Hillary Black, Editor
hblack@beckett.com
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