Innholdsfortegnelse for 3rd issue 2024 i Jeanne d'Arc Living English Edition

We’d love to welcome you! We offer you lots of inspiration, tips and tricks from the wonderful world of flowers. Both indoor and outdoor. Follow us on Insta We share our ideas on DIY projects, including anything from fantastic interior design solutions to cozy, small projects that you can easily try out at home.…

At the end of a dusty gravel road, close to the Danish town of Kalundborg and surrounded by the enchanting coastline of Jammerland Bugt, Tina Bendix lives with her husband and their 11-year-old son and 17-year-old daughter. The home is a recently built gem that brings the past to life in a timeless style. The place opens up to the horizon of the sea and is surrounded by ancient trees and green fields where wildlife moves freely. Although the couple didn't build the house themselves, Tina was the architect behind the beauty of the place, and her husband was the indispensable master builder. As their daughter is disabled, the family had long been searching for a home with plenty of space, but unfortunately, most of the older houses they looked…

We’re visiting a typical Italian farmhouse made of stone, nestled among the olive groves of the Tuscan countryside and personalized with white windows and blue shutters. The home owners have infused their home with their passion for Provence. "It all started just for fun. My husband and I had long been searching for our dream home and then we found this farmhouse hidden away in an enchanting olive grove. It was too big for us so we decided to create two rooms for rent: Arancio and Olivo. Today, our Bed & Breakfast also includes a third room, the Fienile room, which we built in the old barn," Barbara explains. Sergio Bertoli is an architect and he started working immediately after graduating. Barbara Fantozzi worked in the travel industry for 30…

Mother’s Day is a tribute to mothers and motherhood. This day is celebrated in various parts of the world on different dates, but it’s generally a day to show gratitude and love to your mother or to women who have played an important, maternal role in your life. Ramona took the opportunity to lay a beautiful table in her conservatory and she invited her daughters – who are now also mothers – over for brunch. It was a good day, she says. We laughed and talked about memories and ideas. The flowers that Ramona has used to decorate the table are either from the florist’s or from her garden. She has used peonies, small branched bouquets, rice flowers, yarrows, white cornflowers, thyme and various herbs. Instagram: @timeundvision_die_blumenfee FRESH FLOWERS AND ALL…

Frida and Joakim live together with their two children in Ingelstad in southern Sweden. With the help of architect Olof Blomberg, they designed and built this large, white villa themselves. The goal was to create spacious, open rooms with lots of natural light, resulting in a living area of 2,800 ft2 (260 m2). This includes big children’s rooms and space for big parties! Almost all the interior design items were either bought at flea markets/in second-hand stores or passed down through generations. Frida loves going to flea markets and finding unique and alternative things to use in her home. She believes that these items make the home more personal and cozier, and she also considers the environment. She loves old cabinets and they are often of a better quality than…

The apartment was an ordinary attic apartment of 645 ft2 (60 m2) with a standard kitchen and bathroom, white walls and laminate flooring. That’s not the first thing that comes to your mind though when entering this cozy, spacious kitchen-living room. This apartment offers a fantastic atmosphere that Mette and Jens have created using just a few resources. From being a boring standard apartment, it has become the most wonderful and very personal apartment with a Swedish retro style, and the couple has mainly used recycling items to create this feel. Panel walls made of recycled planks, wallpaper scraps and wonderful wall colors make up the big transformation. What used to be an ordinary kitchen and bathroom are still the same rooms as before but they’ve been spiced up spending…

Instagram: @wiesenglueck Herb oil 1 cup (250 ml) olive oil1 bundle of fresh herbs (such as sage, thyme, oregano and rosemary)Perhaps chili, garlic and peppercornsA bottle with a lid Carefully clean the herbs. Remove withered leaves and damaged areas. If possible, don’t wash the herbs because then they might go moldy. Place all the herbs in the bottle and pour the oil on top. You might want to add chili, garlic and peppercorns. The herbs must be completely covered by the oil. Close the bottle to make it air-tight. Let the herb oil infuse for 2-3 weeks in a dark place. Then remove the herbs, for example by using a sieve. Afterwards, your oil is ready for use. Gluten-free bread 1¼ cup (300 g) flour (a mixture of corn meal,…

Finally, early summer is here and with it comes a wonderful season where we’re invited to spend more time outdoors, enjoy the warmth of the sun rays and be inspired by all the beauty that surrounds us in nature. I’m very pleased to welcome you to this issue which reflects this enchanting time of the year. As always, our passion for interior design, DIY projects, delicious and healthy food, and beautiful flowers, is a central part of our universe. We want to continue sharing everything that brings joy and inspiration into everyday life here in the magazine and through our books, but also on our social media platforms where we reached no less than 150,000 followers on Facebook and 30,000 at Instagram in spring 2024. We’ve achieved this by bringing…

Smoked fresh cheese salad Smoked fresh cheese salad is one of the recipes that my mother-in-law has given me and the whole family just loves it. Every year, we look forward to eating fresh radishes. You can also prepare a thinner version and use it as a dip for vegetable sticks. 1 pack of smoked fresh cheese3 fl oz (1 dl) sour cream 18 %1 bundle of radishes½ cucumber without seeds1 carrot1 small handful of chives1 tsp sugar Salt and pepper Finely dice the vegetables and save some of them for garnishing. Mix all the ingredients and season to taste. Pâté with pear This is one of the really easy ones and also one of the family’s favorites. We bought a readymade pâté with mushrooms but you can also make…

Scan the QR code to find out more and to sign up. The number of participants is limited. We’ve poured our heart and soul into creating the most educational, inspiring and eventful program which will teach you how to create high-quality editorial content, develop your photography and styling skills, and provide you with a unique opportunity to network with like-minded, creative people from all over the world. At the same time, you’ll be spoiled with delicious French cuisine and plenty of treats, and you can enjoy the beauty of the French countryside. The program will include a combined carriage ride and photoshoot in a forest, immortalization of a creative wreath workshop, a French picnic, a cooking class with the lady of the castle, and a candlelight dinner. We’ll go on…

You can see pictures of the entire house on our website by scanning the QR-code. Many of the employees at the editorial office allowed us to make articles at their homes. Here we’re visiting Anette Christensen who’s a photographer and stylist. "The orangery" at Tjørnegaarden also provided the backdrop for many inspiring and beautiful articles. You can take a look at the adjoining herb garden on the following pages. Another major project was building our "orangery" out of recycling materials and creating the adjoining herb garden. This project was carried out in connection with the farm where we ran the business at the time. Once again, we showcased the entire process in the magazine and readers were able to follow the project. Over the years, we used the location for…

Behind this sweet story is a deeper tale about Natasja’s work. Her ancestors from Surinam in South America worked the sugar plantations. Natasja moved to Holland as a child and grew up with stories about her family’s work. Now she lives in an apartment on the top floor along with her family. The apartment is located atop of one of the legendary canal houses in Amsterdam that was originally built for a Dutch captain who imported goods such as textiles, wood, spices and sugar during the Golden Age. Natasja’s craft completes the story and makes it particularly unique. She creates flowers to remember and honor both her family and their past connection to sugar by transforming something that used to be a trade item into something very beautiful. Natasja loves…

What you need: Old terracotta pots White and green paint Paper napkins with print or paper with print Sponge Flexible spatula Brush Varnish Cinnamon Coffee Water bottle What to do: Paint the pot with two layers of white paint. Allow it to dry. Use the sponge to dab a layer of green paint onto the lower part of the pot. Don’t let the green color dry; use the spatula to spread out the green paint to make it look like moss in a natural way. Repeat this process if needed until you’ve got the wanted look of aging moss. Allow everything to dry. Use a sponge to add coffee to the entire pot surface to add more patina. Let everything dry. Seal the pot surface using transparent varnish. Add the…

Ida Maria and Simon love decorating with recycled and heirloom pieces. The sideboard is from Simon’s family and holds a special place in their hearts. To create their dream home, they have, among other things, painted the house in the traditional, Swedish-red color, installed beadboard panels, added solid pine flooring, which they’ve scrubbed with soap flakes, put up old-fashioned radiators, and painted all the woodwork and ceilings with egg oil tempera. The walls that aren’t wallpapered are covered in white rag paper and have been painted with egg oil tempera to add an old-fashioned texture to the walls so that they aren’t that perfect and smooth. Egg oil tempera is a type of paint made by mixing pigments with egg yolk, water and sometimes oil. This type of paint was…

She found her home in a secret oasis in the center of Amsterdam, and it’s a truly special place in the midst of an industrial area. This is where she finds the perfect light and plenty of space to create her products. It’s also a wonderful home for her dog, STuK, who is a Berger Picard. There is easy access to many of the city’s parks and bike paths. The home that she has created makes you think of an artist’s studio from a bygone era. Her work is absolutely fantastic and you might call it "upcycled art work". She makes bags and covers old furniture with original art. All the vintage paintings are produced by unknown artists and Leslie finds them at flea markets, in second-hand stores and at…

One of our new partners in 2024 is Vibeke Svenningsen from Norway. She loves the cozy countryside style, just like you and I do, and she’ll be sharing her creative projects throughout the year and show us how she decorates her home according to the season. You'll certainly find plenty of inspiration for your own home. @vibekedesign @seasons_by_vibeke It’s therapeutic to make bouquets and wreaths, and to prick out flowers for planting in the garden later. At this time of the year, the most beautiful spring flowers pop up everywhere, both at home and in the cabin. I also create cozy nooks where I can be creative, do some planting and create my spring decorations. I found the old planting table in an antiques store for next to nothing and…

HOMEMADE, FRESH PASTA Serves 4 All you need to make this heavenly pasta is: 7 oz (200 g) tipo 00 (Italian wheat flour)7 oz (200 g) durum flour4 eggs It’s very simple: the ratio is always 3.5 oz (100 g) for 1 egg, and then you just multiply as needed. Mix the two types of flour, pour the mixture onto the kitchen table and prepare a small hole in the middle. Crack the eggs into the middle of the hole. Lightly whisk the eggs using a fork and make sure to add flour little by little. When the dough starts to turn sturdier, knead it using your hands until it’s elastic and smooth. If it’s too dry, moisturize your hands with a bit of water and knead the water into…

Vivi and Henrik live at the beautiful farm Ædelgavegaard, located on the outskirts of Smidstrup Strand by the old fishing village of Gilleleje in Denmark. The house was built back in 1905. You enter the farm through the beautiful, old, preserved carriage gate. The main house measures 2,658 ft2 (247 m2) and has two floors plus a cellar of 1,076 ft2 (100 m2). The old stable buildings have been preserved and offer an additional 3,229 ft2 (300 m2). The main house and the stables create the frame for the most wonderful and cozy enclosed courtyard where wonderful, wild, purple lupines grow in the summer. The giant fig tree breaks up the facade of one of the stable buildings and adds more life to the courtyard. There is also an old…

Lene finds inner peace when she goes for a walk and she considers nature to be one huge treasure trove full of beautiful finds and inspiration. During her daily walks, she constantly notices new details and comes up with new creative ideas. She tells us that she actually feels the best when she’s outdoors, but she also loves creative immersion and the act of creating a product. In the midst of all this, she started her business "Blomsterpresseriet" as a way of creating joy and meaning for herself. In the summer of 2021, she was just pressing flowers because it was a cozy, peaceful and soothing hobby. But when she started using her flowers to create small works of art, she quickly noticed that her art was something special. The…