Innholdsfortegnelse for 7th issue 2025 i Jeanne d'Arc Living English Edition

We’d love to welcome you! Follow us on Insta We offer you lots of inspiration, tips and tricks from the wonderful world of flowers. Both indoor and outdoor. 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.…

The fantastic harvest season has arrived and this is definitely my favorite time of the year! It feels as if my creativity grows, and I feel so happy when I create something. I love being creative with natural materials and I let nature inspire me. Each year, I dig out my tools and make some decorative pumpkins. This year, I also made lanterns and flower decorations, including a version that didn’t need moisture for the flowers because they were dried flowers. It’s time to plant the tulip bulbs so that I can start looking forward to a beautiful spring fairytale full of colors. I also remove the seeds from my sunflowers – which I’ve left on the windowsill to dry – and I store them in small paper bags so…

When Jayne and Hans planned their silver wedding anniversary party, the natural choice was to organize the party in "Restaurant Remisen" in the Danish town of Nyborg – just a few minutes’ walk from their home. Their choice was no coincidence: this carbarn has a special connection to their house because the previous house owners used to work in this particular building. "Restaurant Remisen" in Nyborg has a very special story to tell. Originally, the building was a DSB carbarn (Danish State Railways) – a place where locomotives and wagons were stored and repaired. When the Great Belt Bridge was inaugurated, the carbarn was closed down, and the old buildings were left unused for more than 13 years. In 2011, Nicolai and Niels Rømer decided to add new life to…

It feels as if you’re somewhere far out in the countryside – in the middle of a clearing in the forest, surrounded by old, majestic trees and gentle, rounded hills, where the light is softly filtered through the branches and Hans Peter’s hens are walking around freely. Wrong. This house is located in a residential area in the Danish town of Hadsten. Despite that, when you pull into the driveway leading to this beautiful, carefully renovated villa, you feel a magical kind of peace and a sense of being far away from everything and everyone. Hanne and Hans Peter have turned this big architect-designed house from 1965 into a modern, light and personal home. The house has been completely renovated with a gentle touch and an obvious sense of esthetics.…

Use whatever you’ve got – an old mug or a wine glass turn into charming little candleholders adorned with a bit of moss and some berries. The Advent wreath and the "standard" wreath are two of the most popular Christmas traditions, but feel free to experiment! You can interpret the classic spruce wreaths in so many different ways. Some of them have been decorated with Christmas bulbs, seed heads and berries, others with fine, dusty colors and dainty flowers. And some of them offer a little surprise made of folded paper or metal elements that add life and contrast to the creation. You decide how you want to design your Advent wreath. Use new shapes, colors and textures. Look for inspiration in nature and in the style of your home,…

In the rolling countryside in southern Sweden, surrounded by green fields and forest edges, is a special home full of soul and history. This is the home of My, Ted, their dog, Wille, and16 hens. It’s a charming brick villa from 1899 – a house that combines the patina of time and a new beginning. In this home, Christmas brings lots of coziness, and it adds the perfect finishing touch to all the hard work that the couple has invested to bring out the soul of the house. When the couple bought the house five years ago, it was very neglected and needed lots of TLC. The couple did some thorough renovation work and they did most of the work themselves. Their budget was tight, so recycling quickly became a…

Autumn has always had a special place in my heart. It feels as if this season makes me breathe a little deeper, slow down and find inner peace. I always feel the urge to be alone, return to my cave, and make my home extra cozy. A cup of coffee, some soft textiles, the smell of burning wood in the fireplace, and the sound of rain against the window. That’s true autumn magic. But I also love feeling nature up close. Walking in the forest, listening to the sound of crunching leaves under my feet, or walking on the beach, feeling the wind in my hair and letting it clear my mind. During such moments, I feel connected to the season and to myself. Autumn is also when I start…

Find our list of retailers here: www.jdl.dk Last year, Sif Orellana and I published a book full of inspiration on cozy indoor and outdoor activities for the autumn and winter months. On 240 pages, you can join us on our journey through these cozy six months, featuring a wonderful mixture of amazing and evocative pictures from both of us. We’ve collected the best ideas and recipes from both our worlds, and you’ll find inspiration on anything from interior design and flowers to cooking and recycling, plus lots of tips and ideas on how to create a cozy everyday life. We’ll tell you what inspires us and we’ll share our views on everyday life and life in general. The book is available in Danish, German and English. " Hygge doesn’t have…

Nicky lives in Cape Town. Every day, she finds inspiration in the sound of the ocean, the silence of the forest and the peace of the mountains. During her hikes with her dog, Luna, she collects leaves, flowers and fine plants, and she carefully turns these things into botanical pieces of art. Everything is framed in beautiful glass frames with soldered edges, allowing you to see the front and the back of each plant. They offer you a small glimpse of the poetry of nature. Through Velt, Nicky would like to remind us to stop for a moment, breathe and allow ourselves to wonder. Each piece of art has been created with lots of love and respect for whatever plant was used – and always focusing on sustainability. The plants…

To me, spoiling myself and my loved ones using just a few good-quality organic and seasonal ingredients is such a wonderful feeling. When I’m not working as a dietician, I come up with new creative recipes in my kitchen, I do creative projects, or I spend time in my garden. Autumn has arrived, bringing plenty of pumpkins. I just love this time of the year. It’s time to contemplate the year that we’re leaving behind, it’s time to feel grateful for all the wonderful moments that we’ve experienced, and it’s time to slowly return to our indoor spaces. The pumpkin is a special part of my diet as a fantastic delicacy. It offers us plenty of energy and it’s a great source of many healthy nutrients. Autumn cake with pumpkin…

Actually, Ramona was planning to lay a white table, but the florist didn’t have any more white flowers, so she had to improvise. "I thought – oh well, I’ll just buy whatever is left, so I got these light pink flowers." Once the Christmas table was done, and the guests were impressed by it, she was happy with it too. Ramona brought out a service with fine, light pink roses from France, some old flatware and some fine glasses, and she decorated the table with candles in items made of poor man’s silver and glass, as well as some light pink candles. She placed an old sheet and a tulle veil from her grandmother in the middle of the table, and those items turned into her starting point. Ramona used…

Welcome to the special Christmas edition 2025. Here you’ll find plenty of Christmas homes where warmth, intimacy and personal details create the special Christmas spirit that we all long for in December. We’ll offer you inspiration from creative people who dress their homes for Christmas using anything from heirlooms and natural materials to homemade decorations, cakes and cookies, and personal ideas. The homes that we visit will show you various ways of letting Christmas unfold with lots of love and character. The special Christmas edition is available in Danish, German, English and French. Go explore the quiet nooks, gaze at the glittering Christmas trees and the evocative rooms, and let a nice sprinkle of Christmas magic inspire you. PSST… It’s a limited edition, so make sure to buy it before…

When you visit Caatje and her husband, Rene, in their charming home from 1850, you immediately sense that the people living here are in love with all things authentic, worn and unique. A home full of history – and love. Not least of the four dogs Pom, Fien, Peppie and Polly. The couple bought this house seven years ago and it was love at first sight. "We had absolutely no doubts," Caatje says. "The big barn attached to the house was an extra bonus – perfect for storing our van when we return from our shopping trips with lots of antiques. And Rene has plenty of room to renovate the treasures that we bring home." Since taking over the house, Caatje and Rene have been adding their personal touch to…

OLIVE TAPENADE 7 oz (200 g) black olives (without pits)7 oz (200 g) black beans2 cloves of garlic1 tbsp capers3 fl oz (1 dl) oil Pour all the ingredients into a blender or a food processor. Blend the mixture until it turns smooth and creamy. If you’d like the tapenade to be rather coarse, reduce the blending time. Season to taste with salt and pepper. SALAD WITH SWEET POTATOES AND BLACK BEANS 1 baked sweet potato (approx. 7-8.8 oz/200-250 g)8.8 oz (250 g) black beansA handful of borecole½ pomegranate3.5 oz (100 g) feta cheese2 tbsp olive oilSalt and pepper Dice the sweet potato and bake it in the oven at 392°F (200°C) (fan-assisted oven) for approx. 40-50 minutes or until it’s done. Allow it to cool off. Wash and chop…

Pasta al funghi (Serves 4) 1.3 lb (600 g) fresh or 0.9 lb (400 g)dried linguine5.2 oz (150 g) mixed mushrooms(brown field mushrooms, chanterelles, beech mushrooms or whatever you find)2 cloves of garlic3 thyme twigs2 tbsp butter4 eggs4.4 oz (125 g) grated parmesanFreshly ground pepper Bring lightly salted water to the boil in a saucepan, and add pasta when the water starts to boil. Clean the mushrooms and cut them into big pieces. Fry them well in butter in a big frying pan. Peel and chop the garlic, then pour it into the frying pan with the mushrooms along with the thyme leaves. Let everything fry for a couple of minutes. Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk them with freshly grated parmesan and a bit of freshly ground…

If you’re the kind of person who’d never get rid of fabric scraps, you can turn them into a wreath just like Silvia did. Find out how by visiting www.jdl.dk. Make some cute vintage ornaments on a string out of used tealight candles. Use them to adorn a beautifully wrapped gift or on a wreath. Find out how by visiting www.jdl.dk. These cute and rustic small lights made of burlap make up a perfect and cozy DIY project on a rainy day. Find out how to make them by visiting www.jdl.dk. Janne from @Anno1808 found an old rocking horse at a flea market and gave it a proper vintage makeover, so now it fits her white and worn style perfectly. Find out how by visiting www.jdl.dk.…

No Christmas without a cozy market. That’s why we’re, once again, inviting you to visit our private home, the mill of Kærby Mølle. This is where the magazine is created. Kærby Mølle is at least as beautiful and idyllic in the winter as during the rest of the year and the place is the perfect backdrop for our Jeanne d’Arc Living Christmas market. We’ll be decorating the place both indoors and outdoors, and hopefully, you’ll find plenty of inspiration on how to adorn your own Christmas home. This year as well, you’ll find stalls selling anything from wreaths and decorations, handmade Christmas decoration items made of recycling materials, arts and crafts, wonderful old things and also a few new items in the style that you know so well from our…