Innholdsfortegnelse for 8th 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.…

HOMEMADE LENTIL PASTA 10.5 oz (300 g) dried lentils (blended to turn into fine flour)3.5 oz (100 g) wheat flour4 eggs Blend the dried lentils in a blender or in a food processor until they turn into fine flour. Pour lentil flour, wheat flour and eggs into a big bowl, and stir the mixture until it turns into a dough. Knead your dough on a clean surface for 5-7 minutes until it turns smooth and flexible. If the dough is too dry, add 1-2 tbsp water, and add extra wheat flour if it’s too sticky. Divide your dough into smaller portions and roll them out. Cut them in whatever shape you prefer, e.g. tagliatelle, fettuccine or lasagna sheets. Boil the pasta in plenty of salty water for 2-4 minutes, depending…

This Christmas table is a beautiful example of how the combination of various materials can turn into a warm, down-to-earth but also sophisticated atmosphere. A Christmas table full of traditions and new ideas. The hand-sawn wooden discs are used as coasters and they add plenty of rustic warmth and structure to the table. On top of them is some beautiful chinaware with blue decorative details that reminds us of grandma’s service and those cozy Christmas Eves of our childhood. The blue-striped runners make up a nice base and add a hint of old-fashioned country kitchen style. Cones, moss, larch, fir and mushrooms made of wood and fabric underline the Nordic inspiration behind this table and create an almost fairy tale-like forest floor that you’d want to explore. Small reindeers join…

Marie and Eric Oliveros live on a beautiful, old farm in Sweden. The current main building was built in 1926 but the farm dates all the way back to the 1700s. The couple bought the place in 2017 and they immediately started renovating it from top to bottom. They considered every little detail to make sure that the house will be in good shape for many, many years to come. Their home is full of light, air and not least soul. The walls are tall, the beams are visible and the big windows allow a wonderful inflow of light from all directions. The open kitchen has become the natural meeting place for the entire family, and the kitchen layout and the open fireplace, which was built out of old bricks…

Immersing in cozy handicrafts on a winter’s afternoon is like giving yourself a small, luxurious gift. You can find detailed instructions on our homepage, www.jdl.dk, "DIY ideas".…

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…

Heidi describes the house as "a standard house from the 1950s – but marked by our personal touch." The personal interior design, including old recycled windows, some heirlooms and the children’s childhood drawings, create a special Villa Villekulla spirit which is both playful, loving and charming. The couple loves being at home and creating something new together, both indoors and outdoors. To Heidi and Brian, December is a very special month. Not only do they love the coziness and all the traditions related to Christmas – they also celebrate their wedding anniversary on Christmas Eve. For this reason, the home is decorated with extra care and lots of love. "Adding a nice Christmas spirit doesn’t take much," Heidi says. "Spruce, cones, larch twigs and candles – that’s all you need…

December is coming up – full of coziness, light and warmth. Vibeke describes it so nicely in her Christmas article in this edition of the magazine: This time of the year isn’t about all the things we need to sort out, but about all the things that we can decide to enjoy. I understand her very well because this is something that I’ve often mentioned here in the magazine and in my books – so let’s repeat this important reminder. It’s so easy to get all worked up and stressed throughout the month of December, but this is such a shame because before we know it, this magical time is over and we didn’t have time to enjoy it the way we were hoping for. Christmas is a chance to…

Use only a few items and natural materials to create an evocative atmosphere with this Christmas table by combining rough and elegant elements. The dusty mint green plates and bowls stand out amongst the classic Christmas colors. They add a fresh touch to the table, and combined with the dark green glasses and the golden flatware they create an elegant and modern contrast to the rustic wooden table. The harmonious color palette is calm to look at and delights all the senses. The napkins have been loosely tied and placed in the bowls. Dried cones, nuts, moss and spruce adorn the table as light, organic decoration items. Candles are also a must: Add tealight candles to small pots or jars, and place tall, thin candles in antique brass candleholders. All…

Some tables really leave a lasting impression, and this is one of them. It was featured in one of our books and I keep returning to it. It’s neither spectacular, nor lavish, but it offers all those elements that I love: simplicity, genuineness and the kind of peace that I can almost feel in my body. The table was laid in our old home where the raw winter light was flowing in through the windows, joining the candle flames. The room is cold and clear, but the atmosphere is warm. The coarse linen tablecloths and the benches covered in sheepskins create a sense of Nordic warmth. Each cover tells a little story: a plain white plate, a piece of vintage manuscript paper, a piece of lace, some old flatware and…

LIQUORICE COOKIES A hint of liquorice and some sweet, soft cranberries – this isn’t a typical Christmas cookie recipe, but we’ve included it anyway because these cookies are just so delicious! 1.1 lb (500 g) wheat flour1 tsp baking powder2.1 oz (60 g) liquorice powder4.4 oz (125 g) sun-dried cranberries13 oz (375 g) cold butter1.1 lb (500 g) cane sugar2 eggs Sieve wheat flour and baking powder into a bowl. Add liquorice powder, cranberries and finely diced butter. Stir the mixture in a food mixer, using the dough hook, until the butter has dissolved nicely. Add sugar and eggs, and let the dough turn smooth. Divide the dough into two portions and roll each piece into the shape of an oblong roll. Wrap the rolls in greaseproof paper and freeze…

The finest ingredient in all my recipes is love, and I look forward to treating you to some of my vegan delicacies. To me, spoiling myself and my loved ones using just a few good-quality organic and seasonal ingredients is such a wonderful feeling. Winter – time for quietness and coziness. Time to spoil yourself and your loved ones. Can you think of anything nicer than serving a couple of homemade pralines with a cup of tea or coffee – or how about using them as a small gift? Photos & text: Petra Hähnle-Döringer - www.healthyfoodstyle.de Instagram: @wiesenglueck Amazing walnut truffles Small, fine walnut truffles for a cup of coffee or tea… 7 oz (200 g) ground walnuts3.5 oz (100 g) dates without pits½ tsp cinnamonApprox. 2-3 tbsp cocoa powder…

In the home of Ramona Lentz, Christmas is a true fairy tale. Each year, she turns her home into a magical world where small details, fine decorations and glittering lights set the scene. She loves dressing her home for Christmas and she spends plenty of time creating the right spirit in each single nook. On shelves and tables, you’ll find small still lifes made up of angels, candleholders, natural twigs and antique treasures. A metal crown, a Christmas bulb adorned with a silk ribbon, or a dainty gift wrapped in lace and paper, turn into small pieces of art. Her style is romantic, dreamy and inspired by all things old. The colors are subdued – white, cream and silver – and combined with green twigs and natural materials they create…

In a peaceful corner of the inlet of Roskilde in Denmark, you’ll find this beautiful house full of soul and stories. This is the home of Anne and Petter, a couple that loves nature, each other and the home that they’ve turned into a true haven inspired by the French-Nordic country style. Anne Egelund Larsen is 63 years old and she used to work as a nurse. She’s full of energy, and she does sports, takes pride in her garden and enjoys furnishing her home. Anne and Petter have been living in this house since 1989. The house was built in 1917, and in the 1930s it was moved from a position right by the sea to its current location. The place is full of soul and history – including…

Imagine a forest dressed in frost. Sunrays softly being filtered through the branches covered in snow. In the middle of this setting, you discover a Christmas table that looks like something from a fairy tale. A natural hall where the walls are tall spruces and the ceiling is the sky. A magical, evocative and sensuous Christmas experience. You might, however, get inspired to lay your table indoors where you can achieve a similar magical effect. The table has been laid with a coarse linen tablecloth in a natural color, and in the middle of the table is a collection of candles of various heights and colors in patinated candleholders. The decorations are simple and rustic: Small, red apples, spruce twigs and cones covered in a thin layer of artificial snow…

When you step into Ramona’s Christmas world, it’s like opening the door to a fairy tale dressed in white. Everything oozes of peace, romance and intimacy in the well-known Ramona style. The worn furniture with lots of patina, the soft textiles in subdued colors and the reflection of the candles in the old glasses create a nostalgic and mesmerizing atmosphere. Nothing has been left to chance in this home, but still, it all feels so relaxed and homey. This is what characterizes Ramona’s universe: her ability to create true magic using only a few items. Christmas at Ramona’s house is all about intimacy and esthetics, and focus is on all the small, wonderful details. A spruce twig here, a handmade card there. Everything has been wrapped in her signature style:…

Finally, the beautiful month of December has arrived, including lots of coziness, light and warmth. I try to enjoy this time of the year as much as possible without getting stressed out by all the things that you’ve "just gotta do". I spend time baking, doing creative projects and seeing family and friends. During this time of the year, my heart somehow feels lighter and I sense the joy of giving and sharing with others. It doesn’t take much to create joy in my world. Some heartfelt words, a phone call from someone that I haven’t spoken to for a long time, a small Christmas card or a homemade gift. The simple things express warmth and beauty, and if we lower the pressure on ourselves in December, this might turn…

Tine Gertsen and her husband, Tommy, have been traveling in Scandinavia for several years, and Tine wanted to collect their most beautiful moments in an inspiring book. Her dream has come true, and we proudly present her new book which has been published by us, Jeanne d’Arc Living. Allow yourself to get lost and then find your way to the most unique and well-hidden places. In this book, Tine Gertsen takes you along on an inspiring journey into the unknown. Tine has been exploring Scandinavia to find the most charming and authentic places which you might otherwise never have stumbled upon. This book celebrates curiosity, the joy of slow traveling and those unexpected encounters that turn into the most memorable moments in life. "Small detours, big experiences" pays homage to…