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Dear Reader
The song "Se, det summer af sol over engen" (Lo, the
for wedding dresses and party clothes, a country style
sun is warm), written in 1897 by Danish poet Holger
wedding with table arrangements, decorations, DIY
Drachmann, is also called "The May Song". It aptly
flowers and much more. But it’s not all weddings.
describes the way we Danes feel about the month of
As always, we’ll show you beautiful homes, delicious
May – probably the most beautiful month of the year
food and ideas for creative projects that you can throw
in this country. The weather often shows itself in its
yourself into. This time we’ll show you how to make
most favorable light, everything is beautiful and green
the loveliest cabinets out of old clock cases.
outside, and the expectations for the coming months
Lonnie & V ivian
Happy reading!
are great. That’s also why many people choose to get married in May. As part of our wedding theme in this issue of the magazine, we’ll bring you plenty of inspiration
The May Song Lo, the sun is warm above the meadow
A silver timbre in the billows of the springtime brook
The honeybees collect their nectar.
A golden light through the May eve
The humble finch and sparrow
Every roadside becomes a flourishing bounty
Busily ready their nest.
Along the waving, fertile fields.
And throughout the day they rejoice
These waves, oh how they rise
But when evening comes they quiet.
With my soul above the gleaming sun
Springtime sings its song, oh yes
Around the world are lovely realms
And my heart swells in my chest.
Yet no spring like May in our land!
Who are we, and why the name Jeanne d’Arc Living? The French heroine Jeanne d’Arc was an amazing woman with an unusually strong will and sense of purpose. She didn’t ascribe to the common opinions of her time of what one should or should not do. Instead she went her own way and fought till the very end for her beliefs. In using her name in connection with our company, we do so with the utmost respect for this remarkable woman. We also feel that there’s a lesson to be learned from her – even now, 600 years later. We should all have the courage to go our own ways and dare to stand out from the crowd. From the very beginning these have been some of our main goals for the company. We continuously aim to think outside the box and stand up for what we believe. Today part of the company is a publishing business that publishes our own magazines and books. The common thread in everything we do is the French-Nordic country style. We publish a magazine that keeps to the style, avoiding distracting advertisements within the magazine. This is, of course, a challenge. It requires a substantial amount of editorial material and that we do most of it ourselves in order to make ends meet. The magazine is published in eight languages and sold in many parts of the world. We also run a wholesale business with our own designs produced both here in Denmark and abroad. The company has been around for almost ten years and is jointly owned by Lonnie Würtz Jensen and Vivian Christensen. If you’d like to learn more about us and the company, you can follow our everyday life on our blog. All the best,
Lonnie & Vivian Chief Editors: Vivian Christensen · Email: vivian@jeannedarcliving.dk Lonnie Würtz Jensen · Email: jeannedarc@jeannedarcliving.dk
magazine No. 5 · 2014 Published by Jeanne d’Arc Living
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Editorial Office: Jeanne d’Arc Living ApS Houmarksvej 92, Kondrup · 8920 Randers NV · Denmark · Tel: +45 36932010 Email: jeannedarc@jeannedarcliving.dk · www.jeannedarcliving.dk · www.jdlblog.dk Graphics & Layout: Flower Arrangers: Photos & Styling: Food, Text & Styling: Proofreading: Handyman: Advertising Director:
Lonnie Würtz Jensen, Helle Routhe & Tina Hald Lonnie Würtz Jensen & Dorthe Hviid Lonnie Würtz Jensen & Dorte Palsgaard Vivian Christensen, Rikke Vinter & Dorthe Hviid Vera Jensen Ole Sørensen Tina Hald · Email: annonce@jeannedarcliving.dk
CONTENTS Page
4. Soulful Vintage
Page 18. Create the Style Page 20. Delicious Food on Skewers Page 25. THEME: Weddings Page 28. A Fairytale Dream Page 38. Romantic Summer Wedding Page 46. ONE of ONE Page 54. Flowers for your Wedding Page 60. With a Touch of Vintage Page 70. Garden Wedding Page 83. New Life for Old Clocks Page 92. From Ruin to Dream House Page 106. Layer Cake Party Page 115. Fabulous Foxglove Page 121. Nostalgic Pocket Watch Cases Page 127. Passion with a Romantic Touch Page 140. Women’s Life Translation into Swedish, English, Dutch, German, Finnish & French: www.wordtoword.dk Translation into Norwegian: www.translatoren.com · Email: jannelogasandberg@live.no
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The editorial office disclaims all liability for possible errors. Likewise, the company is not liable for errors in recipes, instructions, etc. Since the magazine is sold in many countries throughout the world, the editorial office accepts no responsibility for the applicable laws and regulations of said countries. The reader is solely responsible for consulting with local authorities. Articles and pictures in the Jeanne d’Arc Living Magazine may not be used in sales activities without prior permission. Lending and renting of the magazine for profit is prohibited. The editorial office accepts no responsibility for content, articles and other materials which are submitted without invitation.
If you have questions, comments or ideas, please write to our editorial staff or find us on our blog www.jdlblog.com - or on facebook: www.facebook. com/jeannedarcliving - Here you can get an idea of life behind the scenes at Jeanne d’Arc Living.
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Photos & text: Pia van Spaendonck. Editing: Lonnie & Rikke.
SOULFUL
This home is indisputable evidence that you don’t have to live on an idyllic farmstead to create the French country style in your home. Corrie and her husband, Leo, live in a wonderful rowhouse in Zwijndrecht, Holland. The house was built in the 1960s but nobody can tell. Through their 20 years in the house, the couple has transformed it into a true gem. 5
The fi rst thing you see when you step into the entrance hall is a display of one wonderful vintage and brocante treasure after another. The greatest treasure of them all – and the one around which the style is based – is a lovely, antique dress that Corrie fell in love with many years ago. It’s completely unique, and she had to save up to purchase it. She decided to sell some old items at a flea market however in order to afford the dress. Although it’s been many years by now, Corrie just knows in her heart that this is one treasure with which she’ll never part. The entrance hall also holds a collection of Victorian footwear. Beautiful, French vintage furniture, shutters and mirrors contribute to the exquisite decor. A beautiful, old wheeled horse creates a contrast to the feminine garments. 6
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Throughout the home the colors are kept in shades of gray, cream, white and brown. Corrie has an incredible talent for creating wonderful atmosphere with her displays. She often groups her collections together. This calms the eyes. Here in the living room, all of the beautiful, old faience pitchers are lined up side by side. A collection of lovely, old sconces hangs beneath the shelf and a pair of beautiful tureens adorns the top of the shelf. Old pudding molds made of metal are displayed with a metal box in the same shade of color. Pretty, white enamel pitchers decorate the windowsill. If you like to collect various things yourself, you can try grouping them together the next time you’re changing things around. The coffee table and the large, old hutch have the perfect patina. Both are incredibly beautiful and authentic. The couple prefers to leave the old furniture with its 9
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original paint and patina. But when you live in a house where things also need to be functional, you can’t always wait for the right piece of furniture to turn up. So the couple does occasionally compromise. In order to make newer pieces of furniture match the style, Corrie paints them using chalk paint. This makes the furniture appear old and thus better fit in with the old pieces. The large china cabinet in the dining area has been treated like this. It creates a sense of calm in the decor. The piece previously seemed very dominant with too much raw wood. When lightening a piece of furniture with chalk paint, you’ll need to dilute the paint with water. Just experiment a little until you fi nd the right balance. Test a small area that won’t be visible later, perhaps on the back cover. That way you can see how white or light you want it to be. 11
Inside the large cabinet, items are arranged in groups. This makes everything seem more organized when you look through the glass doors and creates calm in the decor. The couple likes to use shutters in their furnishing as screens as well as for decoration. Corrie looks for authentic pieces with patina so they’ll fit in anywhere. On the table is a lovely collection of candlesticks and other items made from poor man’s silver. The table is covered with vintage tablecloths and set with wonderful, old faience, which is one of Corrie’s great passions. She fell head over heels for the beautiful, old faience while visiting a Belgian market with a girlfriend one time. Since then she has acquired a large collection of tureens, bowls, pitchers, platters and other treasures. Old chocolate molds as well as various jars and tins for storage are also visible in the open 12
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