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New life for silver & brass. Make the most delicious dishes with lavender and strawberries.
Featured THEME:
Lavender Find inspiration for how to decorate
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Dear Reader
Finally High Summer
You can almost smell the pine cones, the forest floor
If you're on vacation, you might be planning to visit
mixed with the smell of sea salt and seaweed – feel the
some flea markets as well to fi nd old zinc along with
heat and the prickly lyme grass between your toes – when
other treasures. We'll provide you with a bit of history
you look at the photos of the Swedish beach huts in this
on zinc as well as inspiration for possible uses. Of course
issue of the magazine. That's high summer at its best
high summer also means fresh strawberries and an
around these latitudes. In this issue, we'll take you on
abundance of summer flowers. But everything doesn't
a small tour of smaller homes: We'll show the loveliest
have to be so traditional. Why not use unripe berries
beach huts in Sweden as well as two amazing and very
and fruit to make summer bouquets and decorations?
personal small homes. You'll fi nd plenty of inspiration
We hope that you'll fi nd plenty of good inspiration for
for how to decorate a small space. If you're heading to
a truly lovely summer.
southern Europe this summer on the other hand, the scent of the large lavender fields will be predominant. We paid a visit to a real lavender producer in France and bring you a small theme about lavender – one of the most wonderful plants in our opinion.
Don't forget: We're always happy to receive comments and suggestions. You can write to us on Facebook, www.facebook. com/jeannedarcliving, on our blog, www.jdlblog.com, or by email: jeannedarc@jeannedarcliving.dk
Lonnie & V ivian
Happy reading!
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. 7 · 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. Delphiniums
Page 10. Zinc in the Garden Page 15. Create the Style Page 16. THEME: Lavender Page 18. L'Amour de Jeanette Page 23. Lavender in the Kitchen Page 30. Make your own Bouteilles Page 34. Wellness in the Bathroom Page 40. New Life for your Old Deck Chair Page 44. Concrete in the Garden Page 49. THEME: Small but Nice Page 50. Beach Huts in Sweden Page 54. Soul & Atmosphere Page 68. Create the Style Page 70. High Ceilings Page 91. Create the Style Page 92. Propagation by Cuttings Page 97. Lovely, Old Medallions Page 103. Strawberries Page 110. Romantic B&B in Belgium Page 124. New Life for Silver & Brass Page 132. Unripe Fruit
Translation into Swedish, English, Dutch, German, Finnish & French: www.wordtoword.dk Translation into Norwegian: www.translatoren.com · Email: jannelogasandberg@live.no
Distribution: The magazine is sold through arts and crafts, flower and lifestyle shops. A list of our retailers can be found on our website www.jeannedarcliving.dk under the “magazine” tab. If you wish to sell the magazine in your shop, please contact jeannedarc@jeannedarcliving.dk.
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 & owers: Lonnie. Text: Dorthe.
DELPHINIUMS
DELPHINIUMS
ARE SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND ELEGANT
GARDEN PERENNIALS.
THEY
CAN GROW UP TO
AND SOME VARIETIES EVEN MORE.
DELPHINIUMS
OF WHITE, PINK, PURPLE AND BLUE. AND
AUGUST
THEY
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FEET TALL,
COME IN SHADES BLOOM IN
JULY
AND ARE VERY WELL-SUITED FOR USE IN BOUQUETS
AND DECORATIONS.
You can also buy them from seed if you'd like to sow your own delphiniums. If you cut the flowers just before they're in full bloom, you'll be able to dry your delphiniums with great success. The pink and purple flowers are especially well-suited for drying. Use the dried delphiniums to make wreaths or decorations or just use the bouquets for decoration 'as is'. This way you can enjoy your delphiniums for a really long time. The flower is also
PRETTY
AND SIMPLE
Delphiniums are beautiful in bouquets and decorations. You can make a small bouquet using only delphiniums and place it in a pitcher. The flowers bloom from the bottom up so you'll usually see some buds at the top of the stem. This adds wonderful interest to the bouquet. If you remove a few of the flowers from the bottom, you can float them in a centerpiece display with a bit of water.
known as larkspur, but Delphinium is actually the Latin name for the genus. The flower was named by the Greek doctor and botanist Pedanios, who lived in the fi rst century A.D. Some 5
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DELPHINIUMS
believe that it got its name because the buds resemble the shape of a dolphin. Others are of the conviction that the name came from the knights since the spurs of the flowers are reminiscent of the spurs that the knights would use when
NATURAL
AND
riding their horses. Several varieties of this popular ornamental
RUSTIC
plant have been given names that originate from the stories
Many people feel that delphiniums can
about King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
be difficult to use in bouquets with other flowers because of their long spikes. But
BOUQUET WATERING
IN
AN
OLD
CAN
This large, old watering can is ideal for a beautiful and abundant bouquet of garden flowers and wildflowers. Arrange the umbels of ground elder, pink cranesbills and violet delphiniums to make a lavish and beautiful
they're nothing short of amazing in this combination with pink cranesbills and a bit of catnip placed in a beautiful and rustic old vase. Remove some of the bottom flowers on each stem if you like. This makes them easier to use. Experiment with the flowers from your garden.
summer bouquet. 7
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DELPHINIUMS
LAVISH AND A
WREATH
DECORATION
DINNER
FOR
PARTY
This beautiful wreath, which is placed on a centerpiece display, is made using a wet floral oasis wreath. Make sure that the wreath has soaked up plenty of water before you begin. The flowers that we used here are violet delphiniums, purple hydrangeas, pink cranesbills and ground elder umbels. Cut the stems of the flowers quite short and distribute in the oasis to make a beautiful and homogeneous wreath. The small plate decoration is made in a small bowl with wet floral oasis using the same flowers as for the wreath. Let the floral oasis protrude about 3/8 inch (1 cm) above the edge of the bowl to allow room to add flowers from the sides.
WILD
DECORATION
The decoration in the large silver cup is made with floral oasis. Make sure that the oasis is thoroughly saturated with water. Place the oasis in the cup, allowing it to protrude about ½ inch (1-2 cm) above the edge. Purple delphiniums are placed in the oasis to add height and drape over the sides. Purple hydrangeas are poked in around the sides to form the base of the decoration. Pink cranesbills and burgundy bloodwort are added to form a wonderful and slightly wild decoration.
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Photos: Lonnie. Text: Vivian. Location: Susanne Toth.
in the Garden In our opinion, old things made out of zinc are just something that belongs with the style. These items frequently have a completely unique patina that's simply irresistible. Vats, pots, tubs and watering cans are all relatively easy to find at markets and in stores dealing in antiques and vintage items. Other zinc items can be a bit more difficult to find so you may need to be patient or intensify your search. Use your zinc items around the garden to create plenty of atmosphere. 10
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USE YOUR OLD ZINC All of the large pots, vats, tubs and boxes and other large containers make ideal planters. Many of these have a really nice size for the purpose. It's important, however, to drill holes in the bottom of the containers to ensure good drainage before planting. Pitchers and watering cans are a natural ďŹ t in the yard and on the porch. Try grouping several of them together. This will create a very charming atmosphere. From time to time you might also ďŹ nd old pitchers with holes on the bottom. They're no good for watering, of course, but decorative nonetheless. Personally I'm happy to buy them regardless. You can often get your hands on them cheaply. Use them for decoration or perhaps as planters? You might also be fortunate enough to ďŹ nd zinc stencils. Use them as part of a still life in your garden together with other zinc items seasoned with summer plants. A collection of various vats and tubs looks decorative hanging on the garage wall when not in use. A fun idea: Use an old zinc tub under the gutter drain. It looks very decorative, and you can use the rain water that you collect for watering your pots and garden plants.
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OLD ZINC FROM FRANCE Old zinc items from France are often a bit more difficult to fi nd and can be quite costly. But on the other hand, they're just the kinds of things that are really special. The large, old olive drums make such a huge difference in a garden display. Old, Nordic zinc pots, which are comparable with these drums, are lovely as well but it just isn't quite the same. You should always be on the lookout. You might get lucky and fi nd one that isn't too expensive. Occasionally you'll also fi nd good reproductions for sale. Old signs and stencils, cemetery vases, plant stakes with porcelain signs, birdcages, pots of various sizes and last but not least the beautiful, French pitchers are all things that help to create the perfect atmosphere. You might also be lucky enough to fi nd old, Nordic items that are just as special as the French ones, so always keep an eye out when visiting markets. When putting together displays for your garden using your wonderful zinc items, combine them with sandstone pots, items made out of iron or wood and whatever other charming things you happen to have. You should always make sure to give your special things pride of place so each individual item can truly shine.
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Sweet, little watering can with attractive zinc fi nish. Perfect for potted plants inside or in your greenhouse. Unique reproduction of an old, French spire.
Zinc boxes in three different sizes. Wonderful patina. Incredibly versatile.
Sturdy bucket with an attractive zinc fi nish. Wonderful for an olive tree inside or outdoors.
Set of large pots with a very nice zinc fi nish. Wonderful reproduction of original French models.
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L AVA N D U L A A N G U S T I F O L I A . L AVA N D U L A
Lavender If you love everything French, you're almost bound to love lavender as well. The fragrance – or sight – of a lavender field is simply enchanting... but less will suffice. Lavender is an amazing perennial that we simply love, e.g. in an herbaceous border with roses – the classic combination. Lavender goes with most everything however and can also easily stand alone – in pots, along the edge of a flower bed or along a garden path.
Photos: Dorte. Text: Vivian.
But our small lavender theme is mostly about giving you inspiration for how to use lavender in different contexts: in your cooking and to make bath and body products and how to use it decoratively while also enjoying its fragrance...
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