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inter is upon us. The Danish winter offers us cold weather with plenty of darkness, rain and wind but unfortunately, not very much snow at all. Nor does she give us clear, crisp and frosty nights. Therefore, the weather causes us to spend the majority of the time indoors. I’ve always been fond of planning and its process, and since childhood I’ve been crazy about drawing and decorating houses and gardens, and I still am! I can’t count the number of plans I’ve drawn for bathrooms, or the times I’ve rearranged the furniture in the living room. My ideas are hardly ever realized, but that doesn’t matter as long as my dream world allows me to be immersed in my work and forget about everything else. A dream world is ideal for this time of year. The lack of sunlight and natural warmth can eat away at your good spirit and energy stores, making even the smallest problems seem huge. When happens, an old saying comes to mind. “Eighty percent of all your worries never come true”. It reminds me that life is precious and that I should live in the now and focus on the smaller, more positive things in life. If you have a positive attitude toward problems, they often tend to sort themselves out. It is important to learn to accept the things that you cannot change. This philosophy applies to all aspects of everyday life, but also to how you look at your home. As Anne mentions in one of this issue’s features, her home is covered in texture wallpaper. No one cares for it, but instead of complaining and worrying about it, they have decided to let it be and just live with the situation. The fact that they don’t have the time or money to change it is not allowed to dictate their lives. My home also presents with a number of things that I don’t care much for. This is why I spend so much time redecorating and drawing up ideas for rebuilding and redecorating. I think a lot of people share my point of view. If something can be changed, go ahead and do it rather than worrying about it. My subtle changes makes my visitors feel very much at home. Even though they don’t really notice the details, they feel the mood of my home, and that is indeed a welcoming one. Due to this notion, my new year’s resolution is to focus on changing the things I can and accept the things that I cannot. I will however still keep dreaming of rebuilding and redecorating and let myself be inspired by what I see. Certain things are easy to change or move around. I’ve adopted a lot of the ideas from this issue in my own home and the result is stunning. Consider redoing your bedroom this season. A warm and comfortable sanctuary is awesome when nature takes its toll on the weather. This issue focuses on the bedroom, and there are plenty of ideas to adopt and let you become inspired by. Just remember that we are now moving toward brighter, warmer times. Happy Reading,
Lonnie and Vivian
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No. 1 - 2010 Published by Jeanne d’Arc Living Editors: Vivian Christensen Lonnie Würtz Jensen Graphic Designer & Translator: Bjarke Røschmann Flower Arranger: Susanne Sølvsten Decorator: Anette Støvring Christensen Advertisement Sales: Mail: annonce@jeannedarcliving.dk Styling and Text: Vivian Christensen Mail: vivian@jeannedarcliving.dk Layout and Photo: Lonnie Würtz Jensen Mail: jeannedarc@jeannedarcliving.dk Editorial Office: Jeanne d’Arc Living ApS Houmarksvej 92, Kondrup 8920 Randers NV Denmark Phone: +45 36932010 Mail: jeannedarc@jeannedarcliving.dk www.jeannedarcliving.dk Distribution: The magazine is exclusively sold through Jeanne d’Arc Living’s retailers. A complete list of retailers can be found at www.jeannedarcliving.dk under ”magazine”. If you wish to distribute this magazine, please contact salg@jeannedarcliving.dk Graphical Production: Datagraf Buchs
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Twigs o f Winte r
It is still a bit too soon for making twigs and branches bloom indoors. Fortunately, there is something captivating about the bare twigs of winter. Each one is a tiny masterpiece, each with its own gnarled shape. We’ve been hunting for twigs in the garden, and also been down to the florist’s to buy a couple of roses. Read on to see the result…
We have made a very haphazardly arranged “bouquet” of twigs and roses. This is a fun and different way of making a handsome bouquet for the hall or on a bench or in a chair. The bottom ends of each twig and rose is placed in a jam jar with water. Before placing the roses in water, we’ve trimmed off the bottom few leaves of the roses and diagonally cut the stems with a sharp knife. We have cut the twigs in the same way. This allows the twigs and roses to last longer without wilting and dying. To camouflage the vase, we’ve covered it with a lace cloth. A paper cone looks adorable on top of any self or bureau. We’ve crafted these cones using old French newspaper and decorated them with motifs and lace. A sheet of silk paper has been rolled into the same shape, only in multiple layers. This is placed within the newspaper cone. A couple of crooked twigs from an apple tree have been placed within the cone. The rose is placed among the twigs in a water filled test tube.
Untraditional Setting Decorations
As a placemat for each setting, we’ve used a page from an old, French newspaper. At the flea market, we were able to find lampshades made from cloth. The lampshades have been filled with old newspaper, twigs and roses. Here, the roses are also placed in test tubes with water. They look adorable next to each setting. We’ve set the table using old crème coloured platters with a golden rim, old silver cutlery and old wine glasses. Most of these items were found at flea markets and at second-hand stores. On each plate, an old lace handkerchief has been folded as a napkin. The cutlery is laid on top of this along with a single, naked twig to complete the setting. A bit of old lace is wrapped around it. A platter with service cutlery has been decorated with French newspaper clippings and twigs. This complements the rest of the table beautifully.
Rustic Garland
A garland of larch cones looks cute if hung on a door or a cupboard door. It has been tied using fencing wire. Little bunches of cones have been fastened to it using bobbin wire. The bunches are tied closely together and a rose graces the garland. The rose will dry out in no time, making it even more decorative. A bit of crème lace has been uses to fasten the rose.
Bouquet with Roses and Willow
This bouquet is easy to make and the materials are fairly inexpensive. Despite this, it looks absolutely stunning. We’ve used willow branches from the garden and used them to tie a frame. The branches have been tied together randomly to fit the size of the vase. What makes this bouquet special is the fact that it looks very random and wild. This is underlined by the twigs that spring out from the bouquet. We’ve fastened the willow frame to the vase using elephant wire and placed a number of roses in the vase. Remember to cut the stem of each rose at an angle for the rose to absorb as much water as possible. Remove most of the leaves from each stem, leaving just a few near the flower heads. Place the roses in the vase at an angle so that they form a tight, round bouquet. Tie the bouquet using twine. Place the bouquet in a pretty vase and place the vase on a beautifully bevelled mirror if possible. 8