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The Most Beautiful Fall
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- wonderful fall homes
10th ISSUE 2014
• Make the loveliest fall wreaths & decorate with red berries
• Make delicious comfort food & dishes with beautiful figs •D ecorate with old bobbin lace & metal type
Decorate with unique madonna crowns
&
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Dear Reader The time has come to really fi re up the indoor pursuits
In connection with our theme, we've furnished a room
and let your creativity flourish. To many of us creative
at both Dorte's house and mine. We've also visited
persons, the greatest happiness is having our very own
several creative homes where space has been set up
space for these pastimes – a room or a workshop; just
for various hobbies. You'll not only fi nd inspiration for
our very own place where we can leave all of the fun,
how to decorate but perhaps also for getting started on
quirky and old things that we found out. A place where
some of the more rare creative activities. Luckily, old
we can start all sorts of pursuits and leave the whole
trades that are about to be forgotten get picked back up
lot out until the next time that we have a free moment.
and make a comeback on a hobby level. On the more
A place to sew, draw, paint and decorate – to become
standard end of the scale we'll show you several good
absorbed in our own little world. In this issue of the
ideas for fall wreaths that are easy to make, and we'll
magazine, we bring you several suggestions for what
bring you inside various cozy and inspiring homes.
such a space might look like.
Lonnie & Vivian 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. 10 · 2014 Published by Jeanne d’Arc Living
Cover photo: Jenny Tidemo www.madamepetite.se
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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, Rikke Daugaard Thiel Vera Jensen Ole Sørensen Tina Hald · Email: annonce@jeannedarcliving.dk
CONTENTS Page
4. Nordic White
Page 18. The most Beautiful Fall Wreaths Page 22. From Grandma's Kitchen – with a twist Page 28. Unique Madonna Crowns Page 33. Create the Style Page 34. Nature Front & Center Page 48. Create the Style Page 49. Beautiful Figs Page 54. Let your Creativity Flourish Page 55. Old Bobbin Lace in Holland Page 59. A Room Full of History Page 66. Marianne's Creative World Page 72. Creativity with a Nostalgic Twist Page 84. Lovely, Old Metal Type Page 88. Old Type Cases Page 92. Apple Wedding at Skytteholm Page 100. Harmony & Soul Page 114. Red Berries Page 120. The Tuscan Sculptors Page 128. New Life on the Old Family Farm
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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: Kjersti lunnan Aass & Jeanette BĂŚkkevold. Editing: Rikke & Lonnie.
Nordic White
Jeanette and Daniel live with their children, eightyear-old Oliver and three-yearold Josefine, in the Norwegian city of Fredrikstad. Built in 1995, the wonderful, wooden house offers 1500 ft2 of living space. The family bought the house three years ago. Although the house was quite new, the couple chose to renovate it nonetheless. Walls were knocked down, rooms were combined, and they used up gallons of white paint. Now the house is exactly how the family wants it and fits their needs perfectly. After several attempts at living minimalistically, Jeanette has thrown in the towel and acknowledged that she simply can' t. She needs to be surrounded with nice things and a cozy atmosphere. Now the style is consistent Nordic country style at its best. 5
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Nordic White
Jeanette has furnished the home all in white: white floors, ceilings, walls, backbands, windows and doors. It really shows what it means to have the entire backdrop of a home be white. It creates an incredibly light and warm backdrop for the decor. By far the majority of the things and furniture in the family home are new, however Jeanette manages to bring out a very special atmosphere, which can be difficult to create with new items. Here in the large family kitchen, warm wooden surfaces and plenty of zinc add atmosphere and soul to the white surroundings.
Ideas:
The dining table is made from the boards from an old washing bench placed on the frame from a new IKEA table – a nice way to mix new and old while also getting a one-ofa-kind table that no one else has. A raw branch is used for hanging trivets and other small items above the kitchen sink – an easy way to bring nature's material into your decor. 7
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Nordic White
In the living rooms, the furniture is a mix of new upholstered furniture from IKEA combined with various old pieces that have all been painted white. Wonderful textiles in shades of gray, white and natural colors recur throughout the decor. Old and new items add the ďŹ nishing touch along with rustic elements of zinc, antlers, fur and a taxidermied goose.
Ideas:
In order to accentuate the natural elements in the decor, Jeanette makes different things out of branches from nature. A huge birch wreath hangs over the couch. It adds incredible atmosphere to the room as does the large star made out of branches in the window. The star is easy to make out of six branches of equal length tied with dark wire. Opt for branches that are relatively straight and preferably with darker bark. On the coffee table, which is actually a chest, is a rustic, wooden tray with a mesh bottom. It's easy to move whenever it's time to get a game or a movie from the chest.
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Nordic White
At the opposite end of the living room, the family has set up a dining area. This is a place to enjoy time with friends and family. An old bench seat and various whitepainted chairs create an informal atmosphere while zinc, ďŹ l de fer and plenty of china set the mood.
Ideas:
A large garden pot creates special ambience on the dining table. The fact that it is so large adds interest. Practical but decorative storage is of utmost importance. Candles belong in a zinc planter box that hangs at the end of the old bench seat. Tea lights are stored in a ďŹ l de fer egg basket. The bench seat holds plenty of tablecloths and table napkins. And the basket on top of the hutch conceals napkins and other accessories. Use your imagination and store away all of the less attractive items.
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Nordic White
The bathroom is large, light and spacious. Plenty of zinc and things made from natural materials create lots of atmosphere in the room.
Ideas:
Find or make a ladder out of branches and use it for hanging towels. It's practical and also adds a lot of atmosphere in the bathroom. A long, old tray sits atop the bath tub holding nice soap, scented water and a pretty potted myrtle. Together with the olive tree, it helps to create a very cozy and relaxed atmosphere. Who wouldn't like to lie here and enjoy a long, relaxing bath? The master bedroom is not particularly large yet they couple has managed to ďŹ t all the necessities. On one wall, they've made a wonderful collage of black and white photos.
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Nordic White
Oliver's room is furnished with both old and new furniture. Dating all the way back to the 19th century, the dark, wooden bed is practically ancient. Just imagine if it could tell the stories of all of the children who have slept here! A couple of old road signs accentuate the boyish style. In JoseďŹ ne's room, the decor is once again a mix of new and old furniture and items. In this case, various pastels have made their entry into all of the white, creating a sweet and girly atmosphere.
Ideas:
Old wooden crates add a rustic touch to the decor in the children's bedrooms. And they make for amazing storage so everything can be cleaned up quickly. Various smaller pieces of furniture always work well in children's bedrooms – anything from shelves to small tables. Here a plate rack is repurposed for storing and displaying dolls and other ornaments
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The most Beautiful Fall
WREATHS
With all of its wonderful colors, fall makes nature and your own garden a true treasury abounding with berries, fruits, interesting inflorescences, beautiful leaves and flowers. You just have to get out there, enjoy it and gather your supplies. Here are some suggestions for various beautiful wreaths to use indoors and outdoors. They're all tied on straw wreaths tied with wire. It's not at all that difficult so just get started!
Photos: Lonnie. Wreaths & text: Dorte.
Hydrangea wreath If you have hydrangeas in your garden or are able to find some other place where someone will let you cut some flowers, you can tie the most wonderful wreaths. Large and small. Thick and thin. It's important, however, that
and fasten. Continue on the inside as well as the outside of the wreath. Once you have the first row, you can continue to the next. It's important that each layer fits neatly next to the previous one. The wreath should
you pick them as late as possible. The flowers should feel a bit leathery to the touch. Then they'll keep longer. If you bring them inside, they're very suitable for drying, keeping both color and shape very well.
look nice and even. Continue working all the way around the wreath. The final row is the most difficult. You'll need to carefully fit the ends underneath the first row. Take your time and you'll succeed. Finish and fasten the wire securely.
In order to tie a nice and full hydrangea wreath like this one, you'll need to separate the flowers into smaller bouquets. Start by fastening the wire around the straw wreath, winding it a few times. Gather a small bouquet and tie it onto the wreath. Place another one next to it 17
Easy wreaths If you're not skilled at tying wreaths, here are three that are easy to make. The wreath with moss and snowberries is the easiest. Start by placing green moss around a straw wreath, tying it with green floral thread. The larger the pieces of moss, the easier it'll be. Cover the entire wreath. Now it's time to tie on small bouquets of snowberries. Remove the leaves and hide the small stems with a bit of moss. Tie on the bouquets so they're nicely spaced. Finish by carefully securing the thread after you've worked your way around the wreath. The two wreaths with chestnuts and red berries, respectively, are tied with clematis inflorescences. This adds a gossamer and unique look. Start by gathering your materials including
plenty
of
cle m atis
inflorescences as you'll need quite a few. Secure the wire around the straw wreath winding it around a few times. Make small bouquets from the inflorescences and cover the straw wreath in rows from the outer edge to the inner edge. Add small clusters of red berries in-between. To make the one with chestnuts, start by covering the entire wreath with inflorescences and then use toothpicks to poke the chestnuts into the wreath. Continue until the wreath looks even and full. Finish the last row by carefully slipping the stems underneath the first row of inflorescences. Fasten and finish on the back of the wreath.
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Mixed wreaths If you're going for a real fall look, these wreaths are just perfect. For the first wreath we used juniper. It's a bit prickly, of course, so if you don't care to use it you can purchase some sawara cypress from a nursery. Along with the juniper we used alder cones, chestnuts and chestnut shells. For
the
wreath
with
orpine
we
used hydrangeas and alder cones. Everything dries up beautifully and goes beautifully together. In our last wreath, boxwood is joined
by
sawara
cypress
and
snowberries. This wreath would make a lovely door wreath or a wonderful and informal addition to a nice display by the back stairs. All of the wreaths are tied in the same way as the other wreaths. It is important however that you intermix the various small bouquets well and make sure that they're the same size to make your wreath turn out even and full. The chestnuts and shells should be added at the end. Use toothpicks to place the chestnuts, and secure the shells with "boppy pins" made from thick wire. Place them evenly around the wreath.
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Photos: Lonnie. Food & styling: Vivian & Rikke. Recipes & text: Vivian.
From Grandma's Kitchen – with a
Now that October has arrived and fall is upon us, it's time to cook up some comfort food from grandma's kitchen – with a modern twist. We'll try to give you some ideas for both everyday dishes and delicious tapas for a special occasion.
Tartlets
Tartlets are true comfort food to us but they can easily be made with a modern twist. Naturally, all of the fillings for these savory treats can also be used for small, delicate tartellinis and bouchèes.
Tartlets with carrots and peas Enough for 4 hungry people
16 unsweetened tartlet shells 4 large carrots, peeled 1 C (400 ml) peas, fresh or frozen Scant ½ C (100 ml) water from the boiled carrots 1 ¼ C (300 ml) milk 3 tbsp bu�er or margarine 3 tbsp all-purpose flour 9 oz (250 g) bacon, cut into strips Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Cut the carrots into bite-sized pieces and boil until tender. If using frozen peas, add them to the carrots for the last 30 seconds. Drain the water. Melt the bu�er for the sauce over low heat and stir in the flour to make a roux. Add the water and stir well. Add the milk and stir well again. Simmer until the sauce has thickened. Season with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper. Fry the bacon in a pan until crisp. Add peas and carrots to the sauce and stir gently. Add the filling to the tartlets and top with crisp bacon. Serve immediately. 23