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WONDERFUL HOMES

THEME:

• Join us for a cake party.• Learn how to use old

wall clocks in new ways.• Add romance to your

garden with foxgloves.

THEME:WeddingsThe most wonderful wedding celebrations.

Tie your own flowers for the big day.See how to create your own vintage wedding

and how to decorate with the style.

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Dear ReaderThe song "Se, det summer af sol over engen" (Lo, the

sun is warm), written in 1897 by Danish poet Holger

Drachmann, is also called "The May Song". It aptly

describes the way we Danes feel about the month of

May – probably the most beautiful month of the year

in this country. The weather often shows itself in its

most favorable light, everything is beautiful and green

outside, and the expectations for the coming months

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

for wedding dresses and party clothes, a country style

wedding with table arrangements, decorations, DIY

fl owers and much more. But it’s not all weddings.

As always, we’ll show you beautiful homes, delicious

food and ideas for creative projects that you can throw

yourself into. This time we’ll show you how to make

the loveliest cabinets out of old clock cases.

Happy reading!

Lonnie & V ivianLo, the sun is warm above the meadow

The honeybees collect their nectar.

The humble fi nch and sparrow

Busily ready their nest.

And throughout the day they rejoice

But when evening comes they quiet.

Springtime sings its song, oh yes

And my heart swells in my chest.

A silver timbre in the billows of the springtime brook

A golden light through the May eve

Every roadside becomes a fl ourishing bounty

Along the waving, fertile fi elds.

These waves, oh how they rise

With my soul above the gleaming sun

Around the world are lovely realms

Yet no spring like May in our land!

The May Song

No. 5 · 2014Published by Jeanne d’Arc Living

magazine

Chief Editors:Vivian Christensen · Email: vivian@jeannedarcliving.dkLonnie Würtz Jensen · Email: jeannedarc@jeannedarcliving.dk

Editorial Offi ce:Jeanne d’Arc Living ApSHoumarksvej 92, Kondrup · 8920 Randers NV · Denmark · Tel: +45 36932010Email: jeannedarc@jeannedarcliving.dk · www.jeannedarcliving.dk · www.jdlblog.dk

Graphics & Layout: Lonnie Würtz Jensen, Helle Routhe & Tina HaldFlower Arrangers: Lonnie Würtz Jensen & Dorthe HviidPhotos & Styling: Lonnie Würtz Jensen & Dorte Palsgaard Food, Text & Styling: Vivian Christensen, Rikke Vinter & Dorthe HviidProofreading: Vera JensenHandyman: Ole SørensenAdvertising Director: Tina Hald · Email: annonce@jeannedarcliving.dk

Who are we, and why the name Jeanne d’Arc Living?Who are we, and why the name Jeanne d’Arc Living?Who are we, and why the name

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

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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

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The editorial offi ce 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 offi ce 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 profi t is prohibited. The editorial offi ce accepts no responsibility for content, articles and other materials which are submitted without invitation.

Distribution:The magazine is sold through arts and crafts, fl ower 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.

Translation into Swedish, English, Dutch, German, Finnish & French:www.wordtoword.dk

Translation into Norwegian: www.translatoren.com · Email: jannelogasandberg@live.no

If you have questions, comments or ideas, please write to our editorial staff or fi nd 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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This home is indisputable evidence that you don’t have to 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.

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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 fl ea 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.

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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

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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 fi t 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.

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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 fi t 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

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