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Dear Reader,
Each time I sit down to write the foreword to the magazine, the frst
thing I do is look through the photos to be printed. This time around
what caught my attention was how different the articles in this issue
are. Im delighted that were able to show such different and personal
homes within the style. Going through the photos also evokes different
emotions: Wonderful memories of the day the pictures were taken,
like when we had a picnic by the ocean with Susanne and Dorte.
We had a lovely time, walking on the beach and making pierogies in
Lonnies summerhouse. Thanks to the surroundings, there was almost a
holiday mood despite the fact that we were working. Oftentimes,
a day like that is when we come upon many new ideas for articles.
But I especially recall from this day that we were working in-between
rain showers and that the water was quite cold and murky. There was
a fair amount of laughing, shouting and shrieking but we had to get the
photos and of course we did. But then later on, it cleared up and we ended up
sitting outside, enjoying the food and the last rays of sun after the picnic had been
photographed. We didnt want to go home at all.
That brings my mind to something else... Dont you just love a really lazy Sunday all by
yourself ? I do! Time practically stands still. A whole day where nothing is planned in advance and
you can just be yourself. Do whatever you want. Take a stroll through the half-empty streets in town.
Maybe pop into a caf to enjoy a latte together with the Sunday paper. Or perhaps take a bike ride at
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thoughts taking fight. Doing something nice and luxurious - just for you - and enjoying the sense
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end up doing. Its just a pure joy to get to the point where you enjoy your own company. Allow
yourself time to be a bit self-centered. Time to refect. Time to recharge. Because THEN youll
have the energy to be there for others and energy for all your activities. Such as picking large
amounts of rose hip and raspberries and preserving a bit of summer in jars and in the freezer.
Happy reading!
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Page 4. A California Farm
Page 20. Wild Bouquets
Page 26. The Old Creamery
Page 41. Easy Hydrangeas
Page 50. Motifs from Old Flour Sacks
Page 54. Make Your Own Sign
Page 60. Raspberry Delights
Page 70. Sanne Johansen,
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Page 82. Villa Poulsen
Page 92. Shining Silver
Page 100. Picnic on the Beach
Page 111. A Modern Cave

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A CALIFORNIA FARM 44
A CALIFORNIA FARM
Maria Carr and her family live on
their wonderful ranch in California.
Teir home is proof that you can bring
soul and charm even to a new house.
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Maria comes from a group of 11 siblings and grew up
on a dairy farm in Montana. She understands and loves
this particular way of life. After they were married, she
and her husband Thad moved to Japan, where Thad
trained horses. Two years later, Thads work brought the
couple back to the US again; frst to southern California,
after which Thad was offered management of a farm
in northern California. Its been eight years now since
the couple settled down here.
Although their new home was newly built with all the
modern conveniences, the couple felt that it lacked both
charisma and personality. Maria wanted to create an
atmosphere flled with the soul, feeling and warmth
that only old furniture and artifacts can provide.
Maria views the decoration of a home as a journey. She
makes trips to auctions and antique stores, looking for
things that ft perfectly with the decor. This way, the
decoration is constantly changing and creating new
experiences and moods. Her preferred artifacts are
rustic, old items from France. She especially has a soft
spot for chandeliers.
She thinks its wonderful to add a bit of color to the
home. For a long time, she went for a completely white
interior. But she felt that white furniture blended in with
the white walls too much. She decided to try painting
the walls gray and was amazed at the difference it made.
The furniture stood out in a whole new way. In addition
to the gray walls, Maria adds warm pastels and very
rustic furniture with plenty of patina. Even though
shes painted many of her fnds and has even added
new detailing to some of the furniture, she always tries
to discover the history behind the pieces. She loves
knowing from what kind of homes they came and the
stories that each individual piece of furniture tells.
Textiles are important to Maria and should be kept
in neutral colors. They add so much warmth and
personality. Without textiles, a room can seem very
sterile and cold. Her love of textiles led her to open
an online store - dreamywhites.com - which offers
pillows, aprons, runners, bags, French bed linens and
lavender sachets made from European grain sacks.
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the Dining
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Maria has chosen to use white,
gauzy curtains in almost all
windows and patio doors in the
home, which lets in nature and
light. Tey all hang from curtain
rods made from old, gnarled
branches. An amazing idea thats
easy to go for.
Ideas
Old, French caf chairs create an informal mood in
the dining room. Using a couple of elegant chairs,
Maria has created an interesting contrast to the rustic
dining table and the caf chairs. The chandelier and
airy curtains give the room an inviting feel.
If youre having company over, decorating both table and
chairs with hydrangea blossoms will look very pretty.
They keep very well, even without water. Lavender
looks decorative in bottles and as decoration on the
table napkins. They also keep well without water.
An amazing, blue old cabinet is the epitome of rustic,
French country style but even more so when a collection
of faience, French four sacks and galvanized pitchers is
displayed. Its lovely blue color contrasts with the light
gray walls and adds a touch of colors to the dining room.
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Ideas for the
Living Room
The living room is characterized by a summery and light
atmosphere with the old garden items and furniture
such as patio tables, pitchers, buckets, a pretty straw hat,
shutters and caf chairs. All the old furniture appears
with the most wonderful, original patina.
The white couch, which has been loosely covered with
a piece of fabric, accentuates the mood. But the effect is
only complete if its arranged a bit carelessly like Maria
has done it here.
An old French freplace creates an amazing effect in a
corner of the living room.
An old wicker chest with a wood top provides storage
and is used as a different coffee table.
Ideas for the
Childrens Rooms
The old beds that Maria has used in the childrens
rooms create a wonderful atmosphere on their own.
She reinforces that with old shutters and other rustic
furniture and items.
In the childrens room in particular, its important to
think along the lines of nontraditional storage for toys
and other things. Old trunks, baskets and closed pieces
of furniture are ideal for this purpose.
Striped bedding and lots of striped pillows bring a
boyish charm to the boys room. Various maps from
old atlases decorate the wall.
Ideas for the
Master Bedroom
The master bedroom has a rustic look with a feminine touch. A couple of old
and very rustic doors serve as a headboard and make up the main elements
of the room together with a sideboard in an eye-catching, green color.
The bed is covered with a linen-colored sheet reaching all the way to the foor.
Maria has achieved a very nice effect by placing a shorter, cream-colored
sheet on top. After that is the bedding and then on top of that, a white sheet.
Several textile colors create a beautiful effect.
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Bouquets
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Pink Bouquet
This wonderful bouquet
consists of oregano, freweed
and cosmos. Start by picking
the fowers and let them soak
up water in a bucket for about
a half hour. Then arrange
them directly into a vase of
appropriate size and shape.
Cut them into different lengths
and group the three kinds of
fowers in the vase so you get
a fairly sharp division but at
the same time also a wild look.
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White Bouquet
White fowers are always lovely.
Try mixing in a bit of yellow - it
creates a beautiful effect. This
bouquet consists of yarrow,
pearly everlasting and rapeseed.
Start by picking the fowers
and let them soak up water in
a bucket for about a half hour.
Then arrange them directly into
a vase, preferably one of zinc.
Cut the fowers into different
lengths and group the three
kinds of fowers in the vase so
you once again get a relatively
sharp division but at the same
time also a slightly wild look.
WILD BOUqUETS 22 22
All White
This bouquet consists of phlox,
asparagus branches, mugwort
and a selection of roadside
beauties. Pick the fowers and
let them soak up water in a
bucket for about a half hour.
Then arrange them directly into
a vase. For this bouquet, weve
used a romantic pitcher. Cut
the fowers to different lengths
and arrange them randomly
to achieve a wild look.
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Blue in the Bouquet
Blue fowers and zinc become
each other beautifully. This
bouquet consists of mint,
blooming cornfowers and
cornfowers that have fnished
blooming as well as poppy
capsules. Cut the fowers and
let them soak up water. Then
arrange them in a zinc pitcher.
Cut the fowers into different
lengths and group the different
kinds of fowers in the pitcher
so you once again achieve a
relatively sharp division but at
the same time also a wonderful
and wild look.
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Adorable Anemones
Pink anemones and clover are
beautiful together. Here weve
arranged a beautiful and light-
as-air bouquet in an old jar.
Let the fowers soak up water,
then arrange them directly into
the jar. Cut the anemones to
different lengths and fnish
off with different lengths of
clover around the bottom of
the bouquet. This creates a
nice effect.
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Hillie and Arend had long been on the lookout for a
special structure that was suitable for both a residence
and a store. The couple viewed several potential
structures such as old schools, farms - even a monastery
- without great result but after several years of searching,
they came across the old creamery. They started out
by buying part of the creamery but after six months,
the fnal part was put up for sale. The couple bought it
right away. It was a decision that they havent regretted.
Theyve thoroughly renovated the entire building.
Among other things, theyve installed foor heating.
Everything has been painted white. It creates a perfect
backdrop to all the galvanized iron all around the house.
The family has chosen to preserve the history thats
contained in all the old stairs, banisters, pipes and
columns from the time of the creamery. It also creates
the rawness that the couple loves. After six months
hard work, the building is now completely renovated
and exactly according to the familys wishes.
Every room is open and airy. The store itself is connected
to the rest of the residence. The private residence can
be closed off from the store, but its kept open most of
the time and almost everything is for sale.
Its hard to imagine that just a few years
ago, this old creamery, which is now
home to Arend, Hillie and their two
children, was still operating.
Its a home with a completely unique
soul and atmosphere.
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The interior is tasteful, and Hillie has a great sense for
the important details. The couple understands the art
of having a lot of things while simultaneously making
the rooms appear simple and open so the focus is on
the beautiful details and the unusual and unique items.
The living room windows are almost bare, which is a
conscious decision. Hillie doesnt want things to distract
attention from the large and very unusual industrial
windows. After all, theyre what makes the rooms
especially unique and still clearly shows that the space
used to be an old creamery. She also fnds it important
that the daylight can fow freely into the rooms.
The couple has a great love for old and very rustic
furniture and larger items with plenty of patina. These
include both iron and wood items. But many things need
to be used differently today in order to be functional.
This particular type of furniture and items fts amazingly
well in the old creamery. The things really show to their
best advantage in the rustic surroundings.
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THE OLD CREAMERy 32
Hillie has always had a passion for old textiles. The home
in particular shows signs of this, and decorative piles
light up everywhere. These often combine colors and
patterns in unconventional ways. No matter which closet
you open, everything is styled nicely and decoratively.
If you ask Hillie about her favorite color, shell have a
hard time picking one. She loves the beautifully faded
colors but they often take on an indefnable color thats
hard to describe with any specifc color designation.
They do, however, make it possible to mix colors that
you wouldnt normal combine because they form a very
attractive interplay.
The decor of the house is a fne balance between hard
and soft, rustic and feminine and, of course, old and
new. Markets around Holland are where the couple
fnds the best fea market purchases so their home and
store remains an interesting place to visit.
Visit Hillie and Arends store:
NO MILK TODAy
Kolderveen 30b
7948 NJ Nijeveen
Holland
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EASy HyDRANgEAS
Huge flowers that start out lime
green and then turn either white
or cream-colored, finally ending
up a faded shade of rose that
is characteristic of the beautiful
blooms of wild hydrangeas.
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Personally, I love hydrangeas but growing them in my
yard just doesnt work for me. Theyre so diffcult! No
matter where I plant them, it just doesnt really work.
Now Ive simply faced the fact that apparently Im one of
the people that just cant make them grow. And now Ive
discovered that wild hydrangeas (Hydrangea aborescens)
are much easier to work with and theyre actually even
lovelier than the regular kind. They just ft in better with
the natural, wild and romantic garden.
The name hydrangea refers to two Greek words:
Hydra meaning water and angeon meaning vessel
for storing water. This is a reference to the appearance
of the seed pod. It indicates that its a thirsty plant. It was
the French botanist Commersom who, while traveling in
China from 1766-69 together with his beloved Hortense
Barr, found the plant being grown as a garden plant. He
brought it to Europe and named it Hortensia - another
name for hydrangea - after her.
In our part of the world, wild hydrangea grows into
bushes of about 5-8 feet. It blooms from late June and
well into the fall. In winter, the withered inforescence
is very decorative. Like the more diffcult varieties, it
needs to be planted in acidic soil or peat moss. It doesnt
have to be in a traditional garden bed with acidic soil
however. It can be planted in any fower bed around your
garden as long as you mix peat moss into the soil it
doesnt need to be planted in pure peat moss. Then the
only other thing you need to do is make sure to water it
during very dry spells. It is necessary, however, to water
more frequently during the frst summer until the plant
is established. Planting in pots is not recommended.
Its OK if winters are mild but in the event of severe
freezing, youll run the risk of the plant dying. Otherwise,
the plant practically looks after itself. It doesnt need
trimming or anything. If you think it looks awful in
spring, you can just cut off the old inforescences. But
make sure to only cut off the ends, otherwise youll
impair the fowering. One of the most beautiful white
varieties is Annabelle. The fowers on this variety can
become as big as a human head. There are two types of
hydrangea to look for if you, like me, have problems with
the regular varieties. These are Hydrangea paniculata,
commonly known as panicled hydrangea or Limelight,
and Hydrangea arborescens, known as wild or smooth
hydrangea. Within each of these are different varieties
so you can have your pick of which ones you prefer.
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Hydrangea
in a Zinc Pitcher
Is there anything more decorative than these large
and simply amazing fowers combined with rustic
zinc? Cut some branches and arrange them in a
large, old zinc pitcher. Theyll keep for a long time,
and its defnitely worth it to sacrifce a few branches
for the enjoyment. Weve mixed in a bit of roadside
weeds as well. This gives the bouquet a wonderful,
slightly wild look.
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Beautiful Inflorescence
A single inforescence looks incredibly simple and
beautiful in a bird bath flled with water, a glass
bottle or a slim vase. A collection of different glass
bottles or vases, each with a single inforescence,
also looks pretty. They can look decorative for a
long time this way. You may choose to let them dry
in the vases, bottles or bird bath when they have
no more water. This way, theyll be very decorative
for months.
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Company
you can also use individual inforescences when
setting the table for company. Place a few fowers
in a couple of cream-colored faience pitchers or
arrange a couple of inforescences in an old tureen.
They look so beautiful on their own. Use a smaller
inforescence to decorate each plate. It looks very
pretty. On this table, the only other decoration is
a few hop bines winding their way down the table.
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you can make a pretty bouquet by mixing hydrangeas
with other perennials and summer fowers from your
garden. All you need to keep in mind is whether the
fowers work with the hydrangeas in terms of color
and appearance. If possible, bring a bucket of water
with you as you make your way around the garden.
Each time you cut some fowers or branches, put
them in the bucket so they can soak up water. Let
them continue soaking up water for about an hour.
Now cut the stems to an appropriate length to ft
the vase and arrange the fowers so they bouquet
looks harmonious. When the other fowers wither,
the hydrangea will still look nice. You can use them
in new bouquets or just let them dry in the vase.
Theyll continue to be decorative for several months.
Bouquet of Garden Treasures
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Pretty Wreath
You can make a pretty little wreath with hydrangeas.
Cut some inforescences and divide them into small
bouquets. Make a wreath out of fencing wire and
tie it together with wire. Using fower thread, fasten
a small bouquet. Continue all the way around the
wreath and fnish underneath the frst bouquet. Itll
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look pretty as it is, or you can decorate it with a pretty
ribbon. You can also make a wreath using hydrangeas
together with other fowers such as lavender, seed
capsules from love-in-a-mist or poppies, roses,
grasses, hobs or whatever else you have in your
garden thats suitable for drying.
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Jeanne dArc Living was one of the frst companies to launch pillows made
from 100% heavy, washed linen. Tey were printed with text copied from
old, French advertisements. Although that was fve years ago and many
copies have come on the market since then, these frst two prints are still very
sought-after items. Teyve almost become a trademark of our company.
Were now expanding the family with yet another couple of prints. Tese
are made from a lighter shade of linen that is more authentic. Te material
is still 100% pure, heavy, washed linen, and the print is 100% organic.
You ll also fnd a complete line of paper goods in matching colors: Gift
wrap, bags, cards and napkins...
MOTIFS FROM OLD FLOUR SACKS
Card Gift wrap
used as a
book cover
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Pillows
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Servietter
Dish towels
Gift wrap
Bags
Curtains
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Tablecloth
Napkins
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Make Your Own
SIGN
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This sign is simple and elegant. Its very easy to make and
the result is striking. Weve found an old wooden frame
and painted it a wonderful nougat. Inside, weve mounted
a thin plate thats been painted in a very light version of
the frame color. The text, which has been transferred
using a stencil, is the French address of a perfumery.
We all have our favorites when it comes to decorating,
and signs are defnitely in the top ten for all of us
here at the editorial offce. The authentic old signs are
almost impossible to fnd these days. Old enameled
signs in particular have become collectors items and
the price, if you fnd one, can therefore be sky-high...
But theres just something truly special about the worn
and weathered signs, and they bring a whole new
atmosphere and personality to the decor. Thats why
weve put our heads together to fnd a DIy alternative
with just the right text and patina. As you know, we
love the French country style and so of course, the
signs must also have French writing. Theyre pretty
simple to make and can easily be a fun and cozy DIY
project.
you can fnd it in Jeanne dArc Livings collection of
text stencils. For an effect thats just right, the text is
painted using the same color as the frame. If you want
the frame to have a weathered look, start by applying a
coat of light gray and then when the nougat color is dry,
sand it a bit to make the light gray color shine through.
Framed Sign
This old door came from a small piece of furniture
and is very decorative on its own. It has been painted
in several different nuances, which shows in the spots
with wear and tear. Weve added a small text to the
door using a stencil. The word means room and so
as a fun little detail, weve hung a small bunch of keys
on the knob. you can fnd the text stencil in Jeanne
dArc Livings range of stencils.
Sign from
an Old Door
A pallet frame consists of four boards attached by
the corners using special hinges. First, take apart the
hinges by removing the split pin that holds together
the two halves. The split pin can easily be pushed out
using a drift or a similar, pointed item. Now you have
the four detached boards.
Use a pencil to mark the desired length of the different
signs. Then saw off the ends so theyre shaped like an
arrow. Now, reassemble them in the order you want. To
do this, youll need an iron rod of the same diameter
as the split pin that you removed earlier. The length
depends on how many signs youve decided to use and
how you arrange them. It should be about 2 inches
longer on both ends. Now hit the new iron rod through;
the signs are now attached. Since some of the arrows
will need to be turned in order to place the hinge parts
on top of each other, youll need to wait to patinate
and add your text until youve put the signs together.
PATiNATioN:
First, paint the sign using a dark gray base coat. Once
dry, add a coat of white paint or another light color.
A completely matte paint works best. Once the white
paint has dried, you can sand the edges and surfaces
using a piece of coarse sandpaper until the desired
patina is achieved.
TEXT:
Weve decided to use French city names for our sign.
We typed them in a document using the font Monotype
Corsiva. Print them out on regular print paper. Place
the city name on top of the sign that youre transferring
it to. Trace the text with a pencil on top of the paper.
When you remove the paper, youll see marks from
the pencil. The outline of each letter should be scored
into the wood so you can just make them out. Now
you can hand-paint each letter using graphite or a black
oil crayon.
HANGiNG THE SiGN:
Once the sign is fnished, it needs to be hung. Do so by
attaching two eye bolts to the wall spaced to correspond
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Pallet Frame
to the height of the sign. Keep in mind that the iron
rod should reach beyond the hinges a bit on both ends.
Open the top eye bolt a little using pliers, place the
bottom part of the iron rod in the bottom eye bolt and
slide the top rod sideways into the top eye bolt. Now
all you need to do is close the eye bolt and your new
sign hangs beautifully on the wall. If your arrows are
very long, it might be necessary to support them with
a small nail or a screw attached to the wall.
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Raspberry
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These days, the seasons for the various fruits, vegetables and
berries arent as distinct as in previous times. A lot of them are
imported from warmer climates year-round and in many ways, it
really is a pity. The joy of eating the frst new potatoes, the frst
sun-ripened, local strawberries of the season or biting into a curved
cucumber from the greenhouse fades a little when they are available
year-round. By now, the same almost goes for raspberries as well,
although the frozen kind has never been much of a substitute.
But now theyre available fresh from other places all year as well.
That being said, nothing can compare to the sun-ripened, freshly
picked berries. Ive always had a soft spot for raspberries - I love
to eat them fresh as well as in desserts. When I was a child, we
had lots of raspberry bushes in our yard and visited them often.
Ive always been a tad prissy with regard to critters, however, so I
remember how I would split each berry I picked into two halves
and carefully look for worms before putting them in my mouth.
But this problem can be avoided today since newer varieties of
raspberries exist that are practically worm-free. They dont ripen
until fall, when the raspberry beetle has fnished laying its eggs.
Weve visited a farm shop and bought large quantities of freshly
picked raspberries. We were also able to get the yellow variety
called Fall Gold. It has a delicate, piquant favor and, of course,
looks very decorative.
Vanilla pod
C Powdered sugar
1 stick + 2 Tbsp of Butter
2 C Flour
1 tsp Baking powder
C Water
Icing:
9 oz Raspberry jam
Powdered sugar and Raspberry juice
Mash the beans from the vanilla pod with 1
tablespoon of the powdered sugar. Knead together
the remaining ingredients to combine well. Let
the dough rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Divide the dough into two equal sized portions.
Roll each portion into a thick log and then fatten it
to a strip. Bake the strips for 10-12 minutes at 400
F. Be careful not to let them get too dark. Allow
the strips to cool after baking. Spread raspberry
jam on one of the strips and place the other one
on top. Cover the top with a thick layer of icing.
Finally, cut the sandwiched strips into portion
sizes with a sharp knife.
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3-5 oz Raspberries, preferably frozen
1 Tbsp Sugar or Honey
Juice from 1 Orange or C Orange juice
C Plain yogurt
1 C Nonfat or Lowfat milk
C crushed Ice
Blend all the ingredients to a smooth texture and
serve immediately in tall glasses.
Raspberry
Milkshake
4 pounds (1 gallon) of Raspberries
6 C Water
Juice from 1 Lemon
4 C Sugar
Rinse the raspberries. Boil in the water for 5 minutes. Pour
the berries into a straining cloth and let the juice run off for
about 30 minutes. Clean the pot and return the juice. Add
sugar and lemon juice. Simmer while frequently skimming
off the top until the juice is completely clear. Transfer
the juice to warm, cleaned bottles that seal completely.
Store in a cool location.
Raspberry
Juice
2/5 C Egg whites
tsp Vinegar
1 C Powdered sugar
4 oz raw Marzipan
2 Tbsp Whipping cream
1 lb Raspberries
Raspberry
Pavlova
Beat the egg whites, vinegar and half of the sugar into a
stiff foam Fold in the rest of the sugar and continue to
beat until it is once again completely stiff.
Grate the marzipan into the meringue and quickly fold
in. Pour the meringue into a mound on a baking sheet
lined with parchment paper. Aim for a diameter of about
8-10 inches. Bake for 30-40 minutes at 300 F. It should
be sticky and caramel-like in the middle. Set aside to
cool on a wire rack. Decorate with whipped cream and
a generous amount of berries just before serving. Finish
with a dusting of powdered sugar.
1 lb Raspberries
1 C Whipping cream
1 C Crme fraiche or Sour cream
4 Tbsp Powdered sugar
Vanilla pod
Whip the cream and combine with the
crme fraiche, beans from the vanilla pods
and powdered sugar. Mash the raspberries a
little and fold into the cream. Transfer the
dessert to individual serving bowls and top
with a fresh raspberries.
If you dont have fresh raspberries on hand,
frozen berries can be substituted.
Raspberry
Dessert
2 lb Raspberries
2 lb Peaches
1 pkg Jam sugar
Clean the raspberries. Mix the raspberries with
half a package of jam sugar. Bring to a boil while
stirring and then let simmer for 2 minutes. Remove
the pot from the burner and skim off.
Blanch the peaches, remove skin and cut into small
cubes. Mix the peaches with jam sugar and boil
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while stirring, 5-10 minutes depending on how ripe
the peaches are. Remove the pot from the burner
and skim off.
Pour about an inch of peach jam into a scalded jam
jar. Put the jar in the refrigerator to cool and set. Add
an equal amount of the raspberry jam on top of
the cooled peach jam and return to the refrigerator.
Continue alternating the jams until the jars are full.
Seal tightly. Store in a cool location.
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Raspberry branches
Garden roses
Hydrangea
Field scabious
Other perennials from your garden, if desired
Cut the fowers and allow them to soak up plenty of water
before tying the bouquet. Remove the leaves from 2/3
of the stems and remove any thorns from the raspberry
branches. Tie the bouquet in a spiral and fnish by tying
raffa around the stems. Make sure theres plenty of water
in the vase and change it out preferably daily.
Bouquet
with Raspberry
Branches
7 oz Raspberries
3 oz Blackberries
4 Egg yolks
8-10 Tbsp Sugar
2 C Whipping cream
Mash or blend the berries. Sweeten to taste with half the
sugar. Beat the egg yolks and the remaining sugar. Stir
in the mashed berries. Whip the cream and gently fold
it in. Put the ice cream in the freezer. Stir the ice cream
regularly for the frst couple of hours.
Serve with melon balls and fresh raspberries and blackberries.
Raspberry
Ice Cream
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I work in the stockroom, packing and
shipping orders to the stores and taking
care of loading and unloading the trucks.
As many of you readers probably know,
Jeanne dArc Living is located at a closed-
down farm in the countryside. We have
four wings of stock totaling about 13,000
square feet in connection with the offces.
Weve had to continuously lease more
square footage at the neighboring farm
as the business has grown. Luckily, we
have that possibility for expansion. The
thought alone of having to work in
an industrial district scares us all. Out
here, we work in beautiful and scenic
surroundings. I enjoy the wonderful
nature on a daily basis when picking up
items from the remote warehouse at
the neighboring farm using our forklift
truck Gert. The trip is about 300 feet
down a gravel road along a beautiful
avenue of linden trees. On one side are
felds as far as the eye can see and on the
other is a horse corral. On these trips, I
enjoy the changing seasons. Right now,
its the smell of grass and wildfowers
I enjoy the most. Occasionally, it does
smell a bit more country-like but then
thats part of the charm as well.
I take great pride in my work of
packing the orders as well as keeping
the stockroom tidy. When time allows, I
sometimes make a small gift to include
with the order. It might be some cards, a
piece of chocolate or a small item from
our stock. This gives some nice feedback
from the customers. Oftentimes, it
doesnt take much to make others happy.
No two workdays are alike out here;
there are always new tasks to complete
and new ideas on the drawing board.
When I frst started working here at
Jeanne dArc Living almost two years
ago, I didnt think the products we sell
were my kind of thing. I hadnt had
much interest in this style. However,
Ive changed my view - a bit of an
occupational hazard, I suppose. Its always
exciting to me when we get new things
in stock. Over time, more and more
items make their way into my home. I
now have Jeanne dArc Living curtains,
pillows and bedding. Im very happy
with these; they look decorative in my
home and have a really nice, slightly
raw look that I like. I recently moved
into a row house, so now I can also
make use of our items for the garden,
which I think are beautifully patinated.
I just bordered my small terrace with
our portable fence.
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Rosehip is the fruit of a type of wild
roses called dog rose or Rosa rugosa.
Rosehip has a tart but fruity taste,
a bit like cranberries. They should
be picked when they reach a bright
orange-red. Rosehips can be used in
many different types of cooking; you
can use them fresh as well as dried
or preserved.
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Clean the fruit and place halved
rosehips to dry either for about a
week in a warm, dry and well-ventilated
spot or in a convection oven set to
100 F for 5-10 hours until theyre
shriveled up and tough. Once dry,
shake well in a can or a bucket with
a lid. This will make the seeds fall
out and sink to the bottom. Use the
dried rosehips for tea and juice.
Once you start looking, there are

actually a lot of recipes for rosehip
marmalade. Some are (a lot) more
complicated than others. This one
comes from an acquaintance of mine
that I had back in western Jutland. She
lived all the way out by the ocean in the
small village of Vrist, and every year
she would make rosehip marmalade
for me to bring home to the big
city of Randers! Its very simple
and tastes heavenly.
2 lbs cleaned Rosehips
2 C Water
Juice from one Lemon
1 lb Sugar
1 split Vanilla pod
3 tsp Pectin
When cleaning rosehips for marmalade,
the easiest way is to cut them in
half and scrape out the seeds with
a teaspoon. For the marmalade, the
weight should be 2 lbs after cleaning.
Chop the halved rosehips and place in
a pot together with water and lemon
juice. Simmer for 15 minutes before
adding the sugar and vanilla pod.
Continue to simmer for about 10
minutes. Finally, add the pectin, which
may be stirred into a bit of sugar frst.
Skim and transfer the marmalade into
cleaned jars that have been rinsed
with sodium benzoate.
The fruits contain large amounts of

vitamin C, vitamin A and calcium not
to mention antioxidants, which of
course are receiving as lot of attention
at the moment. Many studies suggest
that they protect against certain types
of cancer. Rosehip is also thought
to have a positive effect on arthritis
and can be used as an alternative,
natural diuretic.
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It might be a good idea to start thinking
about Christmas gifts already? This
rosehip aquavit makes the perfect
Christmas gift or host gift. Youll
need two generous handfuls of
rosehips for one bottle of aquavit.
Clean the berries and place them in
cleaned jars. Pour the aquavit over
them and let steep for 1-2 months.
Bottle the aquavit, topping off with
pure aquavit as needed. Add a pretty
label - handmade would be a nice
touch - and store in a cool place.
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We took inspiration from the beautiful
rosehips and felt that surely we could
use them to decorate our late summer
table. Here at Jeanne dArc Living,
we love the combination of rustic
and feminine. With the rosehips in
particular, we thought it would look
nice to set a light table all in white as
a contrast. Long clematis vines wind
down the table with lots of rosehips
in-between. The table decoration will
keep for one evening if you wait to
make it until about an hour before
your guests will arrive. Rosehips can
keep for longer than one evening but
the clematis vines cant.
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These lovely napkin rings with rosehips
are a cinch to make. Thread rosehips
on a piece of wire and close the ring
once it reaches the right diameter.
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is rosehips threaded on wire. Theyre
spaced about 2-4 inches apart. The
wire is wound around each rosehip
to lock them in place and keep them
from sliding. The fnished vine is
about 6 feet long.
Wind it around the chandelier. Simple
and decorative!
DELIgHTFUL ROSEHIP

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Fill a beautiful glass with water and
rosehips. A sweet and decorative idea
that keeps for several days. If youre
using a large glass, you can place a
small pillar candle in the middle of
the rosehips. Several glasses together
would also look nice. Glass bowls
can be used as well.
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A large bouquet of blooming dog
roses is lovely. Depending on the
type, the roses will bloom and set at
different times. So you can be lucky
enough to fnd both fowers and fruits
at the same time.
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Rosehips, dog roses and clematis vines
look decorative in a large, old zinc
tub flled with water. Theyll keep
for several days.
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This gorgeous wreath with rosehips
is easy to make. Weve used what
happened to be in our garden that
was well-suited for tying onto a straw
wreath. Its important that you choose
seed pods, hardy leaves from the trees
in your yard, fowers that are well-
suited for drying and unripe berries
rather than fresh fowers. Wild grasses
can also look nice when mixed in.
Take a stroll through your garden to
see what youve got. Be open to using
things youve never used before. It
often turns out really great.
Start by cutting all the materials youll
be using. Fasten the wire to the straw
wreath. Make small bunches of each
thing and alternate between them.
Tie on one or a couple of the small
bunches side by side. Continue until
the entire wreath is covered. You
dont have to cover the backside of
the wreath. If you plan to hang it on
a glass door, you can start by covering
the backside with leaves and only then
tie on the rest. Once the wreath is
fnished, poke a toothpick into each
rosehip and place them randomly
around the wreath. Make sure to not
make it too neat.
Villa Poulsen
In 1995, Lene and her husband searched
high and low for a country house
with light and spacious surroundings.
Preferably with about 5 acres of property
where they could fulfll their wish of
building their dream home.
In the rolling hills around Ebeltoft, they
came across an abandoned farm from 1910
in need of a litle TLC. They each had
to pause for thought before making the
decision to buy the place.
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But they did decide to buy. After some hectic
working years, the time was now to be spent
on new projects. The couple needed a place
for their third work life a place that would
be a pleasure; a place with peace and quiet.
They had previously received an offer to buy
about 13 acres in connection with the house.
But they were not interested then. But now the
time had come and the couple bought the 13
acres. The dream of a fruit orchard was realized,
and the largest outdoor raspberry feld was
established. Five carefully chosen raspberry
varieties were planted and the beginning of
Villa Poulsen became a reality.
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Villa Poulsen is famous for their quality
raspberries, and several hotels and restaurants
have become direct customers. The berries
are picked early in the morning and quickly
delivered the same day. Thats how all berries
should be treated in their opinion. The positive
collaboration with the chefs at the restaurants
quickly made them want to expand their
selection with other quality products. The
possibilities were open as long as it was grown
with soul and heart. In addition to raspberries,
they now grow blackberries, gooseberries
and red- and black currants as well as several
kinds of pomes and stone fruit, all of them
of good and favorful quality.
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At Villa Poulsen, they like to watch things
sprout and grow. Theyre convinced that its
in our genes gathering products from nature
and consuming them; with thoughts to those
who lived closely together with nature many
years ago and carefully gathered the riches of
nature. Things are done the same way today,
although a bit more systemized so you dont
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Shining
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I can clearly recall from my childhood
when my family had Big polishing
day. It was quite the event at our
house. My parents had vast amounts
of silverware. Therefore, an entire
Sunday was dedicated to cleaning it
- oftentimes twice a year. My dad had
to participate since he was stronger.
I still recall the smell of polish and
the cheerful mood that often arises
when the family gathers around a task.
You wouldnt believe how black our
fngers got. After the cleaning, much
of the silver had to be wrapped in
soft cotton cloths and placed in tightly
shut bags. Thats where it would be
stored until the next time we were
having company. This way, it wouldnt
need to be cleaned again as quickly.
We dont do it much
anymore but every
once in a while, the
old silver is brought
out to be polished. In
the old days, whole
days were set aside for
cleaning the silver. Its
mostly a thing of the
past now but even so,
we wanted to revive
the old tradition and
take a stand for freshly
polished silver.
Many of us who love this lifestyle also
love silverware. Preferably the old kind.
Today, silver fatware, candleholders
and service plates are used for both
everyday and special occasions. It
doesnt get polished as often; were
not quite as concerned that it needs
to be polished before going on the
table as our mothers were. Here at
Lonnies house are old pickling jars
flled with old silver fatware. It sits
out and is used every single day. As
time goes by, it gets darker and darker.
That has its charm, too.
But theres something really special
about newly polished silver. A set
table such as this one just looks really,
really elegant. The service plates were
actually a wedding gift that my parents
received almost 60 years ago. Thats
why they mean a great deal to me.
Theyre actually only used for special
occasions. Sometimes for cookies,
candy or fruit when we have company.
Or as a platter for making small
decorations with pillar candles, fowers
and a couple of old items. Other items
such as candlesticks are left out and
used every day.
Polishing Silverware
All regularly available products for
cleaning silver contain abrasives.
Therefore, it will wear on your silver
every time you polish it. If you want
to protect your silver as much possible,
then dont use powder and dont polish
it too frequently. I remember that my
mom used Silvo - its still around
and the silverware turned out really
nice. If you ask her, you need to use
real polish if you want your silver to
really shine. And I have to agree with
her. Lonnies mother-in-law, Vera,
helped us polish all the silver for these
pictures. It DOES turn out nicer and
shinier... But theres actually a much
easier and gentler way that can be
used to your advantage sometimes.
Place your silver items in a tub lined
with aluminum foil, sprinkle in 1-2 tbsp
coarse salt and add enough boiling
water to completely cover the silver.
Let it sit for a few minutes until the
tarnish is gone, rinse with lukewarm
water and fnish by polishing the silver
with a soft cloth.
History:
The first time silver was used
was probably around 3500 B.C.
Archeological fnds from graves of
wealthy persons contain goblets and
animal fgurines that can be dated to the
period. Over the subsequent millennia,
the knowledge slowly spread to the
European part of the Mediterranean.
Archeological fnds from here have also
revealed beautifully crafted silver items.
With time, silver mines were set up
in many places but the metal was still
very precious. In Egypt, silver was
worth twice as much as gold all the
way until the Hellenistic period. In
both Greek and Roman antiquity, the
majority of the production was used
for stamping of coins. Additionally,
silver was used for jewelry, tableware,
hardware and fgurines among many
other things.
TiP:
Never wash silverware in the dishwasher, as
the soap can contain substances that attack
the silver. Take care to touch the silver as little
as possible with your hands after cleaning it,
as the hands salts can also cause black spots
on the silver.
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Summer will be coming to an end soon
so its important to enjoy the last few days
of it. How about inviting your best friend
to a picnic on the beach?
We made a trip to Lonnies summerhouse to
shoot this article and had a really nice day.
Te food was prepared in the tiny kitchen
and packed up. Ten we headed down to the
beach, where we managed to fnd this lovely
spot to set up in after some searching around.
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DOUgH:
1 C Milk
1 pkg Yeast
2 tsp Sugar
2 tsp Salt
1 Tbsp Oil
1 C Rye four
3 C All-purpose four
Heat up the milk until lukewarm and sprinkle in the
yeast. Stir to combine. Mix in sugar, salt and oil. Add
the two kinds of four, reserving a bit of the all-purpose
four. Knead well, cover with a dish towel and set aside
to rise for 30 minutes.
Punch down the dough and divide into 20 portions.
PIROGIES
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BEEF FILLING
1 Onion
2 tsp Oil or Butter
10-14 oz ground Beef
1 grated Carrot
2 Tbsp Tomato paste
1 Bouillon cube dissolved in C Water
Salt and Pepper
Peel and mince the onion. Saut the onion in the oil
or butter, then add the beef and saut to brown. Peel
and grate the carrot. Add the carrot and tomato paste
and season the flling to taste with salt and pepper.
CHICKEN FILLINg
1 large Chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
C Stock
1 can of diced Tomatoes
1 Onion, chopped
1 clove of Garlic
3 oz fresh Spinach
Fresh Basil
Salt and Pepper
Green jalapeos
Grated Cheddar
Cut the chicken into small strips and saut in oil. Saut
the tomatoes and onion in oil; add garlic, pure and
simmer about 5 minutes. Add spinach and basil, season
to taste and set aside to cool. When adding the flling
to the pirogies, sprinkle grated cheddar and 1-2 slices
of jalapeo on top before closing.
Roll out each piece of dough to about the size of a dessert
plate. Whisk one egg for brushing. Brush the edge of the
pirogies. Divide the flling onto the pirogies. Only place the
flling on one half of the dough. Fold the other half over
the flling and pinch together the sides with a fork. Place
the pirogies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
and let rise for another 10 minutes. Brush the pirogies with
the rest of the egg. Bake for about 12 minutes at 400 F.
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The side dish is a chip basket of bite-size veggies with
homemade barnaise dressing on the side.
We chose sugar peas, carrots, cucumber and bell pepper
but you can use any kind of vegetables you like.
BARNAISE
DRESSING
6 Tbsp low fat Sour cream
2 Tbsp Whipped cream
1 Tbsp Barnaise essence
Salt and Pepper
Lemon juice
Plenty of freshly chopped Parsley and Chives
We also included a couple
of nice cheeses along with
some olives, crackers and a
bit of acacia honey stirred
together with walnuts.
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Enjoying our
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CARROT
MUFFINS
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FROSTING
Makes about 20
4 Eggs
1 C Sugar
2 sticks + 5 Tbsp of Butter
2 C grated Carrots
2 C Flour
3 tsp Baking powder
2 tsp Cinnamon
2 tsp Vanilla sugar
Melt the butter and set aside to cool. Grate the carrots.
Combine the four, baking powder and spices in a
bowl. Whisk eggs and sugar until fuffy. Add the
butter to this mix. Finally, stir in the grated carrots and
the four mix. Bake at 350 F for about 15 minutes.
you can freeze any muffns that you wont be using
right away.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
7 oz Cream cheese
1 stick of Butter
C Powdered sugar
2 tsp Vanilla sugar
Combine all the ingredients and beat with an electric
mixer until smooth.
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For centuries, caves in the rock
walls were used by farmers and
shepherds as refuge for themselves
and their livestock.
Today, Marie Verges and her husband
have transformed one of these place
into a luxurious bed & breakfast.
A prehistoric relic combined with
modern luxury.
A Modern
Cave
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Marie and her husband didnt need much
time to think it over when La Baume
dEstellan was put on the market. To
her, Luberon is a magical area. They
contacted the owner with a view to
buying the property, but it turned out
that an American had made an offer
on the place, only planning to tear
it down and build a new structure.
Luckily, he wasnt able to secure a
building permit and withdrew so the
house could now become theirs.
This was to be their future home and
the setting for their trade. They
were going to use the place to run a
wonderful, poetic and luxurious bed
& breakfast. Additionally, there had
to be a space for an art studio for
Marie, who is a painter.
Setting up the three rooms of La Baume
dEstellan has been an exciting project
for Marie and her husband.
The transformation from a ruin to a
fairytale-like oasis has required many
hours of renovation. At the same time,
the private part of the residence
as well as the studio also had to
be renovated. When they started out,
there were still traces of the caves
original status as stable and refuge.
Not much remains of the original cave.
However, most of the old and very
beautiful walls have been preserved
and create an interesting and rustic
atmosphere in every room.
With their steady sense of decorating
and their love for the old, the couple
has used old building materials from
the area where possible. This brings
a completely unique and very personal
expression to both the residence and
the outdoor areas.
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Marie has another passion: Flowers and
floral arrangements. She especially
loves wildflowers and bouquets with
a wild and natural look.
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In the couples private kitchen,
shown on the previous pages, is an
amazingly cozy and warm mood, and you
immediately get a feeling of having
been brought back in time. The kitchen
stove is very unique. Its an old
and impressive flower stove that is
a relic from Maries grandmothers
time. Its original appearance has
been preserved, but the oven has now
been replaced with one thats more
modern and functional. Sitting on the
bench with the comfortable cushions
and looking at all the tasteful and
fun details that the kitchen has to
offer is a pleasure.
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In one part of the house, the couple
has set up an extra kitchen and bathroom
in connection with one of the rooms.
The stairs leading up to the room
look authentic but are actually newly
built. The same goes for the metal
elements that separate the passage
from the bathroom to the kitchen.
The decorating here is very rustic
and French with a wonderful twist of
industrial style.
The bathroom furnishing with the narrow
factory door and raw concrete fully
accentuates the style.
The rectangular kitchen sink is an
old stone sink that came from an old
village smithery. There are fun details
everywhere, such as the old, red metal
table and curtains made from old mail
sacks hiding the contents under the
tabletop.
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Marie has painted the beautiful bird motifs on top of the patinated walls.
This creates an amazing effect. Altogether, the patinated walls look
simply beautiful in the French setting. They just go so well together.
If you feel like trying to paint and patinate the walls in one of your
rooms, its quite easy. paint the walls a very light shade. Then paint
the walls with a sponge, using a darker shade than the base color. Dab
or smear the color to apply. You can mix in wallpaper paste or glaze
with the paint to make it more supple and easier to work with.
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To Marie, the bird room might not be
the prettiest one out of the three but
it is the one where you see the most
things from her other job, i.e. the
paintings. She has painted a pretty
bird motif on the walls.
The motif recurs all around the room,
all the way down to the lamp shades.
The bird motif was chosen because
they encountered many birds during the
renovation of the cave. The birds had
their nests between the rough rocks
and therefore had to leave and find
new homes.
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This room is dedicated to her grandmother.
She made the medallion of the young
lady above the bed herself. Its an
image of her grandmother when she was
young.
The room has a somewhat theatrical
look with painted curtains and columns.
The columns and the Louis XIII doors
were purchased at the flea market
paradis Brocante in nearby LIsle-sur-
la-Sorgue. This is a room for romantic
souls. Its not just the warm colors
and the curlicues around the Venetian
mirror that say Grandmothers time.
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Marie has a great sense of the historical
aspect of living in natural caves and
the fact that they can be used for other
purposes than housing shepherds and
their sheep. Elements of the regions
history are featured all around the
home. Additionally, she has chosen to
draw inspiration from her own family
history. For instance, they decided
to name the place La Chambre dOlympe
after her maternal grandmother, who
grew up in Vaucluse.
The studio is set up in a smaller
cave. The room is completely raw and
has a very unique atmosphere. She
regularly has her work in exhibit,
and art lovers can visit her studio
on request.
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Do you love old paintings - or new
ones for that matter - but do you feel
like they look at bit old-fashioned
when theyre framed? Do like Marie
and hang the unfinished canvasses.
Theyll look more contemporary and
raw, which makes them fit in better
with a modern decor.
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The outside surroundings are completely
amazing. There are terraces where
guests can enjoy the landscape in
the sun or the shade. An incredible
swimming pool makes staying
at the couples bed &
breakfast pure luxury.
You can visit the studio
or the couples bed &
breakfast at:
La Baume dEstellan, Madame et Monsieur
Verges, 84480 Bonnieux, France
phone: 01133 (0)4.90.75.60.42
Email: labaume.estellan@9online.fr
http://baumedansleluberon.monsite-orange.fr
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BACK TO SCHOOL IN STyLE
Back to
School
in Style
Before we know i t ,
s u mme r v a c a t i o n
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us have t o go back
t o s c hool . So we
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appropri at e wi t h a
bi t of i nspi rati on for
goi ng back to school
wi t h Jeanne d Ar c
styl e. Of course, you
can al so use the i deas
for your home offi ce
or other proj ects.
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Wrappi ng
You can protect your books by wrappi ng them i n pretty wal l paper, ol d
newspaper, documents or handmade paper. For si ngl e-use books, usi ng
ol d hessi an sacks l ooks ni ce. They do have to be gl ued on wi th a gl ue gun
though. The resul t wi l l be uni que and personal . The books wi l l l ook even
pretti er i f you decorate them wi th ni ce excerpts i n decorati ve wri ti ng. You
can use text templ ates for thi s or j ust pri nt out the subj ect on a pretty
l abel wi th a ni ce border or other moti f. These were pri nted on handmade
paper. You can fi nd patterns and themes onl i ne. Add the fi ni shi ng touch
wi th pretty ri bbon, l ace or di fferent, uni que ol d thi ngs. These coul d be
a beauti ful button; an embl em; a coi n; ni ce beads; a pretty, ol d napki n; a
decorati ve, ol d l abel or some other pretty moti f on ni ce paper and then
decorated wi th the di fferent materi al s.
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Book Bags
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Storage
You can purchase these beauti ful , decorated boxes from your l ocal Jeanne
d Arc Li vi ng retai l er. They al so carry handmade wrappi ng paper wi th
the same moti fs as the boxes. Fi nd more at www. j eannedarcl i vi ng. dk.
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Storage
A penci l hol der i s a practi cal addi ti on to your desk. But fi ndi ng a pretty one can be a chal l enge.
We bought a standard model and covered i t wi th ol d newspaper. The paper i s attached wi th
doubl e-si ded tape and decorated wi th l ace, numbers and buttons. Fi nal l y, we gl ued together
the three tubes usi ng a gl ue gun.
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Doc ument f ol der s
and other fol ders are
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they don t l ook pretty.
Cover them wi th ol d
newspaper, wal l paper
or handmade paper.
We ve attached i t wi th
doubl e-si ded tape.
I f you l i ke, you can
decorate them wi th
l a c e , r i bbo n , o l d
but t ons, coi ns, et c.
Our decorati on i s an
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from the back of one
of the fol ders.
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Weve visited Petra and her family that live in a
small wooden house in Westbroek, Holland. The
house is located in a protected nature park and sits
back a good distance from the road and any noise.
The only sounds to be heard in this wonderful place
are the birds chirping and the rustling leaves.
Were visiting Petra, her husband
Freddy and their young son, Inci, 7,
at their amazing little wooden house
in Holland. The house has the nicest
little yard, where the familys three cats
and three chickens can be found as
well. The animals lounge among the
plants and shrubs, enjoying the warm
sun. The house is located in a nature
park, where you wake up each morning
to the twittering of the many birds in
the park. No cars are allowed here,
so you have to walk a fair distance to
reach the house.
The wonderful peace and atmosphere
that surround the house easily make up
for it however.
Moving in here has been heaven on
Earth to the family. Unfortunately, the
house has now become too small and
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Petra hopes that theyll fnd a buyer who
will love the place as much as they do.
The couple has lived in the park almost
20 years, frst 10 years in a smaller house
and then when they got the chance,
they bought this place. The yard was
practically fooded and you could only
get to the far end of it by crossing a
bridge. The rest of it was large rocks.
But Petra had no problems imagining
what it could become. She immediately
made lots of plans for what needed
to be done. Over the following years,
the yard turned into what it is today: a
wonderful place with plenty of wildness
and with several cozy oases, where nature
can be enjoyed during a quiet moment.
The yard in particular has a special place
in her heart. She loves every single little
plant and her passion for fea markets
and antique fnds is quite noticeable
here as well. She has carried the style
with her into the yard, using wonderful,
peeling garden furniture, granite busts
and enamel items in the amazing blue
color that recurs in the woodwork of
the doors and windows of the house.
quite a few of the items were gifts from
her mother. They hold memories and
history that she truly loves. It feels like
her mother has a very special place in
the yard because of these things.
When they bought the house, everything
was cold and boring and nothing was
really nice. They started by painting
everything white and replacing the doors
with old French doors. The kitchen
was brown and boring so it, too, was
painted white. But the result wasnt quite
what Petra wanted. So after a few years,
they painted it a wonderful blue color
and the knobs were changed out. The
shade of blue goes really nicely with
all the blue enamel.
They did, however, keep the white in
the living room. In here, practically all
the furniture is kept in shades of white
and cream as well. A unique detail thats
easy to replicate is the wonderful, dried
hop bine that runs along the ceiling.
It helps to create a wonderful relaxed
atmosphere. The furniture is old and
most of it has been brought back from
France.
All of her life, Petra has been fascinated
with decorating. When she was a little
girl, she spent oceans of time making
her room cozy. While her parents
were at work, she would rearrange the
living room furniture and add fower
arrangements and other small effects
to give the house a cozy touch.
She studied to become a pharmacist but never really grew fond of it. Later on,
she changed carriers and became a secretary but then unfortunately entered a
period of illness that forced her to stay home for about a year.
She wasnt satisfed with just sitting at home, so she started making fower
arrangements, which she sold at an applied arts store. The store owner quickly
picked up on Petras sense of decorating and asked her to redecorate the store
and, later on, her private home as well. This led to a permanent position at the
store, which ended up being a real dream job. After fve years, Petra succeeded
in making her dream of owning her own store a reality when an older gentleman
agreed to rent out his stable as a shop. Petra now has her own store named
Juffrow Jansen Brocante and loves every day of work.
Visit Petra at her website:
www.juffrouwjansenbrocante.wordpress.com/
Along the house, the couple has a lovely sunroom. Summer evenings can be
enjoyed to the full here. Theres room for both eating and relaxing, and Petra
can also do fower arrangements and other creative projects here. The sunrooms
ceiling isnt particularly attractive. Thats why Petra has hung up old, romantic
white table cloths, curtains and bridal sheets. This creates a wonderful effect. Two
modern lamps above the old, French farmhouse table break the romantic look.
Down in the old garden alcove is another cozy spot where the evenings can be
enjoyed. Theres a much more rustic atmosphere here with old, rustic French
furniture and plenty of dried fowers and plants from the yard handing decoratively
from the ceiling. From each chair hangs a bouquet of olive branches. It looks
decorative, and they actually keep for quite a long time.
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