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UNPREDICTABLE APRILI’ve set up the most amazing workspace in my home. Just a tiny room that we had "left over", which we’ve now converted into a lovely offi ce. I love sitting in there all by myself late in the evening or – even better – early in the morning just after the sun rises because I have a view of the fi elds, our small wooded area and the horse pasture across the road. From here I can follow the changing seasons and I take joy every time I sit down in being so close to nature. April is an especially exciting month. This is when the extremes really show themselves. It can be anything from snow showers and freezing weather to 70 degrees and perfect weather for wearing shorts and going for a bike ride or enjoying our afternoon coffee on the porch. We’ve seen it all in the month of April. That’s why it’s important to stay patient and rein in the temptation to get your fl ower pots all planted even though the good days may seem almost summer-like. Bring some branches and spring plants from your yard inside instead and use them when decorating for Easter. This way you’ll be bringing springtime into your home. Or dive into other indoor pastimes. Make the incredibly pretty plaster eggs, which look antique, or perhaps the kids’ rooms need a makeover? You’ll fi nd plenty of inspiration in our April issue, in which we also bring you four wonderful – and very different – homes.

Happy reading!

Lonnie & Vivian

No. 4 · 2014Published by Jeanne d’Arc Living

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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 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. Anna’s Remarkable World

Page 16. Anna’s Fairytale Tiaras

Page 22. Homemade Macarons

Page 28. White & Soulful

Page 46. Elaborate Easter Eggs

Page 50. French Details

Page 62. THEME: Reuse at a Children’s Level

Page 64. Nursery with French Simplicity

Page 69. Inspiration for the Dream Room

Page 74. Tough Boys

Page 78. Every Girl’s Dream

Page 82. French Elegance

Page 86. A Children’s Paradise

Page 90. Decorate your Home for Easter

Page 95. The Perfect Townhouse

Page 108. Wonderful Dishes with Lamb

Page 114. A Natural Easter

Page 120. Set the Table with Gossamer Flowers

Page 126. Light and Lovely Cabinet

Page 132. Old Paper Edgings

CONTENTS

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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Fil de fer or wire art is an old craft that’s been making

a comeback. It’s become quite the trend in recent years

concurrently with reuse and vintage becoming so big in

decorating. Anna Fleberg started making things out of

wire as a hobby many years ago. In the beginning she

only made things for herself and a bit for her friends.

She also made hostess gifts and birthday gifts. But over

time she started to receive special orders for her work.

Today her very unusual and unique craft is in demand all

over the world.

It all started 15 years ago for Anna. It was pure

coincidence – or accident, in fact – that set the wheels

rolling. Anna was on vacation in Spain with her family

when she slipped on some stairs and broke her wrist.

During her rehabilitation, her doctor advised her to

crochet or knit to regain the strength in her wrist. But

instead she started playing with wire and a whole new

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She quickly discovered that she had creative talents,

and her life was completely transformed. The craft was

an educational process, and once she started receiving

orders she decided to follow her heart and quit her

job in order to pursue her new-found passion. To Anna

there are no limits to what’s possible. Everything that

she lays her hands on is transformed into something

amazing. Imagination and inventiveness are some of

the qualities that she has always possessed. Even as a

child she was seized by the thought of reuse and often

understood that something like an old piece of fabric

could become some sort of amazing piece of art. This

love of recycling has followed her through life and thus

become the common thread in her work. She can fall in

love with an old button, a snippet of old lace or a small

pearl and use it to create a quirky and extraordinary

item. She creates her works of art and applied arts with

great respect and admiration for the old craft. There’s

true love and passion in all of her pieces. Anna Fleberg

is well-known in the interior decorating community and

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among people with in interest in vintage, reuse and

design. Her crafts are so sought-after that there’s a

waiting list to order. The craft is time-consuming, and

since she has chosen not to mass-produce her ideas

and only create unique items, the waiting time can be

long.

She quickly expanded her art to also include quirky

pieces of art using old textiles. But most of her pieces

are a combination of the old textiles, small knick-knacks

and fi l de fer in perfect harmony. Wire, wonderful pearls

and crystals, old lace and fabrics, buttons, fabric roses,

doilies, ribbon and tulle all play a part in her work. Anna is

always on the lookout for all of these vintage treasures.

Everywhere are shelves fi lled with rows of jars with

pearls and buttons. Drawers and closets are fi lled to the

brim with vintage textiles and other materials. There’s

a delicious smell of roses, lavender and jasmine. Anna

places scented soaps, candles and potpourri in-between

her materials. She likes when everything is wonderfully

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fragranced. There’s an enchanted atmosphere in Anna’s

studio, which is in the family’s apartment in Stockholm,

Sweden. It’s so nice to work from home. That way she’s

always there if the kids need her. She can work when

she wants and whenever an idea strikes her. Family

is the most important thing to Anna. When she was an

employee, there was no time. After she started working

from home, she was able to plan her days to spend time

with her children after they got home from school. Now

they’re bigger and self-suffi cient but all of the lovely

and cozy times that they spent together was worth it all.

The family’s apartment is full of atmosphere and

creativity. The style is romantic and French-inspired.

Anna’s artistic spirit is evident throughout. Everywhere

you look, you’ll see fun and extraordinary details. She

loves old furniture and things, which she often fi nds

at auctions and fl ea markets. Almost everything in

the family home is reused. She likes to mix romantic

elements with raw details. Things should be surprising

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Chandeliers, lanterns, angel wings, crosses, hearts,

birds, candlesticks, bells, tiaras and other wedding-

related items decorate throughout the apartment – all

of them Anna’s remarkable creations, of course. Peace

symbols, personal mobiles, Christmas decorations,

jewelry and bird cages are other examples of the things

that Anna makes. And that’s not all ... her imagination

knows no boundaries. She once made a small marionette

puppet theater with characters from Romeo and Juliet

for a customer in France. Wedding decorations are

something that has really gained popularity recently

and she receives many orders for decorations for

parties as well as the bride’s hair accessories.

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Anna is thrilled to work with what she loves, not to

mention the fact that she can do so in the family home.

It’s nice to be able to be there for her family even during

busy periods. When you fi rst meet Anna, you immediately

sense that what drives her is her great love of the art.

She spreads warmth and joy around her, and no one

is left unaffected by this amazing woman. Just meeting

her is an experience ... and it’s a pleasure to see her

wonderful creations and her home!

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Beautiful tiaras are just one of the hot

ticket items within the French-Nordic country

style at the moment. � ey’re also something that Anna just loves to make. Read on to � nd inspiration for how to make your own tiaras

and get Anna’s best tips.

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