Jeanne d'Arc Living English Edition

A lifestyle magazine filled with creative DIY ideas, simple recipes, captivating articles and beautiful photography of inspiring homes, vintage flea market décor and crafts, nostalgic European garden designs and flower arrangements – all in the French and Nordic country decorating style.

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Jeanne d'Arc Living English Edition

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From garden shed to "HYGGEHYTTEN" • When Tine and Anders Gudiksen realized that their summer cottage was becoming too small to host their adult children and their partners, they had the idea of turning the old garden shed into a small annex. At first, they were met by skepticism, but little by little, the idea seemed to gain popularity.

A hint of summer in southern France • Why is it that we never get tired of lavender? Perhaps it’s because it smells of summer, even if the calendar is telling us a different story. Perhaps because the straight and blue-violet look reminds us that beauty doesn’t have to be loud to be noticed. Throughout the years, we’ve featured several articles about lavender, and we keep returning to it. Lavender is just such a natural part of our style. It creates this feeling of French airiness that can be simple and sensuous at the same time.

Summer, sun and tomatoes • Tomatoes that have ripened in the summer sun, golden olive oil and a few simple ingredients make up the heart of the typical dishes from southern Italy. This time, Rossella lets the tomatoes be the main ingredient in various simple and evocative dishes with a focus on the quality of the ingredients. From crisp focaccia to rustic breads and easy dishes, these recipes are based on the versatile tomato – always prepared with great respect for traditions and the joy of simple cooking. This kind of food tastes of a warm summer day in Italy.

My summer garden when I’m on holiday • When I walk into my garden, I clearly feel that summer is in the air. The vegetables grow faster than I can eat them, the fruit is ripening at high speed, and the flowers unfold in all colors of the rainbow.

Geraniums and the joy of making them yourself

DIY: a coat rack AND PATINATED CLAY POTS • Peaceful summer days are perfect for doing some small, creative DIY projects. Using just a few materials, you can make a coat rack and some patinated clay pots for the garden, the annex, the conservatory or some other place, and you can add your personal touch to the items. On these pages, Janne from Anno1808 will show you how she made hers.

EXPLORE FINLAND with all your senses • Finland offers a special kind of peace. A quietness based on mindfulness, nature and history, slowly unfolding. Aada has created an evocative and exciting trip for us that includes art, culture, gastronomy and the most amazing nature. She’s going to show us three different places featuring charming boutique hotels, historical mansions, lavish apple plantations, hiking paths in forests and along cliffs, and small, active villages featuring arts and crafts and local specialties. There will be plenty of room for both contemplation and excitement.

Food with LEMONS • Lemons are like little sunrays in the kitchen. They can be gentle and round or sharp and refreshing, but no matter what, they are always great for both sweet and salty food. Cakes and cookies, creamy cheeses, light dishes and homemade liqueur: The lemon adds a hint of freshness that feels simple and luxurious at the same time. We’d like to share some nice recipes with lemons with you.

Terrace transformationFROM A BARE PLOT TO A LUSH OASIS • When HC and Finn stepped into their new...