Jeanne d'Arc Living English Edition

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Spring is definitely in the air now, and many of us just love this time of the year. When spring arrives in Denmark, it feels like a new beginning. The light turns brighter, the days are longer, and we feel an urge to open the windows, let in the fresh air and be creative. In this edition of the magazine, we want to celebrate the special energy of this season. We’ll take you along to visit some inspiring homes in which inventiveness, antiques and recycling furniture turn into a wonderful whole. We’ll show you plenty of ideas on how to turn your own home into a place full of soul and charm – it’s all about seeing opportunities in all the things that you’ve already got, perhaps adding just a…

From the esplanade in Callian you’ve got a fantastic view of the neighbor town of Montauroux, the Tanneron mountains and the beginning of Massif des Maures. Jessica Fort grew up in this enchanting landscape, surrounded by olive trees, mimosa flowers and Provence markets full of delicious foods. One Sunday, strolling through the cobblestone streets of the village, she spotted an old house with closed shutters which was up for sale. "We had just sold our house, and it happened so fast that we were taken by surprise. We urgently needed a new home." The apartment was located in an old building featuring one of the oldest doors in the village, right next to the beautiful village castle. It was livable but needed some serious renovation work. "The layout was tight…

We visited Marly in her beautiful family home in the previous edition of the magazine, and this time we’ll show you the garden. It all started back in 1997 when they bought the house and took over a traditional countryside garden full of standard plants. A big evergreen hedge towards the road added instant privacy – something that the couple really appreciated. They planted a beech hedge towards the neighboring gardens, and this hedge is now 10 feet tall (3 m) and surrounds the garden like a living wall. Towards the open landscape, they decided to sow a flower mixture which now offers a fantastic play of colors in summer. In the middle of the garden was a small cherry tree and the couple decided to leave it there and…

Enjoy! CHICKPEA AND QUINOA SALAD 3.5 oz (100 g) chickpeas1.3 cups (3 dl) quinoa1.7 oz (50 g) pickled beets2 handfuls of arugula1 handful chopped hazelnuts1.7 oz (50 g) fetaDressing:Salt and pepper1 tbsp oil1 tbsp Dijon mustard1 tbsp honey1 tbsp white wine vinegar Boil the quinoa and allow it to cool off. Drain the water off the chickpeas. Coarsely chop the hazelnuts and finely chop the pickled beets. Mix chickpeas, quinoa, beets, hazelnuts and feta. Mix all the dressing ingredients in a bowl, then pour the dressing on top of the salad. CHICKPEA BUNS Approx. 8 buns0.8 oz (25 g) yeast1½ tbsp sugar2.1 cups (5 dl) water1 tin of chickpeas2 cups (5 dl) flour1.3 cups (3 dl) oats0.8 cups (2 dl) seeds of your choice1 tsp salt Dissolve the yeast in…

Tulips are just so special. When the first bundles of fresh tulips turn up at the florist’s, you know that spring is on its way. Right now, they pop up everywhere in the gardens. Their crisp leaves and vibrant colors ooze of new life and a fresh start, reminding us that light and warmth have returned. Tulips are like small miracles – one single bulb can turn into a sea of colors and shapes. From classic red and yellow ones to the romantic and exotic ones with frayed edges – there’s a tulip for every taste. You can use them to decorate your table in a simple vase, use them to add life to a decoration or plant them in pots outdoors as a spring greeting. Tulips symbolize hope and…