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Solid Walnut DIY Waterfall Desk for Two
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / August 11, 2016
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Solid Walnut DIY Waterfall Desk for Two

Today I’m showing you how Handy Hubby and I built a DIY waterfall desk, using solid walnut countertops, which made this mid-century modern inspired DIY desk so straightforward to make!…

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Ikea Besta Hack 2.0 | DIY Besta TV Stand with Wood Top
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / July 19, 2016
Furniture Makeover

Ikea Besta Hack 2.0 | DIY Besta TV Stand with Wood Top

I have an easy Ikea Besta hack for you today!  When we rearranged our living room to capitalize on the lake view, we gave up our Besta wall unit.  We…

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DIY Nautical Accent Table
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / August 12, 2015
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DIY Nautical Accent Table

Even though I live on Lake Superior, I haven’t embraced “nautical” decor – but the tides might be turning because check out the DIY nautical accent table Handy Hubby and…

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Update Broken Glass Shelves with DIY Walnut Plywood Shelves
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / August 3, 2015
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Update Broken Glass Shelves with DIY Walnut Plywood Shelves

If you’ve ever spotted a bar cart or plant shelf at the thrifts with broken glass shelves, here’s a quick hack: update broken glass shelves with DIY walnut plywood shelves.…

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Vintage Metal Table Makeover with Rust-Oleum Pearl Paint
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / March 10, 2015
Furniture Makeover

Vintage Metal Table Makeover with Rust-Oleum Pearl Paint

Today I’m sharing the second instalment of this vintage metal table makeover with Rust-Oleum Pearl paint. Do you remember that little metal table that used to reside in the townhouse…

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A Swedish Discovery: Yngve Ekstrom Mingo Chair Makeover
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / December 3, 2014
Furniture Makeover

A Swedish Discovery: Yngve Ekstrom Mingo Chair Makeover

You’ve seen my Yngve Ekstrom Mingo chair makeover before, but at the time I had no idea what it was!  I am quite smitten with mid-century furniture, although I’m by…

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