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5 Reasons to Love a Dark Grey or Black Fireplace
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / July 22, 2016
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5 Reasons to Love a Dark Grey or Black Fireplace

5 reasons to love a dark grey or black fireplace – and why a dark grey or black fireplace is so practical!  When we first stepped foot in the lakehouse,…

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Should Wood Beams be Painted or Left Natural?
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / April 18, 2016
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Should Wood Beams be Painted or Left Natural?

Because I painted out the wood beam in the lakehouse living room, I’ve had a few readers ask me if I recommend painting wood beams out as a rule: basically,…

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Turquoise and Yellow Home Decor Inspiration
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / March 4, 2016
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Turquoise and Yellow Home Decor Inspiration

I definitely needed today’s cheery jolt of turquoise and yellow home decor inspiration because I am craving sunshine.  Just as I was bragging about a warm winter, the temperature dropped…

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I Need Your Thoughts: Can We Make Pine Paneling Work?
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / October 5, 2015
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I Need Your Thoughts: Can We Make Pine Paneling Work?

I want to talk about pine paneling. Because we’ve been showering out there, I end my nights thinking about how to decorate the guesthouse.  I’ve logged a lot of hours…

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Innovative + Modern Ideas for Decorating with Rope
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / August 24, 2015
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Innovative + Modern Ideas for Decorating with Rope

I didn’t realize there were so many innovative and modern ideas for decorating with rope!  I always thought rope decor looked dated and like it belonged on a boat –…

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Sconce Mirror Sconce Mirror Sconce
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / May 21, 2015
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Sconce Mirror Sconce Mirror Sconce

Many of you have been with me since I was working on my PhD.  After all that schooling, you would think I’m a sparkling conversationalist, right?  Nope.  For the last…

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