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How to Remove Lacquer From Brass to Reveal a Brushed Finish
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / June 29, 2016
DIY

How to Remove Lacquer From Brass to Reveal a Brushed Finish

Before I show you how to remove lacquer from brass, to reveal a beautiful brushed finish, I am going to let you in on a little secret: my Mom and…

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How to Design a Bathroom You Love
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / April 20, 2016
Renovating

How to Design a Bathroom You Love

My Mom started planning a bathroom renovation around the same time I started to plan our  reno and, a year later, my bathroom is almost done, but my experience has…

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

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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Bathroom Update: Shopping for a Towel Warmer
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / April 12, 2016
Product Review

Bathroom Update: Shopping for a Towel Warmer

Let’s chat about my new towel warmer, which is something I never thought I’d own!  Although I have spent my entire life living in modestly sized spaces, with each subsequent…

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Bathroom Update: How to Install Bathroom Sconces on a Mirror | Kohler Purist Sconce Review
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / March 29, 2016
Bathroom

Bathroom Update: How to Install Bathroom Sconces on a Mirror | Kohler Purist Sconce Review

When I was plotting the lakehouse bathroom renovation, I fell in love with these Kohler Purist sconces and decided that I had to work them into the design but there…

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Bathroom Reno Update: Mid-Century Modern Inspired, Contemporary Edge Pulls
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / March 18, 2016
Bathroom

Bathroom Reno Update: Mid-Century Modern Inspired, Contemporary Edge Pulls

Today I’m showing you our new mid-century modern inspired, contemporary edge pulls for the bathroom cabinetry.  I feel like I’m doling out little morsels of bathroom reno updates at this…

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