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Dipped DIY Birch Slice Coasters
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / July 12, 2016
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Dipped DIY Birch Slice Coasters

These “dipped” DIY birch slice coasters serve an important purpose in my DIY life.  See, I have a spray painting confession that you might not expect from an avid DIYer:…

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How to Remove Lacquer From Brass to Reveal a Brushed Finish
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / June 29, 2016
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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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Make Your Own DIY Citronella Candles for Summer | Get Rid of Bugs Naturally
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / June 23, 2016
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Make Your Own DIY Citronella Candles for Summer | Get Rid of Bugs Naturally

I don’t know why it never dawned on my to make DIY citronella candles before!  When I made my first batch of DIY poured soy candles, I didn’t add any…

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How to Sew a DIY Clothespin Bag (DIY Clothespin Holder)
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / May 31, 2016
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How to Sew a DIY Clothespin Bag (DIY Clothespin Holder)

My new DIY clothespin bag has brightened my laundry days and made life so much easier – so I wanted to show you how to sew a DIY clothespin bag…

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How to Dye Table Linens | iDye Gunmetal
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / May 2, 2016
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How to Dye Table Linens | iDye Gunmetal

Learning how to dye table linens is so easy!  I absolutely love dyeing things because it’s such a quick and inexpensive way to really update a garment or home decor…

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How to Dye Jeans Darker (Tutorial With FAQ)
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / January 4, 2016
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How to Dye Jeans Darker (Tutorial With FAQ)

Do you want to learn how to dye jeans darker? Have you found yourself staring at a pair of jeans that fit well, but aren’t your favorite denim wash, wondering,…

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Welcome to life Dans le Lakehouse
("in the lakehouse") - where beachy meets mid-century.

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