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Does Restor-A-Finish Really Work? Retro Table & Chairs Makeover!
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / July 16, 2020
Dining Room

Does Restor-A-Finish Really Work? Retro Table & Chairs Makeover!

Today I’m answering the question, “does Restor-A-Finish really work?” and sharing a mid-century table and chairs makeover!  You might remember that my plans for my Mom’s dining room makeover were…

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Choosing a Vintage Rug for Our Bedroom (from Revival Rugs)
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / June 11, 2020
Bedroom

Choosing a Vintage Rug for Our Bedroom (from Revival Rugs)

I’m so excited to show you my new vintage rug.  I’d been craving a change when it comes to our bedroom decor, but had been waffling a bit.  I was…

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Happy Spring Tablescape Ideas (Mostly Thrifted)
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / March 25, 2020
Easter

Happy Spring Tablescape Ideas (Mostly Thrifted)

If you need a little dose of happy right now, I put together two spring tablescape ideas using mostly thrifted and handmade items that I already owned.  It was a…

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Why My Husband and I Don’t Exchange Gifts
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / February 14, 2020
Christmas

Why My Husband and I Don’t Exchange Gifts

I’ve casually mentioned that hubby and I don’t ever exchange gifts and EVERYONE is always super curious as to why my husband and I don’t exchange gifts.  So for Valentine’s…

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Painted Rooster Sculpture DIY + A Funny Story
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / February 4, 2020
Art

Painted Rooster Sculpture DIY + A Funny Story

Yesterday I shared the story of Pewter’s fate and how I found him the perfect home but, in the end, didn’t have the heart to re-home him.  This little DIY…

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2 Beautiful Copper Spray Paint Makeovers | The BEST Copper Spray Paint
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / September 12, 2019
Before and After

2 Beautiful Copper Spray Paint Makeovers | The BEST Copper Spray Paint

I’m so excited to share these two beautiful copper spray paint makeovers with you!  Although brass and mixed metals have been trending for years and years, it’s never been my…

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