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Monochromatic Turquoise Spring Mantel Decor
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / March 8, 2022
Spring

Monochromatic Turquoise Spring Mantel Decor

Every season I re-decorate my Mom’s blue painted fireplace for her, and she looooves this year’s monochromatic turquoise spring mantel decor!  This year we kept the mantel decor very simple:…

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Coastal Summer Mantel Decor
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / June 1, 2021
Mom's House

Coastal Summer Mantel Decor

It’s finally time for summer decorating, so I put together this easy coastal summer mantel decor at my Mom’s place!  I’m also sharing links to more summer mantel decor ideas,…

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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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DIY Glass Jar Winter Scene | Upcycled Holiday Decor
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / December 13, 2019
Christmas

DIY Glass Jar Winter Scene | Upcycled Holiday Decor

Last year I made a winter diorama by upcyling a thrifted cheese cloche (it was so cute and Hubby even got excited about it because we tucked a mini version…

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