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Easy DIY Dog Bowl Stand with Hairpin Legs
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / October 7, 2016
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Easy DIY Dog Bowl Stand with Hairpin Legs

I was so happy with the easy DIY dog bowl stand with hairpin legs we made for Szuka that I recently made a second one for her to use at…

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Our Vintage Etsy Shop is Freshly Stocked!
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / July 20, 2016
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Our Vintage Etsy Shop is Freshly Stocked!

Running my vintage Etsy shop is a lot of fun (and, surprisingly, a lot of hard work!), but it’s been really rewarding.  I enjoy connecting with fellow vintage collectors and…

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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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A Makeover For a Sentimental, Retro Doorbell Cover
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / January 20, 2016
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A Makeover For a Sentimental, Retro Doorbell Cover

Remember how I said the platform we made for Szuka (so she can ride around in the truck more comfortably) was the weirdest idea you’d see all day?  This is…

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Wintry Tablescape + DIY Doily Table Runner
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / December 17, 2015
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Wintry Tablescape + DIY Doily Table Runner

I am so excited to share my DIY doily table runner idea with you because it’s a surprisingly modern addition to a wintry tablescape. Although I love my framed Hungarian…

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Easy DIY Poured Soy Candles
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / December 3, 2015
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Easy DIY Poured Soy Candles

When I shared the tutorial for my DIY Earl Grey Tea scented soy candle, I hinted that I’d actually made many more.  Did you spot them in Hello Holiday?  Customized…

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