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The Puffy Coat is the Fashion – Framing Vintage Posters as Art
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / April 7, 2015
Art

The Puffy Coat is the Fashion – Framing Vintage Posters as Art

When I purchased my 1960s posters from Hungary – which first found a home in the townhouse kitchen, and then moved to the master bedroom in the lakehouse – I…

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Vintage Metal Table Makeover with Rust-Oleum Pearl Paint
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / March 10, 2015
Furniture Makeover

Vintage Metal Table Makeover with Rust-Oleum Pearl Paint

Today I’m sharing the second instalment of this vintage metal table makeover with Rust-Oleum Pearl paint. Do you remember that little metal table that used to reside in the townhouse…

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How to Clean Burnt on Grease from Pyrex
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / January 19, 2015
Cleaning

How to Clean Burnt on Grease from Pyrex

If you’ve ever struggled to clean heavily baked on grease from glass pans, here’s how to clean burnt on grease from Pyrex – with one easy trick! How to Clean…

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Iiiiiiiittttaala – Collection of Iittala Festivo
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / January 16, 2015
Treasure Hunting Report

Iiiiiiiittttaala – Collection of Iittala Festivo

Before I share my collection of Iittala Festivo candle holders, I have to tell you a funny story.  Whenever Hubby spots some Iittala, he sort of squeals the word and…

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A Swedish Discovery: Yngve Ekstrom Mingo Chair Makeover
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / December 3, 2014
Furniture Makeover

A Swedish Discovery: Yngve Ekstrom Mingo Chair Makeover

You’ve seen my Yngve Ekstrom Mingo chair makeover before, but at the time I had no idea what it was!  I am quite smitten with mid-century furniture, although I’m by…

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Vintage Typewriter Table Makeover | Rust-Oleum Universal Metallic in Pure Gold
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / November 24, 2014
Painting

Vintage Typewriter Table Makeover | Rust-Oleum Universal Metallic in Pure Gold

Today I’m sharing a vintage typewriter table makeover and showing you Rust-Oleum Universal Metallic in Pure Gold.  It’s always fun to see a spray paint color in action before giving…

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