This week we chat with our friends at Rooted Chicago. This is a group that we have grown to love and appreciate so much! Their mission is to encourage & connect women to the movement of God in the city of Chicago and beyond. They truly are women who want fewer things, deeper roots & grounded lives. Today you'll meet Mary Potter and Sandy Hamstra, two complete gems, who help lead and ...
by design episode #27: Heather Holleman
In this week's episode we chat with the amazing Heather Holleman. This woman is brilliant, beautiful and brave -- and we know you'll be SO DANG BLESSED by her! She's a wife, a mom to two girls, an accomplished professor, has a PhD in English literature, AND has penned some pretty incredible books. She has this way of painting pictures with words that speak to the soul. Seriously. She's a ...
by design episode #26: Deck the Halls
Today we FINALLY get to talk about Christmas decor!!! We're guessing most of you have already busted out those holiday bins and are starting to the deck the halls anyway, so we thought it'd be a good time to share a few ideas. We chat our favorite looks for the holidays season, share lots of easy diy's, and have all kinds of links and design inspiration for you over on our website and pinterest. ...
by design episode #25: Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is here!!! So today we chat food, family, some favorite holiday movies, and most importantly, how to cultivate a heart of thanksgiving this holiday season. We're hoping this one sets the tone for the week ahead and inspires you to extend love and grace, even when it's difficult. Happy Thanksgiving! xo, Lyn & Dannette And we would love it if you would comment or share this ...
by design episode #24: Thanksgiving Centerpieces { bonus episode! }
With Thanksgiving being right around the corner, we thought we'd sneak in a bonus episode to give you all some inspiration for your centerpieces! This way you don't have to put much effort into it...just listen in and head over to our website for some easy and really pretty ideas to make your Thanksgiving extra special. Have a great weekend! And be sure to post your centerpiece pics and tag us ...
by design episode #23: When Your Past Is Messy & Broken
In this episode we chat about how God actually wants to use our failures -- and the very things we think we need to HIDE about ourselves -- to encourage and love on the people around us. Dannette shares from her heart about a broken time in her past and how God is using and redeeming some of that hurt and loss in surprising ways today. We also talk about some of the messy and not so picture ...
by design episode #22: Repurposed Tables
This episode is all about tables! We share some of the tables we've re-purposed in our homes and a few that have inspired us. Some of our finds come from garage sales, the neighbor's trash (yikes), and some are just re-thought items that we painted or are using differently than they were intended. We share all of the photos on our website, so make sure you visit www.bydesignpodcast.com ! And ...
by design episode #21: Shopping with Purpose Gift Guide
Today's episode is all about shopping with purpose! With the holidays being just around the corner, we thought this little gift guide would help you find that special gift and also give back at the same time. We share a few of our favorite fair trade businesses that support women artisans in impoverished countries and even share a few ways to purchase gifts here in the states that help those ...
by design episode #20: Joanna Ivey – Adoption Story (part 2)
This week we get to hear Part 2 of Joanna Ivey's ah-mazing adoption story. Joanna shares all about the few unbelievable days she spent in the hospital with the birth mom and how God orchestrated the details in a crazy-beautiful way. She also shares her heart for adoption and specifically why they chose to adopt { and seriously, hearing her tell this part of the story left us in tears }. We also ...
by design episode #19: Joanna Ivey – Adoption Story (part 1)
In this episode we chat with Joanna Ivey about her awe-inspiring story of adoption. And yes, it's awe-inspiring dear friends! Joanna shares her family's over two year journey thru domestic adoption to bring home their sweet son Sutton Justus. {and isn't that just the best name ever?!!!} We talk with Joanna about the long road they walked waiting, the "plans" they had for their adoption and ...