This week Lyndsye shares what she's been learning about being seated with Christ. We talk about what that looks like for us as brothers and sisters in Christ, and the freedom that comes from realizing there's a seat at the table for each of us, that we're worthy of it, and we don't have to strive to attain it. We also chat about our Giving Keys and share a little of the stories behind how Spirit ...
by design episode #17: Shannan Martin
On today's episode we talk with Shannan Martin, author of the new release, Falling Free: Rescued From the Life I Always Wanted. Shannan is a blogger, speaker, and writer who found her voice in the country and her story in the city. She and her jail-chaplain husband have four funny children who came to them across oceans and rivers. Having sold their dream farmhouse, they now enjoy neighborhood ...
by design episode #16: dear mom of littles – what we wish we knew & help for ceilings fans
On today's episode we share an encouraging word for mommas of little ones. We chat about what we wish we knew and share some funny stories about potty training, family pictures, and feeding our kids cheese and crackers for dinner {because that totally counts we're told}! We do dig a little deeper though and try to get to the heart behind why we wear ourselves out as moms and share ways to rise ...
by design episode #15: Pastor Lionel Young & Home Office Remodel
Today we chat with Pastor Lionel Young about God’s design for design... and how it’s grounded in beauty, just like God himself. Pastor Lionel unpacks the significance of that and what it means for us as image bearers, and in essence gives us permission to enjoy beauty as God intended. (Which I think some of us need to be encouraged in, don’t we?!) We talk beauty in creation, in our homes, in our ...
by design episode #14: FALLify Your Digs
In this episode we chat about all things Fall! We don't know about you, but we're ready for cooler evenings, sweaters, scarves, boots, and soup!!! We share how we decorate for Fall {including some great tips for designing on a budget}, chat about a few diy's we love, and even squeeze in a quick moment with our friend Matt Siewert! We also want to share our new {by design pinterest board} with you ...
Hiatus
In case you hadn't noticed, we're on hiatus this week! Labor Day seemed like a good excuse to take a little planning break. You can bet we're still chatting it up and drinking tea, we're just not hitting the record button ? But tune in next Tuesday and we'll give you some great ideas to fall-ify your spaces!!! ? ...
by design episode #12: Seasons of Waiting & Mixing Patterns
In this week's episode we chat about waiting... and not just in line at the store... but in those seasons of our lives when all we can do is WAIT. Be it in a relationship, a job, or really any circumstance, how we react in those times says a lot about our view of God. We also chat about using patterns and prints in your rooms, and we give you a few simple tips to help you mix it up! It's another ...
by design episode #10: Rest For Your Soul & Texture
Hi friends! Can you believe that we’re at Episode 10?!!! Seriously...we are having SO much fun! Today’s episode is about resting our very busy minds and hands and truly learning how to be still. We talk about spending time with God in the quiet and how hard it is to really settle in to those moments, unplug, and embrace the silence...especially when the norm for so many of us has become the exact ...
by design episode #9: Color in Design and How it Affects Us
Hey friends! This week is an easy one for us all... we keep things light and chat about color and how it can affect our moods. Although there's deep science that proves much of this, we just graze the surface a bit, and Dannette shares some of her experiences using color in the design field. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe on iTunes if you're enjoying this! It helps others find us ...
by design episode #7: Body Image & Gallery Walls
Today we chat about surviving the summer with our kids home... {can I get an amen?!} and how much stock we put into our body image. Lyn discusses her struggles with overcoming anorexia, and we talk thru how our thoughts on our negative appearance can skew our view of God and who he has designed us to be. We also talk about not living a checklist faith, but living for the audience of ...