Hey there all! Today we are FINALLY sharing the playroom project we designed for beautiful friends of ours awhile back. They recently expanded their family, and we were able to sneak into their playroom and jazz it up as a surprise before their homecoming. This was a darling little project with lots of fun details and diys (on the fly as usual). Be sure to scroll thru and check out all the before ...
a couple of highlights because ADOPTION MONTH!
This week we thought we'd do something different, being a month where we can wave our flag for the beauty of adoption, we're going to take FULL ADVANTAGE! We've grown and had so many new listeners, we wanted to re-share our friend @iveyexpressions beautiful adoption story! It's one that will encourage and inspire, and we all need to be reminded of the beauty of adoption that mirrors the design and ...
by design episode #69 : Sharing our Faith
Today we share a little of what we've been learning as our life group works their way thru Matt Chandler's study on the book of Philippians. We discuss the account in Acts 16 where Paul witnessed to Lydia, the possessed girl, and the jailer and how he humbly met each person where they were as he shared his faith. We talk about how hard it can be at times to share our faith, the importance of doing ...
by design episode #62: waving the banner of love, hope & faith // dannette’s accidental kitchen reno
Today we share a few of our sentiments as we discuss some of the hard and ugly things happening in the world these days. We chat about God's desire for us to be one in Christ, the beauty of creation in all it's diversity, and we share a few ideas on how to stand in this broken world and wave the banner of love and hope and faith. +++ We also talk about Dannette's accidental kitchen reno that ...
by design episode #59 // PURSUIT LIVE
Today is a really special episode! Many of you know Lyn hosted a women's event in her backyard with a panel of women discussing what pursuing God looks like. WE RECORDED IT, and now you can listen along even if you weren't there! It was such a magical evening, full of rich conversation, encouragement, and amazing worship! Make sure you listen all the way to the end where you can hear a couple of ...
by design episode #58: Being Faithful in the Small Things
Have you guys ever been a little scared to do something new and out of your comfort zone? On today's episode we talk about some new and exciting steps of faith for us. Lyn has her first speaking engagement this fall, and she's still kinda shocked! Dannette is embracing her calling as a writer, and God's been opening up new places for her to share her gift. So, if you're feeling called to step ...
by design episode #57 Hope and Chalk Board Paint
On today's episode we catch up on some things going on in our lives, {like PURSUIT in Lyn's backyard THIS THURSDAY!! YOU should come!!} and what God's been growing in us. We share how hope, real lasting hope has helped us both in the darkest hours of our lives. We know all to well that sometimes in our right now, hope seems far off and unavailable. But, with reminding ourselves of truth, we can ...
by design episode #37: Having Faith & Living Like We Believe It
Dannette and I are so humbled to be in your ears every week! This episode we talk about some burning questions we've both had on our heart. God's been showing and growing us in what it means to truly believe and have faith that God will provide, no matter the circumstance or need. We chat about how it looks to really LIVE your faith, even when the impossible is knocking at your door. We look at ...
by design episode #13: When Anxiety Creeps In & Some Thoughts on Rugs
In this week’s episode we chat about anxiety. Who hasn't at some point struggled with this, right? ! Us girls chat it up about times we've done battle with anxiousness and fear, and we share some of the things that have helped us along the way. We're hoping it encourages you today! We also talk area rugs! We discuss the impact they have on furniture, give some tips on proper rug sizing, and also ...
by design episode #11: A Glowing Testimony {Acts 7} & Beaded Chandeliers
Hey friends...SO on today's episode we laugh alot! Dannette shares a snake story, attempts a Chewy impression, and we discover that Lyn had a wrong and hilarious understanding of "stoning" in the bible...for what, 25 years??? a.k.a. "Hans Solo-ing"... {Seriously, we don't make this stuff up!} We do get serious and talk about a friend's very real struggle with family and how she's dealing with ...