By Design Podcast

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 and after photos, and links to some of the items we used in the project.

And head over to our sweet friend Lovelyn’s instagram to catch up on their incredible story!

PHOTOS:

 

BEFORE PHOTOS:

LINKS & THINGS

Here’s where we shopped!

Target bins

IKEA storage units

The epic floor cushions for soft seating for reading and hanging out

Here’s what a Popple is for you young guns.

Wire

In this episode Dannette shares a DIY she just finished using pallets to make outdoor an outdoor sofa and chair. Be sure to check out the By Design Pinterest Board for links to some sweet outdoor projects!

OUTDOOR PALLET DIY:

Here are a few finished images. The pallets haven’t been painted yet (will soon be dark gray) and we’re still waiting for the back cushions to arrive.

STEP 1: COLLECT PALLETS

STEP 2: POWERWASH THE PALLETS.

You have no idea where they’ve been, so hose them down! FYI, they’re easier to clean when they’re still assembled.

STEP 3: BREAK THE PALLETS DOWN.

A few methods you could use:

* Block Method (if you don’t have power tools): https://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=JMcyXes7MPg

* Sawzall Method (Lyn’s favorite): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxMnQxb2OmY

* Circular Saw or Dremel (what Dannette did): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDoXdYMDcqI

* https://www.homedepot.com/p/Dremel-Saw-Max-6-0-Amp-Variable-Speed-Corded-Tool-Kit-for-Wood-Plastic-and-Metal-with-2-Blades-and-Case-SM20-03/204331723

STEP 4: SKETCH OUT YOUR PLAN & ASSEMBLE

* An options using pallets (similar to Dannette’s sketch): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHMKwaBT5jE

* Another plan we liked, but this uses new wood, not pallets: http://www.ana-white.com/2017/06/free_plans/modern-outdoor-chair-2x4s-and-2x6s

* Dannette’s sketch & detailed plants will be available soon…! Until then, here are some progress shots and general info:

1 – BUILD THE SEAT BASE.

2 – ADD POST LEGS

3 – ADD 3 BACK REST AND SUPPORTS

STEP 4: BUY CUSHIONS

Here are the ones I liked from Ikea (but these are not shown in the images since they haven’t arrived yet)

* SEAT: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S59253081/

* BACK: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S89253107/

In this episode Lyn shares about her family trip to Memphis to see the Civil Rights Museum. We talk about being intentional as parents and putting the time into some of the things that could help build character. We also chat cell phones, boundaries, and finding ways to actually challenge our kids, not pacify them.

Thanks so much for listening!

xo,

Lyn & Dannette

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Memphis Links:

* The Gospel Coalition

* MLK50 Conference

* Civil Rights Museum in Memphis

Books to Read:

* Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World by Kristen Welch

* Raising World Changers by Kristen Welch

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Today we’re chatting about spring, the beauty of the still life and the masterpiece of God hidden within the growing things that surround us. We talk about the process of renewal and how nature mimics life and reveals the redemptive plan of God. Dannette also wrote a little on this, check out her post on The Still Life.

This is a fun little episode and we cover lots of ground in this one. We hope you enjoy it!

Leave us a comment and let us know where you see God in nature!!!

xo,

Lyn & Dannette

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the beam of light.

Podcasts:

* By Design: Episode 79 with Lina Abujamra

* By Design: Episode 9 Color Theory and How It Affects Us

* Stuff You Should Know

Books & Things to Read:

* C.S. Lewis Meditation on a Tool Shed

* Mary Demuth “11 Secrets to Getting Published“

* Kay Warren “Sacred Privilege“

* Dannette’s post about “The Still Life”

* Dannette’s post about color palettes 

Watch:

* baby fawn

* the bee movie

Craig Burrows photographer

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Episode #79 is going to be a fast favorite because we have Lina Abujamra with us again! She recently spoke at one of the Pursuit Event’s that our own Lyn Felsman hosts, and we were sure to hit the record button knowing Lina would BRING IT as only she can.

Lina shares a beautiful message of God’s relentless pursuit of us from Genesis 3. It’s packed full of so much truth and spunk, we know you’ll come away inspired.

Be sure to listen and share with your people! It’s THAT good 😉

xo,

Lyn & Dannette

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* CONNECT WITH LINA: website | facebook | instagram | podcast | twitter | vimeo | youtube

* BOOKS:

Resolved: 10 Ways to Stand Strong and Live What You Believe

Stripped: When God’s call turns from “Yes!” to “Why me?”

Thrive: The Single Life as God Intended

* RADIO: TODAY’S SINGLE CHRISTIAN on Moody Radio

* SUMMER BIBLE STUDY: the JAMES STUDY Lina is leading online this summer!

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This week we chat with Meghan Meredith, founder of HomeBodySoul, a lifestyle wellness brand for women. Meghan uses her expertise as a Certified Health/Wellness Coach and Personal Trainer to educate and inspire women how to best steward their homes, bodies, and souls. She is passionate about helping women love their home and find ways to effectively use it for the glory of God.

Be sure to follow Meghan over at HomeBodySoul and check out the Fitness Planner she’s created Whole Body Fitness: A Self-Guided Fitness Planner.

Thanks so much for listening!

xo,

Lyn & Dannette

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LINKS & THINGS

* Connect with Meghan:  https://Homebodysoul.com

* 6 month fitness planner, get yours here https://wholebodyplanner.com/

* Rebekah Lyons You Are Free book, get it here 

* Meghan’s spring cleaning post

*

A question to ask yourself : Are you creating a life giving home or a life sucking home?

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Meghan’s cute little desk we chatted about:

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Hey friends! We’re back this week with episode #77 and continuing our conversation about King Saul. We talk through 1 Samuel 9, the context of the story, and discuss beginnings and heart of King Saul, weighing in on his humility and pride. We talk about how sometimes we end up like Saul, seeing more of ourselves in our circumstances than we do the God who is at work in them.

To read more on King Saul from Dannette’s perspective, head over to http://dannettegora.com/2018/03/28/the-unraveling-of-a-king/.

One of us is also getting crafty in this one, be sure to check out our post for more pics…

Thanks so much for listening!

xo,

Lyn & Dannette

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* {by design} pinterest board: https://www.pinterest.com/bydesignpodcast

* Dannette’s blog post about King Saul: The Unraveling of a King

* The wood earrings Dannette is making & selling this Spring:

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Today we’re continuing our series on the book of 1 Samuel. We get into the story of Eli and the mistake he made by not dealing with the disobedience of his sons. We chat about shining the light in the darkness, the struggle to stand for what it is right, and how we sometimes choose the easy, comfortable way instead of choosing to stand for truth.

We also talk about the busyness of life and how important it is to find God in the every day race.

This is a great one friends. We hope it encourages you!

xo,

Lyn & Dannette

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* Shannan Martin

* Kristen Welch – Raising World Changers

* Emily P. Freeman – Simply Tuesday: Small-Moment Living in a Fast-Moving World

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* therapy video of parkinson’s patient and the amazing effect of music

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In this episode we talk about what WE SEE when we look at others and what GOD SEES. We talk a little bit about the superficial stuff, some of our insecurities, and how we sometimes make decisions about who we want to know and be friends with based on how the package looks, not the contents. We simplify things and try to get to the heart of the matter. We talk about being image bearers, coveting, and talk a little bit about King Saul in 1 Samuel. This is the first episode in a little series we’re doing on 1 Samuel, so be sure to follow along 😉

We also talk about the exhausting, necessary, ever-changing routine of keeping your kids in bed at night. We share a few stories and try to encourage you mommas out there to stay the course — because SLEEP is worth it, and so is your marriage. 😉

We have a little design in this one too. Dannette shares about the shiplap wall that’s underway in her living room.

 

Thanks so much for listening!

xo,

Lyn & Dannette

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LINKS & THINGS

* Be sure to check out our {by design} pinterest board: https://www.pinterest.com/bydesignpodcast

* Bible Verse:

* Matthew 6:24 – The eye is the lamp of the body…

* Genesis 1:27 – We are image bearers…

* 1 Samuel chapter 9 – When Saul is chosen as to be king…

* Luke 16:15 – That which is highly esteemed among men is detestable to God…

* Hillsong Hosanna by Brooke Frasier

* Everybody Always – Bob Goff’s new book

DANNETTE’S HOUSE: Shiplap Wall (in progress pics)

* This is wall in my living room that I painted black prior to planking. Painting the wall underneath your planking black will help the reveals between each plank shadow correctly.

* We bought a 4×8 sheet of plywood and cut it into 5″ high pieces. We chose 5″ height because it worked best when the wall was divided up height wise. I also did not want them to be too wide or too narrow (because I’m cra-cra). So 5″ is what worked for us.

* We started at the ceiling and leveled the top board and are working our way down. We placed pennies between each board as we hung them to maintain the correct spacing between boards.

* This wall in our living room actually is serving as our make-shift homework bench for the kids. We don’t have a foyer or large area for backpacks and homework, so the kids are placing their stuff here at the moment. Things change at our house weekly (no joke) but this is our set-up at the moment.

* This is the view we discussed in the podcast that looks thru the living room into the 3 seasons room with the white brick.

* We will eventually be painting the door trim between these two spaces the dark charcoal black!

Today we share a wreath diy because Spring is almost here, and we needed some light and airy inspiration ? Dannette shows us how to make a tissue wreath using coffee filters, and she also shares a little bit about what she’s been learning about the Lord’s Supper as she re-reads Tim Keller’s book “The King’s Cross”.

Thanks so much for listening!

xo,

Lyn & Dannette

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LINKS & THINGS

* {by design} pinterest board: https://www.pinterest.com/bydesignpodcast

* Pre-order Everybody Always Bob Goff’s new book!!!

* Cat Herding commercial

* The King’s Cross by Tim Keller

COFFEE FILTER WREATH DIY

Supplies:

* glue gun

* paint brush, chopstick or pencil

* basic wreath (if using a wire wreath like I did below, you’ll need fabric/lace to wrap around it)

* coffee filters

* burlap string

If you plan to dye your filters first you’ll need the following:

* paint

* a plastic cup to mix the paint in and spoon

* water

Step 1: Dye the coffee filters if you want a colored wreath

* Take your paint and squirt a bunch into a plastic cup & mix with a little water.

* Fill a plastic bin or a bucket with a little water and pour in pre-mixed cup full of paint/water mixture & stir it around.

* Grab the coffee filters and submerge a stack. Then separate one by one and swirl around in the water so each covered. Continue until all the filters are wet and dyed. You shouldn’t need to keep them in the water long — they just need a quick dip.

* Wring the filters out one by one and place in a bin.

* Cover a large surface with wax paper and lay each filter out flat to dry. They can overlap slightly as long as you wrung them out completely.

* Let dry overnight or for a day. They are ready to use once they’re dry.

* I used black paint to dye the wreath below light gray. It’s hard to get a strong color, unless you use a lot of paint and just a little water.

Step 2: Wrap your wreath with fabric if it’s a wire one.

* Start by gluing the fabric (lace is what I used) to the wire, then start wrapping. Glue at the very end to complete the wrap.

Step 3: Add a String to Hang it

* Cut a long piece of burlap string and tie it to the wreath. This will be what you hang it with later, so extra length is helpful. It’s also nice to have the string attached at the beginning so you can hang the wreath after a day’s work (it may take more than one day to make the wreath, and being able to hang it in between keeps it from getting stepped on or smushed by your family!).