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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 gift.

Not to mention she’s written one of our favorite books Seated With Christ: Living Freely in a Culture of Comparison. We chat with Heather about the power of God’s word, and she shares the specific verse and story behind the struggle that brought her to write these life changing books. We also get the scoop about her newest book Guarded By Christ: Knowing the God Who Rescues and Keeps Us. Heather’s honesty and transparency about her battle with depression and comparison are truly inspiring and something you won’t easily forget.

GIVEAWAY // She’s also been so gracious and is gifting TWO of our listeners an audio book of Seated With Christ … read by Heather herself! Yay!

All you have to do to enter is:

FOLLOW @bydesignpodcast and @heatherholleman on instagram and TAG A FRIEND who you think would be encouraged by this podcast. We’ll announce the winners next Monday Dec 12, 2016.

Thanks for listening!

xo,

Lyn & Dannette

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LINKS & THINGS

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CONNECT WITH HEATHER: website | facebook | instagram | twitter

BOOKS:

Seated With Christ: Living Freely in a Culture of Comparison

Guarded By Christ: Knowing the God Who Rescues and Keeps Us

How to Write with Flair (Heather’s verb obsession book!)

HEATHER’S PRECIOUS FAMILY:

HEATHER’S DESIGN OBSESSIONS

ORIGINAL ARTWORK!

Here’s the original artwork pieces Heather talked about. Aren’t they SO cool?!

BLUE ITALIAN SPODE

In case you aren’t schooled in terms like Blue Italian Spode… here’s a pic of the china Heather loves (and Lyn too)!

And yet another reason why we love this woman so much… She speak...

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. Make sure to check it out!

Lyn is also on the search for a simple diy for the top of her tree, so we’d LOVE to hear some of your ideas. We will be will be sharing our favorites in up and coming episodes and our feed, so we hope you join in on the fun! You can tag us on instagram or facebook, or email us at [email protected] . We’d love to hear from you!

Happy decorating!

xo,

Lyn & Dannette

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LINKS & THINGS

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1. MANTLES – Our advice on this one, is keep it simple. Less is MORE.

And yes, some of us have camo stockings. But simplifying the surrounding elements, can even make them look beautiful. Dannette has hung hers on her wood burning stove.

If your lucky enough to have a fireplace, be sure to add a few lights, some greens and a glass element or two to your mantle.

And pine cones are magical. Sprinkle them around!

If you don’t have a mantle or fireplace, we love the idea of hanging your stockings from a large branch!

2. STICKS AND GREENS – They’re a great way to add texture and that natural element everyone loves.

Mixing in beads is never a bad idea either!

Even just adding greens or branches to a bucket can do the trick.

Or add a few to add some glitz to your magazine bin.

You can also just stash some in a glass jar or vase.

3. GARLAND. A staple of all things Christmas decor.

Last year Dannette and her kids made popcorn garland and spiced up their buck.

And if you happen to be from Canada and have a hubby whose handy with a bow { consider your...

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

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LINKS & THINGS

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Movies to watch:

The Family Stone

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Miracle on 34th Street

Plains, Trains and Automobiles

Bible verses to pray over:

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thes 5:16-18

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God,which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Phillipians 4:4-7

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8

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 on facebook or instagram!

xo,

Lyn & Dannette

And we would love it if you would comment or share this episode or our podcast!

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THANKSGIVING CENTERPIECE IDEAS

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1. Paint it GOLD

2. put your centerpiece arrangement in a dish, tray, or basket

This is a great way to quickly move things off the table to make room for the food. It also makes everything seem to “belong” together once it’s grouped in a tray like this…which is an easy way to put things together if you’re not the centerpiece master 🙂

3. use a glass cloche with candles or LED lights

4. add some details using sharpies or markers

5. get creative with your place settings

6. you can’t go wrong with mini pumpkins!

7. the ever so lovely pumpkin as a centerpiece

8. don’t forget about the kids

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.

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Have a great weekend! And be sure to post your centerpiece pics and tag us on facebook or instagram!

xo,

Lyn & Dannette

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 perfect times in our lives, share some vulnerable stories about divorce and suicide, AND even throw in a bit about baby vampires.

It sounds crazy and all over the place, but honestly, we keep things pretty real in this one.

Hope you enjoy!

And we would love it if you would comment or share this episode or our podcast!

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xo,

Lyn & Dannette

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LINKS & THINGS

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Lyndsye’s chocolate fav…Canadian Chocolate!

Dannette’s post about her emotional night: The Road Home

The women’s home Dannette talked about: Worthy Women’s Recovery Home

The Rooted Chicago conference with Shannon Martin & Bob Goff

Lyn talked about living at 60%…it’s from the book Seated With Christ by Heather Holleman

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 we would love it if you would follow us on Instagram  @lynfelsman @dannettegora @bydesignpodcast or subscribe on Itunes! If you are Android user, you can also download an app to listen and subscribe (like Podcast Addict or Podbean).

xo,

Lyn & Dannette

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END TABLE IDEAS!

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1. Wood Stump Tables

2. Chairs as Nightstands

3. Pallet Coffee Table

4. Painted Target Desk with DIY Chevron Top

5. Mini Bench as a Table

6. Crates as Tables

7. Use a Glass Outdoor Patio Table Indoors

8. Wood Slice Table (Kelly’s DIY!)

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 struggling here at home. It’s really a great way to give one of a kind gifts that are not only beautiful and hand-made, but also have a story.

Happy shopping!

As always, make sure to follow us on insta @lynfelsman @dannettegora @bydesignpodcast. And if you’re enjoying our podcasts, we’d love for you to hear from you! You can email us at [email protected] or go all out and leave us a review on iTunes. 🙂

xo,

Lyn & Dannette

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GIFT GUIDE

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1. Project Free 2 Fly

Free 2 Fly was born out of a desire to start a creative business that would exist to do one thing: help women in our community who are unemployed but desire to rise above their current circumstance.  Many women face circumstances that are holding them back from reaching their full potential. We want to not only encourage them, but also show them how they can rise above and move beyond that circumstance.

There are many women that have dreams and goals for their lives, but they either don’t believe they could ever achieve them or don’t know how to start pursuing them. Free 2 Fly desires to support, nurture and empower women so when they begin to voice their dreams and hopes, they learn to realize that they can be attainable. From transitioning out of homelessness to facing an unwed crisis pregnancy, we believe that women can find purpose and value within our community, in spite of the trials they face.  Teaching them how to sew is a catalyst for increased self-esteem.  It also enables them to realize that they can learn a new skill and experience success.

These foundations that we are helping them build will equip them for long-term success and sustainability in the workforce.  Free 2 Fly’s main objective is to build a business and organization that serves women in our community.  Upon exiting our program, we believe these women will have the foundations they need to succeed and thrive.

*** Aren’t these products just gorgeous??? From custom bags, clutches and portfolios, to some of our FAVORITE earrings evah!!! Make sure to check them out ↓ ***

www.projectfree2fly.com 

2. Persimmon Prints

The designer of Persimmon Prints, Kacie Feeney, creatively captures and displays God’s divine words, and shares His message of love with the world. This shop helps you FILL your life with print, FIX your heart on God, and FIGHT for those in need.

Lyn has some of their tops, and she’d be the first to tell you they’re amazing! We love how every piece of theirs is a way to support and give to a need, not to mention how comfy and lovely each item is.

We are especially loving the

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 talk about Project Free 2 Fly, a non profit in Cleveland, TN, where Joanna works as the Creative Director. We get to hear all about her sewing, their products, and the women they employ and mentor. This organization is inspiring in so many ways, and honestly, they make the most beautiful products. If you have a few minutes, be sure to check out their website www.projectfree2fly.com and do a little shopping!

As always, make sure to follow us on insta @lynfelsman @dannettegora @bydesignpodcast. And if you’re enjoying our podcasts, we’d love for you to hear from you! You can email us at [email protected] or go all out and leave us a review on iTunes. 🙂

xo,

Lyn & Dannette

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LINKS & THINGS WE TALKED ABOUT

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Project Free 2 Fly: Website || Pinterest || Instagram || Facebook

Connect with Joanna: Facebook || Instagram || Twitter

Joanna’s adoption agency: Bethany Christian Services

SHOP ! http://projectfree2fly.com/shop/

A few of our favorites from Project Free 2 Fly:

 

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 talk about Project Free 2 Fly, a non profit in Cleveland, TN, where Joanna works as the Creative Director. We get to hear all about her sewing, their products, and the women they employ and mentor. This organization is inspiring in so many ways, and honestly, they make the most beautiful products. If you have a few minutes, be sure to check out their website www.projectfree2fly.com and do a little shopping!