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A Beautiful Mess Podcast#253 - Elsie’s Renovation HellThis week Elsie is sharing details and progress of her yearlong renovation including what she’s doing and how she’s hoping it will improve her daily life in her home. Plus- for our longtime listeners- Elsie has a potentially surprising update on the whole "Forever Home" label. You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. 2025-03-3141 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#244: A Year without AlcoholThis week Elsie is sharing a personal topic as she’s about to complete her first completely sober year! This is something Elsie was curious to try for years and she learned a lot from the experience. She’s excited to share the ups and downs as well as the books she read and a pep talk for anyone considering a similar goal in the future. You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at p...2024-12-1646 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#238: Welcome Back and Catch UpWe’re back with a new season!! Today we are spending this episode catching you up on what we did this summer, Emma’s new baby, and what we are excited about for fall. You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. 2024-10-0749 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#235: Elsie’s Art EraThis week Elsie is excited to share all about her new art era. If you didn’t know she started the baby steps toward a professional art career this year and she is so excited to share more details with you today! This is something Elsie has dreamed of and has been working toward in one way or another since childhood. One of the themes we LOVE to go back to over and over on this podcast is setting goals and achieving dreams. You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this we...2024-06-1747 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#219: Elsie’s Adoption StoryThis week we're doing an episode that has been requested for years, and Elsie is finally feel ready to share it. This is Elsie's adoption story episode. She is going to share the story of how she ended up adopting two children from China. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Get 15% off your first order at blueland.com/mess Save 40% off your first month at ritual.com...2024-02-1257 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#206: Rosemary’s Baby - Comfort RewatchThis week we are rewatching Elsie’s favorite Halloween movie, Rosemary’s Baby, directed by Roman Polanski and starring Mia Farrow. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Get 40% off a premium subscription at calm.com/abeautifulmess enjoy 15% off your first one month supply of NOBS at betterbiom.com/abm Save 10% off your first month at Betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Sign up for one-dollar-per-month trial perio...2023-10-2340 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#187: Furnishing a House from ScratchThis week we are going over how to furnish a house from scratch since that’s exactly what Elsie is doing right now! Plus we are telling you our guilty pleasure treasures! Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Get $30 off your first box at wildgrain.com/mess Receive 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/abeautifulmess Save 10% off your first month at...2023-06-1235 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#186: Stranger Than Fiction - Comfort RewatchThis week we're discussing one of Emma’s favorite comfort watch movies for decor and home inspiration. This is an ongoing series for us, and this week's selection is Stranger Than Fiction, directed by Marc Foster and written by Zach Helm. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Get a FREE Sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/abeautifulmess Save 30% off your entire order at myk...2023-06-0530 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#180: Selling Our Home Fully FurnishedThis past week Elsie sold her home in Nashville and for the first time, she sold it fully furnished. In this episode, she’s going to explain all that entailed and share what she learned from the experience! Plus we are each revealing a favorite book that we have read recently. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Get 35% off your first order at sundaysfordogs.com/abea...2023-04-2444 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#179: All Things Self CareThis week we're sharing our self-care routines including mental health, physical health, skincare stuff, and new things we want to try. We're also being kind of random- I'm sharing all my favorite sparkling seltzer waters and Emma's sharing her salt float experience. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Get a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs at athleticgreens.com/abeautifulmess ...2023-04-1753 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#177: Elsie's Historic House Mood BoardThis week Elsie is sharing the vision she has for her new home. She’s breaking it down and sharing all her mood boards, plans, and current projects with you. Elsie is also sharing an embarrassing story because she knows you all love it when she looks like a clown. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Get 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/abeau...2023-04-0354 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#175: Spring Bucket ListThis week we are talking about our spring bucket list and Emma is sharing all about her second novel. Plus we are doing our book report about Think Again by Adam Grant Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Get $30 off your first box at wildgrain.com/mess Enter to win a new Hybrid Immunity Mattress at shoptherapedic.com/giveaway Save 10% off yo...2023-03-2052 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#172: Preparing for a Big Move!This week we're sharing more details about my upcoming move to Missouri including long-distance renovating, getting our Tennessee home ready to list and what's happening with the pink house. We're also sharing a book report for This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Get $30 off the first box at wildgrain.com/mess Save 10% off your first month at b...2023-02-2753 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#171: Elsie's Moving Home to MissouriThis week Elsie is sharing a huge personal update, a year in the making. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and get ready to hear the long version of when and why I'm moving back to my hometown in Missouri. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Go to calm.com/abeautifulmess for 40% off unlimited access to Calm’s entire library Get 15% off your...2023-02-2051 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#157: Longevity of Trends (When They Don’t Matter)One of the topics we get the most messages about is trends. In this episode, we’re going to talk about how to filter trends for your style so you know what works for you (and what to skip over). We’re also chatting about Elsie’s recent trip to France, and what we’re leaning into to make this season more cozy. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. Thank you to this week's spo...2022-10-1750 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#152: Personalizing a New BuildElsie recently finished renovations in her 1990s home. This week she’s sharing all the best renovations she did to give it character and personality. We're also chatting about friendship challenges in our 30s and our favorite quick family meals. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Go to shopify.com/abm for a FREE fourteen-day trail 2022-09-1255 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#150: We're Back! Summer RecapWe had a wonderful summer break but we're back and we're so excited to bring you weekly episodes. We LOVE our Monday podcast crew- we missed you! This week we're sharing about our summers, some big news for Emma, and some big news for A Beautiful Mess!! Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Go to shopify.com/abm for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get fu...2022-08-2253 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#135: Is a General Contractor Worth It?Today Elsie is sharing her first experience with hiring a general contractor - the pros, the cons, and whether it is worth it or not. We are also answering a listener’s question about making an initial plan for what your home needs as you are still house shopping, plus our unpopular opinions on blogging. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Get $20 off your fertility test at modernfertility.com/mes...2022-02-2146 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#134: Elsie's Dining Room LibraryThis week we are sharing all about Elsie’s dining room library which she has been renovating these last few months. We are also sharing a listener’s question about vintage shopping and we have our first book club report for you. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Go to trybite.com/abeautifulmess or use code ABEAUTIFULMESS at checkout to get 20% off your first order. Get a...2022-02-1456 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#127: Elsie's Life Map (MINI)In this mini-episode, Elsie is sharing her life map—a little biography with a lot of random things she hasn’t shared before. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Take advantage of 15% off sitewide by using code ABMINTRO15 at spoonflower.com 2021-12-0638 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#125: Elsie's Renovation Nightmare (JK, It's Just an Update Episode)Today, We are getting caught up on Elsie’s first big renovation and chatting about 1990’s and 2000’s trends that we wish would stay around forever. Plus, we are answering a listener’s question about how to choose a color scheme for your home. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Get 10% off your first three months at ritual.com/abeautifulmess Receive $20 off your fertility test at modernfertility.com/mess2021-11-2948 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#124: The Holiday Decor DebateThis week, we are chatting about the best time to put up holiday decor (and if it’s alright to intermingle with Thanksgiving). Elsie gives an Elf-on-the-Shelf pep talk for all the tired moms out there, and we answer a listener’s question about our favorite experience-based gifts to give. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Get 25% off mattresses and sheet sets plus two free pillows with a mattress purc...2021-11-2247 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#123: Emma's Life Map (MINI)Today we are doing something a little bit different and Emma is sharing her life map. A life map tells the story of your life and the things that shaped who you are. Emma is going through her life map and also telling you the part that her and Elsie disagree on. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Use code ABMINTRO15 at spoonflower.com to get 15% off your order2021-11-1538 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#120: Holiday Bucket ListThis week we are celebrating the beginning of November with a festive holiday decorating episode. We are also sharing what is on our holiday season bucket list and Elsie unpacks her sofa drama. Plus we answer a listener’s question about stinky furniture. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Get $20 off your fertility test at modernfertility.com/mess Use code MESS100 to get $100 off including free shipping at greenchef.com/mess100 Get 10% off yo...2021-11-0145 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#119: Gen Z Home Decor TrendsOn today’s episode, we are giving our take on Gen Z trends, our first astrology reading, and we have a special guest who is Elsie’s woo-woo BFF. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Get 20% off and free shipping at drinkolipop.com/abeautifulmess Visit grove.co/ABM for your free 5-piece Beyond Plastic Set Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Use promo code ABEAUTIFULMESS at issu.com/podc...2021-10-2551 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#114: Elsie's Pink HouseToday we are sharing the tale of two holiday houses and how we fulfilled our lifelong dream of being neighbors. Elsie is also sharing how she started house shopping and decorating before even seeing her house and we are answering a listener’s question on how to get into the festive autumn mood. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Get 20% off your first purchase plus free shipping on all orders drinkbev.com/abeautifulmess or use code ABEAUTIFULMESS at...2021-09-2737 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#113 100 Bike Ride Challenge (MINI)Elsie is sharing the challenge that she is undertaking to complete 100 ten-mile bike rides. She is watching guilty pleasure movies during each bike ride so she has some funny stories to share. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Get 15% off sitewide with code ABMINTRO15 at spoonflower.com2021-09-2014 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#111: Emma's Birth StoryEmma is back from her maternity leave and she is sharing the story of her son's birth, even some things that Elsie doesn't know yet. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com Thank you to this week's sponsors: Save $300 off any Agility Bed mattress or mattress and foundation combo with code ABM300. Go to drinkbev.com/abeautifulmess or enter code ABEAUTIFULMESS at checkout to save 20% off your first purchase along with free shipping. Go to issuu.com/podcast and use code ABEAUTIFULMESS to get 50% off a...2021-09-1340 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#110: One Year in Our Home With Jeremy LarsonThis week is the LAST summer episode and the last episode of Emma's maternity leave. My husband, Jeremy, is joining me to reflect on our first year in our home, the biggest burnout of my life, and our latest unexpected pivot! Find the show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast. You can write into the show at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or you can leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011 — your question could be featured on the pod! Thank you to this week's sponsors: Receive $25 off your first-time purchase of $100 or more when you go to girlfriend.co...2021-08-2345 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#105: The Importance of Hobbies as an Adult (with Elise Blaha Cripe)This week, Elsie is joined by our honorary "third sister" Elise Blaha Cripe. She's a goal setting expert and she's extremely ambitious about her hobbies. View the show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast — you can also write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com! Thank you to this week's sponsors: Shop Agility's summer sale for 20% off mattresses, pillows, and sheets. If you're listening after the summer sale, use code ABM300 for $300 off anytime Visit modernfertility.com/mess to get $20 off the test Get 4 of Verb's best-selling flavors for free, just pay 95 cents for shipping when you go...2021-08-0245 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#103: Are Phase One Makeovers Worth It? (MINI)This week, Laura is sitting in for Emma (who is currently taking maternity leave) and we're breaking down why we LOVE phase one makeovers—and some of the debate surrounding them. Visit the show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast. Call in to the show at 417-893-0011 or send us an email at podcast@abeautifulmess.com Thanks to this week's sponsor: Allform is offering 20% off all orders for our listeners when you go to allform.com/abeautifulmess2021-07-1926 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#102: Flash Q+AWe haven't done a Q+A for a while, so this week we took listener questions and made them into a flash Q+A episode. Keely is joining me as Emma is out on maternity leave. Check out the show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast, call in to our hotline at 417-893-0011, or email us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com. Thank you to this week's sponsors: Receive $25 off your first-time order of $100 or more when you go to girlfriend.com/abeautifulmess Receive 20% off plus free shipping on June Shine's best-selling variety pack when you go to...2021-07-1939 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#101: Elsie's recent vintage finds! (MINI)In this mini-episode Elsie is sharing her recent vintage finds and what she's currently looking for! Thank you to this week's sponsor: Enter code ABMINTRO15 at spoonflower.com to receive 15% off your purchase2021-07-1215 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#100: How to Define Your Decor Style and Make Mood BoardsHi everyone! No big deal, but it's EPISODE 100!!!!!!!! We are SO grateful for each of you who has listened in, left us a review of told your friends about our podcast. Thank you! This week Laura is filling in for Emma (who is out on maternity leave) and we're talking about how to define your decor style and how to make your first mood board. Thank you to this week's sponsors: Shop Agility's summer sale for 20% off mattresses, pillows, and sheets. If you're reading this after the summer sale, save $300 anytime with code ABM300...2021-07-1240 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#94: Summer Bucket ListWelcome to the first week of summer episodes. Emma is off on maternity leave (welcome baby Oscar!!) and this week, Laura is filling in. We're chatting about everything on our summer to-do lists! Thank you to this week's sponsors: Shop Agility's summer sale for 20% off mattresses, pillows, and sheets. Save $300 anytime by using the code ABM300 Go to issuu.com/podcast to get started for free or get 50% off a premium subscription when you use code ABEAUTIFULMESS Receive 20% off your first purchase along with free shipping when you go to drinkbev.com/abeautifulmess or by using...2021-06-0743 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#87: (Bonus) How to Start a Working From Home VA BusinessEmma here and I am soooo excited to share this bonus episode with you all today! You can listen to my interview with Abbey Ashley, founder of The Virtual Savvy. Abbey shares with me the story of how she changed her career (and life!) when she taught herself to become a Virtual Assistant, making it possible for her to work from home with her children. She grew that business but then eventually started teaching others how they too could own their own business and become a VA and have the freedom to work from home, or work remote, just...2021-04-1925 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#82: How to Plan, Budget For, and Execute a Renovation Without Losing Your MindWe get A LOT of questions about how we handle our renovations, so today we're giving you all the details on how we plan, budget for a reno, and get things done! We also talk about the inevitable ups and downs and how we cope with them, plus our silly renovation tradition that we always do. Visit the show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and email us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com Thank you to this week's sponsors: Receive 20% off a variety pack when you go to juneshine.com/abeautifulmess or use code ABEAUTIFULMESS at checkout Get 20...2021-03-2239 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#81: How to Start an Influencer CareerWe're here for a money episode- specifically influencer money. We are passionate about sharing business advice and this episode is full of it. To check out the show notes, visit abeautifulmess.com/podcast and to write into the show, email podcast@abeautifulmess.com. Curious about our courses? Enter code PODCAST at checkout for 25% off at courses.abeautifulmess.com. Thank you to this week's sponsors: Go to grove.co/abm, to get a free five piece Beyond Plastic gift set that includes: glass hand soap dispenser and hand gel soap refill, glass spray bottle and...2021-03-1541 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#80: Our Secret Weapon — Batch Working!This week we’re talking about batch working with is the PRIMARY way we get so much done. Between podcasting, blogging, creating for social media, designing and being a mom life is *full*. Batch working makes it all work. If you haven’t tried it yet, I hope this episode will inspire you! Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com Thank you to this week's sponsors: Get 20% off your first order when you go to functionofbeauty.com/mess Go to betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess to get 10% off your first month Visit pharmaca.com/abeaut...2021-03-0827 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#79: Emma's Evangelical Upbringing StoryIn this week's episode, we dive back into the subject of our evangelical upbringing and how it impacted our lives. If you missed Elsie's story (episode #75), be sure to listen to it first, as it lays the groundwork for many of things that Emma shares in this episode. Thank you to this week's sponsors: Get 50% off a premium Issuu account when you go to issuu.com/podcast and use code ABEAUTIFULMESS Save $200 off any mattress or mattress + foundation combo with code ABM. CBD products are BOGO free for a limited time. Visit magicspoon.com/abeautifulmess and...2021-03-0136 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#78: Elsie & Emma React to 2021 Trend PredictionsThis week we're chatting about 2021 trend predictions! To visit the show notes, go to abeautifulmess.com/podcast and to write to us, email podcast@abeautifulmess.com. Thanks to this week's sponsors: Get 20% off your first purchase at drinkbev.com/abeautifulmess and use our code ABEAUTIFULMESS. Get 10% off your first three months at ritual.com/abeautifulmess. Visit SweatyBetty.com/ABM and use our code ABM at checkout to get 20% off your purchase. Receive 40% off a Calm premium membership when you go to calm.com/abeautifulmess. 2021-02-2249 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#77: Elsie Teaches Emma to be an Internet MomThis week we're chatting about the topic of being a mom on the internet. Even though we have a lot of boundaries, it's tricky territory and it's something all of us (internet moms) have to go through. Visit abeautifulmess.com/podcast for show notes and email us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com Thank you to this week's sponsors: Save 20% on your first Function Of Beauty order by going to functionofbeauty.com/mess Visit grove.co/abm for your free 5 piece Beyond Plastic set Get $5 off your purchase by going to magicspoon.com/abeautifulmess and entering code BEAUTIFULMESS...2021-02-1526 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#76: How To Decorate Affordably (And Not Just From Amazon!)This week, we're revisiting one of our favorite subjects— decorating for cheap! Visit the show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and email us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com. Thank you to this week's sponsors: Visit agilitybed.com and use the code ABM for 20% off your mattress purchase. Get 20% off your first purchase along with free shipping at drinkbev.com/abeautifulmess or by using our code ABEAUTIFULMESS Visit modernfertility.com/mess to get $20 off your test Go to sweatybetty.com/ABM and use our code ABM at checkout to get 20% off your purchase 2021-02-0839 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#75: Elsie's Evangelical Upbringing StoryThis week we are diving into a much-requested topic: talking about our conservative evangelical upbringing. This is a tough subject to share so lots of tears are shed, but I hope you enjoy this episode! Visit the show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and email us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com. Thank you to this week's sponsors: ABM Listeners will get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Check out Grove.co/ABM for the special cleaning kit offer, plus free shipping and free 60 day trial Get 50% off a premium membership at Issuu.com/podcast and...2021-02-0152 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#74: Change Your Career with Ramit Sethi (BONUS)This week, we are chatting with one of our faves Ramit Sethi (@ramit on Instagram) about changing careers and his new course, Find your Dream Job. Visit the show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com2021-01-2519 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#73: Home Project To-do ListThis week we are talking about what's on our renovation to-do lists! To visit the shownotes, go to abeautifulmess.com/podcast and to write in with episode suggestions, email podcast@abeautifulmess.com. Thank you to this week's sponsors: Receive 20% off and free shipping off your first Bev purchase by going to drinkbev.com/abeautifulmess and using code ABEAUTIFULMESS Get 10% off your first three months of Ritual vitamins by going to ritual.com/abeautifulmess and using code ABEAUTIFULMESS Get $5 off your first Magic Spoon order by going to magicspoon.com/abeautifulmess and using code BEAUTIFULMESS 2021-01-2520 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#72: What To Expect When EMMA'S EXPECTING!Emma has some MAJOR news to share this week! She's also answering a lot of anticipated questions you might have — this is a can't-miss episode! :) Thank you to this week's sponsors: Get $20 off your Modern Fertility test at www.modernfertility.com/mess Get 10% off your first month of Better Help by visiting www.betterhealth.com/abeautifulmess 2021-01-1825 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#71: Hygge and how it helps us live happier in the winter!This week’s episode is all about hygge: the Danish concept of coziness, comfort, contentment and well-being! We are giving six examples of how we create that hygge feeling in our lives. To visit the show notes, go to abeautifulmess.com/podcast. To write in, email podcast@abeautifulmess.com. Thank you to this week's sponsors: Visit canon.usa/abm to learn more about our favorite products For a very special Grove Collaborative offer, visit grove.co/abm Go to calm.com/abeautifulmess for 40% off a premium membership 2021-01-1126 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#70: We're Back + A Big Catch Up Episode!We're so excited for our first episode of 2021! We're chatting about some of our home decor plans for the new year as well as what you can expect from this season of the podcast. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Visit www.issuu.com/podcast and use code ABEAUTIFULMESS for 50% off a premium membership. 2021-01-0425 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#69: New Years Goals + Goodbye 2020!In this episode, we're talking about what we accomplished (and didn't) from our 2020 goals list, and of course what we are hopeful for in 2021. Also, Elsie cries while reading a meme. Thank you to our sponsors this week: Get free shipping when you enter code ABEAUTIFULMESS at www.magicspoon.com/abeautifulmess Get 10% off your purchase of an Ember Smart Mug at www.ember.com with code ABEAUTIFULMESS Get 40% off a Calm premium membership at www.calm.com/abeautifulmess 2020-12-2132 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#68: Our Favorite TV and Movies of 2020In this week’s episode, we’re chatting about our favorite TV and movies of 2020 (mostly TV!) Visit our shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com. Thank you to our sponsors this week: Get 20% off your purchase at www.leahlaniskincare.com with code ABM Get 10% off your purchase of an Ember Smart Mug at www.ember.com with code ABEAUTIFULMESS Get 50% off a premium account at www.issuu.com/podcast with promo code ABEAUTIFULMESS 2020-12-1424 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#67: An Interview with Grace MitchellThis week, we are partnering with At Home to bring you an interview with HGTV host Grace Mitchell! We talk about how she created her collection, how she makes holiday magic, and more! Visit our shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast for links and more.2020-12-0717 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#66: Best Purchases of 2020We are talking about the best things we bought in 2020 — including splurges and best purchases under $20! Thank you to our sponsors this week: Get 20% off your purchase at www.leahlaniskincare.com with code ABM For 10% your purchase of an Ember Smart Mug at www.ember.com with code ABEAUTIFULMESS 2020-12-0732 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#65: Painting Exterior BrickWe recently painted two homes white in 2020, so we thought it would be a good time to do an episode all about painting exterior brick. We talk about value, color perception and everything in between! Visit our shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com.2020-11-3023 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#64: Our Holiday Traditions (MINI)It's our holiday traditions episode! We're talking about everything from favorite childhood memories to new traditions we're starting this year. Everything we're chatting about is linked in the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast. Want to send us an email? Write to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com2020-11-2319 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#63: Listener AMA Biz & MoneyWhen we do any kind of Q+A we always get a LOT of business and money questions, so today we are devoting a whole episode to these topics! In true Emma and Elsie fashion, we couldn't stop dishing advice so the episode turned out pretty long! We hope you enjoy it! For shownotes, visit abeautifulmess.com/podcast and to write in, send your emails to podcast@abeautifulmess.com!2020-11-2353 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#62: Enneagram 101 with Ryan O'NealIf you've ever gotten stuck in an enneagram conversation where you felt like everyone was speaking a different language, then this episode is for you! We chat with Ryan O'Neal aka Sleeping At Last to break down each of the nine types, give tips for figuring out which type you identify as and chatting about his beautiful album based on the Enneagram. Visit our shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in via podcast@abeautifulmess.com2020-11-1638 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#61: Unpopular OpinionsIn this episode, we discuss our feelings about microwaves, dishwashers, mid-century modern houses, farmhouse mansions, traveling with little kids, candy corn, eggnog, sushi... and more. :) To visit the shownotes, go to www.abeautifulmess.com/podcast and to write in, email podcast@abeautifulmess.com2020-11-0921 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#60: Our Favorite Movie HousesTo kick off November, we're sharing our favorite homes from movies! To visit the shownotes, go to abeautifulmess.com/podcast. To write into the show, email podcast@abeautifulmess.com2020-11-0225 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#59: Ghost Story Special (Part 2)Hello witches! Ready for part TWO? We saved the spookiest story for this episode. We hope you enjoy it! Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to Emma and Elsie at podcast@abeautifulmess.com2020-10-2629 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#58: Ghost Story SpecialThis week we are going FULL SPOOKY with our first installment of listener-submitted ghost stories! Visit our shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in at podcast@abeautifulmess.com!2020-10-1936 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#57: Dream Bathrooms + COVID Halloween PlansThis week's episode is all about bathrooms DREAM BATHROOMS... we're also chatting about Halloween plans with Covid safety in mind. To visit the shownotes, go to abeautifulmess.com/podcast. Email us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com!2020-10-1232 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#56: Elsie's Renovation + Emma's Novel UpdatesIn this week's episode we chat about all the renovations that are going on at Elsie's home (and what's now happening!). We also chat about Emma's quarantine novel and how the publishing process has been going so far. To visit the shownotes, go to abeautifulmess.com/podcast and to write into the show, email podcast@abeautifulmess.com — thanks for listening!2020-10-0556 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#55: Alyssa Rosenheck (MINI)We're chatting with Alyssa Rosenheck about her new book, The New Southern Style. I've never had an interview like this, but Alyssa actually starts interviewing me somewhere along the way and we end up talking about religion and politics. Most of what we end up talking about was not on my list. It's almost like you're listening to our dinner conversation instead of a prepared interview. Alyssa really brings that out in people. Honestly, I think she needs a podcast of her own! Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast. Write into the show by emailing podcast@abeautifulmess.com!2020-09-2823 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#54: All Things Renter-Friendly with Medina GrilloThis week's episode is about all things renter-friendly. We share about our favorite memories as former renters and then we share an interview with Medina Grillo, author of Home Sweet Rented Home. To visit our shownotes, go to abeautifulmess.com/podcast. To write into the show, email podcast@abeautifulmess.com!2020-09-2830 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#53: A Listener AMA (Ask Me Anything)This week's episode is an old school AMA (ask me anything) and we answer a big variety of listener questions! Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast, and send in your ghost stories via podcast@abeautifulmess.com!2020-09-2138 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#52: It's Spooky Season + The Home Edit!It's officially spooky season (our podcast, our rules) and this week we're chatting about all the fall things. We're also joined by Clea and Joanna of The Home Edit! They've got a new Netflix show streaming as well as a book that's about to launch... so we have a lot of chat about. Visit our show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write to the show at podcast@abeautifulmess.com!2020-09-1446 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#51: A Beautiful Mess x Etsy CollectionWe are SO excited to share the news with you — our new A Beautiful Mess x Etsy collaboration is now available to shop! In this episode, we go through each item and we talk about what the collaboration process was like. Visit the show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast, or shop the collection now at etsy.com/abeautifulmess.2020-08-3143 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#50: Moving UpdatesThis week we've got a LOT to say... we're chatting moving updates, adjusting, what our first projects are, and unpacking my new feelings on the term "forever home." Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast.2020-08-2449 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#49: How to design for YOU with Jonathan AdlerIt's an exciting podcast day because I'm catching up with Jonathan Adler, my longtime design hero and imaginary bff. We chat about his design secrets, his amazing homes, the importance of collecting vintage, and he even gives me some rather harsh tattoo advice. This episode is filled with so many gems of wisdom. I know you're going to love it! Thank you JA for sitting down to chat with us, and visit the show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast2020-08-1738 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#48: Second LivesThis week's episode is about later in life career changes. In our culture, it's unfortunately pretty common for people to feel like if they haven't started and achieved a dream by the time they are 30, 40, 50 or beyond, that it's too late. This episode is ALL about how it's not too late, and in fact, many of our favorite creative icons started their careers later than you might think. Check out the show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast.2020-08-1039 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#47: A Cooking EpisodeFinally, Emma's dream of doing a FOOD episode comes true today! In this episode, we talk about our favorite things to cook at home for every occasion. 2020 has brought us more appreciation than ever for learning to cook pretty much everything at home!2020-08-0355 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#46: Book Report!This week, we are each sharing three personal-development books that we love, in addition to some honorable mentions! Check out our show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast for all the details on the books we discuss.2020-07-2744 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#45: COVID PivotsThis week we're talking about big pandemic-related life changes! After Elsie shared her big moving news, we heard from so many of you who have experienced BIG life changes. Many are very sad, some are inspiring, most of them are VERY surprising. It's all over the map! We're exciting to share your stories today. What a time to be alive, right?? For the show notes, visit abeautifulmess.com/podcast2020-07-2041 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#44: Oops, I'm Moving Again! Follow Up Q&A (MINI)This weeks episode is a follow up to Episode 42 where I share the story of how we decided to move instead of build-on. As expected, you all had a lot of questions, comments and feelings... so this episode is in response to that! Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast.2020-07-1328 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#43: How to Be Your Own General ContractorHi! This week, Emma's roof is being worked on, so she is taking the week off. Elsie's friend, Ting, has joined us in her place. This episode is all about how to be your own general contractor (or project manager) during a renovation, which can save thousands of dollars. If you're planning to renovate a kitchen or bathroom in the future, you'll definitely want to give this episode a listen. We talk about so many things, including lessons we learned the hard way!2020-07-1340 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#42: Oops, I'm Moving AgainHi hi ... OK, so WE'RE MOVING and this episode contains the long version of the story! This was an unexpected decision that we made a little over a month ago. I wanted to wait to share the news, A. Once we knew it was really happening and B. On the podcast where I could really CHAT it out since there are so many moving parts and details. Hope you enjoy ... my personal drama is 100% your entertainment this week. To visit the shownotes, go to abeautifulmess.com/podcast.2020-07-0630 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#41: Emma's NovelEmma wrote a NOVEL! In this episode, she shares a synopsis and how she managed to pull off this incredible feat — all during quarantine! Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast.2020-06-2929 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#40: Side HustlesHi everyone! This week we are talking all things side hustles. We hope this is helpful to some who have been considering making a change or adding a side hustle due to Covid-19. Email us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com and visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast.2020-06-2224 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#39: All Things Furniture ShoppingThis week's episode is all about furniture shopping—including recent purchases, secondhand finds and our worst purchases of all time. Plus, we chat about our favorite small businesses to shop from — visit abeautifulmess.com/podcast for shownotes where we link all the things we talk about in the episode!2020-06-1539 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#38: So Fresh and So CleanThis week we're talking about decluttering and organizing! To visit the shownotes, go to abeautifulmess.com/podcast.2020-06-0843 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#37: Our Dream Home OfficesThis week's episode is all about our dream home offices. We've both spent a LOT of time dreaming and visualizing, so this episode is full of hopes and dreams. We also get back to our roots with some guilty pleasure treasures! Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast2020-05-1838 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#36: Yes, I buy all my own gifts! (MINI)Hi hi! So, I mentioned in one of last week's episodes that I buy all my own gifts and you all wanted to hear more about this. So here's mini episode about how that started and why it works for us! Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast2020-05-1116 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#35: Rich Life Chat with Ramit SethiHi! This week we are sharing our first interview episode with one of our personal heroes, Ramit Sethi. In this episode, we ask Ramit ten questions from our listeners and there are some very good, vulnerable questions in there. We chat about Covid pivots, what a rich life means to us, and more! Visit the show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast2020-05-1149 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#28: Interview with Nova Winter Larson (MINI)This week's mini episode is a rapid fire "interview" with Elsie's four year old daughter, Nova. We hope you enjoy it! Show notes are available at abeautifulmess.com/podcast2020-04-1307 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#27: Elsie Sold Her Home (sharing all the details)!In this episode, we're chatting about Elsie's move during the pandemic and where she's at in her renovation schedule, plus some of our favorite cocktails to make at home. For show notes, visit abeautifulmess.com/podcast2020-04-1337 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#21: Childhood MagicThis week, we are talking about childhood magic — lessons we learned from our parents about living well and living creatively. Elsie also shares practical things parents can do with young children. But even if you aren't a parent, we think you'll enjoy this feel good episode. :) We are also sharing a couple Guilty Pleasure Treasures as well as a mini update on how our New Year's goals are going so far! Visit our shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast2020-03-0937 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#19: Elsie's Forever-ish Home UpdateThis week we're sharing updates from Elsie's phase-one home renovation, which includes all the renovations happening before they move in — plus an embarrassing story you don't want to miss. See the show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast.2020-02-2436 minA Beautiful Mess Podcast#15: What It's Like Working with FamilyThis episode is pretty honest and raw with interviews from both Emma's husband, Trey, and Elsie's husband, Jeremy. It's also kind of sweet. It really is both, and we felt it was an accurate depiction of the highs and lows of working with family. We hope you enjoy it!2020-01-2648 minA Beautiful Mess PodcastElsie's Forever-ish HomeHello friends! This week, we have a BIG announcement! I (Elsie) have found our forever home and we will be remodeling it and moving soon. You'll get the full story and lots of details in this episode! Check out abeautifulmess.com/podcast for shownotes.2020-01-0646 minA Beautiful Mess PodcastNew Year's GoalsElsie and Emma share about their goals and resolutions (and things they DON'T like about the tradition) — and Emma shares an embarrassing moment. Find the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast.2019-12-3040 minA Beautiful Mess PodcastHow to Decorate Affordably (And Not Just From Target!)We've got a fun episode this week based on a listener question about where to find DEAL$. We're also doing guilty pleasure treasure and Elsie talks about her new schedule with two kiddos. For show notes, visit abeautifulmess.com/podcast2019-12-2239 minA Beautiful Mess PodcastUpdate on our Florida BnB ProjectsAs a quick recap— the sisters purchased a home in an Orlando, Florida suburb to create family-friendly vacation homes. Emma's is Harry Potter-inspired, Elsie's is Disney-inspired, and they're giving an update into what's gone into the process so far, including what it takes to set up a BnB from scratch. Featuring a bitter-sweet reader question. For shownotes, visit abeautifulmess.com/podcast 2019-12-1637 minA Beautiful Mess PodcastSelf Help Books that Changed our LivesElsie and Emma each share three books that changed their lives.2019-12-0838 minA Beautiful Mess PodcastOur App StoryEmma and Elsie share one of their favorite stories: how they came to build their best-selling app, A Color Story. They also talk about life before the internet.2019-12-0139 minA Beautiful Mess PodcastHandmade GiftsThis one is all about gearing up to make gifts for the holidays. Emma and Elsie share past favorites and plans for this year.2019-11-2429 minA Beautiful Mess PodcastOur 2020 BnB PlansElsie and Emma reveal their magical 2020 BnB projects and share what they're thankful for.2019-11-1732 min
A Beautiful Mess PodcastHow To Do a 100 Day ChallengeElsie talks about the 100 day challenge that changed her life and how to set one up.2019-10-3130 min
A Beautiful Mess PodcastForever HomesEmma and Elsie explain what a "forever home" means to them, what they are looking for, and also a little history of the homes they have owned up to this point.2019-10-3038 min
A Beautiful Mess PodcastWelcome to A Beautiful Mess PodcastElsie and Emma introduce themselves and talk about the enneagram, star signs, birth order, and share what they'll be talking about in upcoming episodes.2019-10-2937 min