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A Beautiful Mess Podcast

English, Hobbies, 1 season, 222 episodes, 6 days, 7 hours, 5 minutes
About
Elsie + Emma are sisters and co-founders of the top DIY blog — A Beautiful Mess. They have written over seven thousand blog posts, so it seemed like a good time to start a podcast! The sisters have a lot to say on everything from home and DIY to family life and business. Visit abeautifulmess.com/podcast for show notes.
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#221: Finding Joy in the Little Things

Who doesn’t want to bring more joy in their lives? This week we are talking about all the little things in life that bring us so much joy. Plus we are doing our book report on The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston. 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 at drinklmnt.com/abeautifulmess Save 20% off at honeylove.com/mess Receive 15% off at blueland.com/mess Claim your seventy-five dollar credit now at Indeed.com/abeautiful
2/26/202445 minutes, 23 seconds
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#220: You Got Questions, We Got Answers

This week we are answering your questions all about Nova’s meditations, printing art, and publishing a book. 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: Claim your $75 credit at indeed.com/abeautiful Visit betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess to get 10% off your first month Get 30% off your first month at ritual.com/abeautifulmess Get a FREE sample pack with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/abeautifulmess
2/19/202438 minutes, 13 seconds
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#219: Elsie’s Adoption Story

This 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/abeautifulmess Claim your free sample pack at drinklmnt.com/abeautifulmess Get $30 off your first box at wildgrain.com/mess
2/12/202457 minutes, 47 seconds
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#218: Harry Potter - Comfort Rewatch

This week we're dissecting a favorite comfort watch movie for decor and home inspiration. This is an ongoing series for us, and this week's selection Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone- although we’re really talking about all 8 movies and the books. 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: Save 20% off at honeylove.com/mess Get $30 off your first box at wildgrain.com/mess Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/abm Visit betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess for 10% off your first month
2/5/202449 minutes, 14 seconds
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#217: Our Social Media Influencer Experiences

This week we are sharing our experiences as social media influencers from the past ten years. We’re sharing how we grew our Instagram, How we earned money influencing, our tips for anyone who wants to get into social media influencing and lastly- why we are taking a bit of a pause from it in 2024. 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 at drinklmnt.com/abeautifulmess Save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Receive a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/abeautifulmess Get $30 off your first box at wildgrain.com/mess
1/29/202456 minutes, 39 seconds
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#216: What's Up with A Beautiful Mess?

Many of you have noticed that our blog has really changed in the past year and this week we are going to share everything about why we’ve made some pivots and how we began growing our website traffic after TEN YEARS of not growing. This episode is both really business oriented and really personal to us as humans. We’re definitely spilling all the tea for ABM. 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 your first month at ritual.com/abeautifulmess Claim your $75 credit at indeed.com/abeautiful Enjoy 15% off your first one month supply of NOBS at betterbiom.com/abm Save 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/abeautifulmess
1/22/202455 minutes, 56 seconds
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#215: Winter Survival Guide

The weather is cold outside so this week we are discussing our favorite winter things. Everything from activities, food, and clothing. 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. Get a FREE sample pack with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/abeautifulmess Save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Receive 15% off at blueland.com/mess Save $30 off your fertility test at modernfertility.com/mess30
1/15/202428 minutes, 39 seconds
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#214: New Year, New Goals

It’s that time of year where everyone is setting goals. Today we are going over our goals for last year and what new ones we are setting for 2024. Plus we are sharing our winter book club picks. 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: Save 20% off at honeylove.com/mess Get $30 off your first box at wildgrain.com/mess Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/abm Save 30% at mykitsch.com/mess
1/8/202442 minutes, 10 seconds
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#213: Favorite Things of 2023

2023 is coming to an end so today we are discussing our favorite things from this past year. Plus we are doing our book report Feel Something, Make Something by Caitlin Metz. 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: Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at shopify.com/abm Get 30% off your first month at ritual.com/abeautifulmess Save 15% off at masterclass.com/abeautifulmess Receive 30% off your entire order at mykitsch.com/mess
12/11/202356 minutes, 27 seconds
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#212: The Holiday - Comfort Rewatch

You're listening to the A Beautiful Mess podcast, your cozy comfort listen. Today we are rewatching The Holiday, directed by Nancy Myers and starring Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet. 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 month at ritual.com/abeautifulmess Save 40% off a premium subscription at calm.com/abeautifulmess Receive 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Save 20% off at honeylove.com with the code MESS
12/4/202338 minutes, 27 seconds
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#211: Home Alone - Comfort Rewatch

The holiday season is upon us and we are watching one of the best Christmas movies, Home Alone. Directed by Chris Columbus and starring Macaulay Culkin. 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 at masterclass.com/abeautifulmess Save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Claim your seventy-five dollar credit now at Indeed.com/abeautiful Receive 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/abeautifulmess
11/27/202340 minutes, 11 seconds
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#210: Thanksgiving Favorites

Thanksgiving is next week so we are letting you in on all our Thanksgiving favorites. 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: Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at shopify.com/abm Get 30% off anything and everything at mykitsch.com/mess Receive a $75 job credit at indeed.com/abeautiful Use code mess at honeylove.com for 20% off
11/20/202335 minutes, 28 seconds
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#209: Listener Q&A - Holiday Edition

Today we are answering your questions all about the upcoming holiday season. 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 during your first month at ritual.com/abeautifulmess Save 40% off a premium subscription at calm.com/abeautifulmess Receive 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Enjoy 15% off a 1 month supply of NOBS at betterbiom.com/abm
11/13/202332 minutes, 2 seconds
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#208: Gift Giving (Deep Dive)

The gift giving season is upon on us and it can be so hard to figure out what to get someone. Don’t worry, we got you covered. Plus we are doing our book report on All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers. 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: Enjoy 15% off your first month supply at betterbiom.com/abm Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at shopify.com/abm Save 20% off at honeylove.com with the code MESS Get 15% off your annual membership at masterclass.com/abeautifulmess
11/6/202352 minutes, 55 seconds
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#207: Ghost Stories Episode

Tomorrow is Halloween so it’s time for some spooky ghost stories. We have gone through all your submissions and here are some of our favorites. 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: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/abm Claim your seventy-five dollar credit now at Indeed.com/abeautiful Get 30% off anything and everything at mykitsch.com/mess Save $30 off your fertility test at modernfertility.com/mess30
10/30/202341 minutes, 36 seconds
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Bonus: Handmade Murder is out!

I am sharing this special bonus episode with you today because my novel, Handmade Murder, is available. Hooray! You have no idea how much excitement and anxiety I have living inside me right now as I type those words. I wanted to create a mini bonus episode for our podcast listeners so they could be the first to know. :) And I'm sharing all the details and links I have, as well as reading Chapter 1 in the episode. Purchase your copy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3QvgfWs or Ingram Spark: https://www.ingramspark.com/  
10/25/202322 minutes, 41 seconds
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#206: Rosemary’s Baby - Comfort Rewatch

This 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 period at shopify.com/abm
10/23/202340 minutes, 20 seconds
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#205: Practical Magic - Comfort Rewatch

Since we love Halloween movies so much, we are doing another comfort rewatch. This week it’s Practical Magic, directed by Griffin Dunne and starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. Plus we are doing our book report on Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman. 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: Enjoy 15% off a 1 month supply of NOBS at betterbiom.com/abm Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/abm Get 15% off your annual membership at masterclass.com/abeautifulmess Save 30% at mykitsch.com/mess
10/16/202346 minutes, 5 seconds
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#204: Halloween Favorites

It’s October and that means Halloween time!!! It’s one of our favorite holidays so today we are discussing all our favorite Halloween things. 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: Visit ritual.com/abeautifulmess to get 30% off your first month Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Save 30% off your entire order at mykitsch.com/mess Get a free sample pack at drinklmnt.com/abeautifulmess
10/9/202343 minutes, 47 seconds
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#203: Our Autumn Bucket Lists

You are listening to A Beautiful Mess - your cozy comfort listen. Fall is in the air so today we are going over our Autumn bucket lists Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com. Thank you to this week's sponsors: Sign up for one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/abm Go to calm.com/abeautifulmess for 40% off unlimited access to calm’s entire library Get $30 off at modernfertility.com/mess30 Use code mess at honeylove.com for 20% off
10/2/202342 minutes, 8 seconds
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#202: Hocus Pocus - Comfort Rewatch

You're listening to the A Beautiful Mess podcast, your cozy comfort. This week we're discussing one of the best Halloween movies, Hocus Pocus, directed by Kenny Ortega and starring Bette Milder, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com. Thank you to this week's sponsors: Go to shopify.com/abm for a one-dollar-per-0month trial period Get 10% off at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Save 30% off your entire order at mykitsch.com/mess Receive a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/abeautifulmess
9/25/202344 minutes, 34 seconds
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#201: Hosting a Party (Deep Dive)

This week we are deep diving into parties. Everything from planning to what actually makes a great party. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com. Thank you to this week's sponsors: Get a free sample pack at drinklmnt.com/abeautifulmess Save 30% at mykitsch.com/mess Save 20% off at honeylove.com with the code MESS Receive 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/abeautifulmess
9/18/202337 minutes, 33 seconds
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#200: Let’s Celebrate 200 Episodes!

This week we are celebrating 200 podcast episodes!!! We are sharing our favorite moments, memories, and what we envision for our next 200 episodes. 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: Save 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/abeautifulmess Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/abm Save $30 off your fertility test at modernfertility.com/mess30
9/11/202347 minutes, 37 seconds
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#199: Home Updates

This week we are sharing all the updates on our new houses. Plus we are revealing our Fall book club selections 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 at ritual.com/abeautifulmess Enjoy a FREE Sample Pack with any order at drinklmnt.com/abeautifulmess Receive a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/abeautifulmess Save 30% off your entire order at mykitsch.com/mess
9/4/202347 minutes, 55 seconds
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#198: Jurassic Park - Comfort Rewatch

This week we're discussing the movie Jurassic Park, written by Michael Crichton and directed by Steven Spielberg. 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 Save 30% off your entire order at mykitsch.com/mess Use code ABM for 15% off at mudwtr.com/abm Receive 20% at honeylove.com with code MESS
8/28/202335 minutes, 33 seconds
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#197: All Things Books (Deep Dive)

This week we are deep diving into all things books. From our favorite series to what bookshelves we use. 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: Save 20% off at honeylove.com with the code MESS Get 40% off a Premium subscription at calm.com/abeautifulmess Receive a FREE sample pack at drinklmnt.com/abeautifulmess Save $30 off your fertility test at modernfertility.com/mess30
8/21/202356 minutes, 24 seconds
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#196: Our Go-To Travel Items

This week we are letting you know all our favorite travel items that we don’t leave home without. Plus we are doing our book report on Beach Read by Emily Henry and talking about what we are reading this month. 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 at mudwtr.com/abm Sign up for one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/abm Save 10% off your first month at Betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Save 30% off your entire order at mykitsch.com/mess
8/14/202340 minutes, 8 seconds
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#195: Answering Your Decor Questions

This week we are answering your questions. We are talking about flooring, buying furniture online, decorating your walls and not over planning.  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: Save 20% off your first month at ritual.com/abeautifulmess Get a FREE sample pack at drinklmnt.com/abeautifulmess Receive 30% off anything and everything at mykitsch.com/mess Receive a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/abeautifulmess
8/7/202336 minutes, 10 seconds
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#194: Now and Then - Comfort Rewatch

This week we're discussing the movie Now and Then directed by Lesli Linka Glatter and starring Christina Ricci and Demi Moore. 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 Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/abeautifulmess Receive 15% off at mudwtr.com/abm Get a FREE sample pack at drinklmnt.com/abeautifulmess Save $30 off your fertility test at modernfertility.com/mess30  
7/31/202334 minutes, 44 seconds
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#193: The Best Advice We've Received (Deep Dive)

This week we are deep diving into the best advice we’ve ever received regarding business, motherhood, and just life in general. Plus we are answering a listener question about our favorite podcasts. 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 mykitsch.com/mess Receive 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/abeautifulmess Get 15% off at mudwtr.com/abm  
7/24/202335 minutes, 42 seconds
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#192: Our Birthday Traditions

This week we are talking about our birthday traditions. You know we love holidays but what about birthdays? Plus we answer a listener’s question about being self-conscious about 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: Use code ABM for 15% off at mudwtr.com/abm Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Save 30% off your entire order at mykitsch.com/mess Receive $10 off your first month at nutrafol.com and use promo code MESS  
7/17/202340 minutes, 36 seconds
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#191: Amazing Home Decor Items for Under $50

This week we are going over our favorite home decor items that we found for under $50. This was an email request from Sabrina Wieland. Plus we are doing a book report on The Creative Act by Rick Rubin. 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: Save 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/abeautifulmess Get 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/abeautifulmess Receive a free sample pack at drinklmnt.com/abeautifulmess Get $30 off at modernfertility.com/mess30  
7/10/202340 minutes, 8 seconds
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#190: Parent Trap - Comfort Rewatch

This week we're discussing The Parent Trap—the 1998 version starring Lindsay Lohan and directed by Nancy Meyers. 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 at mudwtr.com/abm Save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Receive 20% off at honeylove.com with code MESS Get a free 14-day trial at shopify.com/abm 
7/3/202333 minutes, 54 seconds
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#189: Favorite Summer Things (Deep Dive)

This week we are talking about all things summer. Everything from our favorite activities, clothes, and food. Plus we are deep diving into all the sparkling beverages. 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 Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/abm Get a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs at athleticgreens.com/abeautifulmess Use code mess at honeylove.com for 20% off
6/26/202348 minutes, 41 seconds
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#188: Motherhood, Life, and Business, Oh My!

This week we are discussing how to handle everything from motherhood, life, and business. We’re discussing whether there is such a thing as balance and how we prioritize what’s important to us. 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 Receive 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/abeautifulmess Get a FREE sample pack at DrinkLMNT.com/abeautifulmess Get 22% off your first order at iherb.com with promo code abm
6/19/202341 minutes, 11 seconds
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#187: Furnishing a House from Scratch

This 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 betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Get 15% off at jennikayne.com/abeautifulmess
6/12/202335 minutes, 52 seconds
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#186: Stranger Than Fiction - Comfort Rewatch

This 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 mykitsch.com/mess Get a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/abeautifulmess Receive 22% off your first order at iherb.com with promo code abm
6/5/202330 minutes, 55 seconds
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#185: Finding Joy in Hobbies (Deep Dive)

This week we are talking about our hobbies and how they have brought joy into our lives. Plus we are also sharing how we find time for our hobbies with everything else going on in our lives. 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 at modernfertility.com/mess30 Use code ABM20 for 20% off at bubsnaturals.com Receive a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/abeautifulmess Save 35% off your first order at sundaysfordogs.com/abeautifulmess  
5/29/202355 minutes, 37 seconds
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#184: Decorating the Exterior of Your House

This week we are talking about how to make the outside of your home look and feel as cozy as the inside of your home. Plus we have a listener question about how to handle a contractor who isn’t doing the job right. 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 LMNT Sample Pack at drinklmnt.com/abeautifulmess Receive 25% off any Agility or Imunity mattress at shoptherapedic.com with code ABM Save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Use code mess at honeylove.com for 20% off  
5/22/202352 minutes, 14 seconds
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#183: Summer Bucket List & Book Club Selections

This week we are going over our summer bucket list and letting you in on all our summer plans. Plus we are revealing our Q2 book club selections and what has been sparking joy for us lately. 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 unlimited access at calm.com/abeautifulmess Receive 35% off your first order at sundaysfordogs.com/abeautifulmess Save 25% off any mattress at shoptherapedic.com with code ABM at checkout Get 22% off your first order at iherb.com with promo code abm  
5/15/202331 minutes, 37 seconds
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#182: Knives Out- Comfort Rewatch

This week we're discussing one of our all-time favorite comfort watch movies for decor and home inspiration. This is an ongoing series for us, and this week's selection is Knives Out! 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 3 months at ritual.com/abeautifulmess Receive a free sample pack at drinklmnt.com/abeautifulmess Save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Use code mess at honeylove.com for 20% off
5/8/202332 minutes, 41 seconds
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#181: Organizing Your Home (Deep Dive)

This week we are talking about organizing. How we keep the clutter at bay and our tips to get the rest of your family to stay organized.  Plus we are doing our book report on Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors. 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 Use code ABM20 for 20% off bubsnaturals.com Save 35% off your first order at sundaysfordogs.com/abeautifulmess Get 15% off at jennikayne.com/abeautifulmess
5/1/202355 minutes, 48 seconds
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#180: Selling Our Home Fully Furnished

This 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/abeautifulmess Save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Get a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/abeautifulmess Receive 10% off your next purchase at carawayhome.com/abeautifulmess
4/24/202344 minutes, 38 seconds
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#179: All Things Self Care

This 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 Receive a FREE sample pack at drinklmnt.com/abeautifulmess Get 15% off at jennikayne.com/abeautifulmess Save 30% off your order at mykitsch.com/mess
4/17/202353 minutes, 54 seconds
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#178: Father Of The Bride - Comfort Rewatch

This week we're dissecting a favorite comfort watch movie for decor and home inspiration. This is an ongoing series for us, and this week's selection is Father of The Bride (1991) a Nancy Meyer's classic!  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 Save 35% off your first order at sundaysfordogs.com/abeautifulmess Receive 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Use code ABM20 for 20% off bubsnaturals.com
4/10/202338 minutes, 35 seconds
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#177: Elsie's Historic House Mood Board

This 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/abeautifulmess Save 40% off unlimited access to Calm’s entire library at calm.com/abeautifulmess Receive a FRE sample pack at drinklmnt.com/abeautifulmess Get 30% off anything and everything at mykitsch.com/mess  
4/3/202354 minutes, 12 seconds
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#176: Finding Your Personal Style (Deep Dive)

This week we're sharing a deep dive on our experience cleaning out and curating our own closets. We're sharing how we got color consults and learned what our best colors are.  And we're sharing tips for how we found a style that felt right for us. 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 fertility test at modernfertility.com/mess30 Save 20% off any mattress with code SAVE20 at shoptherapedic.com/abm Receive 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Get 15% off your first order at jennikayne.com/abeautifulmess  
3/27/202346 minutes, 59 seconds
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#175: Spring Bucket List

This 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 your next purchase at carawayhome.com/abeautifulmess Receive 15% off your first order at blueland.com/mess    
3/20/202352 minutes, 56 seconds
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#174: You've Got Mail- Comfort Rewatch

This week we're dissecting a favorite comfort watch movie for decor and home inspiration. This is an ongoing series for us, and this week's selection is You've Got Mail, a Nora Ephron film from 1998. This is definitely a millennial comfort movie to THE CORE.  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/abeautifulmess Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/abm Save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Receive 30% off anything and everything at mykitsch.com/mess  
3/13/202345 minutes, 53 seconds
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#173: The 12 Week Year

This week we are doing a deep dive into a topic that we’ve referenced many times on this show - it is the book, The 12 Week Year. So if you are in the mood to talk about goal setting, then this episode is for you! Plus we are going to talk about the High Five Test. 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 test at modernfertility.com/mess30 Use code ABM20 for 20% off at bubsnaturals.com Save 15% off your first order at jennikayne.com/abeautifulmess Receive 10% off your next purchase at carawayhome.com/abeautifulmess
3/6/202351 minutes, 33 seconds
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#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 betterhelp.com/abeautiuflmess Get 30% off your entire order at mykitsch.com/mess Receive 10% off your next purchase at Carawayhome.com/abeautifulmess
2/27/202353 minutes, 1 second
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#171: Elsie's Moving Home to Missouri

This 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 first order at blueland.com/mess Receive 10% off your next purchase at carawayhome.com/abeautifulmess Save 30% off at mykitsch.com/mess
2/20/202351 minutes
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#170: Twilight - Comfort Rewatch

This week we're dissecting a favorite comfort watch movie for decor and home inspiration. This is an ongoing series for us, and this week's selection is Twilight- we're covering the original 2008 movie as well as the rest of the saga.  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 test at modernfertility.com/mess30 Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/abm Save 25% off an Agility or Immunity hybrid mattress plus get 2 free memory foam pillows at shoptherapedic.com Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess  
2/13/202343 minutes, 42 seconds
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#169: Reflections on Half our Lives Online (and Half Offline)

This week we're taking a nostalgic journey... we're talking about life before and after the internet and our experiences as early influencers. We're also sharing our book report for Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert.  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 Save 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/abeautifulmess Receive 40% off unlimited access at calm.com/abeautifulmess Save 25% off any mattress and get 2 FREE memory-foam pillows at shoptherapedic.com with code ABM at checkout
2/6/202356 minutes, 39 seconds
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#168: Design your Dream Home- Deep Dive

This week we are here with our first deep dive episode and we're diving into designing your DREAM HOME. In this episode, we'll cover how to choose a color scheme, create mood boards and grow into an evolving aesthetic as you update 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: Receive a FREE sample pack at drinklmnt.com/abeautifulmess Save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Get 30% off your entire order at mykitsch.com/mess Take 15% off your first order at blueland.com/mess
1/30/202356 minutes, 38 seconds
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#167: It's Complicated - Comfort Re-watch Episode

This week we're dissecting a favorite comfort watch movie for decor and home inspiration. This is an ongoing series for us, and this week's selection is It's Complicated- a Nancy Meyers film from 2009.  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 10% off your next purchase at carawayhome.com/abeautifulmess Save 15% off your first order at blueland.com/mess Sign up for a FREE trial at shopify.com/abm  
1/23/202339 minutes, 27 seconds
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#166: 2023 Decor Trend Reactions

This week we're chatting about trend reports. It's so much fun to make these predictions because they're all really just opinions anyway and we love opinions!  We're also sharing some highs and lows and a little just-for-fun book report!  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:   Sign up for a FREE trial at shopify.com/abm Get a FREE Sample Pack at drinklmnt.com/abeautifulmess Save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Get  $20 off the test when you go to modernfertility.com/MESS
1/16/202355 minutes, 47 seconds
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#165: New Years Goals & Plans

If you know us at all you know we LOVE goals!  This week we're chatting about our goals and plans for 2023, sharing our first book club picks of 2023 and we have some fun podcast news to share!  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 $30 off your test at modernfertility.com/mess30 Save 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/abeautifulmess Get 10% off your first 3 months at ritual.com/abeautifulmess
1/9/202356 minutes, 54 seconds
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#164: Favorite Things of 2022

This week we are talking about our favorite purchases from 2022 - everything from books to skincare to splurges and more. We are also sharing your favorite A Beautiful Mess blog post of the year. 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 test at modernfertility.com/mess30 Save 10% off your first 3 months at ritual.com/abeautifulmess Receive 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Get 20% off your next at-home lab test at everlywell.com/mess
12/12/202256 minutes, 26 seconds
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#163: Gift Shopping Episode

This week we're chatting about the most creative and thoughtful gifts we’ve received, ideas for gifts, and how we are wrapping our gifts this year.  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 fourteen-day trial at shopify.com/abm Receive a FREE Sample Pack at drinklmnt.com/abeautifulmess Save $30 off your first box at wildgrain.com/mess Get 35% off sitewide with code ABEAUTIFULMESS at cozyearth.com  
12/5/202256 minutes, 6 seconds
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#162: Holidays Traditions List

This week we're chatting about the holiday traditions we most want to enjoy with our families and our top movies to comfort watch during November and December.  We're also sharing some mindset tips for renovating and getting into cooking for the first time!  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: Save 20% off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/mess Get 10% off your first three months at ritual.com/abeautifulmess Receive 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Get a FREE fourteen-day trial at shopify.com/abm  
11/21/202244 minutes, 15 seconds
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#161: A Thanksgiving Feast Episode

This week we're chatting about our favorite thanksgiving recipes, ideas for making memories, and Pinterest tips. We're also sharing our book report for Taste Makers by Mayukh Sen. 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 at drinklmnt.com/abeautifulmess Save $30 off your test at modernfertility.com/mess30 Receive $30 off your first box at wildgrain.com/mess Get 35% off sitewide using code ABEAUTIFULMESS at cozyearth.com  
11/14/202239 minutes, 12 seconds
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#160: Christmas Crafts + Homemade Decorations

This week we're chatting about Christmas crafts, planning holiday decorations and our best ideas for making the holidays more enjoyable and less stressful. We're also sharing a few budget saving renovation tips!  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: Receive 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Sign up for a FREE trial at shopify.com/abm Get 20% off your next at-home lab tests at everlywell.com/mess Listen to the How to Buy a Home Podcast
11/7/202251 minutes, 41 seconds
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#159: Our All-Time Favorite Spooky Movies

Happy Halloween! Today we are discussing our all-time favorite spooky movies. We are also talking about one of our book club selections, Sea of Tranquility. 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 test at modernfertility.com/mess30 For a free Sample Pack go to drinklmnt.com/abeautifulmess Receive 30% off your entire order at mykitsch.com/mess Save 10% during your first 3 months at ritual.com/abeautifulmess
10/31/202249 minutes, 50 seconds
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#158: Spells and Magical Objects

In honor of the spooky season, we are talking about fictional spells. And if we were going to make our own Horcruxes, what they would be? Plus, we're sharing what sparks joy for us. 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 3 months at ritual.com/abeautifulmess Receive 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess For a FREE fourteen-day trial go to shopify.com/abm 35% off sitewide with code “ABEAUTIFULMESS” at cozyearth.com  
10/24/202241 minutes, 37 seconds
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#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 sponsor: Get 10% off your first order with code “ABM” at theburlapbag.com For a free Sample Pack go to drinklmnt.com/abeautifulmess Save 20% off your order at bigblanket.com/abm Get $30 off your first box at wildgrain.com/mess  
10/17/202250 minutes, 4 seconds
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#156: How to Make Your House Feel like HOME

This week we’re talking about how to make your house feel like a home including ways to nest as you first move in and setting up a home that’s appealing to all five senses. We’re also chatting about how our styles have changed over the past decade or two and obviously Hocus Pocus 2!!!!  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 fertility test at modernfertility.com/mess30 Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Listen to the How to Buy a Home Podcast Receive 30% off your order at mykitsch.com/mess  
10/10/202256 minutes, 51 seconds
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#155: Step Inside our Old Lady Creative Retreat

Today we're taking you to our imaginary retirement home- it's not a regular retirement home, it's a cool retirement home where we make art, pies, and pottery. We also write novels and go swimming.  We also answer two of the deepest listener questions we've seen in a while. So prepare yourselves for that.  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 your free sample Pack at drinklmnt.com/abeautifulmess For a FREE fourteen-day trial go to shopify.com/abm Save 20% on your order at bigblanket.com/abm Receive 35% off site-wide with code “ABEAUTIFULMESS” at cozyearth.com  
10/3/202253 minutes, 27 seconds
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#154: The Past, Present, and Future of Blogging

This week we're sharing all about our new site design and our goals for the future of A Beautiful Mess and how we want to evolve. If you're interested in the topic of blogging, this episode has quite a few good tips and also our predictions about the future of blogging.  We're also sharing a book report for The House in the Cerulean Sea which is a certified banger.  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 3 months at ritual.com/abeautifulmess Receive 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess to shopify.com/abm for a FREE fourteen-day trial Get 10% off your first order with code “ABM” at theburlapbag.com
9/26/202255 minutes, 41 seconds
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#153: Autumn Bucket List

Each season we make a bucket list of memories we want to make with our families and it's time for the Autumn bucket list episode! We're also going to answer a question from an overseas listener.  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: Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to modernfertility.com/MESS Get your FREE Sample Pack at drinklmnt.com/abeautifulmess Receive 30% off your entire order at mykitsch.com/mess Listen to How to Buy a Home Podcast on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts  
9/19/202241 minutes
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#152: Personalizing a New Build

Elsie 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 Receive 10% off your first order with code “ABM” at theburlapbag.com Save 20% off your order at bigblanket.com/abm  
9/12/202255 minutes, 10 seconds
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#151: Cozy Episode + Autumn Book Club

This week we're sharing our Autumn reading list and a guide to all things COZY including our coziest recipe and what we are looking forward to for fall.  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 test at modernfertility.com/MESS Receive 10% off your first order with code “ABM” at theburlapbag.com Claim your FREE sample pack at DrinkLMNT.com/ABEAUTIFULMESS Go to bigblanket.com/abm to save 20% off your order  
8/29/202246 minutes, 50 seconds
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#150: We're Back! Summer Recap

We 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 full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features. Visit ritual.com/ABEAUTIFULMESS and get 10% off Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Go to FunctionofBeauty.com/MESS to get 25% off your first order
8/22/202253 minutes, 28 seconds
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#149: Summer Bucket List + Summer Reading List

This week we're sharing our summer bucket list as well as our summer reading list!  We're also sharing our favorite podcasts so you have something to listen to while we are on break. 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 (just cover the cost of shipping, $5 in the US) when you visit DrinkLMNT.com/abeautifulmess Receive 20% off plus free shipping at drinkolipop.com/abeautifulmess or use code ABEAUTIFULMESS at checkout Get $20 off your test at modernfertility.com/mess Save 20% on your first order at functionofbeauty.com/mess  
5/30/202244 minutes, 50 seconds
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#148: Best and Worst Money Advice

Today we’re sharing the best (and worst) money advice we've ever received. We'll be sharing our book report for I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi, and Ramit will join us for an interview as well. We're also answering a few listener questions. 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 (just cover the cost of shipping, $5 in the US) when you visit DrinkLMNT.com/abeautifulmess Get a free 14-day trial with full access to all of Shopify’s features when you visit shopify.com/abm  Get $10 off a $50 order when you visit milkbarstore.com/mess Visit ritual.com/abeautifulmess and you’ll get 10% off your first three months!
5/23/20221 hour, 1 second
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#147: How to Design a Room with a Collected Feel

This week we're exploring how to decorate your home with that cozy, collected feel.  We're also chatting about pets and hobbies so, the usual. Haha! 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 test at modernfertility.com/mess/ Get $10 off any order of $50 or more at milklbarstore.com/mess Receive 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Listen to the How to Buy a Home Podcast
5/16/202251 minutes, 58 seconds
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#146: Contentment with Your Home (+ Sexy Faery Talk)

This week we are talking about how to be more content with your home NOW. We are also doing our book report on A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas and we are talking about ways to get off our phones. 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 trail Get a FREE Sample Pack at DrinkLMNT.com/ABEAUTIFULMESS Get 10% off your first three months at ritual.com/ABEAUTIFULMESS Check out our courses at courses.abeautifulmess.com  
5/9/202255 minutes, 50 seconds
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#145: One Jeans to Rule Them All

In today’s episode, we are talking about our go-to’s - everything from jeans, to kids’ books, and all the random stuff in between.  We are also going to talk about our book club selection, The Midnight Library and answer a listener’s question. 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 Get your free LMNT Sample Pack at drinkLMNT.com/ABEAUTIFULMESS Receive 20% off your first purchase at drinkbev.com/abeautifulmess Get $10 off an order of $50 or more at milkbarstore.com/mess  
5/2/202255 minutes, 32 seconds
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#144: Priorities and The Power of Moments

Today we are sharing our book report on The Power of Moments and we're talking about how we set our priorities for our work life, our creative selves, and our family life. 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 test at modernfertility.com/MESS Go to shopify.com/abm for a FREE fourteen-day trial For a free Sample Pack go to drinklmnt.com/ABEAUTIFULMESSGet a special free 22-day trial membership at wondrium.com/abeautifulmess
4/25/202256 minutes, 15 seconds
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#143: A Home Cooking Episode

This week we are chatting about home cooking, our dream kitchens, and our most loved family meals. Plus we are answering listener questions about controversial preferences and creative projects. 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 Sign up NOW to start your free trial at wondrium.com/abeautifulmess Try BetterHelp at betterhelp.com/ABEAUTIFULMESS Get $10 off any order of $50 or more at milkbarstore.com/MESS  
4/18/202255 minutes, 33 seconds
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#142: Best and Worst DIYs

This week we are talking about our best and worst DIYs.We’ve been sharing DIYs on our blog for more than 10 years so we’ve definitely saved thousands of dollars but also made a lot of mistakes.  We are also letting you in on some thoughts about what makes life meaningful for us. 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: For a FREE fourteen-day trial go to shopify.com/abm Get your free LMNT Sample Pack at drinkLMNT.com/ABEAUTIFULMESS Receive 20% off plus free shipping on your order at drinkolipop.com/abeautifulmess or use code ABEAUTIFULMESS at checkout Get $10 off any order of $50 or more at milkbarstore.com/mess
4/11/202256 minutes, 27 seconds
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#141: Our Routines

In today’s episode, it’s all about routines. We love this topic! Routines are life-changing and can help you so much. Plus we are answering some really fun questions and talking about what we are putting in our Easter baskets. 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: Save $20 off your test at modernfertility.com/mess Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Receive 25% off your first order at functionofbeauty.com/mess Check out our courses at courses.abeautifulmess.com
4/4/202255 minutes, 42 seconds
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#140: Spring Bucket List

This week we are chatting about everything on our spring bucket list and we encourage you to make one too! We are also sharing the new ABM book club selections for Spring. Plus we answer a listener’s questions about getting older. 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 Start your FREE 22-day trial of unlimited access at wondrium.com/abeautifulmess Receive 20% off your first purchase at drinkbev.com/abeautifulmess Go to shopify.com/abm for a FREE 14-day trail  
3/28/202247 minutes, 30 seconds
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#139: Our Favorite Things

Today we are doing a favorite things episode. We are also sharing our pet peeves and guilty pleasures. Plus we have our book report on Think Like A Book By Jay Shetty. 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 Listen to the How to Buy a Home Podcast Save 25% on your first order at functionofbeauty.com/mess Get 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/abeautifulmess
3/21/202256 minutes, 37 seconds
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#138: Palm Spring Moms

This week we are sharing about our getaway to Palm Springs, making friends in your 30s, and our book report on Vanishing Half by Britt Bennett. 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 test at modernfertility.com/mess Go to shopify.com/abm for a FREE fourteen-day trail Receive 20% off your first purchase at drinkbev.com/abeautifulmess Go to functionofbeauty.com/mess to save 25% on your first order
3/14/202254 minutes, 28 seconds
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#137: Our Spring and Summer Fantasies

While we are over winter, winter is not over us yet! This week we are fantasizing about porch decor, pool season, picnics, and anything involving sunshine.  We are also answering some design questions and our random celebrity crushes. 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 22-day trial membership at wondrium.com/abeautifulmess Receive $25 off your purchase of $100 or more at girlfriend.com/abeautifulmess Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Receive a special promotion of 40% off a Premium subscription at calm.com/abeautifulmess
3/7/202251 minutes, 28 seconds
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#136: A Deep Dive into Goals

In today’s episode, we are chatting about our favorite subject - goals! We are giving you our best tips on how to plan and achieve your goals. We are also sharing a random embarrassing story and a book report about Playing Big by Tara Mohr. 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 first order at trybite.com/abeautifulmess Listen to the How to Buy a Home Podcast Receive 20% off your first purchase at drinkbev.com/abeautifulmess Save 25% on your first order at functionofbeauty.com/mess
2/28/202257 minutes, 43 seconds
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#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/mess Receive 10% off your first three months at ritual.com/abeautifulmess Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Save $35 on your first order at splendidspoon.com/beautifulmess
2/21/202246 minutes, 36 seconds
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#134: Elsie's Dining Room Library

This 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 special free 22-day trial membership at wondrium.com/abeautifulmess Receive a FREE fourteen-day trial at shopify.com/abm Get a special limited-time promotion of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/abeautifulmess  
2/14/202256 minutes, 10 seconds
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#133: Cliche Advice we Swear by (and Reject)

This week we collected all sorts of cliche advice. This is your chance to play along with us and decide which cliches you defend and which you think should just go away forever. We also are answering a hilarious question about how our business functions. 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 your purchase of $100 or more at girlfriend.com/abeautifulmess Listen to the How to Buy a Home Podcast Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Receive 20% off your first purchase at drinkbev.com/abeautifulmess  
2/7/202255 minutes, 6 seconds
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#132: Business Secrets

Today we are letting you in on all our business secrets. We compiled a list of secrets to share and we hope you find a little nugget that helps you with your business. Plus we are answering a listener’s questions about our favorite TV shows. 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 test when you go to modernfertility.com/mess Receive 20% off your first order at trybite.com/abeautifulmess Save $35 off your first order at splendidspoon.com/beautifulmess Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess  
1/31/202259 minutes, 24 seconds
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#131: Reactions to 2022 Trend Predictions

This week we have a fun episode for you where we are reacting to 2022 design trend forecasts and telling you our favorites. Plus we answer a listener's questions about true love and our personal pivots we’ve made during these past 2 years. 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:  Visit ritual.com/abeautifulmess for 10% off your first three months Receive 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Get 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/abeautifulmess Save $35 on your first order at splendidspoon.com/beautifulmess  
1/24/202255 minutes, 25 seconds
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#130: New Year, Same Me

We are excited to be kick-off a new season today because we missed you. Today we are talking about our New Year’s plans for 2022, working from home, and we are introducing a new funny segment. 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 first order at trybite.com/abeautifulmess Listen to How to Buy a Home Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Go to shopify.com/abm for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features Girlfriend Collective is offering $25 off your purchase of $100 or more when you go to girlfriend.com/abeautifulmess  
1/17/202254 minutes, 19 seconds
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#129: Favorite Things of 2021

This is our last episode of 2021 and we are recapping all of our favorite things from the year. We are also sharing our first selections for our new book club that will be starting in the new year. 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:  Receive 20% off your first purchase at drinkbev.com/abeautifulmess or use code ABEAUTIFULMESS at checkout Get $25 off your purchase of $100 or more at girlfriend.com/abeautifulmess Receive 20% off plus free shipping on your order at drinkolipop/com/abeautifulmess or use code ABEAUTIFULMESS at checkout Get $20 off your fertility test at modernfertility.com/mess  
12/20/202149 minutes, 46 seconds
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#128: Christmas Traditions - Sharing Nostalgia

This week we are talking about our favorite Christmas traditions - past, present, and new ones we would like to start for the future. We are also sharing storage tips and the best place to have a good cry. 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:  Visit betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess to get 10% off your first month Get $20 off a fertility test at modernfertility.com/mess Receive 20% off plus free shipping at drinkolipop.com/abeautifulmess or use code ABEAUTIFULMESS at checkout Get $10 off any order of $50 or more at milkbarstore.com/mess
12/13/202139 minutes, 42 seconds
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#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  
12/6/202138 minutes, 59 seconds
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#126: Our Holiday Special...all about it!

This week we are sharing all about a crazy random idea we had this year to create a holiday special! We will be giving you all the behind-the-scenes scoop and the crazy twists and turns it took to get it to 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:  Agility is offering 25% off any mattress plus your choice of either a FREE sheet set or a FREE pair of pillows with code ABM at checkout at agilitybed.com/abm Receive 20% off your first purchase plus free shipping at drinkbev.com/abeautifulmess or use code ABEAUTIFULMESS at checkout. Get started with Issuu today for free or get 50% off a premium account at issuu.com/podcast and use promo code ABEAUTIFULMESS at checkout Get 50% off your first month plus free shipping on any crate line with code MESS at kiwico.com
12/6/202144 minutes, 42 seconds
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#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/mess Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Get $25 off your purchase of $100 or more when you go to girlfriend.com/abeautifulmess  
11/29/202148 minutes, 14 seconds
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#124: The Holiday Decor Debate

This 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 purchase using code ABM at agilitybed.com Listen to How to Buy a Home Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Receive $20 off a test at modernfertility.com/mess Receive 20% off plus free shipping at drinkolipop.com/abeautifulmess or use code ABEAUTIFULMESS at checkout
11/22/202147 minutes, 39 seconds
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#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 order
11/15/202138 minutes, 11 seconds
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#122: Book Report and Favorite Holiday Movies

Today we are sharing a book report episode along with our favorite holiday movies. We are also sharing an exciting charity project that we are starting this month that we want to invite you to be a part of. 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: Listen to the How to Buy a Home Podcast. Get 20% off your first purchase at drinkbev.com/abeautifulmess Receive 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Start for free or get 50% off a premium account at issuu.com/podcast
11/15/202144 minutes, 13 seconds
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#121: Evaluating Our End-of-the-Year Goals

As we near the end of 2021, it’s a good time to do an end-of-the-year goal audit. Listen in as we walk you through the five steps to evaluate your goals. Plus we have a question for you and we share 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: Use code 'ABM' at agilitybed.com and get 25% off mattresses and sheets, plus 2 free pillows with a mattress purchase Get $10 off any order of $50 or more at milkbarstore.com/mess Receive $25 off $100 or more at girlfriend.com/abeautifulmess Get 50% off your first month plus free shipping on any crate line with code MESS at kiwico.com
11/8/202135 minutes, 20 seconds
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#120: Holiday Bucket List

This 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 your first 3 months at ritual.com/abeautifulmess Receive 20% off your first purchase plus free shipping at drinkbev.com/abeautifulmess
11/1/202145 minutes, 52 seconds
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#119: Gen Z Home Decor Trends

On 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/podcast to get started for FREE today
10/25/202151 minutes, 57 seconds
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#118: Halloween Special (Ghost Stories)

It’s time for our favorite episode of the year - your listener submitted ghost stories! Plus we have our own ghost story to share with you today and you are never going to guess who’s house is haunted. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com.   Thank you to this week's sponsor: Get 50% off your first month and free shipping at kiwico.com with code MESS Get $10 off any order of $50 or more at milkbarstore.com/mess Use code mess100 at GreenChef.com/mess100 to get $100 off including free shipping Get 20% off your first purchase along with free shipping at drinkbev.com/abeautifulmess or use code ABEAUTIFULMESS
10/18/202153 minutes, 6 seconds
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#117: Movie Houses and Our Favorite Autumn Decor

Today we are talking about movie houses, Autumn decor and we each share some of our favorite apps that are not photo or video apps. Plus, we are answering a listener’s question about fun things to do in St Louis. 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 mattress or pillow purchase and free shipping at agilitybed.com with code BUNDLEUP Check out the How to Buy a Home Podcast First-time customers will receive a free starter kit from grove.co/ABM Save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess
10/11/202144 minutes, 27 seconds
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#116: Tattoo Stories (MINI)

For years our listeners have been requesting a tattoo episode so today is the day we are talking about all of our tattoos - the best ones, the regrets, and any future tattoos we might be planning. 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 your order when you visit Spoonflower.com and use code ABMINTRO15
10/4/202125 minutes, 58 seconds
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#115: Money Dials and Buys that Spark Joy

In today’s episode, we are talking all about money dials - what they are and what are our money dials. We are also discussing the best things we have bought in our 30s that have sparked a lot of joy for us. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com.   Thank you to this week's sponsor: Use code ABEAUTIFULMESS at issuu.com/podcast to get 50% off. Get 20% off at drinkbev.com/abeautifulmess or by using code ABEAUTIFULMESS Get 10% off your first 3 months by visiting www.ritual.com/abeautifulmess First time customers get $25 off purchases of $100 or more at girlfriend.com/ABEAUTIFULMESS
10/4/202139 minutes, 34 seconds
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#114: Elsie's Pink House

Today 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 checkout.  Get 20% off at modernfelitily.com/mess. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Get $100 off including free shipping at GrenChef.com/mess100
9/27/202137 minutes, 45 seconds
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#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.com
9/20/202114 minutes, 43 seconds
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#112: Autumn Bucket List

With this week being the official first week of Autumn, we are doing our Autumn bucket list and sharing our three most exciting things on each of our lists. We are also discussing our future goals, plans for our business, and how to pivot after you've made a major purchase mistake. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com Thank you to this week's sponsors: Save $25 off your first purchase of $100 or more at girlfriend.com/abeautifulmess. Choose a free starter kit with your first order at grove.co/abm. Get $20 off your fertility test at modernfertility.com/mess. Save 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess.  
9/20/202137 minutes, 37 seconds
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#111: Emma's Birth Story

Emma 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 premium account. Listeners will get 10% off their first three months of counseling by visiting ritual.com/abeautifulmess.
9/13/202140 minutes, 10 seconds
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#110: One Year in Our Home With Jeremy Larson

This 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.com/abm ABM listners get 20% off plus free shipping at drinkbev.com/abeautifulmess Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Visit grove.co/abm for your free 5-piece beyond plastic set Go to greenchef.com/mess100 and use code mess100 to get $100 off including free shipping
8/23/202145 minutes, 16 seconds
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#109: Ways To Increase Curb Appeal (MINI)

If you are looking to list your home or simply want to spruce up a bit this episode is for you! Visit the show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write into us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com! Thanks to this weeks sponsor: Get 20% off your order at allform.com/abeautifulmess
8/16/202122 minutes
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#108: Raising Creative Kiddos with Elizabeth Chapman

This week, our mom, Elizabeth Chapman, is joining me for a special episode about raising creative kids. I'm so excited for you to learn from our ultimate creative inspiration! To see the show notes, go to abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to the show at podcast@abeautifulmess.com. Thanks to this week's sponsors: Visit modernfertility.com/mess to get $20 off your test Get started with Issuu today for free or get 50% off a premium account at issuu.com/podcast and use code ABEAUTIFULMESS Receive 20% off plus free shipping on their best-selling variety pack when you go to juneshine.com/abeautifulmess or use code ABEAUTIFULMESS at checkout Go to functionofbeauty.com/mess to take your quiz and save 20% off your first order
8/16/202141 minutes, 12 seconds
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#107: Cheap Old Houses

This week we're chatting with Elizabeth from Cheap Old Houses! We chat about house shopping, tips for renovating historic homes, and the new Cheap Old Houses TV show! Thank you to this week's sponsors: Get 10% off your first 3 months when you visit ritual.com/abeautifulmess ABM listeners get 20% off your first purchase along with free shipping when you go to drinkbev.com/abeautifulmess or by using the code ABEAUTIFULMESS Get started with Issuu today for free or get 50% off a premium account when you go to issuu.com/podcast and uses promo code ABEAUTIFULMESS Get 10% off your first month when you go to betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess
8/9/202139 minutes, 43 seconds
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#106: How We Survive Major Renovations (MINI)

In this mini episode we are giving tips on how to survive big renovations! There are also some funny/sad stories along the way... Thank you to this week's sponsor: Visit spoonflower.com and use code ABMINTRO15 for 15% off your order.
8/2/202126 minutes, 33 seconds
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#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 to verbenergy.com/abeautifulmess Receive 20% off plus free shipping on their best-selling variety pack when you go to juneshine.com/abeautifulmess or use code ABEAUTIFULMESS at checkout
8/2/202145 minutes, 33 seconds
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#104: How to Make a Resume and Get Your Dream Job

When we hired Keely, she had the most beautiful and impressive resume I have ever seen. If you're interested in working for a creative company, I highly suggest this episode and Keely's tips for building a resume that stands out. Visit the show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast. Call in to the pod at 417-893-0011 or write in at podcast@abeautifulmess.com. Thank you to this week's sponsors: Get 20% off your first purchase plus free shipping at drinkbev.com/abeautifulmess or by using the code ABEAUTIFULMESS Visit modernfertility.com/mess to get $20 off the test ABM listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Go to functionofbeauty.com/mess to take your quiz and save 20% off your first order
7/26/202138 minutes, 32 seconds
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#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/abeautifulmess
7/19/202126 minutes, 56 seconds
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#102: Flash Q+A

We 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 juneshine.com/abeautifulmess or use code ABEAUTIFULMESS at checkout Get started with Issuu today for free or get 50% off a premium account when you visit issuu.com/podcast and use promo code ABEAUTIFULMESS Get 4 of Verb's best-selling flavors for free, just pay 95 cents to ship when you go to verbenergy.com/abeautifulmess
7/19/202139 minutes, 44 seconds
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#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 purchase
7/12/202115 minutes, 56 seconds
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#100: How to Define Your Decor Style and Make Mood Boards

Hi 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 Get 10% off your first three months when you go to ritual.com/abeautifulmess Go to drinkbev.com/abeautifulmess or enter code ABEAUTIFULMESS at checkout to save 20% off your first purchase along with free shipping Visit betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess to get 10% off your first month
7/12/202140 minutes, 7 seconds
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#99: How to Bond with your Home When It Doesn't Come Instantly

It's pretty common to feel unsettled and not "at home" in a new house. In this episode, we're talking about how we bonded with homes when it didn't come instantly. See the show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast, write to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com! Thank you to this week's sponsors: Receive 20% off plus free shipping on June Shine's best-selling variety pack at juneshine.com/abeautifulmess or use code ABEAUTIFULMESS at checkout Go to functionofbeauty.com/mess to take the quiz and get 20% off your first order Visit modernfertility.com/mess to get $20 off a test Go to magicspoon.com/beautifulmess or use code BEAUTIFULMESS to grab a variety pack and get $5 off your purchase
7/5/202127 minutes, 58 seconds
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#98: Goodbye Collin

This week is kind of an emotional episode for me because I'm saying goodbye to Collin after nearly six years of making projects together. We recorded this episode on his last day! Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com. Thank you to this week's sponsors: Receive 20% off plus free shipping on June Shine's best-selling variety pack when you go to juneshine.com/abeautifulmess or use code ABEAUTIFULMESS Go to verbenergy.com/abeautifulmess and get 4 of their best-selling flavors for free, just pay 95 cents for shipping Get started with Issuu today for free or get 50% off a premium membership when you go to issuu.com/abeautifulmess and use promo code ABEAUTIFULMESS Receive 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess
6/28/202139 minutes, 29 seconds
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#97: How to Plan a Room from Start to Finish

This week, Laura is joining me to attempt to teach you how to plan a room renovation— amid MANY rabbit trails. It's a fun episode! Visit abeautifulmess.com/podcast for the shownotes. You can also write into us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or use our hotline 417-893-0011. Thank you to this week's sponsors: Get four of Verb's best-selling flavors for free (pay just 95 cents for shipping) when you go to verbenergy.com/abeautifulmess Receive 20% off your first purchase plus free shipping at drinkbev.com/abeautifulmess or use our code ABEAUTIFULMESS Visit magicspoon.com/beautifulmess or use code BEAUTIFULMESS to receive $5 off a variety pack Go to functionofbeauty.com/mess to take your quiz and receive 20% off your first order
6/21/202146 minutes, 56 seconds
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#96: How to "Nancy Meyers" Your Home

In this week’s episode we’re taking the Nancy Meyers deep dive of our dreams. To see the show notes, go to abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com. Thank you to this week's sponsors: Receive 20% off plus free shipping on June Shine's best-selling variety pack when you go to juneshine.com/abeautifulmess or use code ABEAUTIFULMESS at checkout Go to betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess to get 10% off your first month Visit modernfertility.com/mess to get $20 off the test ABM listeners will get 10% off their first 3 months by visiting ritual.com/abeautifulmess
6/14/202137 minutes, 22 seconds
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#95: How to spend 48 hours in Nashville (MINI)

In this week's mini-episode we're giving you a mini city guide to Nashville, Tennessee. All the businesses mentioned in this episode are linked in our show notes. You can email us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or call into our hotline at 417-893-0011. Thanks to this week's sponsor Spoonflower! Visit spoonflower.com and use code ABMINTRO15 for 15% off your first order.  
6/7/202126 minutes, 35 seconds
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#94: Summer Bucket List

Welcome 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 our code ABEAUTIFULMESS Visit magicspoon.com/beautifulmess to grab a variety pack and use code BEAUTIFULMESS for $5 off your purchase!
6/7/202143 minutes, 49 seconds
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#93: Fails episode!

In this week's episode we confess to and reminisce about our biggest and most expensive fails. Write in to the show at podcast@abeautifulmess.com, call us at 417-893-0011, and visit the show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast. Thank you to this week's sponsors: Go to modernfertility.com/mess to get $20 off your test Receive 20% off plus free shipping on a variety pack when you go to juneshine.com/abeautifulmess or use code ABEAUTIFULMESS Visit functionofbeauty.com/mess to save 20% off your first order ABM listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess
5/24/202136 minutes, 58 seconds
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#92: Who's on our Vision Board?

This week we're chatting about some of our heroes and the impact they've made on our lives. Visit our show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast, write to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or call in to leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. Thank you to this week's sponsors: Go to issuu.com/podcast get get 50% off a premium subscription Visit magicspoon.com/beautifulmess to get $5 off your purchase Get 20% off your purchase + free shipping when you go to drinkbev.com/abeautifulmess Receive 10% off your first three months by vising ritual.com/abeautifulmess
5/17/202138 minutes, 48 seconds
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#91: Money Saving Decor Tips (save thousands!)

This mini episode is full of money saving tips and hacks! Visit our show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast, write to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com, and call into our hotline at 417-893-0011. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Save three hundred dollars on any mattress at any time with the code ABM300 — visit agilitybed.com/abm.
5/10/202121 minutes, 32 seconds
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#90: Design Rules to Ignore or Stick To

This week we’re doing a fun opinion episode of design rules. Do you ever wonder why it’s cool to break certain rules and a disaster in other cases. We do our best to break that down in this episode. Visit our show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast, email us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com, or call in to our hotline at 417-893-0011. Thanks to this week's sponsors: Go to grove.co/abm to get an exclusive gift set and free shipping when you start a 60 day free trial Visit functionofbeauty.com/mess to get 20% off your order ABM listeners will get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Receive 20% off plus free shipping on June Shine's best selling variety packGo to juneshine.com/abeautifulmess or use the code ABEAUTIFULMESS at checkout to claim this deal
5/10/202149 minutes, 52 seconds
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#89: Book Report

Book report time! In this episode we are each sharing three books we've read recently as well as some Instagram accounts we are enjoying following. Visit the show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast, write to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or CALL US on our new hotline at 417-893-0011. Thank you to this week's sponsors: Save 20% on Agility's sitewide Memorial Day sale. agilitybed.com/abm Get 20% off your first purchase along with free shipping when you go to drinkbev.com/abeautifulmess or use code ABEAUTIFULMESS Go to modernfertility.com/mess to get $20 off your test Visit magicspoon.com/beautifulmess and use code BEAUTIFULMESS to get $5 off your purchase
5/3/202147 minutes, 18 seconds
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#88: What We Learned From Our Airbnb Biz Experience (And Why We Closed That Chapter)

Hi everyone! This week we are diving into the FULL story of what happened with all of our bnb properties. Visit the show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast. Contact us via email at podcast@abeautifulmess.com OR leave us a voicemail at 417-839-0011. Thank you to this week's sponsors: Download the Curtsy app today and enter code MESS for 15% off your first purchase Get start with Issuu today for free, or get 50% off a premium subscription when you go to issuu.com/podcast and enter code ABEAUTIFULMESS Receive 20% off plus free shipping on the June Shine variety pack. Go to juneshine.com/abeautifulmess or use code ABEAUTIFULMESS at checkout Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess
4/26/202142 minutes, 56 seconds
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#87: (Bonus) How to Start a Working From Home VA Business

Emma 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 like she had found. For show notes, visit abeautifulmess.com/podcast. You can also write to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or you can call into our new hotline at 417-893-0011.
4/19/202125 minutes, 31 seconds
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#86: The Best Business and Life Advice We've Ever Received

We're giving you our favorite pieces of advice along with a guilty pleasure treasure segment. We're also talking about how the pandemic has changed us. Visit the show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast, write to us at podcast@abeautifulmess, or call in to our brand new ABM podcast hotline at 417-893-0011! Thank you to this week's sponsors: Visit magicspoon.com/abeautifulmess and use our promo code BEAUTIFULMESS for $5 off your purchase Get 20% off your first purchase plus free shipping when you go to drinkbev.com/abeautifulmess or when you use our code ABEAUTIFULMESS Receive 10% off your first three months at ritual.com/abeautifulmess
4/19/202150 minutes
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#85: EPISODE #85: How to Add Personality to a Cookie-Cutter Home

This week we’re talking about how to add charm and magic to a cookie-cutter home. There are endless ways to add personality and character to a newer home and this episode will help to get your creative ideas turning. Visit the show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast. You can also call us on our BRAND NEW hotline: 417-893-0011 or email us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com. Thank you to this week's sponsors: Visit doahappydance.com/abeautifulmess for 15% off your first purchase. Receive 20% off plus free shipping on the variety pack at juneshine.com/abeautifulmess or use code ABEAUTIFULMESS at checkout Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Take $20 off your test at modernfertility.com/mess
4/12/202143 minutes, 48 seconds
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#84: Home Project Updates + Naomi Davis Interview

This week we're sharing a few renovation updates and welcoming guest Naomi Davis of Love, Taza. Naomi shares about her new book, A Coat Of Yellow Paint. Thank you to this week's sponsors: Save $300 off any Agility Bed mattress or mattress and foundation combo with code ABM300 Get started with Issuu today for free or get 50% off a premium account when you go to issuu.com/podcast and use promo code ABEAUTIFULMESS Visit pharmaca.com/abeautifulmess for 20% off your order Download the Curtsy app and save 15% off your first order with promo code MESS
4/5/202151 minutes, 33 seconds
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#83: Advice for First Time Homeowners

This week we’re sharing advice for first time home owners. We get requests for this quite often, as many of you are shopping for or have recently purchased your first home. This is a subject we are very passionate about and excited to share our wins and mistakes with you today! Thank you to this week's sponsors: Get 20% off your first purchase at drinkbev.com/abeautifulmess or by using code ABEAUTIFULMESS Receive 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Get 30% off your first order at coastal.com/abeautifulmess Receive 15% off your first order at doahappydance.com/abeautifulmess
3/29/202143 minutes, 17 seconds
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#82: How to Plan, Budget For, and Execute a Renovation Without Losing Your Mind

We 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% off your test at modernfertility.com/mess Save 20% on your first order when you go to functionofbeauty.com/mess Listeners will get 10% off their first three months of counseling by visiting ritual.com/abeautifulmess  
3/22/202139 minutes, 39 seconds
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#81: How to Start an Influencer Career

We'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 cleaning concentrate, walnut scrubber sponges, plus free shipping with your sixty-day VIP trial. Visit juneshine.com/abeautifulmess and use the code ABEAUTIFULMESS at checkout to claim 20% off a variety pack. Download the Curtsy app and enter code MESS for 15% off your first order. Go to issuu.com/podcast and use code ABEAUTIFULMESS to get 50% off a premium account.
3/15/202141 minutes, 55 seconds
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#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/abeautifulmess to get 20% off your first order Receive 20% off your first purchase when you go to drinkbev.com/abeautifulmess or use code ABEAUTIFULMESS
3/8/202127 minutes, 26 seconds
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#79: Emma's Evangelical Upbringing Story

In 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 use code BEAUTIFULMESS to get $5 off. Get $20 off your test at modernfertility.com/mess
3/1/202136 minutes, 3 seconds
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#78: Elsie & Emma React to 2021 Trend Predictions

This 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.
2/22/202149 minutes, 50 seconds
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#77: Elsie Teaches Emma to be an Internet Mom

This 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 at checkout Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess
2/15/202126 minutes, 40 seconds
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#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
2/8/202139 minutes, 13 seconds
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#75: Elsie's Evangelical Upbringing Story

This 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 use promo code ABEAUTIFULMESS Receive 40% off a premium Calm membership when you go to Calm.com/abeautifulmess 
2/1/202152 minutes, 7 seconds
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#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.com
1/25/202119 minutes, 39 seconds
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#73: Home Project To-do List

This 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
1/25/202120 minutes, 27 seconds
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#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
1/18/202125 minutes, 58 seconds
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#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
1/11/202126 minutes, 37 seconds
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#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.
1/4/202125 minutes, 20 seconds
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#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
12/21/202032 minutes, 58 seconds
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#68: Our Favorite TV and Movies of 2020

In 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  
12/14/202024 minutes, 26 seconds
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#67: An Interview with Grace Mitchell

This 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.
12/7/202017 minutes, 47 seconds
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#66: Best Purchases of 2020

We 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
12/7/202032 minutes, 32 seconds
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#65: Painting Exterior Brick

We 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.
11/30/202023 minutes, 42 seconds
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#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.com
11/23/202019 minutes, 19 seconds
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#63: Listener AMA Biz & Money

When 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!
11/23/202053 minutes, 39 seconds
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#62: Enneagram 101 with Ryan O'Neal

If 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.com
11/16/202038 minutes, 8 seconds
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#61: Unpopular Opinions

In 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.com
11/9/202021 minutes, 3 seconds
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#60: Our Favorite Movie Houses

To 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.com
11/2/202025 minutes, 25 seconds
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#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.com
10/26/202029 minutes, 33 seconds
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#58: Ghost Story Special

This 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!
10/19/202036 minutes, 56 seconds
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#57: Dream Bathrooms + COVID Halloween Plans

This 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!
10/12/202032 minutes, 58 seconds
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#56: Elsie's Renovation + Emma's Novel Updates

In 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!
10/5/202056 minutes, 57 seconds
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#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!  
9/28/202023 minutes, 21 seconds
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#54: All Things Renter-Friendly with Medina Grillo

This 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!
9/28/202030 minutes, 26 seconds
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#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!
9/21/202038 minutes, 57 seconds
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#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!
9/14/202046 minutes, 45 seconds
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#51: A Beautiful Mess x Etsy Collection

We 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.
8/31/202043 minutes, 25 seconds
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#50: Moving Updates

This 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.
8/24/202049 minutes, 6 seconds
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#49: How to design for YOU with Jonathan Adler

It'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/podcast
8/17/202038 minutes, 37 seconds
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#48: Second Lives

This 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.
8/10/202039 minutes, 15 seconds
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#47: A Cooking Episode

Finally, 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!
8/3/202055 minutes, 47 seconds
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#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.
7/27/202044 minutes, 28 seconds
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#45: COVID Pivots

This 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/podcast
7/20/202041 minutes, 28 seconds
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#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.
7/13/202028 minutes, 14 seconds
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#43: How to Be Your Own General Contractor

Hi! 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!
7/13/202040 minutes
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#42: Oops, I'm Moving Again

Hi 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.
7/6/202030 minutes, 27 seconds
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#41: Emma's Novel

Emma 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.
6/29/202029 minutes, 23 seconds
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#40: Side Hustles

Hi 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.
6/22/202024 minutes, 24 seconds
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#39: All Things Furniture Shopping

This 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!
6/15/202039 minutes, 10 seconds
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#38: So Fresh and So Clean

This week we're talking about decluttering and organizing! To visit the shownotes, go to abeautifulmess.com/podcast.
6/8/202043 minutes, 20 seconds
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#37: Our Dream Home Offices

This 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/podcast
5/18/202038 minutes, 57 seconds
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#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/podcast
5/11/202016 minutes, 45 seconds
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#35: Rich Life Chat with Ramit Sethi

Hi! 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/podcast
5/11/202049 minutes, 7 seconds
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#34: Our Work From Home Tips (MINI)

As you may know, we've each worked from home for many years now, so we used this mini episode to share what works for us and what doesn't... haha. Show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast.  
5/4/202024 minutes, 17 seconds
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#33: Dealing with Internet Critics and Bullying

Today we're talking about handling and dealing with negativity on the internet. It's an episode we've been working on for a while, and feels like a scary (but important) topic to cover. We share many stories in this episode that are vulnerable and some are sad, but we hope that what you take from this episode is a sense of empowerment. We truly believe the internet IS slowly becoming a more kind place and we want to do anything we can to further that shift. We hope you do too! Visit the show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast. 
5/4/202047 minutes, 20 seconds
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#32: All Things Faux Plants (MINI)

In this weeks mini we chat about faux plants — when we use them, where we get them, etc. Visit the show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast.
4/27/202018 minutes, 30 seconds
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#31: Outdoor Spaces

This week's episode is all about outdoor spaces — one of the things that is bringing us so much joy during this time! We've both been working on some outdoor space projects this season, so in this episode we'll share our progress, opinions about outdoor furniture purchases and also there's a very embarrassing story at the end. See the show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast.
4/27/202040 minutes, 59 seconds
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#30: Our Bucket Lists (MINI)

In this mini episode we're filling you in on our bucket lists — things we want to do before we die! Visit the show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast.
4/20/202024 minutes, 15 seconds
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#29: What's Your Vacation Mode?

Haven been social distancing for over a month and with a lot more on the horizon, we felt like some dreaming about the future might be good for us all right now, so we're sharing some of our travel favorites. Plus we're excited to support tourist industry once it's safe to do so again. See the show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast.
4/20/202037 minutes, 56 seconds
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#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/podcast
4/13/20207 minutes, 3 seconds
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#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/podcast
4/13/202037 minutes, 47 seconds
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#26: Our Favorite Movies (MINI)

We're talking about our top ten favorite movies (okay we do talk about more than just ten haha), and why we love them in this mini episode! For show notes, visit abeautifulmess.com/podcast
4/6/202011 minutes, 38 seconds
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#25: Decor Inspiration for Renters

This week's episode is all about decor inspiration for renters! About half of the ABM audience rents, so if you're a long term renter, this one's for you!!! Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast
4/6/202026 minutes, 20 seconds
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#24: Things We Bought During The Quarantine (MINI)

This is our first mini episode! We're going to try out post TWO episodes each week- a full length episode (like what you've been used to so far) and a mini, which will be under 20 minutes and stick to just one quick subject! We would, OF COURSE, love to hear your requests for future mini episodes. And this first episode is all about what we bought during the quarantine. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast.
3/30/202013 minutes, 36 seconds
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#23: Things To Do At Home

Wow WHAT AN INSANE FEW WEEKS.... wow wow. This is our first episode since we've been self quarantining and so we wanted to chat about some ideas for things to do at home. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast.
3/30/202033 minutes, 32 seconds
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#22: The Business Side of BNBs

This week we're tackling a much-requested topic— the business side of short term rentals. As many of you know we own a few properties we rent out on airbnb (visit the 'properties' tab at abeautifulmess.com for details) and we've learned so much from how to purchase the right property, to setting it up and running it in a way that fits with our lifestyle. For show notes, visit abeautifulmess.com/podcast.  
3/16/202038 minutes, 49 seconds
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#21: Childhood Magic

This 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/podcast
3/9/202037 minutes, 47 seconds
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#20: Our Clean Skincare + Beauty Favorites

This week we are taking a break from our usual home-stuff and talking about clean skincare and beauty. So many of you have requested this episode. It's a bit of a wildcard, but a subject that we care so deeply about! I hope it is helpful or at least a fun listen. Visit our show notes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast for more information.
3/2/202039 minutes, 24 seconds
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#19: Elsie's Forever-ish Home Update

This 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.
2/24/202036 minutes, 23 seconds
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#18: Making a Mood Board for your Entire Home

This week we're diving into how to make a mood board for your entire home in four steps. Defining the look and feel I am going for has been incredibly helpful as I have decorated my spaces over time, so today we're sharing tips for this process! 
2/17/202034 minutes, 39 seconds
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#17: Wedding Stuff (and Traditions We Skipped)

This week's episode is based on a reader question about if there's anything we'd do differently from our weddings (which were seven and nine years ago now). It was fun to remember our special days and serve up a bit of advice for anyone planning a wedding now. Hope you enjoy it!
2/9/202037 minutes, 18 seconds
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#16: Business Advice For Our Younger Selves

We're nothing if not emo and reflective for our past. In this episode, we are giving advice that we wish we had heard earlier in our career. We hope you enjoy it! If you have any questions, we'd love to hear them! Get the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast
2/2/202034 minutes, 33 seconds
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#15: What It's Like Working with Family

This 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!
1/26/202048 minutes, 19 seconds
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#14: How to Prep Your Home to Sell for Top Dollar

As you know we're listing our home soon (we shared details of our upcoming move in Episode 12). We've been prepping our home to sell, and I enlisted my realtor, Daniel, for his advice to how to best prep and stage a home to sell. We also try out three new segments at the end- so let us know which one is your favorite! Shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast, and you can write in to podcast@abeautifulmess.com 
1/20/202041 minutes, 46 seconds
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#13: Hibernation Wisdom

Get the hibernation blues every winter? We're sharing our favorite tips for getting through long, dark, cold winter and a VERY embarrassing story that is super cringey. Find the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast.
1/13/202031 minutes, 39 seconds
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#12: Elsie's Forever-ish Home

Hello 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.
1/5/202046 minutes, 38 seconds
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#11: New Year's Goals

Elsie 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.
12/30/201940 minutes, 13 seconds
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#10: How 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/podcast
12/22/201939 minutes, 44 seconds
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#9: Update on our Florida BnB Projects

As 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  
12/15/201937 minutes, 41 seconds
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#8: Self Help Books that Changed our Lives

Elsie and Emma each share three books that changed their lives.
12/8/201938 minutes, 13 seconds
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#7: Our App Story

Emma 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.
12/1/201939 minutes, 30 seconds
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#6: Handmade Gifts

This one is all about gearing up to make gifts for the holidays. Emma and Elsie share past favorites and plans for this year.
11/24/201929 minutes, 46 seconds
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#5: Our 2020 BnB Plans

Elsie and Emma reveal their magical 2020 BnB projects and share what they're thankful for.
11/17/201932 minutes, 28 seconds
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#4: Three Things That Make Our Homes Happier

The sisters are sharing three DIYs and purchases that made their homes happier — and tell the "ghost toilet story".
11/10/201928 minutes, 33 seconds
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#3: How To Do a 100 Day Challenge

Elsie talks about the 100 day challenge that changed her life and how to set one up.
10/31/201930 minutes, 29 seconds
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#2: Forever Homes

Emma 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.
10/30/201938 minutes, 13 seconds