A Beautiful Mess Podcast

A Beautiful Mess Podcast

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.

Episodes

June 30, 2025 28 mins

This week we’re sharing the story of our first brick and mortar business including the highlights, the low points, why we ended up closing it up and if we would ever open a local business again.

You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com

Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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This week we’re sharing our Summer Bucket List. With the last day of school just a few days away we can’t believe we’re already here. In this episode we’ll share things we’re planning to do this summer as sell as an embarrassing story and an update on Elsie’s remodel.

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This week we’re teaching you to become an optimist and convincing you it’s the best way to live life. So get your rose colored glasses ready- this is a topic we’re so obsessed with. It could change your life!

You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com

Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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May 5, 2025 42 mins

This week we’re sharing a guide for how to antique shop inspired by some questions that Candace, one of our listeners, sent in. We promise you that by the end of this episode you’ll be itching for a flea market run- or at least we will.

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April 21, 2025 38 mins

This week we’re sharing our Spring Bucket Lists which are filled with things we’d like to do, new traditions and fun goals for the coming season.

You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com

Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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March 31, 2025 41 mins

This week Elsie is sharing details and progress of her yearlong renovation including what she’s doing and how she’s hoping it will improve her daily life in her home. Plus- for our longtime listeners- Elsie has a potentially surprising update on the whole "Forever Home" label.

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March 24, 2025 54 mins

This week we're answering listener questions about how to write your first novel. We're sharing everything we learned in the process that we wish we could tell ourselves on day one!

You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com

Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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March 17, 2025 55 mins

Today we're sharing a deep dive on how to start over. If you're in a rut, whether in your personal life or career, we're going to share tips for starting fresh!

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February 17, 2025 25 mins

This week we are making our winter bucket list together. So pull out a sheet of paper and let’s make some fun goals to bring us comfort and joy during our least favorite season of the year.

You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com

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February 10, 2025 21 mins

This week we are time traveling back to 2013 for a rewatch of the movie, About Time starring Rachel McAdams and Domhnall Gleeson. This beautiful film checks all the boxes for us - it’s cozy, it’s sci-fiction, it’s romantic. So if you haven’t seen it or it’s been a long time, we are going to convince you to rewatch this movie.

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February 3, 2025 51 mins

We’re two sisters obsessed with reading! If you’re not a fiction reader yet, in this episode we’ll do our best to convince you to join the dark side with us. If you already are then you are going to get so many book recommendations from this episode.

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Today we have something pretty special. Recently we had our girls trip with a couple of friends, including Elise Cripe, who we often refer to as our third sister. So Elise decided to get off social media over a year ago and we wanted to know EVERYTHING!!

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December 30, 2024 43 mins

This week we’re prepping for the new year with a goal setting episode! We’re recapping how our 2024 goals went and sharing some goals we have for 2025. If you are still considering your new year goals we hope this episode encourages you to dream big for 2025!

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December 23, 2024 28 mins

This week we’re doing a rewatch episode of the 2003 Holiday classic Love, Actually. It’s one of the all time best! We’ll also share some of our holiday traditions that we’re doing this year.

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December 16, 2024 46 mins

This week Elsie is sharing a personal topic as she’s about to complete her first completely sober year! This is something Elsie was curious to try for years and she learned a lot from the experience. She’s excited to share the ups and downs as well as the books she read and a pep talk for anyone considering a similar goal in the future.

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December 2, 2024 25 mins

This week we're discussing the ICONIC 1997 movie- The Fifth Element starring Bruce Willis and Milla Jovavich.

You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com

Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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November 25, 2024 47 mins

This week we're diving into the topic of Core Values. We loved the exercise of thinking of our values as a person, a small business and also for our families.

You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com

Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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November 18, 2024 43 mins

This week we're talking about closet clean outs and curating a closet that's perfect for you. This is a journey we've both been on for a while and we're so excited to share what we've learned and tips for making your own closet fit your current lifestyle perfectly.

You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com

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October 21, 2024 57 mins

A few years back we did two episodes on our evangelical upbringing and how it has affected the rest of our lives. Even though this isn’t our usual content, it’s a subject we are very passionate about. In this episode we are sharing how we are raising our own kids, advice for anyone who needs to heal, and our experiences coexisting with people we disagree with.

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October 14, 2024 55 mins

This week we are back with our annual ghost stories episodes. We will also chat about Halloween decor, parties, costumes - all things spooky.

You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com

Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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