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A Beautiful Mess Podcast
Hosted by Elsie Larson and Emma Chapman · EN
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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#308: Designing Your Dream Life
6d ago00:46:05Tap to summarizeThis week we're chatting about creating a dream life schedule that includes routines and rituals that work together to create a highly customized DREAM LIFE. We love this subject and I think it's something that can really help us through this current season of life and can help a lot of our listeners. Consider it a group project. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Download the Bilt app and join the membership for where you live, at joinbilt.com/mess Get an exclusive 20% off their first order at pendulum.co/MESS Designing a dream life: Declutter phase Brainstorming and trying out dream routines Experiment until it's perfect Make small tweaks each season. Book Report: Emma: The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler Elsie: The Dollhouse by Fiona Davis 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.
Transcribe →#307: Mini Comforts
2w ago00:59:34Tap to summarizeThis week we're chatting about small, free or inexpensive comforts you can employ to fix a bad day. Thank you to this week's sponsor: You can try their products and support our show by going to DrinkLMNT.com/ABeautifulMess Just head to LolaBlankets.com and use code [MESS] to get 40% OFF your order. Mini Comforts: Elsie: Making garlic parmesan noodles. Watching Knives Out or another comfort movie. Watching Twilight with my kids (has to be raining). Wandering a Flea Market Taking a walk to peep the Little Free Libraries (or drop books off) Emma: Bake something Going thrifting Get outside Clean something out Do a random art project Book Report: Emma: Shark Drunk by Morten Stroksnes Elsie: Whistler by Ann Patchett 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.
Transcribe →#306: Disney Mom Episode
3w ago00:51:32Tap to summarizeThis week we're sharing all things Disneyland and Disneyworld with children including our best advice for keeping magical vibes, favorite traditions, special foods and things we've learned from almost ten years of visiting Disney with small kids. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Go to dupe.com to finally feel confident about what to buy Favorite things to do/ traditions: Small World Get every kind of snack possible Bibbidi bobbidi boutique Meal with characters Book Report: Emma: Her Body and Other Parties By Carmen Maria Machado Elsie: Famesick by Lena Dunham 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.
Transcribe →#305: Business Ideas (Past, Present & Future)
4w ago01:08:50Tap to summarizeThis week we're sharing stories from our past businesses, updates on our current ventures and dream business ideas we're still saving for the future. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Get 57% Off and a Free Gift with code MESS at FirstDay.com Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Businesses we talk about: Emma's Cupcake / Bubble Tea Shop Elsie's Scrapbook Product Line Emma's Bar Querying The Golden Bakery Book Report Emma: First Person Singular by Haruki Murakami Elsie: The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer 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.
Transcribe →#304: Poolside Books
Jun 1500:43:29Tap to summarizeThis week we're sharing our Poolside book recommendations as well as Elsie's favorite hot takes. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Get at least 15% off any annual membership at masterclass.com/abeautifulmess Get 10% off + free shipping at Tumbleliving.com/mess Elsie's Pollside Books: The Paper Palace By Miranda Cowley Heller The Wedding People by Alison Espach The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer Emma's Poolside Books: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman Things you Save in a Fire by Katherine Center The Vacationers by Emma Straub 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.
Transcribe →#303: Best Date Night Ideas
Jun 800:39:40Tap to summarizeThis week we're sharing our favorite date night ideas including date nights at home and a listener topic about the trend of romanticizing everything. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Shopify.com/abm Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at RocketMoney.com/MESS Elsie's Favorite date nights: Movie Double date Concert Weekend getaway Emma's Favorite date nights: Fancy Dinner Festival Mini golf Book store Ax throwing Karaoke Elsie's Favorite date nights in: Movie Nights Fancy takeout at home Sitting on the porch hot tub or night swim walk around the neighborhood 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.
Transcribe →#302: Top 3 Places We've Visited
Jun 100:41:36Tap to summarizeThis week we're sharing the top places we've visited as well as places we thing might be overrated and a listeners hot take on faux plants. Thank you to this week's sponsor: You can try their products and support our show by going to DrinkLMNT.com/ABeautifulMess Elsie's Best Places: Paris New Orleans Venice/Florence Emma's Best Places: Norway Iceland Switzerland Elsie's Overrated Places: Nashville LA Emma's Overrated Places: Mexico Elsie's best trip before kids: Palm Springs Emma's best trip before kids: LA Elsie's best trip with kids: Disney Emma's best trip with kids: Costa Rico 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.
Transcribe →#301: Comfort Objects
May 2500:32:53Tap to summarizeThis week we're discussing comfort objects- little things that bring inordinate comfort into our lives. We're also sharing our cozy rituals and ideal way to spend a day. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Go to Biologica.com/MESS and get up to 32% off your first subscription order today! Use code MESS to get up to 57% Off at Firstday.com Elsie's comfort objects: Hoodies and quilts A blank journal Books / Library ladder Emma's comfort objects: Cardigans Bedside books Couch blanket 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.
Transcribe →#300: Summer Bucket List
May 1800:40:05Tap to summarizeThis week we're sharing what's on our Summer bucket list and discussing a hot take about shoe-free rules in homes. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Get 15% off at Masterclass.com/ABEAUTIFULMESS Go to Dupe.com to finally feel confident about what to buy Elsie's Summer Bucket List: Family vacation to New England Summer Reading Goals Teaching kids basic skills Establish a family movie night Draft a new novel Emma's Summer Bucket List: On Sabbatical Family night in Branson Make a digit collage project Take a trip with her husband Clean out kids' toys and books 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.
Transcribe →#299: Yesteryear & What Kind of Genius are You?
May 1101:00:45Tap to summarizeThis week we're discussing Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke and taking a quiz on what kind of genius we are. We'll also chat about a listener hot take on whether or not kids should be taught euphanisms. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Shopify.com/abm Get 10% off + free shipping at Tumbleliving.com/mess The 6 Types of Genius: Wonder Discernment Invention Enablement Galvanizing Tenacity Feel Something, Make Something by Caitlyn Metz Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke 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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