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.

#265: How To Start A Book Club 09/15/2025

#265: How To Start A Book Club Today we're gonna share the benefits of being a part of a local book club and creative ideas for starting your own. We get a lot of questions about how to make adult friends and hands down a book club is the best way to get started! At the end of the episode we're also sharing the hills we'd gladly die on. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: For a limited time, you can try OneSkin with 15% off using code MESS at . Dream Book Clubs: Elsie - All year round moody book club Emma - Host it and have a theme based on the book What about ideas for gathering that don't involve reading? writing group clothing exchange crafting nights pool moms Listener Request: What hills will you die on? Elsie The book ending of The Idea of You is the correct ending Extremism of any kind is dangerous. Emma Doesn’t want to ever own a cat Book Report: Elsie- by Amy Tan Emma - by Karen Joy Fowler You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. /episode/index/show/abmpodcast/id/38208025

#264: Mona Lisa Smile - Comfort Rewatch 09/08/2025

#264: Mona Lisa Smile - Comfort Rewatch This week we're dissecting a favorite comfort watch movie for decor and home inspiration. This one is perfect if you need something to get into that autumn mood. This is an ongoing series for us, and this week's selection is Mona Lisa Smile from 2003. We'll also be sharing a book report and our best ideas for freezer meals. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Try OneSkin with 15% off using code [MESS] at Decor inspiration: The campus during fall time 1950’s wedding Little house that Julia Robert’s character lives in The dormitories What aged well vs what did not in this movie: Aged Well - acting, aesthetics, ads from 1950s Didn’t age well - making the love interest a man who sleeps with his students Freezer Meal ideas: Book Report: Elsie- Emma - You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. /episode/index/show/abmpodcast/id/38115100

#263: Renovation Updates 09/01/2025

#263: Renovation Updates It’s time for a big renovation update. Both the things that have gone well and the things that didn’t go as planned. I’ll also share my tips for renovating a kitchen as a parent to two young kids and what we’re excited to finish next. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Stop wasting money on brand names and start saving with today You can try LMNT products and support our show by going to What’s gotten done? Garage (mostly) Marigold’s mermaid bathroom Watch Elsie’s update on her kitchen renovation Plans that have changed? Not doing the addition Not doing the bathroom Not doing the laundry room Most exciting update? To have the kitchen done Back porch When will Elsie be done? Hopefully by the end of September BOOK REPORT: Elsie - Emma - You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. /episode/index/show/abmpodcast/id/38039310

#262: Reading & Writing Updates 08/25/2025

#262: Reading & Writing Updates This week we’re sharing updates on we’ve been writing AND reading so far in 2025. What have you been writing? Emma- Finished first draft of her new novel, The Wedding Photographer and updating her other novel, Cloud Nine Elsie- Rewriting novel, The Surrealist and working on 2nd novel What have you been reading? Emma - , , , and Elsie - , , , , , and You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. /episode/index/show/abmpodcast/id/37930510

#261: Autumn Bucket List 08/18/2025

#261: Autumn Bucket List We are back for our fall season with weekly episodes beginning with our traditional Autumn Bucket List episode. In this week’s episode we’ll plan our seasonal list of fun things we want to try and do during the upcoming fall season. You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at . Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Try LMNT at Download your own autumn bucket list . Elsie’s Autumn Bucket List: Baking, baking & more baking Re-read Magic Lesson & The Secret History Host a Halloween party Spend a whole week organizing the new kitchen Got to Italy with Emma Emma’s Autumn Bucket List: Update Hugo’s room Deep clean couch Family Halloween costume Go apple picking Go to Italy with Elsie Book Report Elsie - Emma - /episode/index/show/abmpodcast/id/37846980

#260: Comfort Things 08/04/2025

#260: Comfort Things This week we’re sharing our lists of comfort things including fragrances, movies, books, snacks and even travel locations. We’ll also share our ideas on memory keeping for those of you who need to print of some photos from your phone. You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. /episode/index/show/abmpodcast/id/37646110

#259: Listener Questions 07/21/2025

#259: Listener Questions This week we’re sharing listener questions we collected from a recent survey. Thank you to the more than 1000 of you who took the time to respond to our survey. In this episode we’ll share answers to questions in the categories of business, art and writing, home decor, family lifestyle and unhinged personal questions. You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. /episode/index/show/abmpodcast/id/37454655

#258: Our Brick & Mortar Business Story 06/30/2025

#258: Our Brick & Mortar Business Story 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 Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. /episode/index/show/abmpodcast/id/37098760

#257: Summer Bucket Lists 06/09/2025

#257: Summer Bucket Lists 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. You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. /episode/index/show/abmpodcast/id/36901180

#256: Become an Optimist (in 5 steps!) 05/19/2025

#256: Become an Optimist (in 5 steps!) 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 Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. /episode/index/show/abmpodcast/id/36601880

#255: How to Antique Shop 05/05/2025

#255: How to Antique Shop 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. It would mean so much to us if you could please fill out this survey about the podcast: You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. /episode/index/show/abmpodcast/id/36419460

#254: Spring Bucket List 04/21/2025

#254: Spring Bucket List 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 Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. /episode/index/show/abmpodcast/id/36234230

#253 - Elsie’s Renovation Hell 03/31/2025

#253 - Elsie’s Renovation Hell 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. You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. /episode/index/show/abmpodcast/id/35913965

#252 - How to Write your First Novel 03/24/2025

#252 - How to Write your First Novel 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 Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. /episode/index/show/abmpodcast/id/35813665

#251 - How to Start Over! 03/17/2025

#251 - How to Start Over! 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! You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. /episode/index/show/abmpodcast/id/35703510

#250: Winter Bucket List 02/17/2025

#250: Winter Bucket List 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 Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. /episode/index/show/abmpodcast/id/35286015

#249: Comfort Rewatch - About Time 02/10/2025

#249: Comfort Rewatch - About Time 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. You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. /episode/index/show/abmpodcast/id/35192945

#248: How Reading Changed My Life 02/03/2025

#248: How Reading Changed My Life 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. You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. /episode/index/show/abmpodcast/id/35096545

#247: One Year Without Social Media with Elise Cripe 01/27/2025

#247: One Year Without Social Media with Elise Cripe 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!! You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. /episode/index/show/abmpodcast/id/34997535

#246: Setting Goals for 2025 12/30/2024

#246: Setting Goals for 2025 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! You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. /episode/index/show/abmpodcast/id/34634460

#245: Comfort Rewatch - Love Actually 12/23/2024

#245: Comfort Rewatch - Love Actually 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. You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. /episode/index/show/abmpodcast/id/34550960

#244: A Year without Alcohol 12/16/2024

#244: A Year without Alcohol 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. You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. /episode/index/show/abmpodcast/id/34456605

#243: Comfort Rewatch - The Fifth Element 12/02/2024

#243: Comfort Rewatch - The Fifth Element 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 Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. /episode/index/show/abmpodcast/id/34202525

#242: Choosing Core Values 11/25/2024

#242: Choosing Core Values 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 Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. /episode/index/show/abmpodcast/id/34114121

#241: Closet Cleanout 11/18/2024

#241: Closet Cleanout 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 Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. /episode/index/show/abmpodcast/id/33946977

#240: Ex-Evangelicals 10/21/2024

#240: Ex-Evangelicals 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. You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. /episode/index/show/abmpodcast/id/33491177

#239: Ghost Stories 10/14/2024

#239: Ghost Stories 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 Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. /episode/index/show/abmpodcast/id/33379202

#238: Welcome Back and Catch Up 10/07/2024

#238: Welcome Back and Catch Up We’re back with a new season!! Today we are spending this episode catching you up on what we did this summer, Emma’s new baby, and what we are excited about for fall. You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. /episode/index/show/abmpodcast/id/33327942

#237: A Beautiful Mess Criterion Collection 08/26/2024

#237: A Beautiful Mess Criterion Collection This episode is such a fun one for us- we’re going through and making our own A Beautiful Mess Criterion Collection. Movies bring us so much joy and we love highlighting them here. This also gives us a chance to talk about some movies we love that don’t fall into the “comfort rewatch” for one reason or another. We’ve honestly been looking forward to recording this episode for like six months! You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. /episode/index/show/abmpodcast/id/32670487

#236: Parenting Chit Chat 07/22/2024

#236: Parenting Chit Chat This week we’re responding to a listener question (hi Share) from a listener who is expecting her first child soon. This will be a parenting episode full of little parenting stories and our tips including naming, gear, self care and you know we love a pep talk. You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011. /episode/index/show/abmpodcast/id/32163567

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