This week we are discussing core values. We'll share our results from the Values Bridge quiz, as well as our thoughts on how defining core values can improve your life. And in our hot take debate, we're discussing separating art from the artist and rounding it out with whether or not we refrigerate our butter. All the important things that you need to know.

 

Thank you to this week's sponsor:

Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Shopify.com/abm

 

https://thevaluesbridge.com/

 

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

 

In honor of Emma's 40th birthday, this week we're doing an official midlife crisis episode. Our experiences didn't go exactly like the movies, and we have a lot to discuss. It's going to be fun!

 

Thank you to this week's sponsor:

Try their products and support our show by going to DrinkLMNT.com/ABeautifulMess

Head to Talkiatry.com/mess and complete the short assessment to get matched with an in network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.

 

Guilty Pleasure Treasure:

Emma: Cinnamon dragons

Elsie: Watch a period piece while on period

 

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

 

We get a lot of questions from people starting on their very first novel. So in this week's episode, we're giving you all the advice that we wish we could time travel back and give ourselves on the day we started our first novels. There's so much writing advice out there, and no matter who you are, it's not all going to work for you. So in this episode, we'll share things to think about and consider as you plot and plan to begin a draft of your very first novel. And the bottom line is, you can do it, and we are here to cheer you on.

 

Thank you to this week's sponsor:

You can try their products and support our show by going to DrinkLMNT.com/ABeautifulMess

Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Shopify.com/abm

Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home

 

Tips for new writers:

Give yourself a writing assignment

Just write your first novel

Immerse don't tell

Read

Get really comfort drafting unpolished

Be a joyful student

Invest a lot of time in ideation

Learn about the business of publishing

Your writing routine matters

 

Resources:

Show Don't Tell by Sandra Greth

Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes

Writing the Breakout Novel by Donald Maass

Write your Novel from the Middle by James Scott Bell

The Author's Publishing Playbook by Carly Watters

https://www.laurenkaywrites.com/

 

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

 

This week we're discussing big and small things we want to learn. This episode is a great space for brainstorming. If you've been thinking that you'd like to pick up a new hobby. We're each discussing five big and small things that we'd like to learn in the near future. And we're also doing a hot take debate on the topic of plastic treat bags at children's birthday parties.

Thank you to this week's sponsor:

Start saving money with Dupe.com today

Go to brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code MESS at checkout to get 30% off sitewide

5 Things we want to learn

Emma:

Learn Spanish Play piano Learn to write microfiction Cooking and recipes Painting

Elsie:

Water Marbling Writing poetry Classical painting lessons Make 3 Ina Garten recipes Book binding

Book Report:

Emma - The Cottage Around the Corner by D. L. Soria

Elsie - The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

 

This week we're talking about Elsie's new newsletter, why newsletters are sometimes even better than blogs, and our advice for how to make your newsletter stand out if you're starting your own. We are also going to be debating a listener hot take that's about homeschooling.

Thank you to this week's sponsor:

Head to Talkiatry.com/mess and complete the short assessment to get matched with an in network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.

Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Shopify.com/abm

 

Check out Elsie's newsletter: https://www.elsielarson.com/

 

Check out Elise's newsletter: https://www.elisejoy.com/

 

What will the newsletter be:

Cozy

Curious

Photos of crafts and things she's making

Stories and essays

Life updates

Entertaining

 

What the newsletter won't be:

Writing DIYs

Not written by AI

 

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

 

This week we're sharing our winter bucket lists (aka how to survive the cold season if you live in a region like we do). We'll also be debating a hot take that personally makes Elsie's blood boil. Let's jump in!

Check out https://ramonamuselambert.com

Emma

Always have a candle burning and always make tea with dinner Organize library room Go room by room and clean and organize all the closets and cabinets in her home Work through reading all of her craft book stash Bake herself a birthday cake

Elsie

Declutter year - eliminate ALL the clutter in her home Paints are always out this time of year Old movie bucket list Start a new photography era Thrifting and flea markets (going more frequently this year)

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

 

We just wanted to wish you a wonderful Christmas or holiday, and we decided to put together a supercut of all of Nova's meditations, just for fun, because they bring us so much joy. Thank you for being here all year, and we're so excited to keep going into the new year.

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

 

This week we're sharing our goals for the new year and our process for creating tactile vision boards. We'll get a little woo-woo and share our experiences with manifesting and debating a literary hot take.

Thank you to this week's sponsor:

Get an additional 15% off any annual membership at masterclass.com/abeautifulmess

Emma's goals for 2026:

Query The Wedding Photographer Write first draft of Sundaes are for Lovers Write first draft of "Icon" Do a quarterly visual art project Cook her way through a cookbook

Elsie's goals for 2026:

Query The Surrealist (hoping to get a fiction agent and then sell the book) Complete "Project Lighthouse" Launch my weekly newsletter: The Lost Arts - sign up at elsielarson.com Be active on social media (have a professional relationship with it) A lot of small goals like create mini routines, take photos every day, get nails done, read 52 books and go on walks

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

 

This week we're recapping the goals we set for ourselves for 2025, what we accomplished, what we didn't and anything that we're keeping on the list for 2026. We're talking about what makes a good goal and our personal goal setting criteria. We're also sharing our weekly book report and beginning a new segment where we debate listeners hot takes at the end of every episode!

 

The goals we set in our 2025 NY Goal episode:

Emma:

Get a minivan - No

Ambitious food blogging list - Had to pivot in April

Pitch cookbook idea - Did pitch but not working on right now

Emma's romance (outline and write half) - Yes

Elsie:

Write every day - No

Query my novel - Yes

Write second novel - Started it

Launch art website and sell art - Did sell art but didn't make a website

One renovation to rule them all - Yes

 

Most proud to have accomplished in 2025:

Elsie - Got passports and taking first trip

Emma - Finishing her novel

 

Unforeseen project you spent a lot of time on in 2025:

Elsie - Rewriting her novel

Emma -Hugo

 

Accomplishment that wasn't on the list:

Elsie - Retraining for a new career

Emma - Celebrated 40th Birthday

 

Book Report:

Emma - Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

Elsie- The Uncool by Cameron Crowe

 

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

 

This week we're recapping our favorite things from the past year, including movies, books, purchases, favorite memories and new things that we tried.

Thank you to this week's sponsor:

Get 25% off your first month at Ritual.com/ABM

Favorite movie:

Elsie - Weapons and The Italian Job (1969)

Emma - Wicked: For Good

Favorite book:

Elsie - The Wedding People and 100 Years of Solitude

Emma - Lessons in Chemistry, Funny Story, and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Favorite purchases:

Elsie - Louise Carmen Journal and her kitchen

Emma - Lavender Birkenstock Clogs, pastel lime green sweater, blue sweater, scarfs, and new tattoo

Favorite memory:

Elsie - Going to italy

Emma - Hugo walking and going to Italy

Favorite new thing you tried:

Elsie - Water color painting

Emma - eyeglasses and eating raw fish/sushi

Favorite candle:

Elsie - Walmart Fresh Cut Frazier

Emma - Bath and Body Works Leaves, Burlap Bag, and Thistle Farms

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

 

This week we're doing a Comfort rewatch episode for a holiday movie that we love, The Family Stone from 2005 and we're dedicating this episode to Diane Keaton.

 

Thank you to this week's sponsor:

Try OneSkin with 15% off using code MESS at oneskin.co

Try their products and support our show by going to DrinkLMNT.com/ABeautifulMess

 

Cozy interiors:

Front room with the Christmas tree

Entryway

 

Favorite moments:

Emma - Love story between Amy and Brad, when the sister can't get the engagement ring off her finger, and the mom and dad in bed when they show she's had a mastectomy

Elsie - Bar scene, opening scene of Diane Keaton looking at Christmas tree, Judy Garland scene, and when she spills the egg mixture on the floor

 

Moment you cringed the hardest:

Emma - From the beginning when they are really mean to Meredith

Elsie - When he goes for her sister

 

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

 

This week we are riffing about our favorite Christmas cookies to make every single year, and we're updating you on our novels. So two of our favorite subjects, cookies and novels!

 

Thank you to this week's sponsor:

Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Shopify.com/abm Try OneSkin with 15% off using code MESS at oneskin.co

 

Top 3 Christmas Cookies:

Emma - Butter cookies, Snowball cookies, Peanut butter Blossoms, and Puppy chow

Elsie - Sugar cookies, Gingerbread cookies, Thumbprint cookies, and Oreo truffles

 

Novel Update:

Emma - On third draft - still need to have it proofed one more time

Elsie - Rewrote entire novel after getting feedback on it

 

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

 

This week we're going to share ideas for putting together advents, unique ideas, low cost or free holiday gift ideas, epic personalized gift ideas and neighborly gift ideas. And we'll also share our book report.

 

Thank you to this week's sponsor:

40% off your first month at Ritual.com/ABM

 

Adult Advent Ideas:

Books

Lipgloss

Hair oil

Dutch oven

Water bottle

Small treats

T-shirt

 

Kid Advent Ideas:

Reuse old toys

Cookies

Candy

Snacks

 

Creative Gift Ideas:

Watercolor post cards

Fancy set of watercolors

Journal

 

Low Cost (or free):

Used book that you loved

Pictures

 

Epic personalized gift ideas:

Leather bound of their fave book

CD player with CDs

Record player with records

Go on Etsy

Jewerly

Recipe engraved on cutting board

Quilts

Fancy food

Snow outfit (for kids)

Art

 

Neighborly gifts:

Teachers - Have kids make cards with picture and money inside

Jar of baking ingredients

Free library

 

Book report

Elsie: Piranesi by Suzanna Clark Emma: Apprentice to a Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

 

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

 

This week we are talking all about holiday traditions, things we do for Christmas, things we do for Thanksgiving, anything cozy, interesting or quirky. And at the end of the episode, we'll also have a book report.

 

Thank you to this week's sponsor:

Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at shopify.com/abm

For a limited time, you can try OneSkin with 15% off using code [MESS] at oneskin.co

 

Themed Thanksgiving Ideas:

Greek

Ralph Lauren Polo Bar

Indian

Dim sum

Chinese

Mexican

 

Book Report:

Elsie - Audition by Katie Kitamura

Emma - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Alma Cuervo

 

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

 

This week we're sharing all the details of our recent trip to Italy, specifically Florence and Venice. If you're planning to travel to one of those places, or if you're in the mood to just travel vicariously through our stories, it's gonna be a big story time episode today.

 

Thank you to this week's sponsor:

For a limited time, you can try OneSkin with 15% off using code [MESS] at oneskin.co.

Visit GrowTherapy.com/MESS today to get started

 

Florence:

What we did :

Art museum

Combo movie theater/book store

Perfume shop

What we ate:

Cacio e pepe

Squash blossom

Gnocchi

What we bought:

Got tiny tattoos

Emma - silk scarf, stove-top espresso maker charm necklace

Elsie - moth and butterfly platter, Italian translation of The Secret History, 3 toys for Oscar, marbled journal, tiny marbled books for kids

 

Venice:

What we did:

Canals

Peggy Guggenheim collection

Gondola tour

What we ate:

Pizza

Pasta

Sign up for Elise's newsletter at elisejoy.com

 

Book report

Elsie: Perfection by Vincenzo Latronico Emma: Secret History by Donna Tartt

 

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

 

This week we're sharing our holiday seasonal bucket list and how to make your own. If you're like us and you get a little overwhelmed by the long to-do list this time of year, we definitely recommend creating a bucket list to keep the magic in your schedule during the busiest season.

 

Thank you to this week's sponsor:

Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at shopify.com/abm

Try LMNT and support our show by going to DrinkLMNT.com/ABeautifulMess.

 

Elsie:

Polar Express

Cookie baking marathon

Christmas movie marathon

Be extra thoughtful and creative with gifts

Put favorite books in her free library

 

Emma:

Polar Express

Sunday night dinner and treats

Make Hugo's first hair ornament

Holiday Movie Night

Take Oscar to paint pottery

 

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

 

This week we're sharing our stories about how we're changing careers in our thirties and forties. What led us to this point and the logistics of making it happen. If you are in a similar position or dreaming about starting a new career, we hope that this episode will be helpful and encouraging for you.

 

Thank you to this week's sponsor:

Visit GrowTherapy.com/MESS today to get started.

 

When approaching your second act:

Give yourself every bit of training you would give your kid

Invest in your education

Form a business plan in phases

Interview other people who are doing what you want to do

Start small

 

How to find support during this time in life:

Find groups of people doing the same thing

Talking to a therapist

 

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

 

This week we're sharing the story of how we became influencers and why we decided to retire from it over the past few years. There are so many pros and cons to this career path that we don't hear talked about often enough. In this episode, we'll share our experiences as well as any advice for anyone considering going into influencing.

 

Thank you to this week's sponsor:

You can try OneSkin with 15% off using code "MESS" at oneskin.co.

 

Pros of influencing:

Working with favorite brands Getting paid to craft Pairs well with other jobs

 

Cons of influencing:

Mean comments Risky career Not a steady paycheck

 

Tips for being an influencer:

Think of your business like a table - it needs a lot of legs to stand up right Invest your money Build something you can keep later Have a newsletter

 

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

 

This week we're sharing our annual tradition Ghost Story episode. Every year we read listener submitted ghost stories and it's so much fun. If you're easily scared, don't worry most of the stories are typically pretty cute but we'll give a warning if anything is going to be scary.

 

Thank you to this week's sponsor:

You can try OneSkin with 15% off using code "MESS" at oneskin.co.

 

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

 

This past year Emma and I both spent a significant amount of time off social media after more than fifteen years working professionally as social media influencers and running online businesses. Today we're going to share what we learned offline including the pros and cons and how we want to approach social media moving forward.

Thank you to this week's sponsor:

Try a sample pack at DrinkLMNT.com/ABeautifulMess.

Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Shopify.com/abm

Listen to Episode #247: One Year without Social media with Elise Cripe

Pros and cons:

Pros: Boredom is a gift, get into the flow easier, more time, learn more about yourself

Cons: Feels lonely, FOMO

What did you miss?

Emma: Catching up with random friends and not being up to date on current events

Elsie: Book Tok

Anything surprising?

How easy it was and how little it's missed

Book Report:

Elsie - My Brilliant Friend (Neopolitan Series) by Elena Ferrante

Emma - Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

 

This week we're sharing tips for cleaning out and curating your closet for fall. We're also diving into Color Analysis and how it changed the way we shop, tips for collecting vintage and how to make a dream closet mood board.

 

Thank you to this week's sponsor:

Visit GrowTherapy.com/MESS today to get started.

 

Book recommendations:

The Curated Closet by Anuschka Rees

Personal Color by Anuschka Rees

Wear it Well by Allison Bornstein

 

Closet Clean Out Tips:

Try every single thing in your closet on

If you haven't worn it in a year ask yourself why

Switch out seasonal clothes and analyze when you bring them back out

 

Tips for building up a dream closet:

Make a mood board

Focus on one things at a time

 

Vintage Tips:

Make sure you will really wear it

Vintage is great for a special occasion

 

Book Report:

Elsie - The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan Emma - The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

 

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

 

This week we're sharing our recommendations for a fall reading list, movies to watch and decor ideas to get into the festive spirit. We'll also share design decisions that we regretted.

Thank you to this week's sponsor:

Stop wasting money on brand names and start saving with Dupe.com today.

Top 3 Fall Books

Emma

The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin The October Witches by Jennifer Claessen The Wrong Way Home by Kate O'Shaughnessy

Elsie

Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman Cackle by Rachel Harrison The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

Top 3 Fall Movies

Emma

Harry Potter Twlight Knives Out

Elsie (what's playing in my kitchen)

Hocus Pocus Practical Magic The Nightmare Before Christmas

BONUS: Horror:  Susperia 2018 (remake of 1977) and Funny horror movie: Companion 2025

Top 3 Fall Decor Ideas

Emma

Halloween bats Giant stuffed skeleton Spooky village

Elsie

Asylum for criminally insane women (mirror from Etsy) Halloween Lego sets Kitchen decor (black ribbon, candles, a jar of candy corn or trail mix)

Listener Request: Have you ever made a design decision you regretted?

Emma - Painted kitchen cabinets a butter yellow color and cooper backsplash

Elsie - Too much shiplap

Book Report:

Elsie - The Raven King Series by Maggie Stiefvater

Emma - Memoirs  ****of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

 

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 oneskin.co.

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- The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

Emma - We are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

 

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 oneskin.co

 

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:

Soup

Meatballs

Cookie Dough

Chili

Lasagna

Pizza Dough

 

Book Report:

Elsie- The Wedding People by Alison Espach

Emma - Who's That Girl by Mhairi McFarlane

 

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

 

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 Dupe.com today

You can try LMNT products and support our show by going to DrinkLMNT.com/ABeautifulMess

 

What's gotten done?

Garage (mostly)

Marigold's mermaid bathroom

Watch Elsie's update on her kitchen renovation HERE

 

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 - Just Kids (Patti Smith Memoir)

Emma - Funny Story by Emily Henry

 

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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 - The Nature of Witches, Lessons in Chemistry, The Love Hypothesis, and Who's That Girl

Elsie - The Wedding People, We Have Always Lived In The Castle, One Hundred Years of Solitude, The Bell Jar, Klara And The Sun, and Little Women

 

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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

 

Thank you to this week's sponsor:

Try LMNT at DrinkLMNT.com/ABeautifulMess

 

Download your own autumn bucket list here.

 

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 - Wool by Hugh Howey

Emma - Dragonfruit by Makiia Lucier

 

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 abeautifulmess.com

Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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 abeautifulmess.com

Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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 abeautifulmess.com

Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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: https://abeautifulmess.com/podcast-survey/

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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 abeautifulmess.com

Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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 abeautifulmess.com

Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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

Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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 abeautifulmess.com

Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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 abeautifulmess.com

Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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 abeautifulmess.com

Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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 abeautifulmess.com

Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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 abeautifulmess.com

Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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 abeautifulmess.com

Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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

Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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 abeautifulmess.com

Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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 [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.

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 abeautifulmess.com

Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.