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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Sep 28, 2026 · 44:47
This week's episode is a treasure-hunting guide — how to actually find the best antiques, vintage and handmade stuff online and off. We're also sharing our tips for starting and…
Sep 21, 2026 · 33:58
In today's episode we're chatting about the pull of old houses and hometowns — the charm, the challenges and what it actually feels like to move home. Thank you to this week's…
Sep 14, 2026 · 30:48
Today's episode is about the rituals, recipes, and rhythms that make Autumn the coziest season — including traditions we repeat every year and the ones we're trying for the first…
Sep 7, 2026 · 51:06
This week we're sharing our Fall Bucket Lists and giving you ideas to make your own. We've also got a spooky season debate and a decor hot take that we're so excited to rage…
Aug 31, 2026 · 47:34
Today we're figuring out our three style words, trying to convince a skeptic that cookbooks are worth it, and giving our best tattoo advice to a listener. Plus we'll share a hot…
Aug 24, 2026 · 37:20
Today we're helping our fellow autumn souls survive the remainder of summer heat and we're reminiscing about our favorite features from old houses that we still miss. We're also…
Aug 17, 2026 · 42:47
Today we're chatting about what we love about writing, our different privacy boundaries, a fun hot take and a brand new ghost story that happened in my bedroom recently. Thank…
Aug 10, 2026 · 58:29
Today we're discussing what to do when your new home isn't speaking to you, and you aren't sure what it needs to feel cozy. We're also discussing whether we think modern design…
Aug 3, 2026 · 42:41
This week we're discussing the best parties we've ever thrown, tips for hosting that will save you a little sanity, and we're debating a hot take about Doctor Seuss. Thank you to…
Jul 27, 2026 · 51:15
Today we are sharing how we play our days to stay productive and also happy. We are also debating hot takes on the controversial topics of astrology and raisins. Planning Styles:…
Jul 20, 2026 · 42:41
This week we're digging into all kinds of interesting topics listeners emailed us about from body image and the glow up to being the best aunt and even some home decor topics.…
Jul 13, 2026 · 46:05
This 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…
Jul 6, 2026 · 59:34
This 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…
Jun 29, 2026 · 51:32
This 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…
Jun 22, 2026 · 1:08:50
This 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…
Jun 15, 2026 · 43:29
This 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…
Jun 8, 2026 · 39:40
This 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…
Jun 1, 2026 · 41:36
This 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…
May 25, 2026 · 32:53
This 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…
May 18, 2026 · 40:05
This 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…
May 11, 2026 · 1:00:45
This 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…
May 4, 2026 · 55:36
This week we are joined by our bestie Katie Day who is here to share the five minute practice that changed her life. We'll also discuss a hot take about white tennis shoes. Thank…
Apr 27, 2026 · 49:49
This week we're getting honest about what it's really like working with family. We've been working together since our early 20s and people always ask how we do it so today we're…
Apr 20, 2026 · 51:58
This week we're talking about the books that genuinely shifted how we see the world — not just 5 star reads, but the ones that rewired our thinking and books we still find…
Apr 13, 2026 · 53:10
This week we're entering a world in which there are no iPhones, no internet, no apps, no online shopping, no social media no steaming and no smart tech of any kind. Yes: We're…
Apr 6, 2026 · 38:39
This week we're talking about how to develop your creative palette and style without being derivative. This is a subject that applies across different creative practices from art…
Mar 30, 2026 · 43:31
In this week's episode we're diving into how to make vision boards and 5 year plans. If you're in the mood to think about your goals and dreams, you're in the right place. We're…
Mar 23, 2026 · 42:32
In this week's episode we're sharing our Spring Bucket List since it's officially the first week of Spring. It's still pretty cold where we live, so a lot of this is wishful…
Mar 16, 2026 · 59:40
In this week's episode we're talking about the highs and lows working from home and how we balance our career dreams with raising young children. We've got several great listener…
Mar 9, 2026 · 38:12
This week, we're talking about mindset shifts that changed our lives. Sometimes, before your life can change, your perspective has to change first. We're also doing a rapid fire…
Mar 2, 2026 · 48:54
This week we're talking about the inevitable experience of failure and how to hone the skill of starting over. Setbacks can be crushing, but they only turn permanent if you quit.…
Feb 23, 2026 · 38:39
This week we're sharing winter comforts that reliably get us through our least favorite season of the year. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Sign up for your…
Feb 16, 2026 · 32:39
This week, we're watching the 1995 classic Empire Records. We're also doing a hot take debate about technological advances, and we're bringing back our segment guilty pleasure…
Feb 9, 2026 · 40:15
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…
Feb 2, 2026 · 53:18
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…
Jan 26, 2026 · 54:51
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…
Jan 19, 2026 · 42:41
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.…
Jan 12, 2026 · 53:46
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…
Jan 5, 2026 · 47:29
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…
Dec 31, 2025 · 17:51
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…
Dec 29, 2025 · 35:19
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…
Dec 22, 2025 · 46:57
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…
Dec 15, 2025 · 52:18
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…
Dec 8, 2025 · 49:02
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…
Dec 1, 2025 · 1:00:43
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…
Nov 24, 2025 · 55:29
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…
Nov 17, 2025 · 36:39
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…
Nov 10, 2025 · 1:05:34
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…
Nov 3, 2025 · 36:41
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…
Oct 27, 2025 · 49:05
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…
Oct 20, 2025 · 1:01:57
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…
Oct 13, 2025 · 39:36
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…
Oct 6, 2025 · 49:51
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…
Sep 29, 2025 · 1:03:51
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…
Sep 22, 2025 · 55:18
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…
Sep 15, 2025 · 42:23
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…
Sep 8, 2025 · 48:29
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…
Sep 1, 2025 · 45:33
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…
Aug 25, 2025 · 50:36
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…
Aug 18, 2025 · 43:03
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…
Aug 4, 2025 · 35:32
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…
Jul 21, 2025 · 1:04:05
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…
Jun 30, 2025 · 28:29
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…
Jun 9, 2025 · 30:50
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…
May 19, 2025 · 40:29
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…
May 5, 2025 · 42:58
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…
Apr 21, 2025 · 38:32
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…
Mar 31, 2025 · 41:20
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…
Mar 24, 2025 · 54:03
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…
Mar 17, 2025 · 55:03
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…
Feb 17, 2025 · 25:16
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…
Feb 10, 2025 · 21:07
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…
Feb 3, 2025 · 51:01
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…
Jan 27, 2025 · 1:09:15
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…
Dec 30, 2024 · 43:02
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…
Dec 23, 2024 · 28:38
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…
Dec 16, 2024 · 46:47
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…
Dec 2, 2024 · 25:39
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…
Nov 25, 2024 · 47:52
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…
Nov 18, 2024 · 43:10
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…
Oct 21, 2024 · 57:04
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…
Oct 14, 2024 · 55:49
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…
Oct 7, 2024 · 49:50
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…
Aug 26, 2024 · 1:01:32
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…
Jul 22, 2024 · 50:16
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…
Jun 17, 2024 · 47:35
This week Elsie is excited to share all about her new art era. If you didn't know she started the baby steps toward a professional art career this year and she is so excited to…
May 27, 2024 · 30:44
Today we are rewatching the 1965 movie, The Sound of Music directed by Robert Wise and starring Julie Andrews. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to…
May 20, 2024 · 33:09
Back in April of 2020 we did an episode about our life bucket lists so today we are giving you an update on them. This topic was requested from listener Kelsey Ebling. Visit the…
May 13, 2024 · 36:43
Today we are discussing our experience with Created Colorful, which teaches you what colors look best on you. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us…
May 6, 2024 · 49:37
Today we are doing a deep dive into rugs. We are talking about everything from knowing the right rug for your space to actually keeping them clean especially from when you have…
Apr 29, 2024 · 32:37
Today we are rewatching Mamma Mia! And Mamma Mia? Here We go Again, starring Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us…
Apr 22, 2024 · 35:48
Let's talk about food! 2 years ago we did a cooking episode and a lot has changed since then so we are updating our list of favorite things to cook. Visit the shownotes at…
Apr 15, 2024 · 42:00
A lot of you tell us that you listen to the podcast with your sister so today we are answering questions about our relationship as sisters. Plus we are doing our book report on…
Apr 8, 2024 · 47:19
Today we are doing a deep dive into collecting art. Everything from where we purchase art, framing and how to decide what art pieces will work for your space. Visit the shownotes…
Apr 1, 2024 · 37:09
Today we are rewatching the 1998 movie, Ever After, directed by Andy Tennant and starring Drew Barrymore and Anjelica Huston. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast…
Mar 25, 2024 · 31:43
Easter is this Sunday so we are talking about our Easter traditions and how we celebrate. Plus we are sharing our guilty pleasure treasures. Visit the shownotes at…
Mar 18, 2024 · 47:01
Spring starts this week so it's time for our annual spring bucket lists. Plus we have our book report on with The Only One Left by Riley Sager. Visit the shownotes at…
Mar 11, 2024 · 56:29
We have gotten tons of questions regarding buying furniture for your house like how do you know what will work best in your room or what fabrics are the most durable. So today we…
Mar 4, 2024 · 46:16
Today we are rewatching the 1991 movie Hook, starring Robin Williams and Dustin Hoffman and directed by Steven Spielberg. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and…
Feb 26, 2024 · 45:23
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…
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