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A Beautiful Mess
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A Beautiful Mess is a Style blog that focuses on creating a beautiful life. My goal is to promote an inspired lifestyle through fashion, handmade and pretty things. I believe in making everyday life special, so that's what I try to inspire through handmade projects, fashion tutorials, hairstyling tips, recipes and more. I love teaching projects that make life a little bit sweeter!
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Family of 2 (4?)

Technically we might be a family of two, but we really consider ourselves a family of four! Our home is only complete with our two little pups. We love them to pieces and even when they behave like l...

22 time(r) siden 29 people like this

One Year Ago...

One year ago I was surrounded by the people I love most, getting ready to marry my best friend. Today we're celebrating our first anniversary... It was an amazing year. I love you, Jeremy. I...

1 dag siden 75 people like this

Hand Printed Table Runner DIY

We created this simple, tribal-inspired table runner for Emma's home. With a technique similar to our Heart Blanket DIY, see what different pieces you can create by choosing different colors and...

2 days siden 63 people like this

Gardening 101

Gardening can be intimidating. You may not think you have a green thumb (I used to think I had a brown thumb), be unsure of how to start, or where to start. Plus, it also depends on the space you hav...

2 days siden 123 people like this

Happy Mothers Day!

Just dropping in to wish my mother, Elizabeth, and my mother-in-law, Pat, a very very happy Mother's Day! And to all of my mom-friends... I admire you so much! Love, Elsie

2 days siden 19 people like this

10 Things I Love: Vacation Edition

Hi there! We're off for a little tropical vacation today! We have been planning this trip for a long time, so naturally we did a little shopping in preparation. We promise to snap lots of photos...

3 days siden 52 people like this

Heart Blanket DIY

I love this blanket! I'm always looking for new ways to decorate our living room without spending too much. This design is bold, but still cute. You can make one too, here's how... 1. Suppl...

4 days siden 161 people like this

Nearly One Year...

Time flies! This coming week we will be celebrating our one year anniversary. We're in love and I'm grateful that we get to take a quick trip this week to celebrate together. Kinda surreal....

4 days siden 46 people like this

Make Your Own Mocha Chip Frappe

I'm probably the only person left who hadn't tried out ice cube coffee. The concept is simply enough: brew some really strong coffee, let it cool, pour it into an ice cube tray and freeze i...

5 days siden 228 people like this

Citrus Bars (3 Ways!)

Summer is the perfect season for citrus! I absolutely adore classic lemon bars—I swear they get better the longer they sit in the refrigerator. They are a delicious and pretty dessert to bring to a s...

5 days siden 200 people like this

Elsies Organization Tips

Today I want to share a few tips from my own home. I'm not the most organized person by any means, but these simple storage ideas have helped me a lot. First up, use a wood box as an instant she...

6 days siden 287 people like this

Black and White (and Brown) Cookies

I LOVE classic Black and White cookies. In my mind it's a New York thing, probably mainly due to that Seinfeld episode and the first time I ever visited New York I had one for a treat. But you d...

09 maj 12 130 people like this

How To Start Your Blog With A Bang

I receive questions often from people who have just started their first blog and are looking for tips. Two years ago I blogged 5 Tips For Bloggers and while I still stand behind those tips I want to ...

09 maj 12 406 people like this

Rain Diary: Art Journal

Today Kara is going to share a beautiful art journal that captures one of the beautiful things about her hometown. Enjoy... I live in a rainy, rainy city (Portland, Oregon) and I wanted a way to reco...

08 maj 12 120 people like this

Tips for Making Two Toned Drinks

Multicolored drinks can be a fun little quirk for dinner parties or get-togethers. You can create these pretty beverages with or without alcohol; using any colors/flavors you like! This drink has gra...

08 maj 12 99 people like this

Sister Style: Bicycle Riding Weather

We're loving this season. Missouri can be brutal in the winter.. but the spring, summer and autumn seasons make it worth it! It's picnic weather, kite flying weather and bonfires and s'...

08 maj 12 49 people like this

Make Your Own Sugar Cubes

It's super easy and fun to create your own sugar cubes! You could easily customized your sugar cubes with a drop of a flavored extract or food dye. And you could use molds to create fun shapes w...

08 maj 12 79 people like this

On Failure, Success and Moving Forward

Everyone fails sometimes. Today I want to share a personal story that I've never shared before. I hope that it encourages some of you to keep dreaming, even in the hard times... Not too long ago...

07 maj 12 98 people like this

Adventures in Natural Dyeing: Part I

We've been having so much fun trying out different techniques for making our own fabrics! We've tried printing, Inkodye, fabric fun pens, photo transfers and home dyeing. Recently we tried ...

07 maj 12 82 people like this

Make Your Own Instagram Journal

Looking for useful ways to display your iPhone photos? I used some of my favorite Instagram photos to recover a simple journal. I'm so excited to carry this book around all month and to jot down...

07 maj 12 185 people like this

Quilted Mothers Day Greeting Cards

Want to make a pretty handmade card for Mother's Day? Here's a simple how-to for quilt inspired greeting cards! You can use a sewing machine, or stitch them by hand like we did. Your mother...

06 maj 12 127 people like this

Geometric Votive DIY

In the spirit of spring cleaning we've been making lots of home decor projects with things we already have laying around. My (sweet) husband has (politely) requested that I stop buying and bring...

06 maj 12 71 people like this

Great Photo Apps for Android

Hey everyone! Each time I post my favorite iPhone apps I get comments asking for Android tips. My pal Sarah from Arrow & Apple Photography creates the most beautiful photos with her Android phone...

06 maj 12 214 people like this

Cigar Box Scrapbook

One of my childhood best friends is getting married this weekend! We've been friends since age 9, so I couldn't just give her any old card. I decided to make her a cigar box mini-book celeb...

05 maj 12 180 people like this

Cinco de Mayo Favorites

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo we thought we would share some of our favorite dips! Whether you need something quick to throw together for a party or you just feel like making a small bowl for yours...

05 maj 12 149 people like this

How To Make A Herringbone Stamp

Today we are so excited to share this simple method for creating your own herringbone stamp! We stamped a wooden letter found at the craft store. Enjoy! 1.Supplies: Wooden letter (or any surface to s...

05 maj 12 143 people like this

T.G.I.F. Yall!

T.G.I.F. We love weekends! This weekend we are planning to... snap photos, celebrate a birthday with pie, print HUNDREDS of photos, sketch fall dresses (swatches came in today- so exciting!) and enjo...

04 maj 12 37 people like this

Red Wine Chocolate Sauce and Sea Salt + Honey Caramel

As the weather begins to heat up we are in the mood for cold treats—like ice cream! We love making our own ice cream sauces. Our two favorites right now are: Sea Salt and Honey Caramel Sauce, and Red...

04 maj 12 175 people like this

Make Your Own Leather Headband

We have a huge crush on braided accessories this season! This next project can be made with scrap leather (or vinyl or faux leather). It's a great way to upcycle older pieces from your closet th...

04 maj 12 60 people like this

Spring-a-ling!

Hi there! Since it's a new season we're making goals to try a lot of new things. New recipes, adding plants to our homes, new clothing pieces (hello romper!) and new places to get inspired!...

03 maj 12 33 people like this

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