A Beautiful Mess Podcast

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#320: Emma's Book Querying Journey

A Beautiful Mess Podcast ·

2026/10/05

In this week's episode, Emma is telling the story of her querying journey and the path to traditionally publishing her romance novel. It's a great story, and we are very excited for you to get to hear it. We're also going to answer a listener question about holiday decorating and a hot take about potlucks. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Try their products and support our show by going to DrinkLMNT.com/ABeautifulMess. Receive 10% off + free shipping at Tumbleliving.com/MESS. Get an exclusive 20%

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44:47

#319: Finding the Good Stuff

A Beautiful Mess Podcast ·

2026/09/28

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 maintaining a Little Free Library. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Head to Oakessentials.com and use code MESS for 15% off your first order at checkout. Visit ernesta.com and order five samples for only $10, and you'll get $50 toward any rug of your choice. Tips for buying art on Ebay: Put in the type of painting Keep

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33:58

#318: Old Houses, New Chapters

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2026/09/21

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 sponsor: Timeline is offering a 15-day trial of the Mitopure Resurfacing Exfoliator for just $22. Give it 15 days and see how your skin looks and feels. Go to Timeline.com/MESS to try it for $22. Ready to make it part of your routine? Go to Timeline.com/MESS20 to shop the full-size Timeline Mitopure Resurfacing Exfoliator and

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30:48

#317: Autumn Traditions

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2026/09/14

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 time. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Visit ernesta.com and order five samples for only $10, and you'll get $50 toward any rug of your choice. Head to Wayfair.com to shop all things home. Sign up for Emma's newsletter: https://www.emmachapman.com/ Favorite Annual Autumn traditions: Elsie: Kitchen movies, decorating

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51:06

#316: Fall Bucket List

A Beautiful Mess Podcast ·

2026/09/07

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 about. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Try their products and support our show by going to DrinkLMNT.com/ABeautifulMess. Get 10% off + free shipping at Tumbleliving.com/mess Halloween manifestos: Elsie - Do what feels good to you Emma - Loves fall Elsie's Fall Bucket List: Halloween Mouse House Apple Cider Slushies Pink

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47:34

#315: Our 3 Style Words & Tattoo Talk

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2026/08/31

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 take on gender reveal parties. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Download the Bilt app and join the membership for where you live, at joinbilt.com/mess. Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase at Wayfair.com Head to LolaBlankets.com and use code MESS to get 40% OFF your order. Start your free trial at

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37:20

#314: Enjoying Summer (Ew!) & Favorite Old Houses

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2026/08/24

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 debating whether painting brick homes white needs to stop. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Get an extra 20% your first order when you go to Pendulumlife.com/mess Receive at least 15% off any annual membership at masterclass.com/abeautifulmess Visit ernesta.com and order five samples for only $10, and you'll get $50

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42:47

#313: What We Love about Writing

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2026/08/17

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 you to this week's sponsor: Be prepared to save yourself a ton of time and money — just go to dupe.com and tell it what you're looking to buy. Visit ernesta.com and order five samples for only $10, and you'll get $50 toward any rug of your choice. What's in Emma's cauldron: A smut book Crochet sweater Frank Sinatra CD

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58:29

#312: When Your House Doesn't Feel like Home

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2026/08/10

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 has lost its charm, and we're sharing a few of our favorite home decor books and art books 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 additional 20% OFF plus Free Shipping with our code MESS at Jiyuskin.com Mentioned in today's episode:

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42:41

#311: How to be the Ultimate Host

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2026/08/03

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 this week's sponsor: Try their products and support our show by going to DrinkLMNT.com/ABeautifulMess Extra 20% your first order when you go to: Pendulumlife.com/mess Best party they have thrown: Halloween house warming party New Year's party Nova's Survivor theme birthday party Wine pairing dinner party Clothing

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51:15

#310: Day Planning

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2026/07/27

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: Emma - Uses paper planner for meals and notes app for daily to-do list Elsie - Only appointments go on her digital calendar Project Management: Emma - Make a roadmap and seasonal bucket list Elsie - Checklist What makes a productive day: Emma - Activity with the kids and play time for her Elsie - Reading with kids for an

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42:41

#309: Chatty Listener Questions Episode

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2026/07/20

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. It's random but it's fun! Thank you to this week's sponsor: Be prepared to save yourself a ton of time and money — just go to dupe.com and tell it what you're looking to buy. Questions we answer: What are you doing for a "Summer Glow Up"? Has retiring from influencing affected your relationship with the way you look? Do

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46:05

#308: Designing Your Dream Life

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2026/07/13

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 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

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59:34

#307: Mini Comforts

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2026/07/06

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 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

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51:32

#306: Disney Mom Episode

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2026/06/29

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 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

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01:08:50

#305: Business Ideas (Past, Present & Future)

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2026/06/22

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 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

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43:29

#304: Poolside Books

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2026/06/15

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 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

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39:40

#303: Best Date Night Ideas

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2026/06/08

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 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

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41:36

#302: Top 3 Places We've Visited

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2026/06/01

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 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

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32:53

#301: Comfort Objects

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2026/05/25

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 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

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