A Beautiful Mess Podcast

Author: Elsie Larson and Emma Chapman

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.
Be a guest on this podcast

Language: en

Genres: Home & Garden, Leisure

Contact email: Get it

Feed URL: Get it

iTunes ID: Get it

Get all podcast data

Listen Now...

#264: Mona Lisa Smile - Comfort Rewatch
Sunday, 7 September, 2025

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 podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.