
A Beautiful Mess
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A Beautiful Mess is a lifestyle blog founded by sisters Elsie Larson and Emma Chapman. They are experts in trying different crafting ideas, hairstyles, home decor, food recipes, and making jewelry with emphasis on easily triable from home ideas. Our motto is stay home and make something and we hope our blog will inspire you to do just that.
A Beautiful Mess
1M ago
Macrame is the beautiful art of hand-tied knots and loops that create a woven textile. While it may look intricate, getting started with macrame is actually pretty easy and once you learn a few basic knots, there are hundreds of projects you can make. With macrame you can create usable items like handbags, plant hangers ..read more
A Beautiful Mess
2M ago
We’ve been sharing candle making tutorials on this blog for nearly a decade, so we wanted to put together this beginner’s guide to candle making with all our best tips and tricks, plus links to past projects you may want to try. Making candles does require a few basic supplies, including a stovetop or something ..read more
A Beautiful Mess
2M ago
Today, I’m teaching a DIY for making a homemade advent calendar you can use year after year! Looking for more holiday ideas? Christmas Cake Pops, Melted Snowman Cookies, Christmas Nail Ideas. Homemade Advent Calendar As children, we loved the tradition of an advent calendar counting down the days until Christmas. Today, I’m going to teach ..read more
A Beautiful Mess
2M ago
Have you ever killed a houseplant and had no idea why? Do you wish you had a green thumb? In this post, we’ll share the best low maintenance indoor plants for your home. We’ll help you choose houseplants for low light, indirect light and bright light rooms in your home. Selecting the right plant for the correct light conditions in your home is the ..read more
A Beautiful Mess
2M ago
This skinny margarita recipe is fresh and light, easy to make for a crowd, and is less calories than a classic margarita but still packed with flavor. Instead of simple syrup, we use agave syrup for a more natural sweetness and switch out the traditional orange liqueur of triple sec or Cointreau for fresh orange ..read more
A Beautiful Mess
2M ago
If you enjoy making party shots, you have to try the Pickleback Shot. This shot is comprised of a shot of Irish whiskey chased by a shot of pickle juice. It’s surprisingly delicious and a really fun combination. Related: Green Tea Shot, Kamikaze Shot, Jello Shots, Lemon Drop Shot. What is a Pickleback Shot? A ..read more
A Beautiful Mess
2M ago
When it comes to refreshing cold drinks, frozen margaritas are at the top of the list! Fresh lime paired with your favorite tequila and triple sec create a classic frozen margarita concoction that always hits the spot on a hot summer day. This is the best frozen margarita recipe to make for your next hangout ..read more
A Beautiful Mess
3M ago
For many years while my sister lived in Nashville and I would travel to visit her if at all possible, I would stop into Loveless Cafe on the way home. It’s adorable and all their food is delicious, but I especially love their hashbrown casserole. It is very similar to Cracker Barrel’s hashbrown casserole, another ..read more
A Beautiful Mess
3M ago
Bring on the snow days and hot chocolate now that winter is almost here! Whether you are curled up by a fire or about to get a few drinks après ski, we’ve got the winter nail design ideas to keep your manicure on point all winter long. From sweater nails, shades of blues, chrome designs ..read more
A Beautiful Mess
3M ago
Dear Scalloped Potatoes, you’re great. I love your crispy edges and creamy, cheesy center. You feel fancy but you’re simple to make with very little prep. You might be my favorite potato side dish at the holiday dinner buffet. You’re a classic! Mashed potatoes are great but you’ve got so much more texture going and ..read more