Sister Style: Gearing Up For A New Year

Lately, the two of us have been having more coffee meetings than usual. In fact, as I am typing this post I am about to go meet Emma for one! Why all the meetings? It's almost the new year. We like meetings, we love goals and this coming year is already looking to get pretty crazy. We're excited! 

I thought it would be fun to share a little about our plans for A Beautiful Mess with you. We've been going through our current sections and features and getting organized. We will be continuing a lot of your favorite features (our favorites too!) like Sister Style, DIY projects and recipes. We have plans to expand the home section in major ways. We're also planning brand new features (TBA in the next few weeks!). We're excited to incorporate more videos here on the blog and we are looking forward to the challenge of growing as photographers! 

2013 will also be a pretty special year for us because our first co-authored book will be released this coming summer. We also have a few new product collaborations in the works that we will be able to share with you later this spring and summer. Also there are wedding plans in the works for 2013. Yep- all exciting things! We can't wait! Elsie's Wearing: Comfy Sweater c/o Libby Story, Jeans/Jessica Simpson, Boots/FRYE. Emma's Wearing: dress c/o Spotted Moth, cardigan and tights/Target, hat/Walmart?, shoes c/o Asian iCandy

What are your New Years Eve plans? xoxo. Elsie + Emma 

P.S. If any of you blogged your 4 Simple Goals please leave us a link! We are planning to share a few this week. :)

Comments

[Hannah Jade]

I can't say I've achieved them all (knitting is HARD) but here's mine...
http://thelittlestbakehouse.wordpress.com/2012/11/09/four-simple-goals/

[traceyclark]

You two are seriously the cutest things ever! I just adore your site and really love sharing your stuff with my teenage daughter! We both love it! Excited to see what you two lovely
(and oh-so-creative) girls have up your pretty little sleeves for the New Year.

[Beka]

Love Elsie's outfit 'today' - very Jill Monroe ;)

New Year's day will be spent gathering at my folks place for a relaxed family meal, the night before being a quiet one at home as is our usual these days with kiddos in tow ;)

And then I am looking forward to hibernating myself away offline for the duration of January as I take time to plan what is to come this 2013. I have a few ideas but am excited to see what this solitary time will further reveal...

-peace-

[Ruth Ann]

I love that last photograph and I cannot wait to see what you lovely ladies are up to for 2013...you're both such an inspiration.

I participated in the 4 simple goals challenge and I was surprised at how successful I was at achieving my goals...so, thanks!

http://www.isntthatsew.com/2012/09/four-simple-goals-before-2013.html

http://www.isntthatsew.com/2012/11/update-4-simple-goals.html

[Valentina]

you guys look beautiful!

Valentina
http://valentinaduracinsky.blogspot.com/

[Kim]

especially love those black & white photos! after spending NYE out the past couple years, i'm very content to enjoy a night in with some good food & company :) cheers to 2013!

-kim

50 things to do in 2013!
http://midnight-snark.blogpot.com

[Katie]

Lovely outfits and photographs. Can't wait for your announcements :) xo
http://gravityandshe.blogspot.co.uk

[Michelle]

I'm so excited for 2013 on ABM! I'm soo glad you're expanding on the home section- those posts are always my favourite :) Congrats, Emma and Trey! xo

[Cathy]

Exciting post! I hope 2013 is a good year for ye! Here's what happened to my version of 4 simple goals this year, I think you like it: http://www.turquoiseflamingo.com/2012/12/change-of-plan.html

Cathy
Turquoise Flamingo

[simi]

love these! oh, and coffee dates are the best :)

[Michelle Clement]

...yay! all exciting things!! :) I hope you guys use reusable cups though for all those coffee dates...right? Maybe you can fashion some out of mason jars? (I was going to try this...since I heard you can now buy plastic sippy lids for them). Anyhoo, I'm so excited to see what you guys have in store...I just die a little inside everytime I see a paper cup, since they can't be recycled...lol.

[natalie alfaro]

You two provide me with so much inspiration. My goal for the New Year; start my blog (which is long overdue), start by etsy shop, pick up my photography again, (I am taking your 365 project challenge) & mostly importantly enjoy every day as it's my last.

[Sandi]

Thanks ladies, I learn something new each time I visit your site :)

http://ediblepotential.blogspot.com/2012/12/4-simple-fall-goals-black-white-light.html

[Amber]

The Coffee Ethic has the best chai lattes! You ladies look adorable! Working on my list of goals right now! It's never too late to do the things you've always wanted to do!Good luck!

[Kate]

Ahh...I've been meaning to try out the Coffee Ethic for ages. I might have to run by for something on my way to meet my friends for First Night!

Kate
crazylovelyme.com

[Carlee]

Elsie I love the printed sweater you are wearing and emma I love that red hat! Beautiful style as always.
Carlee
http://almostendearing.blogspot.com/

[Jess Dynarski]

Gals, I love your outfits! They're so cute. Also I'm excited to see what you have in store for the new year.

-Jess
http://www.jessicaswonderland.com

My four simple goals that I blogged:
http://www.jessicaswonderland.com/search/label/FOUR%20SIMPLE%20GOALS

[gaby]

I love your cozy outfits :)

I blogged about my 4 simple goals here: http://thislittleport.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/4-simple-goals.html

And then an update post here: http://thislittleport.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/how-my-4-simple-goals-are-going.html

All 4 goals are going well, and I'm so happy for the push!

[Raya]

I love Emma's outfit! I would definitely wear something like that, too. Lovely little post, ladies ♥

[Katie B]

Here's the link to my 4 simple goals...I'll add a link to the updates once I do that follow up post in a few days.

http://www.princessandthe-p.blogspot.com/2012/10/4-simple-goals.html

Love your blog!