*Photos by Arrow & Apple Photography
Today I'm feeling a little sentimental. It's been a crazy week, a crazy month... a crazy year. Life is good and sometimes it's best to just sit back and think about all the things we have to be thankful for.
We've been putting our efforts into collecting fresh inspiration and imagining where A Beautiful Mess should go in the next few years. After nearly six years of writing this blog, I am well versed in the evolution process. When I started this blog I had no idea where it would take me (and now US!) and that same exciting feeling of unknown potential still exists today. It's crazy to think, but I hope that six years from now I will be sitting in a different hotel room equally puzzled and amazed with where this journey has taken us. Who knows! What I know for sure is that we're even more in love with blogging now than ever before. Sitting down with Emma and an empty notebook to fill with blog ideas is still one of my favorite things to do. Emma inspires me and works harder than anyone I know. I can easily say that partnering with her on this blog was the best business decision I ever made. It just keeps getting better. We love the challenge and we're so thankful for YOU for coming here and reading A Beautiful Mess day after day.
Yesterday, Emma and I spent the day in meetings at our publishing house. We came back to our hotel with two copies of our first book in our hands (eeeee!), a LONG list of to-dos and our heads full so of ideas and inspiration that it was almost overwhelming. We couldn't wipe the smiles off our faces. It's been over a year since we started our publishing journey together, but yesterday made it feel even more real and SO close! Everyone at Random House is so friendly and professional- a total dream team. Simply put... we're giddy.
We have a few other projects in the works (one coming very soon!) and we're still dreaming about what the future could hold. For now, it feels good to celebrate this season and we're thankful to be able to share it with you too! xx. Elsie
This is so inspirational, girls! Thank you for uplifting me after a rough week! Good luck and I can't wait to see what's to come!! <3
Posted by: Robyn | March 22, 2013 at 04:04 PM
Congrats!!! So excited for you both. I can't wait to buy and read your book!!! Your blog has inspired a friend and I to start blogging. It's been fun, but we are still learning and have a loooong way to go! Thanks!
Posted by: Joy Thomas | March 22, 2013 at 04:06 PM
Wow, it must be amazing to see your own book!! That's one of the things I enjoy most about your blog - it inspires me! Well done. You two have a wonderful blog and I really look forward to seeing the book!
Posted by: a fashionable life for me | March 22, 2013 at 04:08 PM
Congrats! You ladies are very talented & have worked so hard for this. Enjoy!
Allyson
http://www.allysonwonderlandphotography.com/
Posted by: Allyson | March 22, 2013 at 04:11 PM
Can't wait to get the book! Cheers. x
Posted by: Kelsey Lane | March 22, 2013 at 04:14 PM
You two are friendly faces that I look forward to seeing every day. Thanks for all of the inspiration! Best of luck with the next six years!
Posted by: Beesley | March 22, 2013 at 04:14 PM
i am so excited to see where the blog goes and totally need your book! :)
kw, http://www.ladiesinnavy.com
Posted by: kelsey | March 22, 2013 at 04:14 PM
You both really inspire me to continue blogging because I love it so much. It's such an amazing creative outlet! I have two sisters and I'm always telling them how fun it would be if the three of us started a project like this. Thanks for the inspiration, girls!
http://www.sincerelysammie.com/
Posted by: SincerelySammie | March 22, 2013 at 04:18 PM
Congrats! I can't wait to get a copy of your book! I love your rug under your table... Where is it from? UO?
Posted by: Casey | March 22, 2013 at 04:18 PM
I love seeing you two everyday! It puts a smile on my face to see such interesting, beautiful posts every day!
Don't stop and I can't wait to read your book
:)
Aj.
http://sparklypineapple.blogspot.ie/
Posted by: Aj | March 22, 2013 at 04:20 PM
Congratulations on your journey so far, your story is such an inspiration! Cant wait to read your book!! <3
Posted by: Morgan | March 22, 2013 at 04:21 PM
That is amazing, ladies!!! From me and everyone here, we are soooooo happy for you guys! You are the most inspiring and creative people I've ever had the pleasure to read. Really looking forward to the book!
♥Emma Deer
Posted by: Emma Deer | March 22, 2013 at 04:22 PM
Ohhhh, I need this book NOW. I pre-ordered it already. It kills me that it comes out in AUGUST.
But congratulations. To all of you. :D
Posted by: natalia | March 22, 2013 at 04:23 PM
You girls are the proof that you can do what you love for a living. Keep working hard, the results are fantastic, YOU are fantastic ! :)
Posted by: Michelle Venosta | March 22, 2013 at 04:29 PM
Casey- yes, the rug is from UO. :)
Natalia, OH MY GOODNESS! You already pre-ordered?! You're amazing!
We're honored and can't wait till August!
Thank you so much for the kind words!!
Posted by: Elsie Larson | March 22, 2013 at 04:34 PM
I can't wait to see what you're coming out with next :) You're such an inspiration to me-- your blog was what got me started in creating my own!!
Mackenzie
www.heybirdfriend.com
Posted by: Mackenzie | March 22, 2013 at 04:41 PM
Nice pics !
http://www.thestilettoholic.com/
Love from Paris
Posted by: Laura | March 22, 2013 at 04:41 PM
Congratulations. That sounds so exciting. I think you two are basically living (and working) the dream of all the lifestyle bloggers around here. Amazing!
Btw, I love the iPhone case, any chance you could tell me where you got that. I have been looking for an anchor one all over the place and couldn't find one that I really liked...I'd really appreciate it.
Posted by: laura | March 22, 2013 at 04:42 PM
very inspirational! and actually put a smile on my face:) its nice to see the excitement and enthusiasm you have for your blog :) keep up the great work! and good luck in the future! not that you need it:)
http://iamturquoise.com
Posted by: I AM TURQUOISE | March 22, 2013 at 04:42 PM
i'm so happy for you two and cannot wait to see what you do next!!!
Posted by: Giulia | March 22, 2013 at 04:42 PM