We’re a team of do-ers.
You can see our small team and talented contributors below, both past and present.
We started blogging as a way to support our local boutique and bakery, in southwest Missouri. But along the way we realized we loved sharing recipes, craft tutorials and home decor so much that we made blogging our focus.
We’ve also written three books on: photography, DIY, and a cookbook!
We hope you find some content to inspire you to make something. And remember— life is better when it’s a little bit messy.
Elsie Larson
Founder
Emma Chapman
Founder
Laura Gummerman
Staff Writer
Jacki Moseley
Contributing Writer
Claire Shaffer
Business Development
Contributors
Katie Shelton
Contributing Writer
Mandi Johnson
Contributing Writer
Rachel Denbow
Contributing Writer
Latonya Yvette
Contributing Writer
Savannah Wallace
Contributing Writer
Rebecca Stice
Contributing Writer
Kara Whitten
Contributing Writer
Mary Helen Leonard
Contributing Writer
Kayleigh Kosmas
Contributing Writer
Medina Grillo
Contributing Writer
Mallory Muddiman
Contributing Writer
Natalie Jacob
Contributing Writer
Ren Padilla
Contributing Writer
Alana Jones-Mann
Contributing Writer
Amanda Lopez
Contributing Writer
Ashlee Elle
Contributing Writer
Sarah O’Callaghan, RD, CSP, LD
Contributing Writer
Lindsey Kelsay, RD, CSG, LD
Contributing Writer
Erin Booher
Contributing Writer
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Press Features
A Beautiful Mess has been featured showcasing home decor, recipes and style in the publications Real Simple, Domino, HGTV, People, Southern Living, Family Circle, Better Homes and Gardens, Midwest Living, and more.