I have been looking forward to April for a few months now. In my world there are three big things happening. First, we are turning in our first draft of our entire cookbook manuscript. I’ve had so many of my friends and family recipe testing, and my refrigerator has been full of first, second, and third attempt recipes over the course of the last six months or so. I can’t believe it’s finally time to turn in our first draft! Ahh!
Second, Elsie and I are traveling to Phoenix to do a little work, meet up with an old friend, and make a connection with a new business partner. Yes, we’ve got a lot to pack into a short little trip, but I couldn’t be more excited because I didn’t get to see Elsie in person at all in March (boo!!!!). So it will be great to connect and work on this new project we’ve got brewing together. Don’t worry – we’ll share more soon, I promise!
And third, at the end of the month, we have a short trip in partnership with Canon to meet up with a giveaway winner and do some decorating. I think it’s gonna be an absolute blast! But again, I’m sort of also just happy to get to see my sister in person twice in one month!
Emma’s wearing: Glasses/ A Beautiful Mess for BonLook, Jack + Norma frames, Dress/Parker, Jacket/J.Crew, Purse/Zara, Shoes c/o Swedish Hasbeens
What’s got you excited in April, Sister? Obviously seeing me. Ha! But what else?
Yep. I am with Emma – SO excited for April… and the next season!
Spring is always good, no matter what, but this spring is extra special because we have a LOT of fun projects in the works. As Em was saying, it’s a huge milestone that we just turned in our cookbook manuscript (YAY!!), and next we have two months of photoshoots to get all the food photos ready for the book. Working on this book has really changed the way I think about food (in a VERY good way!). So I am excited for you all to read it next year!
This book is brining us together for two FULL weeks of photos in May and June, so I am really looking forward to that as well. I have been collecting cute cloth napkins and rad serving pieces like a MAD WOMAN. It’s really fun.
Next weekend Jeremy and I are FINALLY going back to Missouri, and you better believe we’re going to Emma’s new bar EVERY night… OK, that’s a little excessive, but I am very excited to go see it in person and order a tiki drink!
This season is already off to a BEAUTIFUL start. (Wow! I use CAPS a LOT… Sorry for that.)
Elsie’s Wearing: Dress/Pixie Market (they have a LOT of cute bell sleeve dresses right now), Necklace/Madewell, Sunnies/Wildfox, Clogs/Swedish Hasbeens.
Love you guys! Emma + Elsie
Credits//Author: Emma Chapman and Elsie Larson, Photography: Janae Hardy and Diana La Counte. Photos edited with A Beautiful Mess actions.
34 Comments
So happy for you both! I can`t wait to see your new projects 🙂
This is exciting news! And I do love your dress Emma!
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I’m in love with this bell sleeves! 🙂 Hope you month is even better than you think ? And I hope I can visit the bar someday! 🙂
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Xo, Deborah
Best of luck with the cookbook! What a cool opportunity. Elsie, I’m heading to Nashville for a quick trip at the end of the month. Any suggestions for a fab dinner there?
Where do you find all these fabulous walls?!!!!!!
Love these photos – and that your outfits + background pairings are almost a reverse match?
Excited to hear about all these springtime projects you’re diving into!
I love that chambray denim blazer. I got one similar to it in my StitchFix this month and I’m so unhappy that it was too snug. I need to get one of those.
I love Elsie’s sunnies!
Elsie’s dress is so cute! I love the graphic/doodle walls too. So pretty.
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OMG that dress is fantastic Elsie!!!!
THIS sounds super exciting!
I wish you a lot of fun 🙂
Best Michaela
I love the dress but need details on how you sit down!
Best of luck you’re doing so well! Your pictures are always so cute as well!
Oooo what amazing things ahead!! Aww that’s so cute that you two are excited to see each other!! Best wishes and seriously loving both of your style!
Hello Elsie and Emma,
Being your reader of SO many years… right when Elsie was still staying above her little studio/shop, before you had your vintage boutique…..
i really love reading such personal posts by both of you.
it just feels more close and warm, as compared to the posts on DIYs, recipes..etc.
Please please please do keep all these more personal posts coming in, because I LOVE reading your stories and feel equally excited for you and your new plans!
xoxo.
Caroline from Singapore
Yes, Els! I was waiting for you to take photos here. 🙂
Xo –
Carrie
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me too! or bend over!
Gap Factory has one in stores now
Emma- this outfit looks awesome on you!!! Beautiful.
Can’t wait to hear more about your cookbook!
Kristi | Be Loverly
Elsie- that dress is perfect! You look fab!
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Can’t wait to hear the new adventures! Elsie your snapchat teasers have got me so curious 😀
so excited for the two of you! April sounds like it will the best month! can’t wait to see what you are up to =o)
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OMG I love BOTH of your dresses!! x
Lovely dress, Elsie! You guys look great!
I can’t believe you finished the first cookbook draft with everything that must have gone into opening the bar! So exciting, though. Congratulations. Can’t wait for all that’s coming in spring!
Oh I LOVE you dress Emma! Elsie’s is nice too, but not really my style. But that black and white one, I would wear that all the time lol and the texture on that fabric looks amazing! 🙂
Can’t wait to learn more. I love Emma’s outfit. http://www.hannamarielei.com
Love the bell sleeve dress so much. Digging the 60’s vibe 🙂
Your styles are so cute! I love the sunglasses and the patterns on the dress. My style is more hipster-minimal (not sure if that is a thing) but I really love the bright colors and patters you guys wear.
Hope you have a lovely weekend!
Thays
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I just realised my life is not complete until I have a bell-sleeved dress!!!
Can’t wait to hear about the new project!
Elsie, you look like Megan Draper in that dress!
Love the bell sleeve dress so much.