TGIF everybody! It's been a fantastic week here at ABM, and we're all excited for the weekend. Around our offices this week we've been working on a few things you'll see next week as well as some projects you probably won't see for at least a few months from now (secrets!).
Currently we are having the back shed behind our studio house updated. The roof was leaky, the dirt floor is always soggy and wet, and the building generally looks like it's going to fall down. We have high hopes of turning this into a work space for larger projects (like building furniture). We currently have to store all our power tools and supplies around the house, mostly in the dining room and under the staircase.
This week marked the one-month birthday of Shop A Beautiful Mess! We are thrilled with how many of you are checking out the classes and trying the actions. To celebrate, our team went out for a bowling night. It was all a ploy to get to spend time with Imogen (Sarah + Josh's angel baby). Elsie and I spent about as much time passing her back and forth as we did bowling. Ha!
We are super excited to share some of the projects we completed this week with you next week. But in the meantime, we hope you have a relaxing or adventure-filled weekend! xo. Emma + the ABM team.
Credits // Author: Emma Chapman, Photography by: Sarah Rhodes, Emma Chapman, Laura Gummerman, Josh Rhodes and Elsie Larson. Photos edited with Magnolia of the Signature Collection (Magnolia is a b&w action, but you can choose to turn that layer off for color photos).
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Wow, I love the shoes with Leo !
Could you tell me the brand please ?
Thank you,
Marie from France
i’m loving this casual friday series! so good!
I absolutely love this new series! The “imperfections” are actually really inspiring. And also I can’t wait to find out what that spatula color wheel is going to be!
ASOS 🙂
xx! elsie
love these casual friday posts! fun!
Where are those adorable socks from? I think I’m in love!!
Laura is such a beauty. Actually, the whole Beautiful Mess team are! xx
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Great snapshots and so fun to have a team you love to hang out with after work as well. Also that plant in the first photo looks like a watercolor.
Carlee
http://thelittlesloth.blogspot.com/
Looks like you all are having an amazing time! I especially love the bowling photos – I swear I would wear bowling shoes everywhere if I could.
I’m seriously loving these casual friday posts! It’s nice to see you guys being real people 😉
Congrats on your one month birthday……have a super duper weekend!
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Hi AMDers!
When you say “(updating the shed) for building furniture,” are you planning/considering hiring an actual furniture maker for those projects? As someone with a degree in woodworking and furniture design, that would be a really neat opportunity 🙂
Just addin to the love fest here, absolutely love this new series! 🙂
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This is a great series, it’s one of my favorite kind of posts! Baby Imogen is the cutest 🙂 And I so agree with Kristina over here; I’m really curious about that spatula wheel thingy 🙂
xo
Camilla
http://kapteinmoe.blogspot.no
Been reading your blog for years and this is definitely my fave series so far! I love seeing the behind-the-scenes. Thanks for sharing 🙂
You guys look like such a fun team. What an amazing and creative place to work!
Looooooooove casual friday posts! Congrats on the shop being 1 month old! Loving my DLSR course 🙂
This is a great new feature! Love seeing some everyday life around the studio.
And can I ask what kind of plant is in the first shot? Been searching for some new plants that have some more color variety. Thanks 🙂
Bowling always reminds me of when I was in college. A group of friends and I would grab a picture of beer and bowl. Great times.
Seriously digging on these posts! I love these pictures!
xoxo
Taylor
We already have—Josh is a very talented carpenter (among other things). Check the About Page for more info. He’s already built some amazing things, one of which you’ll see next week. 🙂
-Emma
Looks like fun! I love these posts!
Aww such a cute baby! <3 🙂
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i’m just loving this new feature. that’s all. enjoy your weekend!!
I love this post! Thank you for sharing your happy days with us. Happy weekend!
all of you are so dang cute!
Love this! Looks like you guys had a blast. 🙂
xo, rn
http://www.rachelnicoleblog.com
LOVE these posts. I’m so jealous of the team- I wish I could be on it!
Looks like you had a wonderful time! I love the photos!
That bowling place looks light so much fun!
I just adore these casual fridays. I’ve followed this blog from the beginning and its so awesome to get a sneak peak at the behind the scenes pics! Thanks so much for being awesome!
i wasnt aware i could love a group of strangers (not in a bad way of course!) the way i love every single one of you guys!!!
you guys look like a riot to hang out with!
love this friday series.
i miss elsie’s just for fun posts so this is awesome!!!
Really looking forward to the next blogging class. Will you guys be announcing it via Twitter or Blog?
TGIF! Have an awesome weekend!
V @ Life+1
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Such a fun collection of pics! 🙂
Hi there!
We will announce the release date on all our channels soon (this coming week!)
Thanks so much for asking! Elsie
Haha! Thank you Les! That’s super sweet of you to say!
Elsie
Hi Morgan,
The tag on the plant says it’s a “rubber tree”.
Thanks so much!
Elsie
YES! Love these casual friday posts. love love love! and – if only everyone’s workspace was so inspiring and awesome! lots to be grateful for 🙂
Best thing you guys could’ve done. I love your casual Fridays. So much fun seeing the “behind the scenes” 😉
Keep ’em coming.
Love from Germany,
Elisa
I love seeing these “messier shots”. They really give a nice insight into the background bits of the blog! Plus, it shows just how much everyone on the ABM team seems to love their work.
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I really love this casual Friday post! You guys seem like a great team who has a lot of fun together!
♥
Krystal | http://www.moorekrystal.wordpress.com
Great day!!!! And have great weekend, relax and happy.
Kisses from Spain.
I love your life style!!
The sneaker pic with all of you is my favorite. Too cute! Bowling is so much fun and a great way to celebrate. It’s really cool to see the inner workings of ABM. Loving this new series thus far!
Love and Luck,
Laurali Star
http://www.thesecretsurprisinista.com
Are your Kelly Moore Bags coming out soon? I would really love to buy one 😉
Aw, your pictures from the bowling night are adorable! Congrats on the first month anniversary!! 😀
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looks like a wonderful week!
i had no idea your team was so big, amazing 🙂
love these little behind-the-scenes sneak peaks 🙂 and now i totally want to go bowling!
xo, cheyenne
You guys make me happy!! :))
So fun! You guys are adorable!
I’m loving Sarah and her sweet baby!
My daughter is 16 months now, so I get all smitten when blogs have baby pictures in the mix 😉
This is my most looked forward to post from you guys!
Love all these gorgeous photos!
Casual fridays are my new favorite day. Love these posts!! It’s so fun to see this side of the blog 🙂
Hey lady!
Yes- they’re coming out next Tuesday. Can’t wait to share!
xx! Elsie
This is the best feature. It’s so nice seeing how much fun you all have behind the scenes! Work hard, play hard, right?!
Hahaha love that socks!!!
xxx
Strawberry Blonde
Emma – where is that animal shirt from? I love it!
I love these sort of pic’s! I am glad you guys are doing these post. Fun! : )
~Sarah
http://atowngirlslife.blogspot.com/
Aww, these are so sweet! Bowling is probably one of the best group things ever. And I can’t even handle how cute Imogen is!
I love these! Thanks for sharing your lives with us!
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Where is Emma’s shirt from? It is adorable! I would love to stalk it! ; )
Jenni
I love that dress/shirt that Emma is wearing with all the animals on it! It reminds me of where I work 🙂 Where is it from?
Totally in love with Emma’s animal print shirt she’s wearing the first few shots. Does anyone know the source? I’d love to add it to my wardrobe!
emma’s shirt with the animals on it in black and white is AWESOME! can anyone tell me where she bought it?
Absolutely loving the casual friday series. You guys are all so freakin’ cute!
looks that all of you having a great time together..
love your photos. looks like loads of fun!
-Jianine
Nice casual friday!
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I love the new Casual Friday series!
Thank you for being always so inspiring people 🙂
I loooove seeing pictures of the ABM team! You guys are the cutest.
Do you know where those mocassins in the third photo from the top are from??? Thanks!!!
I really enjoy these series as I feel like I am getting to know you a bit better every week.
So much fun!
-MARISKA.
http://www.CoralynxBlog.com/
I love these casual Friday posts! I always look forward to them!!
Great post. Love the photo story.
You guys make bowling look like fun! I eagerly await your project.
So cool, to find people you don’t only love working with, but enjoy hanging out as well. What a dream job!!
Love the animal print shoes!
This is a really fun new series. And you guys knocked it out of the park with your DIYs and recipes this week!! I think I tagged about every one! Happy Weekending!
Oh I just love this new casual friday weekly post and its great to see a little behind the scenes 🙂
Lulu xx
http://www.luluslittlewonderland.blogspot.com
I love this new series! I have a bit of workplace envy with you guys. It seems like you have an amazing team and I think that’s so wonderful. Keep doing what you do!
Fun! Love that shot of Todd. Nice shirt, Gummy!
I love this behind the scenes look on Fridays! It has been a thrill to watch how this site has grown. Congrats on all your hard, hard work. Keep it up!!
This new section (Casual Friday) enjoys me so much!! It helps us to know a little bit more about your lovely team 😉
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This all looks super fun and inspiring!
Bowling night looks like so much fun! Can’t wait to read on the new projects! ^_^
xo Trisha
http://www.trishasales.net
that picture of Todd is faaaaabulous.
Loved these pics! Candid photos have always been my favorite! And I was thrilled to see your bowling pics! I haven’t been in a bowling alley since the late ’90s! I’m so motivated to go again now! 🙂
LOVE casual friday 🙂
Those photos are wonderful. It´s nice to see you all in action. Keep it up!
imogen is so cute!!! ah!!
xxoo,
nikki
http://www.dreaminneon.blogspot.com
love this postlove this
Imogen is a super cutie 🙂 I downloaded one of the action sets earlier, already really enjoying it.x
I’m loving casual Friday!! 🙂
What are those colorful spoons? Looks super cute!
Ahhhh, I’ve always lusted after a pair of traditional bowling shoes. Also, amour socks are amazing!
On the third picture down, I need to know where that sweater is from! Does anyone know? It’s super cute!
Oh man, it just always feels like a perfect depiction of the American Dream on here. I love it so much. With your shop opening, it makes me feel like all things are possible with a little love, creativity, determination, and spirit. I also can not WAIT for that color wheel spoon art to make an appearance!
is that a dress emma is wearing in the second picture? I love it! where is it from?
thank you!
xx