Hey, guys. It's that time again—Casual Friday time! This week was pretty killer. It had its ups and downs, though.
One of the real big high points was when we got a giant box of ice cream on our porch from Kelly Moore. What a sweet lady! We dug right in and had a sample fest. Jeni's is our favorite ice cream in the world. My favorite flavor is still Brown Butter Almond Brittle, but there's really not a bad one. 
We've mentioned that we're working on a renovation project for this big shed that's in our backyard. It's going to become a workshop for larger projects soon. This week the cement was laid and we got to leave our mark! 
That was fun.
We've been working hard at a new e-course this week: Blog Love 2.0. Pile that on top of our usual project list and it's been a little crazy. It's okay, though. We're crazy passionate (yes, crazy passionate) about this e-course. The other night Jeremy and I went out for coffee, and I was reading him one of Trey's monetizing sessions aloud, and he was really into it. Real life story there.
In other news, Josh and Sarah found their dream house this week (and their offer was accepted), so we're gonna celebrate a little bit tonight! This house is incredible. I hope they'll be willing to share some before/after photos here, because it's going to be inspiring!
Congratulations, Josh and Sarah!!! 
Hanging out at Kingdom Coffee for a break today (while our site was down this morning—insert frowny faces and temple rubs here). They've got a good vibe going on in there. Crazy good treats too. Also, please note Trey's Ramen socks. 
Trey made me this A-MAZING "not my chair, not my problem" tank top. It was the greatest gift ever. He had to order a minimum of six from the website where he made the shirt, so everybody got one. And we planned to wear them all to work today. It's my new favorite earthly possession. The End. xo. Elsie
Credits// Author: Elsie Larson, Photography: Sarah Rhodes. Photos edited with Sunday from The Folk Collection and Magnolia from The Signature Collection.
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Y’all, the “not my chair, not my problem” shirts made me crack up. I used to watch that YouTube video constantly. I want one!! Great post, as always!! Happy Friday, ABM:)
We love Jeni’s! We live in the UK but lucky for us we have friends who live in Columbus OH. Every time we go out to Cbus we fly it home to England in a freezer bag with dry ice. It goes through customs (we checked first!) and we have a fully stocked freezer for when only Jeni’s will do!
YES! I say this all the time and no one at work knows what I’m talking about!
Jeni’s is my LIFE. Like seriously. I used to live in Cleveland and their ice cream is the one thing the south is missing right now.
I kept hitting refresh on my computer this morning! Friday at 10 am is my a beautiful mess fix! Glad you guys are back up and running. Wonderful post as always!
<3 Marissa
I’m loving those pictures serious. They really wanna make me buy those ice creams. Your pictures are making me feel like you’re live is great!
I’m a sucker for ice cream, so I’ll have to give Jeni’s a try! Where can it be purchased?
Greatest saying ever! Love it!
You have no idea how much I love casual friday from you guys! I’m totally behind the scene kinda girl.
Trey loves funky socks? I guess he would love these
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Love seeing these! Seems like great fun working at ABM. And now I’m hungry for icecream.
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I really enjoy your casual Friday posts! Such a great glimpse into the behind the scenes.
Keep em coming!
Mallory
Jen’s Ice Cream is super good! I’m a weirdo vegan now but I still remember how delicious that stuff is.
I want someone to deliver ice cream to me!
Lauren
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I was sooooo frustrated when Typepad went down for half the day as I had an entire day of blog post planning today. But, oh well! I was able to get an AWESOME work-out in this morning instead! Still loving every bit of these “Casual Friday” posts!
xoxo
Taylor
I love you guys! Your blog always brightens my day. I was wondering, do you have any suggestions on good places to buy office/desk items? I am redoing my home office and I need some more places to shop!
Love all of these photos! And those shirts. LOVE. Also, these posts are really, really awesome. You guys are so cute!
xo, rn
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You should make and sell those. That video is one of the most hilarious things I’ve ever seen!
Love this new feature, too. It’s super fun and engaging!
just wanted to say that I really really like these posts! Super nice! 🙂
OMG You have to have Trey make more so I can buy them! My husband would flip! 🙂
Never had Jeni’s, but have been dying to try it for years! Looks and sounds delicious! Loving these posts so much!
I am really digging this casual Fridays thread. It looks like you all have such an amazing time working together!
I love love love Jeni’s. I try to get all of the Ohio work trips so I can grab some ice cream.
Haha that lizard video got replayed 495 times in our household. Those shirts are so good! Can’t wait to take part in the blog love e course I have been waiting for that to get back up and running- do you have any idea when it will run/be available?
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I live in Columbus, OH so I always get so happy when I see ABM mentioning Jeni’s! <3 🙂 Also, I love your casual friday posts in general. Yay! Have a good weekend, y'all! 🙂
Uhhhh yes hi hello.
Can I please come work in your office? I will do whatever you want!
This makes me want to make matching shirts for me and my friends too! Not sure what design to get, though. Where did Trey get his shirt made?
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I wish I could try one of those ice creams! looks delish!Good luck with the renovation project! :D- nice pictures!
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wow that ice cream looks amazing and the ship it to you 🙂
might have to try! looks like you guys are still having a good time 🙂
such happy, happy photos. well wishes for your weekend!
I’m so excited that you’ve featured Jeni’s! I’m a Nashvillian born and raised and nothing makes me happier than seeing my town on your (delightful, wonderful) blog. I’m a Yazoo Sue and Goat Cheese with Red Cherries fan myself. (I have to thank you for my new addiction to The Pinewood Social as well)! Keep up the good work!
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I really miss good icecream
Love Jeni’s! I just found out that Whole Foods carries a few flavors. Yippy! Have a great weekend
Sounds like a busy week, but the good kind of busy! Great pictures, I’m glad the renovation project is going well 🙂
Sophie
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I love Casual Friday! You guys are amazing! Best team ever!
xoxo
So excited to hear that you have a Blog Love 2.0 in progress, because I absolutely love 1.0. Those renovations look epic and I always like checking back to see what new project is in the works. Both for the blog & studio…
And I always heart good ice-cream!
I’m the king of the trees, I’m the tree-meister.
Seems to me a lot of ups and no downs! Can I move to the states and work with you? Seems so much fun!
Thanks for the fun post! 🙂 Just wondering, do you know where they bought those copper mugs shown in one of the photos for Kingdom Coffee and Cycles? That mug is so beautiful I would love to buy it for my home!.
-Nicole
As allows, I leave reading your site with a SMILE;) I love that you are sharing both the ups and downs of your business. I hope to one day shape my own business, but until then I’m teaching and crafting away on my tiny Oahu island home, which is feeling a LOT more like home after adding some A Beautiful Mess art inspiration!
Hahah oh my gosh, those shirts!! Love it. And I have to say, any day that begins with a box of ice cream being delivered to your door step sounds like it’s going to be a good day 😉
I want one too! I need it!
If you guys sold those shirts I would snatch one up in a heartbeat!
I love all the projects you guys do and I think it is amazing the team you have and how you are all friends! I’m a bit envious of that as my friends aren’t into blogging. I also think it’s great that you also take time off and share those outings on your blog:) Oh and hope to see the house photos – house renovations are so inspiring!
omg those t-shirts are the best thing ever!!! Drinking out of cups is one of my fav viral videos. “Mr. Balloon Hands” always cracks me up! Cheers to another great week!!
Nice post. 🙂
Celia
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Nice post. 🙂
Celia
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Hello Elsie! Do you know where Trey got his awesome socks? I have been trying to find some fun socks for my brother’s birthday. <3
Oooh jenis! I’m always so blown away when I see people somewhere besides columbus enjoying it! A bunch of my friends worked at the north market when we were teenagers way before it took off like a rocket…. I seriously went every day for free ice cream. Makes me proud (is that weird?) for us!
You don’t like a lighthouse you suck.
love your fridays 🙂
especially love emmma’s relaxed look…
Not my chair, not my problem. Johnny hammersticks over here.