In celebration of one million… (giveaway closed)

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I'm so excited to share this post! This past month I celebrated my very first 1 million blog views in 30 days! While numbers have never been my focus, the fact that they represent real people and growth is very special to me. It's no secret that this blog is a big part of my life and I feel so lucky to share it with so many adorable readers around the world! I am so incredibly thankful for each of you! I wanted to do something special to celebrate, since I couldn't have done this without you! 

The Prize: One lucky blog reader will win a KitchenAid mixer in the color of your choosing. I just got one as a wedding gift and I want to gift one to one of you. Fun! 

How To Enter: Sign your name and tell me what your favorite feature is on A Beautiful Mess. Emma and I will choose one winner at random in 48 hours! This giveaway is open to all blog readers all over the world. 

Good luck! Elsie

NOTE: This giveaway is now closed. You can see the winner HERE. XO! 

  • There are so many features that I love that it’s hard to pick just one, although I am really enjoying the makeover stories. They are so much fun!

    Your blog is so amazing, Elsie! Congratulations on one million views. That is just crazy! 🙂

  • My favorite feature right now is your wedding prep! I love getting a sneak peek of the inspiration,diy projects, and etsy orders for your wedding!

  • Wow this is a great giveaway!

    My favorite feature is the Makeover Story.

    ~Kerianne Taves.

  • I’ve ALWAYS wanted one like this! It’s the last piece missing from my kitchen! And my favorite feature on ABM would have to be the project restyles. You girls have awesome taste and wonderful creative minds. 🙂

  • Ahhhh so lovely, those colors are the best! I always look forward to 10 things I love Sunday!

  • I love the makeovers! Such great ideas. I am also loving the wedding stuff, as I’m getting hitched in December. Mwah!

  • AHHHH!! so exciting Elsie!!
    I love project re-style posts the most.
    Your creativity is so inspiring!

    XOXOXO

    Congrats!!

  • AMAZING! my boyfriend and I are moving to Ohio from CA and living together for the first time. This would be awesome to win!
    I love so many of your features, but recently i love seeing all of your wedding posts!

  • My favorite part of the blog are the “10 things I love” posts!

  • 10 things I love have been a long time fave of mine. There’s so much to miss on the internet, so it’s nice to see what you’ve come across.

  • oh wow!!!!! sooo fun…. I always love your 10 things post and makeovers!!!!! plus I love to see your fashion sharing, cuz your style is sooo stinkin cute!!!!

    -Wendi

  • Without a doubt, it’s ten things I love. You have great taste so they are always gorgeous and interesting things!

  • 10 things i love every sunday makes my week complete. cause i usually love all the things you love and gives me a minute out of my hectic life to just be calm and look at pretty things.

    Allie Templeton

  • I don’t have a favourite feature as such. I just like your informative posts such as the ones on vintage cameras and how to wear vintage clothes. Ah who am I kidding! The whole blog is informative and amazing and I get inspired daily from it.

    Teagan oxo

  • Congratulations! I love your daily outfit and 10 things I love posts. Your blog is a great source of inspiration.

  • Your clothing line! Hello….so amazing….and the story behind it. I love when people live out their passions. I also love that your family is so involved in your life and career. Very special.

  • The DIY projects are my favorite! (with “10 Things I love” as a close second!)

    This mixer has been on my wishlist forever!

  • *sigh* I would LOVE one of these beauties. :0

    my favorite feature is when you do before and afters… i love small peaks at your studio, the store, the window displays, etc…..

  • I really have enjoyed the makeovers. They are so fun. I love all the inspiration here!

    Brooke

  • How unbelievably generous! I love the weekly ten things I love post! Congratulations!

  • Wow! I love the blog but would have to say my fave feature is the makeovers – Love!

    Liz

  • Elsie, you are absolutely amazing, seriously. My favorite features are anything in which you write about what is going on at the Red Velvet store. It is so inspiring and interesting and fun!
    Don’t ever stop being creative!

    <3 Anna

  • oh my gosh i just squealed! what a dream! my favourite feature would be the home decor section, i love when you show photos of your place and such! but i just love everything, it is so hard to pick!

    -shaka

  • congratulations elsie!
    my favorite feature is your makeover story! i look forward to many more of them in the future!
    -allie 🙂

  • Happy one million views!

    I would have to say that my favorite feature is when you share little peeks of your store! It’s a dream of mine to visit one day!

    -Chelseabird <33

  • 1 million blog views in a month! That’s crazy awesome! 🙂
    I really like the green mixer. Green is my fave color!

  • It’s so exciting to watch your business grow via the virtual world. I have always been a fan of the 10 things but the makeover posts are my new fav.

  • Your photography is wonderful. Whatever the subject, I always enjoy looking at the art you produce with your camera.

  • Oh my goodness! I broke a wooden spoon making cookies this weekend and took it as yet another sign that I need a kitchen aid!

    My favorite posts are peeks into your beautiful vintage and sweet shoppe – love seeing the creative displays!

  • My favorite feature is the daily outfits. They give me inspiration in my wardrobe.

    – Stacy

  • wow…one million. that’s amazing – congrats!! I love all your DIY features. {I’ve even tried a couple!} I also really love seeing bits and pieces of your shop and workspace. And…loving the new makeover features.

    So…basically…everything. 🙂

  • wow, what an amazing giveaway! My sister is a cake decorater and has been eyeing these and I would totally give it to her if I won! 🙂

    my favorite feature of yours would probably be your ’10 things I love’ sundays. or maybe your DIYs. 🙂

    Thanks, Katie

  • Congratulations Elsie! What an awesome accomplishment! My favorite features are the makeover series and DIY’s. I also love reading about your Red Velvet adventures 🙂

  • Best giveaway EVER!
    I really adore the ’10 Things I Love’ posts…so many goodies that I love too!

  • What a super amazing milestone Elsie! A million congratulations to you, all your hard work has paid off. I’m getting married in September and I haven’t gotten a Kitchen Aid mixer but it SURE is on my wish list 🙂 So I would love love to win!

    My fave feature is your outfits – they always inspire me.

    ps: If I win, I’ll send you some cookies I baked with it too 🙂

    XO
    Lenore

  • oh whoa! Such a sweetheart you are! (i’ve had one of those beauties on my wishlist for a longgg time!)

    I love everything about your blog…. 10 Things I Love, DIY, What’s in my Bag, Makeovers (FANTASTIC!)… seriously, EVERYTHING.

    Can’t wait to come see you again… What a happy SPECIAL month for you!

    XO.

  • Wow!! This is awesome and I’ve always wanted one. Thank you!
    My favorite thing to read is all the DIY things. So much fun and you’re so creative!

  • What a beautiful blog!!! My favorite feature at the moment would be “wedding plans” – I’m planning my wedding for next spring and there are so many great ideas here!!! keep up the fantastic work!

    – meredith

  • 10 Things I Love!

    Happy one million views! Here’s to two million more. :]

  • Gah!! ♥ this giveaway!! My favorite feature is 10 things I ♥ !! I love finding out cool new sites or people to look for!!

  • ooohhh how wonderful! my fave feature is anything to do w/ your store! i love seeing all the displays and what you’ve made. very inspiring. 😀 congrats on 1 million!

  • Oh. My. GOD. This giveaway is unfreaking reallll.

    My favorite posts are your outfit posts, and when you take pictures of your little journeys/dates out! 🙂

    Samantha

    mmmbrains (at) gmail (dot) com

  • Oh my gosh! Elsie! Oh my gosh!

    My favorite feature is the Makeover Stories. I’m clueless when it comes to vintage so they really help!

    Julie

  • Howdy! I love your Wedding Party ideas! I am definitely saving them for inspiration one day. Love your blog so much! Take care, -Anne Maya

  • Elsie, congratulations, that is so great! Your blog remains a favorite – it is so inspiring! I love the project re-styles! And the makeovers! And the 10 things I love! Ah, it’s so hard to choose!!!!

  • A KitchenAid is the item at the top of my wish list…. gosh.

    I really like the project restyles you feature – I am working on my own little one at the moment.

    X rosie

  • Congrats!!!
    I LOVE the “10 things I love” features

    ….and I alos LOVE that turqouise mixer~!!!!!

  • I love the “In my studio..” posts. Its really inspiring to see you working away and doing what you love.

  • ohhhh!But it is so hard to name ONE feature only!But if I must pin down one,the makeovers are certainly truly wonderful stories for me.

    Here’s to 2 million views!

  • I don’t really have a favorite feature, you just post lots of cute things that keep me coming back.

    xo

  • hiya!! well the giveaways are always nice. 😉 but i think the outfits and DIYs are my fav. 🙂

  • Oh i really love all the features – but wedding stuff/shop stuff the most probably! oh and those makeover stories are fun too.

    fingers crossed!!
    xo

  • “10 Things I Love”…always inspires me to make lists of my own, realize the little things I should be appreciating.

  • Oh my goodness, oh my goodness. I really want one of these in yellow or teal.

    Lately my favorite feature of A Beautiful Mess is the Makeover Story! They’re always really inspiring and also encourage me to incorporate vintage more regularly into my outfits.

    Thanks Elsie!
    K

  • ahhhh congrats!!!
    what an accomplishment! i have been reading your blog for years, and have appreciated the consistency and creativity that is always here, no matter what is going on in the world, or in my day to day life 🙂

    i look forward to ’10 thing i love’ sundays, every week!!!
    xo
    corinne

  • Oh wow- it’s hard to pciak a fav feature. 10 things I love posts, makeovers, tutorials, LOVE IT ALL!

    What a lovely giveaway & congrats on reaching a million!

  • Yay! I am so excited about this. Thanks for doing this giveaway! One of my favorite things, out of many, to see on the blog are the makeover stories!
    Congrats on the million views!

  • Congratulations on such an epic milestone.
    This is an AMAZING giveaway!

    My favourite feature is the “10 Things” I always like finding new things that can inspire me too!

  • This is exciting! I have wanted one of these forever!

    I love “10 Things I Love” because I get to feel hip and cool through you! You rock!

    ~ Britt

  • Wow your blog just keeps growing and growing when I think it can’t get any cooler. Congrats on the big #! My fave feature on your blog is behind the scenes work of your shop. Also, your e-courses are always so practical and creative. I just recently purchased my first e-course… “Dream Job” and am excited to go through it.

    I have a crummy hand held mixer and recently got married, so this mixer would be a dream!

  • Wow, Congrats!! I love, love, love your blog and I always look forward to 10 Things I Love. 🙂

  • Wow HOW GENEROUS! I have been dreaming about one of those in YEARS. I want the yellow or the aqua one!
    I have many favorite features, but I am really loving all the DIY projects, especially the 52 projects.
    Congrats on the one million views, really impressive!

  • AWESOME. I love the ’10 Things I LOVE’ posts. So inspiring! And all the wedding stuff. Those never get old. 🙂

  • Wow – this is an amazing giveaway! You are a such a giving person:)

    My favorite features on your blog are the Makeover Stories. I love how you take real women and dress them to look they are in a fantasy, but also that the looks still work in everyday life. So cool, and very inspiring!

    Thanks Elsie!
    Stephanie May*

  • Congrats on 1 million…

    You are such an inspiration to one day quit my day job and let my creative dreams flow…and today is my birthday (seriously)…so why not win something 🙂

  • seriously?!? This is so generous! I think your photos are amazing and I love seeing pictures of what is happening in your shoppe!

  • Awe-wee!! How sweet are you and congrats on such success! I absolutely love “10 things I love” I’ve found some awesome sites and sources through that and i refer to them often!

  • HI Elsie and Emma!

    Well, my favourite features are the makeover stories, posts about your beautiful clothing collection, and when you show pictures of your gorgeous store!
    Crossing my fingers all the way from Germany because I really really like the purple KitchenAid!
    Franziska xo

  • Congrats Elsie. 🙂

    I look at your blog everyday, it’s so hard to choose 😀 but I do like looking at your posts on how you decorate your store and your home. It’s very inspiring and beautiful!

  • Dang! Now that’s a giveaway! I enjoy your daily wears and the three ways to wear it posts!

  • I absolutely love your Outfits of the Day features! Every time one pops up I have to stop and take it in!

  • I LOVE your outfit of the day!! And the diy projects 🙂

  • This is AMAZING!!!

    I love the makeover stories but my very favorite posts are the “10 Things I Love” posts. I usually end up with at least one!

  • I love the “10 Favorite Things” posts and all your DIYs. I check your site daily and have even linked to it from mine!

    Btw, you always have the most fun giveaways!

  • My wife likes reading the 10 things I love posts. I am trying to win this for her. She would LOVE it for mother’s day! 🙂

  • What an amazing giveaway! I love the makeover series and the DIY posts!

  • Such a pretty giveaway!!

    I LOVE your outfit posts!! And the 10 Things I Love. Ok, I mentioned two.

    You are the sweetest!

    –Laura Elizabeth

  • Karen Beth –
    msred5 at gmail dot com

    I love your “10 Things I Love” feature… I always find such neat things there!!

  • Oh my goodness what a fun giveaway!!! I think it is so sweet you want to share one of your lovely wedding gifts with us! There is so much inspiration featured on this blog it’s hard to pick my fave. However, I’m going to go with ’10 Things I Love’. It gives us readers new things to fall in love with. 🙂

  • CONGRATS! and I LOVE your wedding prep posts!! I’m getting married at the end of this month!!!

  • Your outfit posts and 10 things I love posts are fav’s of mine. This giveaway is super awesome!

  • I love a lot about this blog but my favorite thing would have to be your Daily Outfits! However, I really like your Treasure Hunts section too. So many things to love!
    -Analise

  • Congratulations on reaching such a huge milestone! My favorite feature on A Beautiful Mess is updates on your shop. I love the behind-the-scenes peeks and looks at new displays.

  • would love to win one to increase my speed in making some of emma’s recipes (zucchini bread is next on my list yumtastic) my favourite part of a beautiful mess is the photoshoots/merchandising/window displays/season changes etc as the space always looks different and inspiring from my grey northern english screen. le sigh x

  • Congrats! That is amazing!! Like many others, I’m also loving the makeovers, but ’10 Things I Love’ have been a favorite for a looong time 🙂

  • I absolutely ADORE makeover story. In addition to it being super cute, the fact that you are helping these awesome chica’s gain self esteem and feel as pretty as they look is amazing!

    sjanewilker81@gmail.com

  • I love and adore the makeovers you do. Everyone always looks so amazing afterward and the pregnancy belt idea is great! That is so great and amazing that you had 1 million viewers. Congratulations!

  • Amazing News!!! My favorite feature is 10 Things I Love.

  • Hello! I just starting reading this week and I love this whole blog! If I had to choose one feature it would be the Wedding/Engagement Pictures!

  • Oooooohhh pretty color mixers! I received one as a wedding gift, as well, but the blah silver is bumming me out.

    I’m not sure if it’s considered a “feature” but I love all your wedding planing and seeing what type of shindig you and Jeremy are pulling together. It makes me want to plan a new wedding myself (although I’m PRETTY positive the hubs isn’t down for it)!

  • Happy one million peeps!!

    I’ve loved your dress line posts and your weeding posts & http://www.leweddingparty.com, even though i’ve been married 10 years and have nothing to plan!
    love your food posts with emma, too!

  • i usually am pretty much obsessed with all of your “10 things i love…” posts, although i can’t lie, your wedding teasers make me only dream of what my someday wedding will be like….you have such creative and unique ideas! i am a somewhat new follower, butttt ive pretty much conquered the entire home ec class with my new gifted machine (so exciting, new projects galore!) anddd i even baked up some honey, peanut butter, and vanilla cupcakes from emma’s blog 🙂 best wishes!

  • LOOOVE the blog from top to bottom and side to side! Every feature is a FAV in our house…I particularly love that I can share ALL of it with my girls (eleven and twelve) because you’re such positive role models. Many congrats on 1 million. And THANK YOU for such inspiration!

  • Oh gosh, how can I pick? I love all of them, but lately I’ve been loving the makeover stories. So great.

    Good luck to…me! 😉

    <3

  • Wow this is magical!!! I always look forward to your ’10 things i LOVE’ …i end up loving them too!
    happy 1 million!
    XO.

  • Awesome! I really enjoy the makeover stories. I thought the one about the very preggie mom to be was very cute and sweet.

  • what a fun giveaway!

    My favorite feature is your outfit posts! I love your style and how brave you are with so many of your fashion choices- you inspire me to be more creative with my own outfits.

  • wow huge congrats Elsie!!! my favorite feature is the ten things post you have done forever on Sundays. I look forward to it every single week!

    xo,
    Rebekah

  • I love your daily outfit posts – although then I feel like a slacker because I don’t put any thought to what I’m wearing. Maybe someday I’ll be a makeover! 🙂

  • I am a total Beautiful Mess daily reader and I love your posts about when you update your shop’s displays, they always give me motivation to tackle my goals in life!
    Plus this is such an awesome giveaway I would love to win a kitchen aid mixer it would make baking so much more fun!
    <3 Laura K A

  • If I had to pick only one thing as a favorite, it’d be the DIY projects. I love attempting them in my studio! Congrats on hitting a million.

    -Ami Marie

  • I love all the pictures but I think that my favorite would be when you do the make-overs to show people what they otherwise might not wear!

  • Oh my gosh, would it be too dramatic to say that I might cry if I win this? I might cry no matter who wins it. Ha. : ) I have wanted one of these beauties for YEARS.

    My favorite feature by FAR is your Makeover series… I love that you help women not only spruce up their look but you make vintage so accessible! : ) Well done. Good luck everyone!

    Amanda

  • I love the “10 things I love” post. I like them being themed too! great inspirations!

    Congrats on 1 million views!

  • My favorite part of the blog is watching your business grow. While I don’t know what I want to do yet, it’s inspiring to see you and your sister working in various creative fields and thriving. It is energizing to see all the ideas that comes out of Red Velvet and makes me want to get up and working!

  • Knowing the site of you changed my life for the better. Every day I come and I’m happy. I wish you success always! I’m from Brazil.
    Xoxo!

  • I love hearing about the Red Velvet Shop, and seeing photos of your displays. I hope to come visit in person one day!

    Jen

  • Makeover posts, definitely! Although I love the DIYs. Great giveaway!

  • how awesome sweetie! congrats! i love the project restyle features as well as any diy’s you post, posts about running your own business; you have such a wealth of knowledge and i love when you share it with all of us! you inspire me daily and i thank you so much for it!!

    xo,
    cb

  • you never cease to inspire me and my very very favourite thing on your blog is your clothing line- its about the most inspiring thing (for want of a better word) that I have read about in a long time.

  • I enjoy the behind the scenes stuff and the ads, actually. (And photos of Mr. Larson and the pup!) And I like the orange one.

  • RV stories are my fave. I love seeing the designs and inspiration behind your shop and the bakery!

  • i LOVE your daily outfit posts because they are so cute and inspiring! and i also LOVE the new makeover stories! i pretty much love everything about your blog! :o)

  • AWESOME! My favorite features are the 10 things I love posts! I love being introduced to new and beautiful things 🙂

  • Oh my! My mom and I were drooling over these TODAY! I could never afford one of them, but this would be the perfect Mother’s Day gift ever. Wow. Thanks for the opportunity!!

  • I love your daily outfit posts and all of the wedding talk (mostly because you seem so happy to be marrying the love of your life!).

    You are inspiring!

  • I love outfit posts and little peeks around your shop and studio! Hope i win!!!! : )
    -Kara

  • I love all your “10 Things I Love” Sunday posts! They’re my fav! Good job!

  • Everything is amazing 🙂 If I have to pick… I pick “10 things I love.”

    🙂
    Amy Jo

  • Ahh! What a sweet giveaway! Every woman in my family has always had a KitchenAid mixer and I’m still in need of one!

    Congrats on getting so many views! You’re such an inspiring entrepreneur.

    As someone who’s read your blog for a couple of years, I’m not sure I could narrow down to a favorite (they’re all very inspiring). I really enjoy posts with pictures from the new shop! It looks so great and the cupcakes are too cute 🙂

  • oh mylanta…where to begin!!!! i love the makeover posts, the diy projects, the 10 things i love posts, and of course updates on your wedding. i <3 weddings!!! i put one of those mixers on my registry too but no such luck.

  • Ohhhhhh what a yummy giveaway!!! I love love love your “10 things I love” posts as well as your “makeover story” posts. They tend to always brighten my day and provide tons of inspiration!

  • 10 things i love sunday is my long-time favorite. and SERIOUSLY A KITCHENAID?!! this is too cool. xo

  • I love how you “melange”/mix everything so naturally on your blog. outfits, your collection, DIY, things you love, dates…

    It´s always a surprise to visit it! you do a great job, please go on like that! in Bilbao we love it! congrats!

    Naia

  • ARE YOU KIDDING ME! This is the best giveaway I’ve ever seen and extremely generous. Congrats on the ever expanding blog.

    When I first found your blog I spent the entire week sifting through the archives. I was most awe-struck by Red Velvet shop and how it came to be. I read post after post and my admiration grew. It wasn’t until reading your blog that I thought opening a shop was a possible adventure. I am now opening an online shop this JUNE and I wanted to let you know that it was because of you and your blog that inspired me to go for it.

    Congrats again and I can’t wait to hear about your wedding.

  • My favourite feature is ‘Daily Outfits’. Your style is so cute!

    Bethany <3

  • And in my excitement I totally forgot to mention my favorite part about this blog (which is everything)! I love to pics of your real shop & I love the ten things you love! 😉

    This was my post: Oh my! My mom and I were drooling over these TODAY! I could never afford one of them, but this would be the perfect Mother’s Day gift ever. Wow. Thanks for the opportunity!!

  • congratulations on making one million! that is amazing! I love your makeover stories and 10 things I love Sundays – always something inspiring in those. xo

  • Congratulations 🙂

    My favorite is still y’alls tattoos. Love ’em!

  • I loved the 3 ways to wear it that you did-so cute! and I also love the makeover stories:) so fun!

  • Ooh!! Thank you for the giveaway chance!

    I love your blog and am thankful for your posts as I realize the insane amount of time that you spend on blogging (especially as a blogger myself)!

    My most favorite posts are your personal ones like your ten things, your posts about your life, etc… I hope that I don’t sound like a stalker. I’m not! My favorite blogs are always the ones that are personal and about everyday life experience type things that we all can identify with!

    Thanks again!

  • Elsie I am so proud of you. Sometimes I think I am fancier just because I know you 🙂 Hope the wedding planning is coming along nicely and you love your kitchen aid. The Plum one is presh!

  • ASqueeeee! I have wanted a stand mixer for so long, and even though we have no “space” (so I can’t justify BUYING one…), I’m sure getting one for free would be A-okay.

    My favorite feature for a long time has been 10 things I love Sundays. I usually “borrow” many of those images for my own inspiration folders on my home computer 🙂

  • My favorite feature is without a doubt “Ten things I love” Its a sort of sneak-peek to all things beautiful without having to choose on a particular subject. I think it sums up your personality in a lovely way.

    Thanks!

  • Love! If I had to pick, I’d choose the “10 things I love” posts, but I have a crush on your whole blog really.

  • I love your outfit posts! You have such creative style!

    Xo Danielle

  • Oh my goodness Elise! This is seriously the sweetest of sweet giveaway!

    My fave posts are the outfit posts hands down!
    Your outfits always inspire me so much to get out there and be pretty!

  • Oh how exciting! Congratulations Elsie! I love everything about A Beautiful Mess. My favourite feature would have to be checking out all the wonderful things you are up to in your beautiful shop. Oh and your outfits! So inspiring!
    Sophie.

  • This is an AWESOME giveaway (and I totally hope I win)!

    I am in love with your daily looks, and I’m really digging the makeover stories, too!

    I really love your blog. Thanks for sharing with us. <3

  • Your wedding plans! I’m JUST starting my own and yours are so incredibly inspiring!

    This mixer has been on my wishlist FOREVER! I’m hoping I finally get one as a wedding gift 😉

  • I really love stories about the Red Velvet store, so inspiring. Your outfit posts are great for inspiration too, in a completely different way!

  • I have been drooling over these mixers for a very long time now, and OMG the colorssss! <3 oh mylanta!

    I love all the features on a beautiful mess, and I look forward to reading every day! BUT IF I HAVE TO PICK ONE, I'd say my favorite posts are DIY's!

    <3

  • what an amazing giveaway. there’s lots to love about your blog but i think my favorite aspect are the sneak peeks and photos you share about your brick and mortar shop. i always enjoy seeing the shop displays. i’d eventually like to have my own brick and mortar shop one day and i’m definitely impressed and inspired by yours!

  • Hi Elsie! I absolutely love your “10 things I love” and all the yummy cupcakes you share from time to time! <3 You & Emma have some of the best food / drink ideas which I absolutely love. Thank you for being so cute. xxoo

  • I would love to win this mixer so I can give it to my Mom for Mothers Day :). She loves baking and totally deserves it!

    I love everything about this site, but I really love how the links are hand written and girlie, and the 10 favorite things posts. I am the opposite of fashion forward and love to see your ideas! Also, LOVE the wedding invitations!!

    Cheers 🙂

  • I love your daily outfit posts and all of the wedding talk (mostly because you seem so happy to be marrying the love of your life!).

    You are inspiring!

  • I love seeing your daily outfits and 10 things I love. You are such a fashion inspiration! I’m getting married soon too so I can’t wait to see how yours turns out!

    And- never seen the purple mixer! So cute! I want them all!
    -Carly

  • Congratulations on getting 1 million page views! I am afraid that I subscribe through Google reader so haven’t contributed to that figure as much as I have actually been reading your blog.

    My favourite articles re your thrifting trips and 10 things I love sunday x Oh and any time you feature crochet!

  • I love hearing about your shop. It’s your dream come true. (And it inspires me to reach for mine.) I’ll never get sick of hearing about it!

  • How fun! Count me in! I love your “10 Things” posts, the makeovers, daily outfits and reading about your wedding plans!!!! Congrats on the 1 million. 🙂

  • I love your “Look What We Made” posts a lot (still dreaming of those peanut butter and honey cupcakes) and I love looking admiring all the great pictures you take :o)

  • Congrats, Elsie! I totally adore the makeover stories. I enjoy the the “10 Things I love” posts, too, but the makeover are so inspiring. Love the happy colors of the mixers! Thanks for such an awesome giveaway. Have had one on my wish list for awhile. Fingers crossed 🙂

  • Oh goodness… My fav is the Makover stories. Love them! I’m so not vintagy but it makes me feel like I could be. 🙂

  • I have been following you for a few years now and have taken part in a course you ran which was so fun and inspiring.
    I always look forward to your 10 things posts because more often than not they highlight a new designer or artist I would otherwise not have heard about.

  • Congrats!!!! Happy 1 Million Views!!!!!!!!

    My favorite feature is makeover stories, they’re all so cute:)

    Thanks,
    Onjoli

  • I’m a big fan of your 10 Favorite Things. Congratulations on hitting the million mark. Glad I could help you get there 🙂

  • Wow, what a fantastic giveaway! Thanks Elsie! I love the “10 Things I Love” posts. And I am glued to your wedding preparations 🙂

  • I think it’s cool how you always mention your family. It’s nice how you include them in projects and for inspiration in your work!

  • wow i love this giveaway!

    By far my favorite feature on your blog are the “10 Things I Love” posts! They are so fun and full of inspiration.

  • Wow gal! Congratulations!! Love your blog, but especially the DIYs- they are always so fun!

  • Oh has to be the photos of inside your store, the cupcake side and the nik nak side, I just love peeking inside.
    Donna

  • This is the first time I have ever posted on a blog. I guess a Kitchenaid mixer is the incentive I needed to get me to respond! I love the honesty of “10 things I love”. It gives us a glimpse into who you are. Thanks for sharing.

  • my fevourite is Makeover Story.just love it, i’m always taking something from it and trying to bring in my look-outfit 🙂
    i dream about something like that to be done on me.

  • I LOVE your outfits posts and makeover stories! They are always so beautiful and inspirational. Fingers crossed for a KitchenAid 🙂

  • Congratulations! I really like your blog, especially your daily outfits and the studio peeks 🙂

  • I LOOOVE the “10 things I love” posts. I get to see some of the cutest things when you do that!

    Cara xoxo

  • Blimey Elsie!!! One feauture??? Is that possible?? Lets see….I love the little glimpses into your colourful life, I love your shop. I love it when your blog about your shop infact. It looks so amazing. I could imagine browsing for hours. I love your fashion posts, your cupcake posts, your doggie posts..so cute!!
    mmmmmm I don’t think I could possibly think of just one feature. Sorry.
    Thank you for your inspirational blog, I love it xxx

  • Wow, wonderful prize!!!!!
    My favorite feature? mmmmm… difficult!!!! I love “10 Things I Love Sunday”. A lot of funny, colored and vintage links. A myriad of ideas!!!!

  • Oh my you are so kind! My absolute favorite feature on A Beautiful Mess would have to be the Daily Outfits feature! You have given me so much inspiration to get out there and try new outfits and have fun with fashion! You are truly a fashion role model Elsie! Thank You SO Much!

    xo

  • Your blog is so uplifting! Everything about it. My friend and I recently exchanged the cool blogs we like to check out when we are bored at work and this one is tip top! I love the vintage, bright, boldness – it feels so fresh. I’m especially loving your wedding planning feature and especially the bridesmaid cards!

  • My favorite has got to be your 10 favorite things list. I was given wise advice to take time out of the day to recognize one thing you had thoroughly enjoyed.. and every time i see your sunday post it reminds me of that great person.

  • Oh gosh. I have a slight obsession with those mixers! They’re so pretty. I’m a big fan of your “# Before #” birthday goals list. And your styling and photography.

  • what an incredibly generous giveaway!

    if i had to choose a feature, i’d say the “daily outfit” posts. i love the chance to get a peek at your style and find things that might mesh well with my own, or find new ways to wear standard pieces.

  • 1 million?! That’s so amazing. You deserve it. How can I choose just one favorite thing about your blog?! It’s a tie between your ’10 Things I Love’ and Makeover stories!

    Casey

  • I love love love your blog! My favorite thing about them is your posts about how you developed your store and finally accomplishing it and opening your store! It’s such an inspiration!

    I also love your photographs… Especially when you do posts on instant photos such as instax minis. LOVE!

  • i love hearing about how you’re my age and you’re following your dreams and making life happen exactly how you want. it’s truly inspiring.
    and i of course love any updates from the red velvet brick & mortar store and updates on Jeremy’s music <3

  • One of these will def be on our wedding registry! I’d die! I love wedding & shop sneak peeks myself! They’re incredibly relevant to my little life right now! xo

  • Wow 1 million readers! Congrats! I always love your DIY posts the most, I’ve even attempted a couple myself!

  • I always love the ’10 things I love’ feature but since my friends recent engagement I’ve been loving all of your DIY wedding projects! They are so creative – I even convinced her to make a stamp of her and her fiance!

    Congrats and love the blog!

  • Currently most enthralled with your wedding planning (just got married last August, so I can relate to all the diy excitement, and tummy butterflies!)
    Also love seeing your daily outfits (*inspiration*), and reading about how you accomplished your dreams of starting a clothing line. Geeze. Love it all.
    Your blog is so well rounded, and clearly you invest your passion and personality into each and every post.
    Definitely what I LOVE most is that it’s photo heavy, more visual inspiration/eye candy hooray!!!
    I can truly say that I adore every feature on your blog, and have enjoyed sifting through the archives, being a newly addicted reader! ♥

  • Congratulations! My favourite posts right now are the vintage makeovers! Its so fun and helpful to see how anyone can incorporate vintage fun into their everyday wardrobe:)

  • Hooray! What a happy thing to celebrate (among the many other things you have coming up!)!!!!! It’s quite generous of you to do such a giveaway.

    How could one have just A favorite feature on A Beautiful Mess?! If I were forced to choose, I would go with the 10 things I Love feature! It’s a great introduction to the whole Beautiful Mess world! I think it encompasses everything your blog has to offer: fashion, creativity, personal opinion, inspiration, vintage greatness… the list could go on and on!!

    Thanks for sharing your passion with your readers! I’m a faithful follower!

  • i always look forward to the ten things you love – they inspire me a lot. i also am really excited about your wedding and are always happy when you share some detaily about that 🙂

  • WOW! This KitchenAid would be a dream come true!!

    my favorite feature is everything about your amazing crafting skills – mostly restyle DIYs.

    love your work, gal!

    <3

  • I love your diy’s, project restyle, and a lot more!

    I wish your shop was closer to me so I could stop in and get a yummy cupcake while shopping!

  • One million, that’s amazing! (Happy I am one of those million too! <3 )

    Favourite feature would be either the "10 things I love Sunday" or all your posts with little sneak peaks/ideas from your wedding! 🙂

    -Eadaoin xx

  • Wow!! This is such an awesome giveaway!! I’ve been dreaming about one of these mixers forever! My favorite feature would have to be ’10 things I love’ 🙂

    <3 Jess Marie

  • omg! you should have seen my face when I’ve read “giveaway” below the beautifull KitchenAid mixers!!!
    My favorite features are the “10 thing I love”… You share so many inspiring things with us!

    xo
    Cristina

  • i love your 10 things on Sunday feature! Best part of my Sunday (besides Post Secret of course!)

  • I really love all things pug related and the DIYs. I still use the bow DIY on a regular basis.

  • Oh my oh my. I was just baking last night and was so sad I don’t even have a handheld mixer. (I don’t even have proper measuring cups!) I love the DIYs and the behind the scenes at the shop. Makes me feel closer! *crosses fingers and toes*

  • The ’10 Things I Love’ posts always give me inspiration ^_^ keep up the gorgeous blogging!

  • I love the whole site in general, and the art-inspired posts of beautiful things in this world. I’m a fairly new reader and have loved poking around.

  • I love the sneak peaks about styling the store and new bits about the store.
    Of course, I read the site every day and like the other features, too. But I REALLY love the store stuff.

  • hello!! 🙂
    i like the 10 things that you love!
    I wish you good luck with the wedding preparation, you deserve the happiness of the world!

    kisses!
    sofia

  • WOW what an awesome giveaway. Congrats on your successful blog and many many views! My favorite feature is any feature you do on your outfits or dresses from your shop. I also love your DIY’s and make over stories. So inspiring!

  • I LOVE the makeovers and the diy projects. It’s so neat to see what you can create with what you have. Great giveaway!

  • Tens Things I love is my favorite! It’s so fun! I just love your posts in general, though.

  • I love the makeover stories! (and also your beautiful photography!)

  • Congrats! What an amazing accomplishment and an amazing giveaway! I love your daily outfits 🙂 You’re an inspiration!

  • Pick favorite thing about your blog? Picking one is super hard! I really like the daily outfits and 10 things i love. which isn’t 10 things i love, but rather 10 things you love. ha.
    & congrats! super exciting!

  • What an amazing giveaway!!

    I love your new-ish feature, the make-overs. I definitely gives me courage to try new looks and experiment with vintage items! 🙂

    {ps, I’ve been literally drooling over these for years. Would love one for my upcoming wedding!}

  • 10 things is definitely my favorite segment of your blog 🙂 Love everything you come up with!

  • WOW! What an amazing giveaway! I love the outfit posts and of course the makeover stories!! Thanks for the chance!
    xoxo~Meg

  • I was just lusting over these the other day in the store. I can’t stop dreaming about buttercream frosting. Haha! My favorite feature as of now..is the vintage makeover. I love how happy you make the ladies ! You can tell from their photos .

    Xo,
    sunshine

  • Oh my goodness, I can’t tell you how long my mom has wanted a Kitchen Aid mixer– right in time for Mother’s Day! 😉

    I LOVE your “10 Things I Love” feature. I’m always so inspired by the creative things your share.

  • I LOVE 10 Things I Love. As well as the outfit posts. My favourite are probably ones featuring details about Red Velvet though since I want to open my own business. So hard to choose. 🙂 <3.

  • I’m fairly new to this blog, but I LOVE it! I really enjoy all of the posts, but I think my favorite feature has to be the Home Decor posts seeing as how I’m moving soon. 🙂 Awesome giveaway!

  • Congratulations on hitting a million views! 🙂

    It’s so tough to choose, but I’d have to go with the “Wedding Plans” feature. Those invitations were AMAZING!

  • I love your sidebar. Is that a feature? I seriously love the hand drawn icons that take you everywhere. One of the thing that first caught my eye! 🙂

  • I have been enjoying your makeover stories but my favorite is the “10 things I love”. I just love seeing what has been checking your eye each week.

    And Congratulations!!!

  • Hi, I’m Courtney Ann. I found your lovely blog from ReadyMade (my favorite magazine). I completely adore your pictures of the shop and the everyday stuff. You’re kinda living my dream so i love reading your life…so to speak.

    xoxo -Courtney Ann

  • Wow!

    I love your “10 Things I Love” posts the most. But its hard to pick a favourite when I love it all!

    xx

  • Every Sunday night, I climb into bed with a bowl of ice cream and my laptop to read my favorite blogs. I always look forward to your “10 things I love”! Keep up the good work, Lady! -ShannaBanana

  • I really love your makeover stories. I need one, unfortunately I live in Florida. 🙁 Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. I just got married in February and am still on a cloud.

  • I love the makeover stories and the posts about the shop displays…I am very much inspired by what you do…So much I’m making a trek up to see the store in two weeks! Yippie! Can’t wait!

  • I have a love/hate relationship with your 10 things I love posts. Which I love but my pocket book does not. 🙂

  • I love your daily outfit posts! (I liked seeing your paintings too. Hope you have time to paint more soon!).

  • Love the outfit posts the best. Your outfits are always so cute and intersting.

    Congrats in the million hits, that’s huge !

  • I love the makeover stories, and your special tattoo segments! ♥♥♥ Congratulations! -Lisa

  • I love the Daily Outfits. Nothing puts a smile on my face like wearing something cute, especially when I’m not having the best of days!

  • My favorite is definitely the makeover posts. I find them very inspiring. I also love, love your “10 things I love” posts. I’ve found so many neat things from them! What color mixer did you get? Have you named it? My sister has a mint green one she named Logan. 🙂
    Madeline

  • wow, a KitchenAid *swoon*

    Pretty hard to decide on my favorite feature is, your blog has been in my daily reads for ever! I do like “10 Things” and whenever you feature pics of your shop and studio. And I love your outfit posts also… guess I really can’t choose.

    XO
    Eline

    plutomeisje[@]gmail[.]com

  • The makeover stories are great, I love reading them. But I love your daily outfits too. Congratulations on the success of your blog, I love coming here! 🙂

  • I love the “10 Things I Love” posts, and seeing your ADORABLE outfits when you post them. Oh, and photos of your shop. Basically, everything. Your blog always cheers me up because it’s such a happy, pretty space. 🙂

  • I have really enjoyed the posts documenting your store and seeing how it’s changing over time! It seems like such an inspiring place to visit!

  • Wow what a giveaway! Congrats on 1 million happy people reading your blog : )

    I have always loved your DIY features so they have to be my favourite.

    I also love looking at your 10 Things I Love. So many pretty things to distract me on a Monday morning here in the UK.

  • i’ve always loved your top 10’s on sundays!!

    and all your shop photos are fun too.

    thanks for the give-away!!!

  • Wow! What an amazing giveaway to celebrate an amazing step in your blogging adventure!

    My favorite posts are the studio/store peeks. I love seeing what you’re doing behind the scenes!

  • Wow, congrats and what a generous give away! my favorite feature is “10 things I love, Sunday or Sometimes Monday”.

  • I love the stories about your store. I especially love reading about the cup cake flavors!!!!!

    ~Colleen

  • this is the most amazing giveaway ever!
    My favorite feature is makeover story. Thank you for featuring real women and some very do-able style ideas.

    I also love to see pictures of your shop!

    xoxo

  • My little hand mixer just broke and I have been wanting a Kitchen Aid forEVER! I love your DIY posts!!!!

    P.S. Congrats on 1 million!!!!

  • LOVE yourwhole frickin’ blog, Elsie! However, I love hearing about your wedding plans lately. You two have come up with the most creative ways to make it your own right down to the stamp of your faces! Amazing.

  • I’ve always loved your “10 Things I Love” posts, but lately I’m more excited to read about your wedding posts. I love reading creative ideas for weddings. So romantic.
    Btw, I really want that purple KitchenAid mixer. I’ve been desperately searching for one for my kitchen.

  • Wow, so generous 🙂 And congrats on the 1 million! I’m Katie and I love your 10 things I love Sunday feature – have linked to some amazing things from that 🙂

  • I am in LOVE with your photographs of family and friends, particularly the recent ones for your wedding-related events. You and your friends all look like you’re having the best time, and I think you and Mr. Larson look like the PERFECT couple. You suit each other so well!! 🙂

  • I absolutely adore the “What I wore” posts…you’re always so creative with your outfits!

    – Chelsea

  • your outfit posts are my fav! they give me tons of inspiration for my own outfit ideas. and i just adore your great platform shoe collection. keep it up!!!

  • My favorite feature is the makeovers! Love seeing them and hearing about why you made the choices you made!

  • My absolute favorite feature on A Beautiful Mess are the makeover stories. It’s so much fun to see the before and afters and I LOVE that you’re teaching people how to ROCK VINTAGE!
    -Julie

  • Drool. What an amazing giveaway!
    Your blog is stuffed full of win, but my favorite posts are always the 10 Things I Love ones. 😀 Congrats on 1 millions views!

  • What a wonderful giveaway!!!

    My favorite is probably your photography and shop. I love seeing all the creative things you do to make your shop special!

  • I love the make over stories and honestly just your adorable style! I can’t wait to see your beautiful wedding… it will be amazing!

  • What a beautiful, generous gift!! I have read your blog for so long now and am so happy for this wonderful milestone for you!! I used to come to your blog for scrapbooking inspiration, and now I really appreciate your everyday inspiration. You really inspire me to create! I love that! Thank you soooooo much for sharing all your positive. energy, I appreciate it!!! <3

  • Oh goodness, if I win this, I might pass out from happiness!

    And I LOVE all of your posts, but the DIYs will always be my favorite!

  • I really like the ’10 Things I Love’ posts along with when you show us how you’ve done your studio and house and when you talk about local things since I’m from the Springfield area and no longer live there.

  • Congrats! I love the Sunday 10 Things I Love posts – lots of inspiration there!

  • My favorite feature is ” what I wore” I love seeing your cute and colorful outfits! I feel the same way about emmas blog which encourages me to try new recipes and dress more uniquely! Congratulations!

  • Ah! Would love to win! My faves are always the shop posts you post – I love to see more peeks of the Red Velvet store! 🙂

  • I love “!0 Things I Love…” because it’s always nice to start my week of with a reminder of lovely things in the world!

    🙂 Tirzah

  • The ’10 Things I Love’ feature will always be my favourite… Congratulations on your 1 million views in 30 days!

  • ah i love that mixer!!

    Congrats Elsie… it is no surprise you have so many readers, you bring such a wonderful vibe to the blogging world and I enjoy your blog everyday! I especially love your makeover stories and all your DIY projects. You give me so much inspiration!

  • wow! I would probably take hours to decide which colour haha.

    my fave is your DIY projects and peeks of the things you make for your store – the displays and stuff – like your terrariums! I also love your personal and random posts – wish there were more!

  • I love your wardrobe remix posts! They’re inspiring and encourage me to try different styles. So, so fun!
    ~Erica

  • My fave is the “10 Things I Love Sunday” they are always so original and beautifully picked.
    Em x x

  • 10 things i love! & project re-style. It’s so inspiring! I’ve wanted a KitchenAid since I was a little girl <3

  • So hard to choose just one! I think your “10 things I LOVE” feature is fabulous!….I hope I win that ADORABLE mixer! congrats!

  • Congratulations on the views!

    My favourite features are your daily outfits and peeks at your shop… so fun!

  • This giveaway is the most amazing one yet! My favorite feature is 10 Things I Love Sunday for sure 🙂
    Thanks so very much!
    Melissa

  • you are too sweet! i actually like your random, everyday life posts a lot. 🙂

  • My favorite feature would have to be the sneak peeks of your shop. One of these days, I will make it up there to Red Velvet!

    -Z-

  • Hi! Im a new reader and i love it all! I am most inspired by the delicate details that you give to everything you do…truly inspiring.

    I look forward to your home decor posts as well as the 10 things you love and my FAV is the DIY!

    <3 Jessica

  • I love the 10 things and the Makeovers…I’ve also enjoyed seeing your goodies when you go out thrifting. Your window displays have been fun too! Thanks for brightening up my days. Congrats on your success!

  • Nice Give away – and thanx for a great blog, been reading along from Denmark for almost a year now!

  • I ♥ makeovers! I also enjoy sooo much your wedding posts, super cute! News and pics from RV are awesome, your shoppe is magic!☺

  • What a great giveaway! I love hearing about the shop and the new displays you create!

  • Congratulations, Elsie! What a lovely giveaway. It would be amazing to have a KitchenAid mixer! Hmm… I really love everything you post, but seeing photos from the Red Velvet shop puts a smile on my face every time.

  • Soooo exciting! This is such an awesome giveaway!
    I’ve been reading the blog for a while, and the makeover stories have become my favorite feature. You really make those adorable looks seem effortless.
    -Kenna 🙂

  • Congratulations, Elsie!! 1 million is definitely something to celebrate. 🙂 Your blog is inspiring in so many ways … always a cheerful personality. I love the peeks into your life (date nights, home life, family, trips, and so on).

  • Congrats Elsie! My favorite thing about your blog is the explosion of color every time I visit. THanks for the chance.

  • You are so sweet! One of the many reasons why I love reading your blog!!

    As of late, I’ve really been enjoying your Makeover Stories…they’ve been inspiring me to keep a look at out for more vintage clothes!

  • OMG, my life would be complete with one of these I am so sure. Just goes to show you can be beautiful and smart.

  • I love your creative buttons on the side! Hand drawn aspects are what give your website such a unique touch and a personal flavor. 🙂

  • I love the outfit posts. And I really loved it when u showed three ways to wear it!! Congratulations!!

  • Epic! I love DIY’s and 10 things I love. You have mad skills and great taste! Thanks for the giveaway xo

  • i love love love the diy projects. they’re always so inspiring! and just seeing how you run your business/blog while maintaining your sanity is so inspiring. i would love to win one of these.

  • I love your DIYs! And makeover stories… Love them both!
    -Cait

  • ahhhh! my mom has a KA mixer. i covet.

    my fave feature is sharing arts and crafts you make (+ wedding updates, too!). the now-rare scrapbook-type-features make me smile. 🙂

  • I love the sharing of your creative space! As well as flea markets finds =)

  • I LOVE all the cute DIY projects and inspirations! Can’t wait to see the DIYs from the wedding…the invitations have me sitting on the edge of my seat!

  • I love the make-over stories, but everything on the blog is awesome!

  • I love your makeovers! You guys do amazing things, and bring out their natural beauty! Inspiring! Thanks for sharing <3

  • I love the 10 things you love – it is always fun to see what is currently catching your eye. I love your style, too! And really – I just love your blog, it is fun and beautiful.

    Much love,

    B

  • Hi Elsie,
    Congratulations on your 1 million blog views.
    I love your daily outfit post. I find your style very inspiring!
    Thanks!

  • I love “10 things I love” on Sundays! I’m always doing work on Sundays and I take my breaks by reading your posts!

  • I love the little home decor bits and personal stories most of all!

  • I just wanted to offer HUGE congrats!! Although our personal styles differ, I’ve been following your blog for years and love your sweet spirit coupled with your awesome business sense. Definitely one of my idols! ^_^

  • Wow! That would make a perfect mother´s day present (both for moms and non moms alike)!
    For me, the best feature are your e-courses. Such a big amount of hard work, dedication and expertise behind each and every one of them.
    Keep up the good work and congrats on your first million!

  • Number one, I totally get inspiration from your outfit posts! And number two, I love reading your makeover stories! There is hope for me, yet!

  • I’ve been wanting a KitchenAid mixer in the light blue color for a while now. I love your 10 thins I love on sundays and your DIY’s! So cute.

  • a looove yours 10 things i like sundays. you always find great pictures and colors are to die for 😀 and i really love those mixers 😉

  • How exciting congrats miss Elsie!!! (I contribute with many visits per day actually)my favorite features are “10 things I love sunday” and “Make over stories” totally cool stuff!
    I would LOVE TO HAVE A KTCHENAID MIXER in aqua blue!!! I got married last month and nobody gave one to us… yet 😉

    gina flores (veracruz, Mex.)

  • I love the features on your store and the displays you create.

  • I love the makeover stories – it’s great to see everyday girls get dolled up in vintage goodness!

  • That’s an awesome accomplishment!

    Oh I would loveeeeee one of those mixers! 😀 I always check on Sundays for ’10 Things I Love’ but your DIY posts are my favorite. Keep those wedding posts coming too, girl!

    Love, Keight.

  • I love the ’10 things’ feature! I also love hearing about all your wedding planning. I can’t wait to see the photos of the big day.
    Congratulations on 1 million!

  • I love the outfit posts! Definitely an inspiration on trying new things, or old things in a new way! <3

  • I love your Blog, but two of my favorites 10 things I love and Outfit posts

  • Oh My gosh! I am in love with the makeover stories, I look forward to reading them! Always such awesome inspiration! Thanks.

  • wow, what a wonderful giveaway… i must say that i love the fashion on RV and hearing about your wedding, which is coming up soo soon now!! <333

    deer donna xox

  • I love love the makeover stories. I wish I was close enough to come to your shop!

    And also, this give away is the BOMB!

  • first of all congratulations! It’s added fun to get the share the ride with you! “I love 10 things I love” but I am really diggin’ your makeover story features. It’s so fun to see you style lovely ladies in vintage wear! Again, congrats!

  • I enjoy reading about your sisterly love! I have a sister I am very close to and would love to be able to have a business together and work on things we both love! The memories would be amazing!

  • literally in drooling over this! i will love to have one, specially in those pretty colors!

    My favorite feature is 10 things I love posts , i also love the daily outfits post, u have such a great style=D

  • Wow! What a giveaway! My favorite thing is “10 things Iove”. Thanks for the chance to win!

  • What beauties! I’ve always wanted a KitchenAid mixer.

    Living in Springfield, I love any mention of favorite local spots, but I also adore your “10 Things I Love” posts. Reading about the things you love makes me think about the things I love, and that’s always a great way to start the week!

  • I love your “10 Things I Love Sunday” posts, they are so amazing, along with everything else on your beautiful blog!

    Haley

  • I love your outfit posts! They are so inspiring and always make me want to try a new look and just change things up! 🙂
    I hope I can visit Red Velvet someday!

  • I LOVE your outfit posts! Plus anything about the shop makes me all dreamy that someday, I could have an adorable shop, too! 🙂

  • it’s def the tidbits into your closeness with your family. i love how everything in your life (blog, career…) still centers around your loved ones. it’s touching.

  • My most favorite, is “10 things i love” !!
    It’s how i first found, and fell in love with your blog.. and they are always so inspiring!!

    🙂

  • oh wow! it is hard to pick a favorite but i love anytime you post pictures of your store. i wish i lived nearby so i could shop there.

  • My favorite post, is the one of the photos of Jeremy’s album “Simple Beautiful”, i love the photos.

  • Wow! I have always wanted a kitchenAid! My favorite feature is probably the makeover stories. I also really love when you give advise about being a young, driven person balancing love, family, work and play. It always inspires me to get organized and get going!

  • I’ve loved seeing the entire process of your store opening and your new dress line. It was inspiring and wonderful for you to share all the hard work and effort that went into the new red velvet.

  • Oh I simply adore your “Ten Things I Love” each Sunday! I’ve been following your blog for years, and it has always inspired me a lot. Everything you do inspires me, from your outfits to recipes.

    Thanks! 🙂

    Hilsen fra Ingunn fra Norway!

  • My favorite feature is……anything to do with your impeccable sense of style! The makeovers you have been doing remind me to take pride in how I dress myself. Not to mention it makes me think about how we can all be polished up and pretty if we just take time and creativity to put on new things and go for a style of our own. I’m a bit gothic…so my style is different than yours but that doesn’t mean that I don’t learn from you each and every day. I love your blog and am truly happy for your success. You and your sister are amazingly sweet people and deserve every good thing that comes your way! 🙂 Hearts, Janna Lynn

  • I think my fav posts are the makeover stories and “how to wear” posts. I love the milk braids you showed, I wear them all the time!

  • Hands down best giveaway I’ve seen on a blog EVER! Congrats on the blog milestone!!

    I really love your makeover stories, 10 things I love, outfit posts…. I can go on and on.

  • I love your makeovers! It’s so sweet to introduce people to vintage xx

  • I love your ’10 Things I Love’ posts and a real sucker for anything about your upcoming wedding. Really excited for your online courses, especially the one about starting your own business. When I have some time to dedicate to it, I’m jumping in!

    Congratulations on your little and big successes!

  • Congratulations Elsie! I love reading your blog so much. I adore your ’10 things I Love’ posts. I’ve seen so many other bloggers doing similar posts but they are never as cute and lovely as yours! Sarah x

  • It’s no secret that all of your features are excellent to be a part of–they truly make my day! But my favorite (and sort of new addition) is your Daily Outfits.

    Whenever I am feeling unsure of my style for the day I know your creativity will perk me up!

    Thanks, congrats, and keep doing what you do!
    xoxo, Andrea

  • Oh, wow! Such a great giveaway! I fell in love with the purple one instantly!

    My favourite feature on this blog is 10 Things I Love Sunday because you always share really great things. And I also enjoy your outfit posts 🙂

    xx, Meg

  • I love love love EVERYTHING to do with the Red Velvet shop and your WEDDING! I am getting married in October, and the mustard yellow KitchenAid mixer…. I DIE! so in love. Congrats on one million!

    x
    Sarah

  • i really like the DIY and 10 things i love! im loving the new kitchenaid colors!

  • Congrats Elsie, this is awesome!
    Well I started following you because of the DIYs, but I find myself getting so exciting over the 10 things and of course the wedding prep!

  • Hi Elsie,

    My favourite part of your blog are the food related posts (your coffee addiction), and where you show “us” how to wear vintage. As many have already said, I’m loving the makeover stories.

  • I love the outfit posts, the behind the scenes in the shop, the snippets about your upcoming wedding; not to mention just the feel of the blog, and the colours you capture. If forced to pick one particularly feature to love the most I would go for the posts that act as windows to your inspirations, for instance the 10 things I love posts (ditto for the ten favourite blog posts post), or accounts of your day to day adventures to thrift shops.

  • I adore reading your “10 Things I Love.” They always remind me to be thankful for the little things!

  • OH my goodness!! I am obsessed with Kitchen Aids I wish for one soo badly! I check your blog almost every day and I love the fashion advice! My style has definitely improved since I’ve partaken of A Beautiful Mess

  • 10 Things I Love Sundays, of course! Over the years it has turned me on to so many wonderful websites, artists, etc…

    PS I also love Emma’s food posts on From Scratch – I have made my fair fair share of those recipes and they’ve all been de-lish!

    Thanks Flannigan sisters!

  • oh.my.goodness!!!!!!!!! WOW I LOVE THOSE!!!!!!
    I love all your photos, SO inpirational! xox

  • sweetness! thanks for this great giveaway! favorite feature…aww so many great ones…i’m gonna have to say your ’10 Things I Love’ feature. i get a lot of inspiration from them. thanks again!

  • WOW!!! Congratulations Elsie! I love your blog!!!! And I love “10 Things I Love”.
    I miss your scrapbooks pages!!! 🙂
    Thanks
    Maisa/Brazil

  • i love when you do your favorite etsy finds!! you always find the coolest stuff. i also miss seeing your paintings. i know you’re busy with lots of stuff though 🙂

  • congrats! I am so happy for you. I truly love your outfit posts they are so inspiring. I always looks forward to ten things I love Sunday too. 🙂

  • 1 million wow, that must be such an incredible feeling! I am new to your blog and you’ve got me hook, line and sinker 😉 Way down here in New Zealand I have been loving 10 things I love…..

  • Huzzah! So happy to be one of that one million, I love the different bits on your site, but my favorite would have to be the daily outfits. So much inspiration!

  • Awesome giveaway! i am ecstatic because I’ve always wanted one of these for the longest but I’ll be honest, they’re expensive! thanks for being so sweet to giveaway one.

    my name’s Elizabeth 🙂
    and the feature i like about your blog is the “10 things i love!” and when you take those adorable photos with your husband

  • Congratulations! That’s a big number. My favorite feature are the cool DIY projects, but really all the crafty goodness.

  • Oh my god!!! Awesome giveaway!! I always love posts that show the new projects you’re working on – your stories about your dress collection, wedding plans and seeing your beautiful store makeover! And I love your outfit posts!

  • ’10 Things I love’. Hands down. I DEFINITELY love the shout out to so many random and cool things – the kind of things that don’t really have a particular home in blog, but are totally worth passing on. ;]

    Bradi

  • My favorite posts would have to be those about Red Velvet. One day I would like to come and visit your shop it looks like a special place.

    Thank you
    Ria (Edinburgh, Scotland)

  • hello! my name is Chiara, I love the photos immensely, and your outfits. It ‘s always a great pleasure to follow you

  • Oh my goodness, I’ve read your blog for years and love all of the different posts! I looooove all the crafty blog posts and when you share pix of your studio, home, projects, etc! I look forward to reading your blog every day! Thanks for the awesome giveaway, so sweet! xoxo – Jessica

  • Congratulations!! I always enjoy your “10 things I love” post. It reminds me that there are always little things in life to be happy about!

  • I look forward to the “10 things I love Sundays” posts! Very inspiring and eye opening!

  • Dearest Elsie,

    Congrats! Lady, you rock! I’ve been a follower for years, and every post inspires me. Lately, I’ve been really enjoying the Project Restyle and Wedding posts. True Love. <3

    Yours,
    Ashley

  • I like your daily outfit posts! I do something similar on my blog and they’re my favorite part. It’s great to feel good about how you’re dressed a certain day.

  • Hi! What an awesome giveaway! I especially love your DIY posts – the chocolate fight club bar? pure awesomeness 🙂

  • Congrats on a million views!!

    I am always looking forward to ’10 Things I Love’

  • ’10 things I love’ Sundays are my favourite, so many pretty and inspiring things,

    Big hugs, Lucy x

  • Oooh! What a magical giveaway! My favorite posts are your “Daily Outfits” but I am a big fan of “10 things I love” too 🙂

  • I love the makeovers. Always fun to see people just come out of their daily routine and shine in something new.

  • You are so great! I love your 10 things I love Sundays! Always such fun stuff and gorgeous photos:)

  • ’10 Things I Love’ is what drew me into becoming a reader, but following the adventures of the Red Velvet Shop, hearing about wedding planning, the little snippets of life are what keep me hooked!

  • Oh my goodness! How nice! I have wanted a kitchen aid mixer for so long! I need one so I can make dough for my homemade doughnuts! My favorite blog feature of yours is 10 things I love Sunday! I always check in to look at all the fabulous eye candy. Xo!

  • Anything related to the Red Velvet Shop is by far the best thing about a beautiful mess!There stuff id beyond adorable. I also love the sisterly love between Emma and Elsie. They are too cute.

  • Oh my goodness…I would die! I’ve wanted a KitchenAid mixer forever.

    My favorite feature is the Vintage Makeovers. They’re so fun and inspiring!

  • how lovely! i’d love to see one of those in my kitchen!

    i enjoy reading about your wedding inspiration, and all the fun you & emma seem to have working together. i would LOVE to work that closely with my sister!

  • How delightful! My favorite feature has to be “10 Thing I Love Sunday” because I sit cozied up in my bed looking at pretty things! :]
    – Krystina M.

  • I love the “10 Things I Love” features. So fun!
    -Kimberly

  • i’ve been reading your blog for a long long time. i love when you post pictures of your shop or living spaces!

  • Your blog always makes me smile – I always look forward to the “10 Things I Love” post!

  • I love the posts related to the store. My dream for a few years has been to open my own store, much like yours, and constantly seeing how wonderful yours is reminds me to keep working towards my dream. It’s great to have a reminder like that when your parents and friends are constantly telling you to get a “safe” job. Thank you!
    Abby

  • First off a huge congratulations are in order! You deserve it for being so dedicated & focused & I wish you a million more! Thank you so much this giveaway.

    I would have to say my favorite feature on this blog has to be the sneak peeks & thoughts you share about Red Velvet & the latest clothing collection.

    I love reading & seeing behind the scene stories & for you to let us peek at your world is amazing.

  • OH my goodness! What a fun prize. 🙂 My favorite feature is definitely your “10 Things I Love”. It’s fun that you do it on Sunday too to inspire everyone before the upcoming week. Congratulations on 1 million!
    xoxo
    Lauren Lee

  • Besides “giveaways” ? I like “daily outfits” b/c I’m nosey that way.

  • CONGRATULATIONS!

    1 million in 1 month is AMAZING! It makes sense why people flock here – there’s so much inspiration to be had! 🙂

    My favorite feature is definitely Project ReStyle. I love DIY’s!

  • I look forward to The ’10 Things I Love’ posts. They are always brimming with inspiration.

  • how exciting!! its the one item missing in my kitchen!
    I always look forward to the 10 things I love sundays – it always inspires me for the shopping during the following week! 🙂

  • Your Q&A sessions!!

    I Looooooove to get “inside” information on your factory, no matter what you are working on!

    : ) kristy

  • I love your daily-outfit post most. They’re so much inspiring!

    Have a lovely day and greetings from europe.

  • Well it’s super easy to say what i love about the blog! All of it! Hmm but I do look forward to “10 things I love” articles!

  • Hey Elsie!!
    Wonderful giveaway, thank you!
    I love when you share your DIY projects with us and also your “10 things I love” feature!
    Love,
    Seri.

  • I love your makeover stories! 🙂 So so happy for the red velvet team in this huge milestone!

  • My favorite feature is definitely “10 things I love Sunday”. You always post such inspirational photos and some really cute items!

  • I love your daily outfit!!! You are a real inspiration for me!

  • Ooh fun!! I hope I win! 🙂 I think my favorite parts of your blog are when you talk about your studio and models and stuff – it’s such an interesting line of work to hear about.

  • congrats!! i love your “10 things i love…” but i love reading all your post, very inspirstional!!!

  • Yay! I love this giveaway!

    My favorite posts are the ones where you show new store displays. Your shop is so cute!

  • sweet norma jean! I’m getting married soon in the fall and I want a baby pink mixer! A pecentage goes to breast cancer awareness too! My favorite post are the ones you do with Emma. I love her blog too and since I’m stuck with two brothers I live vicariously though you guys.

  • congratulations!! 10 things I love Sundays are my favorite 🙂

    ~Kate

  • what an amazing giveaway! i’m crossing my fingers and my toes hoping i’m the lucky winner. while it’s hard to choose a favorite feature on a beautiful mess, i’ve really been loving your makeover stories lately. it can be overwhelming to get a new look but you (and emma) seem to make it completely do-able and accessible at red velvet (which i hope to visit one day soon!). keep up the great work and congratulations on an impressive milestone. you deserve it!

  • Congrats Elsie! – My favourite thing is your makeovers and room tours. I love seeing little tidbits of your house and shop, so playful and fun

  • I always love to read “10 things I love” posts, but also the pictures of you, your shop and the staff 🙂 I also enjoyed when you made your clothes line and you showed us the progress!

    The prize of this giveaway is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!

  • My favorite feature is 10 Things I Love Sundays because not only does it reflect your taste but it also opens up the world of vintage/handmade goodies to your thousands of readers!

  • I just love it all. It is so wonderful to have a place to go to and feel inspired. Thank you for creating a little place for creative hearts! love.

  • Love the makeover stories and shop updates! Thanks for the chance 🙂
    xoxo

  • I love the photos of your shop. For those who can’t make it across the country to get their shopping on, the pictures are a nice concession.

  • What a wonderful give away, congratulations on reaching a million readers in a month.

    I love your daily outfit posts… I have never been more jealous of one persons shoe collection!

  • My name is Amy Lynn Scott! My favorite feature is your top 10 Sundays, I ALWAYS look forward to it!!!!!!! oh an I adore the makeover stories!

  • this is so sweet Elsie! I’m excited about all of your views! 🙂

    I really enjoy your 10 things I love posts and I always LOVE your DIY’s

    I’m so excited to see how your wedding comes together—marriage is so great!
    love!

    —Joanna

  • I like when you share projects, and i miss the scrapbooking from way back :(. I also like makeover story. Oh pish that’s three things.

  • Hi Elsie! I’ve been reading your blog for over a year now and my favourite feature is your “10 things I love”. Always makes me smile.

  • It’s so hard to pick one feature I like! I always love hearing about your business/work and seeing pictures of your store. It is so inspiring to see how far you’ve come. I love that you are doing something you love so much! I hope that one day I can be working at my dream job…now if only I could figure out what that would be! 😉

  • i love your daily outfits, is that a feature?:) i’ve been reading your blog for a LONG time, it’s fun to see how it’s (& you) grown.

  • Congratulations! that’s awesome! what a sphere of influence 🙂

    10 Things I Love is the feature I look forward to every single week.

  • wow, that is soooo generous!

    I love the blog I think mostly because you make us all feel like we are your friend. you are so upbeat, AMAZINGLY creative and productive… I can’t help but be sucked in to see what you can come up with next!

  • 10 things i love sunday is the absolute best!!! i seriously look forward to it all week, and it always brightens my sunday.

    i also love peeks into your home/studio, since i’m an interior design major. 😉

    xo, alizabeth

  • Love it all. But it’s fantastic to hear the success story of one million hits! Hello! Amazingx inspired!

  • hmm.. my fave bit is all the stuff about running your own business and the peeks at red velvet store.
    -kim

  • Fantastic giveaway. Who hasn’t been drooling over these Kitchenaid mixers?

    I love your outfit and make-up posts. I haven’t seen a make-up post in a while. Would love to see one soon!

  • it’s not really a feature, but i love to put on my computer in the morning and see a new post on your blog (and sometimes two, my goodness ;))

    you’re such an inspiration!

    love x

  • I’m new to your blog but I love the sketched links on the side, it’s nice to see in such a digital world 🙂 and I LOVE your makeover posts! oh yeah and your DIYs…

    I’ve been wanting a mixer ever since I got married 2 years ago…I think now is the time! Especially one of these colors!

  • i loooove the sun “thing i love” post because it opens eyes to all these other awesome sites and SIGHTS; i love looking at them all and clicking away. also. project re style is kablamo. totally putting a fire under my butt to make nice of some things i maybe before would have thrown in the rubbish bin!

  • Wow, how gracious Elsie. I just found your blog thru a link for the Signature Styles book and what a treat. I must say that DIY’s are the best part of any blog for me, I love to see other people’s creativity, truly inspiring!!!!

  • what a fun giveaway! i always look forward to new makeover stories!

  • Wow! Congratulations! I would say… well I have a few favourites:
    10 things I love
    Makeover series
    Any sort of DIY posts

    🙂

  • The Projects for Red Velvet shop it’s so exciting, inspiring and motivational love seeing the previews!

  • Wow, congratulations! 🙂
    I love the makeover posts, so much inspiration!
    I’ve wanted a mixer for so long 🙂
    Ashley x

  • congratulations!!!

    your DIYs are what hooked me from the start. it is inspiring to see so much creativity come from you and the rest of the RVA crew. I love all the regular features, but those DIYs that got my attention will always be something i refer to again and again!

  • I have loved the Project ReStyle posts this year! It has me looking at everything in a new light…”How can I restyle that??”

    And I LOOOOOVE KitchenAid mixers! I actually already have one but would love to give one of my best friend’s her own. She’s always baking!

  • My favorite thing is hard and I’m bad with directions. So I’ll give you 3 – I like seeing and learning more about your shop, the 10 things I love posts, and wedding details.

  • I love the makeover stories and other style posts- hair ideas are so fun and I like seeing vintage looks!

  • i love the posts about your wedding planning! i think i sent the link to your invitations to 100 people – i just loved them! thanks for always giving me something awesome to read!

  • I love the DIY projects, especially the Project Restyle posts and the new makeover series! I so want a KitchenAid Mixter!

  • your outfit posts are my favorite, but i love all of the posts about your store, too <3

  • I love reading 10 things I love Sundays. They are always so nice, and i always find cool things i didn’t know about.

    ~ Carly

  • Wow, such an amazing giveaway! 🙂

    I love your ’10 Things I Love’ posts; you always pick the prettiest things and everything on your list is visually inspiring. <3

    - Dani

  • Wow, this is amazing!

    My favorite feature is all of your updates on RVA. I loved watching the store evolve from your first location to the new one and see how things changed and grew! It’s my dream to own a small tea house/antique store so reading about your journey is very inspirational for me!

    Happy Wedding!

    Julie

  • Hi Elsie!

    10 Things I love is my favourite! It has inspired a lot of designs in my own little apartment. Your blog makes me smile every day 🙂 thank you

    Mary

  • Oh my gosh! My heart just skipped a beat. Owning one of these (especially in those fun colors) has been a dream of mine for a while! But, alas, I am a poor college student and haven’t had the money!

    My (recent) favorite have been the makeover stories! I love bringing out the natural beauty in people that they don’t always see themselves!

  • Aw, congratz on the million, Elsie!

    My favourite feature has got to be the ’10 Things I love’ posts. They’re always super inspiring and fun! I lovelovelove your DIY projects, too!

    -Melissa

  • My favourite is also “10 Things I Love” posts. They are so inspiring and fun:)

  • I look forward to “10 Things I Love” every week. It’s introduced me to so many wonderful things!

  • Oh my what a giveaway…congrats!

    mu favorite feature is hands down your outfit posts followed closely by your tutorials!

  • DIY projects er the best of all the goodies that you share with us! Thank you a lot for all the inspiration.

  • the makeover stories get me every time. especially the one you did with the adorable pregnant lady. (being pregnant myself and loving vintage seems to be a struggle for me and i end up looking like a sad housewife with leggings and baggy tshirts.)

    and any updates you do for your store make me happy because i live in los angeles and can’t come in and browse.

  • Project Restyle is my favorite part of A Beautiful Mess. That’s how I found this blog! I love getting ideas for giving new life to old objects. =)

  • congrats to you girls!

    10 things i love, is my most favorite part of the blog 🙂

    michele

  • I absolutely love the makeover stories. They feel so personal! Now I picture people on the street all vintaged out… I would love to start doing my own with friends!

    Nikki

  • I love seeing all of your personal, genuine handmade touches for your wedding. Simply stated, elegant and timeless

  • Yay!!! Congratulations! What an amazing giveaway!
    My favorite feature is the ’10 Things I Love’. oh, so very inspirational!

  • I love when you post questions/answers like the interviews you’ve done and inside your studio. 🙂

    Hooray! That’s INcredible!

  • I love the e-courses: I am doing the Dream Job one now and its so exciting! I also love hearing about and seeing the Red Velvet store and displays. So cute and inspiring!

  • I love everything about your blog. It is so inspiring and it always cheer me up.

    I like when you write about your shop. And I always look foward ’10 Things I love.

  • Congratulations, and what a great giveaway! I always love checking out your 10 things lists on Sundays. This mixer has been on my ‘love’ (but can’t afford) list for a while.

  • Hi, I love the when you post pics of your outfits. You are super-duper stylish! Love it!!

  • Hi!
    I really love your DIY projects because they are a perfect mixture of your personal and professional facet.
    I think that they perfectly reflects the spirit of you and, in consequence, of this blog.

    Love,

    Iris

  • I always love your beautiful photos! What made me truly fall in love with your blog was the choice of categories on the left side. I love when I can go to a blog and choose what I want to see!

  • oh gosh that is a LOT of readers. I feel so tiny now. I love the makeover stories the best, other than all the awesome shoes of course. missyb in mo

  • i love your “10 Things I Love” posts… and I really love those mixers!! …been dreaming of one of those for a while now… 😉

  • My favourite feature is seeing how you arrange stuff… Why can’t my house look like that!

  • I love hearing about your business; I’ll take I’ll the advice and inspiration I can get to help me with my own!

  • this is fantastic!

    my favorite is the makeover stories. I’ve always been a huge fan of before and afters and it’s such a nice thing that you’re doing with them. =)

  • Oh wow! I have to say that 10 Things I Love Sundays are consistently my fave. I always, always find something inspiring or must-have in those posts. But to be honest it is insanely difficult to choose! Every part of a Beautiful Mess is beautiful to me. 🙂

  • I love your (daily) outfits selection. And I loved your dresses. So sad they were sold out at the time i decided i deserved one!

  • Oh, my! What an insanely cool giveaway! So generous! I don’t know how anyone could pick a favorite color, though! They’re all fabulous!

    I am in love with the makeovers, mainly because you guys do amazing, miraculous things with hair! Come do mine! Oh, wait… I guess you’re rather busy at the moment! ha!

    Your 10 Things I Love Sundays are so fun, too. I love being introduced to new artists and inspiration. My blog feeds & favorites (bookmarks, etsy stores, etc) have grown enormous just from your suggestions!

    Congrats on 1m! WOW!!!! What a milestone!

  • my favorite feature about a beautiful mess, is that you are living proof that someone is able to make a living off of doing what they love. I’m a 18 year old freelance illustrator and writer I’m getting married in May, and I’ve been on my own since before I graduated high school. I love that I can look at this website and remind myself that my dreams are possible.

  • My favourite is ‘Ten Things I Love Sunday,” but I also love the blog as a whole 🙂

    Hannah

  • OMG! I love the pics of your home and studio, the store. actually any pics! I would love to win this so that I can gift it to my son! he wants one BAD! hee hee! happy day! ciao!

  • Congratulations!!!! That is an incredibly generous giveaway! 🙂 My favorite feature is either the 10 Things I Love, or the new Makeover feature. I also adore your outfit posts!

  • wow! Elsie you are so generous 🙂
    I love hearing about your day to day life and how focused you are with your work. It makes me so inspired and to adore the world of crafts and blogs. I know that isn’t really a specific feature, but I could summarize that by saying posts about the famous Red Velvet.

  • wow! well done, although i’m not surprised as your blog is awesome!
    i love your daily outfit posts and your ’10 things i love’ which always gives me ideas of things to add to my ‘lust list’, and if i didn’t live half a world away i would love to be in one of your makeovers 🙂

  • Congrats on this milestone, I am happy tobe one of your many readers! As to my favorite feature, it has to be your “10 things I love Sunday”! I love reading them each week.

  • A Kitchen Aid? In any color!? What a dream prize!!!

    Its hard to pick on feature, and I’m not sure if this counts as one, but I do love your shop updates, and especially seeing it develop before you opened! If you want an official feature, I’d probably say the makeover stories! I do love a good makeover!

  • I am in love with this giveaway…I have been wanting the robin’s egg blue mixer for years to make scrumptious frostings and baked goods! I love your blog…it is bookmarked on my google chrome 🙂 I think my favorite part would definitely be your daily outfits…I get so inspired to spend a little extra time getting ready each day 🙂 congrats on your million views!

    -Kellie May

  • Congratulations on the milstone that’s a big one!

    It’s so hard to pick just one part but I’d have to say the updates about how Red Velvet are going, you are always so sweetly excited about it which is just so lovely.

    If I could pick 2 things and one wasn’t a section I’d so go with the feeling of joy and excitement I get everytime I read your posts. You are so upbeat and willing to dive in headfirst it’s just inspirational.

  • I LOVE the makeovers! You are super inspiring however and just love your whole blog!!! I love that you do what you love and do it so well!

  • I really love the “10 Things I Love” posts that you do ~ I enjoy browsing new websites-blogs-DIY projects- Etsy sellers and everything else that you “LOVE”.

  • Everything?
    I have to your style, how it has a taste if everything, its like not just tasting one favor or icecream, but getting a cone with ALL the flavors!!!
    Yep just did compare you too a double scoop of favor ice cream cause i live you that much!!
    Bon chance!!!

  • i love seeing the inside of your store! it’s really amazing what you’ve accomplished.

    i had a dream once that my husband and i drove all the way to red velvet from green bay, wisconsin and ate cupcakes and shopped. it was strangely vivid because of all the times i’ve perused your blog. keep doing what you do. 😀

  • My GOODNESS! A million?! Elsie oh my gosh! I shouldn’t be surprised though right? Your blog deserves that and more 🙂

    My favorite feature is 10 Things I Love! I do also love when you blog about your business. Naturally as an Indie Biz graduate I love hearing about your business and it’s amazing growth.

    xoxo Megan Van Sipe

  • Your dress line!

    I’ve been following your blog for years, crafting with your scrapbook line, and being inspired every day by your DIY’s and your perservation, but overall, I think your dress line is the most beautiful creation!

    -Taylor

  • I lovelovelove “10 Things I Love” – along with PostSecret, I make sure check it every Sunday!

  • my favorite feature is “10 things I love”… because you pick the most amazing and colorful things, and I fall in love with them too!

    and I hope I win this one! I have been dreaming of a kitchen aid for so long!!!!

    (crossing my fingers)!

  • Me oh my! What a prize! I’ve always enjoyed your Sunday “Ten Things I Love” posts. Generally, I love them all, too!

  • I’m a long-time reader and I love about your daily adventures! It makes me excited and ready to go start my own! <3

  • 10 Things I Love Sunday makes Sundays quite wonderful! 🙂 I also really enjoy getting little peeks of your shop displays. It looks like such a fun place.

  • Congratulations on 1 million views!! I think my favorite thing right now is the makeovers. So inspiring!

  • My favorite are the Red Velvet Stories posts! I love following along with your journey as a creative entrepreneur 🙂

  • I love the “Fashion Re-do’s”…I am an assistant Draper for a Ballet school and I am always ‘re-doing’ costumes…It’s nice to see it done on street fashion as well…Love your Blog by the way…been following it since you began…

    Alicia

  • I love the ’10 Things’ posts, and I always love to see the pictures of your shop!

  • wow, that’s amazing!! i love ’10 things i love sundays’, you always find things that inspire me.

  • Happy one million Elsie! I’m so glad you’re having such success 🙂 it’s hard to choose but I think my favorite it ’10 things I love Sunday’ <3

  • Hello:)

    Those are some beautiful machines, way better than a whisk. Hehe

    I love when you post about your road trips!

  • Love the colors! My fav feature is definitely the daily outfit photos- I wish I could be so fashionable!

  • Congratulations!! 🙂 Oh gosh I wish I could win this so badly.. I’m moving in three months and with my starter-budget I’ll probably be mixing my cupcake batter in an old coffee can lol!

    My favorite feature is definitely 10 Things I Love but I really love every post 🙂

  • i love seeing posts about you updating and making over your workspace!

  • my favorite feature is the one where you talk about being a workaholic. it was very inspirational for me 🙂

  • 10 things i love is my favorite feature. But really, i just love everything about a beautiful mess.

  • I love the makeover! And i love reading about your wedding plans!

  • Congrats! I’ve been reading your blog for quite a while now and I’m so thrilled for you. What a huge accomplishment!

    My very favorite thing on your blog is hearing about your shop. I adore small businesses, so it’s amazingly fun to see the behind-the-scenes action. 🙂

  • I love 10 Things I love….you always share the cutest things and links…and recently all the fashion…yummy!

    Thanks for a chance to win!!!

  • I Love love love “10 Things” – I like making lists, too!

  • ahhh! so amazing! i want a beautiful colorful one to match my fiestaware filled kitchen.

    as far as my fave thing on your blog, i love when you share your favorite things. i actually love pretty much everything, but i like seeing where your brain is at and being introduced to different items/trends/ideas.

  • I love your weekly 10 Things I Love Sunday, although it seems to always leave me lusting after the pretty things you post.

  • My favorite “Beautiful Mess” feature are those pertaining to your shop. I love sneak peeks of new displays!

  • I love the makeover features and the 10 things. . .but I also love your clothes feature. And being a lover of heels of all types I love it when you feature heels….My favorite feature on A Beautiful Mess? Whatever you’re posting on any given day. =>

    Lily

  • Whoa, that’s amazing! Congratulations Elsie! And how generous of you to do a giveaway! 🙂 Thanks so much for the opportunity to win one of these. Ah, I can just imagine all of the amazing dishes I could whip up with one of those bad boys. Hehe.

    I love the behind the scenes glimpses into your shop & your life, it’s so interesting to see how things look before the finished product! I also loooove the Things I Love posts, I find so many new things to check out after one of those posts!

    Cheers!

  • I always look forward to your ’10 things i love’- it give me inspiration!

    Congratulations on 1 million. You are super cool.

  • its so hard to pick, but i think project restyle posts are my favorites. 🙂 BUT the daily outfits are a close second. congrats on 1 MIL!

  • I absolutely love any and all do it yourself you post! I’ve been so inspired to get crafty with many of your amazing posts!

  • Hi Elsie! Your “10 Things I Love” is and has always been my favorite feature–it connects me to fantastic artists, crafters, and blogs that I wouldn’t have discovered otherwise. Thanks for that, and for being such a joyful daily read! Congratulations!

  • WHOA! What an amazing giveaway!

    I’m torn between the daily outfit pics & the 10 Things I Love series. 🙂

  • I love when we get to see what your doing in your shop and how you decorate and organize it!! My other favorite is when we get to see a little into your life outside of blogging(like you and Mr. Larson or you and Emma):). Sorry I couldn’t decide between the two!!

  • I totally read this wrong at first and almost posted my favorite feature of the MIXER! (which is not having to mix cookie dough by hand hahah) My favorite feature here is seeing your window displays!

  • Congratulations on your million milestone!! That’s amazing.

    My favourite feature is Project Restyle posts, tied with10 Things I Love. DIY inspiration and links to a zillion coveted wonders!! How could I choose?

    Mel

  • Wow, I am a keen baker and have been lusting over a kitchenaid for ages!!

    Some of my favourite features on your blog are DIY/crafts, blogging tips, outfits and interiors.

    I especially love all of your great photography and styling. Clearly you put so much work into producing great original and unique content.

  • 10 Things I Love Sunday! (But I really, really loved the posts where you unveiled your spring line and the different ways to wear the dresses, too!)

  • So fantastic! Congratulations on building such a great fanbase around your passions. I love any and all outfit posts you do! You always get me inspired to go back into my closet and come up with new creations!

  • I don’t know if this counts but I adore your drawings and personal touches of art all over your blog!

    But if I had to choose a particular post, I also love 10 things I love as well!

  • I love your Re-do fashion segments…I am an assistant Draper for a Ballet school and its nice to see it done on street fashion…Love your Blog…
    Thanks,
    Alicia

  • I love all of the tutorials and the specials like the “tricks and treats” back in October, and I also really like seeing the progression of Red Velvet over time. Seeing you live out your dreams is inspiring!

  • I absolutely love the makeover stories!! 🙂 Congratulations on a million views!

  • OHMYGOODNESS! This is the most magical giveaway ever!
    My favorite feature is your makeover stories! I wish I could be a part of it!
    xxo

  • I love how frank and honest you are in all of your posts, and the ‘trade secrets’ you so happily share both in posts and e-courses.

    And the Red Velvet store – so beautiful! I get really excited to see posts about your work. 🙂

  • I have a hard time choosing between 10 things I love and Restyle posts…but I’ll go with Project Restyle posts! 🙂

  • I love hearing about your wedding plans and all the changes to Red Velvet Shop!

    And I’m dying to own a yellow KitchenAid!

  • Ooh, I have so enjoyed reading the makeover stories — they’re fun, but they also help send the message that vintage fashion (clothes, housewares, everything) is accessible to everyone! Thanks for your creativity and congrats on the million views!

  • I love the make over posts. They give me the confidence to try incorporating a little vintage in my life. And I love the shop posts as well – We don’t have anything so cute outside of London in the UK so I love ‘looking around’ and imagining I’m enjoying a famous Red Velvet cupcake while trying on fabulous vintage wear.

  • Congrats on the million views!

    The Makeover Story posts are always my favorite. 🙂

    xo Sonya

  • It’s hard to choose just one thing, since your blog is just so great overall, but I think the “10 things I love” posts are so fun! Definitely a highlight on a lazy Sunday afternoon. You’re a real sweetie, Elsie!

  • Yay, awesome giveaway! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your daily outfits feature. It gives me some great ideas from a fashionista : )

  • I love the 10 things I love! everything you show us is spectacular! (i want to use that word more often!)

  • I’ve always wanted a KitchenAid! And green would match all my vintage green enamel tea kettles.

    I love your blog… and I love your local Missouri pride! I’m a native MO gal transplanted in TX. I hope to visit your store this summer. All the best!

  • My favorite part of your blog is the top ten lists. And I am dying to see all the goodies from the wedding!

  • I love that you update your blog just about everyday. Your photod are lovely and a beautiful mess is always a joy to read.

  • i adore the 10 things i love posts – it really makes me stop and take a look around at the little things!

  • Ohhh, congrats! That is so amazing! And what a wonderful way to celebrate 😉 SO happy for you & all your successes!

    I love your outfit features! You’re always super adorable AND very inspiring!! <3

  • my favorite part is knowing that you are in my own little hometown (whoohoo SPFG!)

    Just goes to show good things come from small packages! Go Elsie!

  • I’ve wanted a cute colorful mixer for so long now!! How adorable! I really love when you give us peeks into your shop!

  • AH congrats that is so exciting! Your blog is so inspiring, I just love it! I love your 10 things I love posts. 🙂

  • Wow! Congrats!! the diy’s, the little sneak peaks of your shop…10 things I love Sundays…my goodness, what’s not to love?!?

  • for me no doubt 10 Things I Love, I can read it and view it once and again .. and always find something new…. love it!!!!!…

    PD.Sorry for my english, I´m from México City and I follow you since a long time ago … congrats for the wedding 🙂

  • Oh WOW how can one simply pick just 1 feature when their are so many to choose from… But I must admit I do look forward to reading your “10 Things I Love” posts. They are pretty Amazing to read! And you are such an inspiration to all of us readers/bloggers.

    Thank You for the opportunity to win such a beautiful luxury.

  • This is one generous giveaway! My favorite feature on your blog is “10 Things I Love.”

  • 1,000,000! Wow, I just checked my 30 day tally and it was a whopping 471. Watch out, I am catching up to you 😉

    I love “10 things…”

    Congrats!
    Audrey

  • What a great giveaway! Such a fun way to add some fun color to your kitchen!

    I LOVE the outfit posts! Always fun to see how you mix and match pieces.

  • I have always dreamed of owning a Kitchenaid mixer…ahhh.
    Favorite feature on your blog is definitely “10 Things I Love Sundays.”
    Hope wedding planning is going well and thank you for hosting this giveaway.

    <3 Liz

  • I don’t really have a favorite on your blog, I tend to look at what you are doing about 5 times a week (once daily while at work) and see where the inspiration will take me. Sometimes it makes me run out and make something, sometimes it persuades me to wear my clothes a certain way, and sometime I just like to look at how brilliant the colors are …I’m a color person!

    Best,
    sarah k

  • My favorite feature is the “10 Things I Love”. They’re so inspiring and fun to look at.

  • Oh Elsie…. I love everything about your blog… I have looked at it all over and over again, it’s part of what I do daily… it just makes me smile. Your happiness and positive-ness is contagious!!! Just love ya!!!

  • OMG Elsie!! As an avid baker I must enter this. 🙂

    My favorite posts of yours are the Makeover Stories…I have loved seeing how you take unique characteristics of each lady and showcase them in a beautiful way. Love them.

  • I seriously love almost every feature, but I’d have to say my favorite are the craft & DIY ones, simply because I like to do that stuff, too! Oh…I like the make-over ones, too!
    My name is Sarah and that aqua mixer is screaming my name!!!!! 😉

    Sarah M

  • I love when you share pictures of Red Velvet Boutique and Sweet Shoppe. You have a beautiful, unique place that I would love to visit one day!

  • my favorite feature is the giveaways! haha
    and i always enjoy the sporatic life-update posts that occur between regular scheduled posts.

  • The DIY projects are my absolute favorite, but I love it all! 🙂

  • my fav is still the outfit posts! Congrats by the way, after years, you’re blog is still a daily read for me.

  • My favorite is the ten things i love Sunday. Always really pretty pictures.

  • Congratulations!! 🙂 One million is AMAZING.

    My favourite feature is the outfit posts and makeovers. And DIYs. Oh and all of it. 😀

    xo

  • Congratulations on one million! Oh my!

    My favorite has always been Ten Things I Love Sundays! Recently, you have done fashion stories and included quotes over the images you take of your friends. I love this new feature!

    Love love always!

  • Such a great giveaway! My favorite has to be 10 Things I Love, but I love the whole site! I also check From Scratch everyday to drool over the yummy food!

  • daily outfits! love love love your wardrobe, particularly your shoes! congrats on all of your accomplishments girly!

    heather lui

  • I love all your outfits! Grea inspiration!! 🙂 and I love seeing the wedding plans! I also that blog 🙂 this mixer would make a great gift for my soon to be sister on law!!

  • oh myyy, i’ve been wanting one of these for SO LONG!

    I love when you have studio and project sneak peaks, those are my favorite posts.
    But my favorite “official” feature would have to be the outfit posts of course! 🙂
    I also love the makeovers

    Xoxo

  • Wow! Congrats on the million views in 30 days! I love your blog! I just finished the Blog love e-course, it’s fabulous! But my favorite feature of your site is the DIY projects!

  • 10 things I love Sunday is my absolute favorite. I get so much inspiration from those wonderful posts, so thank you!

  • What a thrill! My favorite part of your blog is when give us glimpses into your burgeoning relationship with Jeremy. Watching you fall in love has been a joy.

  • oh goodness. i have coveted these mixers since i was a wee lass. i just love your photography style throughout all of your features. thanks for sharing all of your adventures.

  • I love the outfit posts but my favorite is when you do your weekly favorites post.

  • This is such a cool giveaway!!!!

    My ALL TIME favorite feature was the “Tricks & Treats: Little Birdie Plush” back in October 2010.
    It’s kind of become my thing this past year as a friend has a birthday to make them a birdie plush! So THANK YOU so much for the wonderful feature!!!

  • My fave posts are “10 Things I Love Sundays”! I’ve been an avid reader of your blog for like ever (from back in the scrapbooking days!)!

  • 10 things I love always makes my sunday and helps me feel inspired! XOXO

  • Your outfit posts are always inspiring to see! & any d.i.y. posts!!!! :)This is such an AWESOME give away! xo

  • I really enjoy reading the “10 things I love” posts. I really enjoy the outfits too!

  • I think ’10 things I love sunday’ is my favourite feature :] and I’m really enjoying reading all the wedding posts; I can’t wait to see your wedding photos!

  • So exciting! I’ve been following your blog for about 5 years. It’s changed so much but I still love it! Especially when you post your projects because they’re always so fun, colorful and inspiring!

  • I love seeing anything having to do with the red velvet shop and seeing your outfit posts!

  • My favorite has to be the ten things i love posts. They are such a different post!! I also fall in love with a lot of the “ten things”. Its fun to see what others like!!

  • I love the outfit posts! They are so inspiring to my little life 🙂

  • I love the DIY projects! I came across the Acrylic clutch a while aog and fell in love with you blog! That is what got me hooked! And congrats on 1 Million!

  • So I guess if I win, that makes me one in a million 🙂

    I love the makeover stories, and of course pictures of your shop are always inspiring!

  • I desperately need a kitchen aide! I am also a newlywed and I love reading posts about your wedding but I also love your project deathless posts! So interesting and I always get great ideas! Love the inspiration!

  • I would have to say that my favorite features on your website include all of the adorable DIY projects and all of your inspiration and favorite things posts! Over all it is very hard to choose though as your blog is absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing your life with us! <3

    - Lindsey K

  • How exciting! I’d have to say that my favorite feature is ’10 things I love’ Sunday’s!

  • LOVE these!!! I’d love to bake and bake all day with one! That is amazing that you have so many hits! I get happy when I get over 10 a day! (I figure the 1st 10 are me, my mom, my gma, and my future mother-in-law, lol). My favorite feature recently have been hearing about your wedding plans! I have a wedding blog, but I can never come up with as many wonderful ideas!!! I am so happy that your blog and store are such a big success! I am moving to Springfield next week and can’t wait to stop by and see the store! -Katie

  • Ahhhh! This is SO cool, not just because I am an avid baker but ALSO because I live in Europe and seeing or obtaining Kitchen Aids here are rare and very very VERY pricey things!
    Anyways; I really enjoy reading A Beautiful Mess because it covers so many aspects of life and seems so personal. You, your style and your business are such an inspiration and it really gives me the desire and confidence that I can achieve whatever I put my mind to. Thank you <3

  • Oh my. This would be an awesome giveaway to win because I’ve always wanted one of these. My favorite feature on your blog is “10 Things I Love” because I like lists, and I do a similar thing on my blog but I’m not as ambitious because I only list five things. Ha!

  • I love love love the ’10 things I Love’ posts. They always brighten up my Monday mornings in New Zealand!

    I also love your daily outfit posts. As someone who doesnt actually own any vintage clothes (but hopes too one day soon!), I really love how you mix and match things but how amazing they look when they’re put together!

    Congrats on the one million hits! x

  • Love these mixers! and love your blog! I love reading about your journey with your new store. I feel like I’m a part of your life, 3000 miles away! I’m so happy for you.

    Theresa in Tacoma

  • i love your outfits posts and your DIY’s. i’ve always wanted a kitchen aid mixers.
    fingers crossed.

  • i look forward to your posts everyday! but I love the makeover stories and the posts about your business/dress line. thanks!

  • This has to be the most awesome giveaway ever! The 10 Things I Love posts are my favorite!

  • to be honest, i can’t pick a favorite part of your blog! i’ve been reading everyday for the past year probably and i thoroughly enjoy each and every post. i would say one of my favorite parts is all of your outfits! they’re so cute and inspiring!

  • I love the color, the photos, and all the inspiration I get from your website.

    Congrats on your 1 million views and what a great giveaway.

  • sweet giveaway! I love “your outfits”. You always inspire me to try fun new combo’s with the clothing in my closet! congrats on 1 million this month.

  • Oh my gosh, A MILLION??? and oh my gosh a KITCHEN AID? I don;t know what’s more exciting. My favourite feature… I love all your sweet little wedding updates. I’m a total hopeless romantic, and just starting to plan my own big day =) x

  • wow one million.. that’s so amazing!

    i’m loving everything that you are giving us about your wedding.
    it’s so lovely and extremely gracious of you to let us in to something so personal.

    thanks girl.

  • 1o things i love! It is always a nice breathe of fresh air before “the mondays!”

  • Congrats! So hard to choose just one feature — your a daily read of mine — a wonderful dose of inspiration over my morning cuppa coffee….probably some of my fav posts come from 10 things I love. And your DIYs. LOVE. <3

    ...ashley.

  • G’day

    well done on the million!!! how amazing, i must say your blog is my fav , but i do love the 10 things i love, its special too me… thanks heaps for the chance to win such a beaut prize

    Cheers Elsie and Emma.

    Angie x

  • My favorites are all the beautiful makeover stories! So gorgeous and everyone can follow the great fashion tips!

    Congrats on a million!! Not a surprise!! 😉

  • OH MY GOODNESS! It’s like heaven in baking world! My absolute favorite feature is hearing about your wedding in Le Wedding Party. While weddings are beautiful, yours will have so many lovely details which make the special day that much more memorable.

  • I have two favorite things. I always love “10 things I love Sundays”. I look forward to them every week. But I also love the sneak peeks you give us of what you have in your shop.

    XoXo
    Jenn

  • I enjoy seeing your merchandising pics the most. I have a deep love for Visual Merchandising and Vintage and always enjoy seeing how you have paired the two in your shop. Pick Me!

  • So happy for you and your blog!
    I like Project Restyle and 10 Things I Love.
    Your pictures and features are always so inspiring! 🙂

  • although i always love a good DIY, i am living vicariously through your wedding planning. it’s so personal and sweet. i cant wait to have the same experience some day!

    xxoo

    Gaby

  • Ooooh sooo want!

    Love everything but the DIY/Makeovers/10 Things are fantastic.

    Thank you!

  • SO hard to chose! I love the posts that inspire and show a little insight into your personal style, so I guess Outfit posts!
    I love the makeovers as well! So much style inspiration!

    plus, I love outfit posts because I am nosy! so I love seeing wedding planning ideas!

  • Oh my gosh, congrats!! That is amazing! I million viewers in a month?!! You should be so proud! Can I give {two fave’s}?? first is the DIY’s & 2nd is seeing posts about your Red Velvet shop! Thanks so much for all the hard work u put into your blog! <3

  • Wowza! That sounds swell!
    I love your outfits! And peeks of owning your own business! You inspire me everyday! xox

  • Uh, that’s hard to pick! But I think, the peaks into your studio are always a highlight. And of course, I am following all your wedding preparations. Makes me feel happy!

  • Thanks so much for the giveaway!! I LOVE these mixers, I’ve been missing my mom’s since I moved away from home years ago!!

    My favorite feature is your DIY tutorials. I’ve been trying to bring a lot more DIY in to my life and you’re such an inspiration 🙂

  • I’m Anne and I really love “10 Things I Love”! Thanks for such a great blog!

  • Hello Elsie, I am reading you from france and my favorite feature on your blog is all kind of picture you show us as inspiration (10 things I love) and your paints and also your tatoos! I really love them!

    So to be honest it is very dificult to chose only one feature, so I will choose 10 things I love.

    take care

    xox

  • I like the “10 Things I Love”… SOOOOO great!!

    🙂

  • The makeover stories are my fave. I especially love the maternity makeover – y’all should do more of these. It’s encouraging to see I can be pregnant and not look dowdy.

  • Well done Elsie!! A million, that’s amazing, but totally understandable! Your blog is like Ali Baba’s cavern for inspiration! My favorite features are the stories about your shop, about your wedding and the dream job e-course on which i’m working with my sister as we also have a small creative business project going on!! xxx

  • Wow, this giveaway is super generous – thank you!
    My favourite is the DIY projects… love them!

  • AH this is too cute I would never eat out again. My favorite feature is the 10 things I love posts on Sundays.

    xo

  • Congrats on the magnificent growth of your blog!
    I’ve always really loved the Project Re-style and DIY posts!(although getting sneak peeks of the happenings at Red Velvet are a close second!)
    -Roxann Marie

  • I lOVE your new makeover Story Feature! But I also really love seeing/hearing snippets about your business!

  • Such a wonderful gift!! So excited my favorite is the 10 things I love feature!!! :):):):):):)

    Kristy <3

  • I just love seeing what you little surprise you drop in my mail feed each week! Lovely! And congrats!

  • Right now my favorite is your makeover series!! So inspirational.

  • How exciting!! I love 10 things i Love or anything that shows little details from your creative process. (crossing fingers for that purple mixer!!)

  • I have been an Elsie fan for many years! I have your book “52 Scrapbooking Challenges” and I am inspired by every page. So lucky to have found your blog. I love your energy!

  • My, my! This a wildly generous giveaway! I’ve been dreaming of owning a red Kitchen Aid for years 🙂

    The makeover stories are always my favorite little feature. I love everything on here though!

  • Holy crow! I’m a big lover of project restyle, if that counts as a feature! I love checking out everyones’ transformations in the flickr pool. I suppose the DIY features are my second fave 😉

  • I absolutely adore when you post about the window displays at Red Velvet. Oh my gosh! I hope I win this because my mother has been wanting a kitchenAid mixer her whole life and recently saved almost had enough money to buy one but wound up ‘loaning’ the cash to to me to help pay my tuition last semester. My mom’s the best and this would be the best mother’s day gift in the whole world from one of the coolest blogs in the whole world! 🙂

  • I love the red velvet stories bestest!

    Congrats on the amazing nos

    Kate

    x

  • I just LOVE “10 Things I Love”!

    What a lovely giveaway!!!

  • If I had to pick a favorite it would be the craft tutorials, but your blog is always visually stimulating and inspiring no matter what the feature.

  • Yay! My favorite is your hair (amazing ability to pull off bangs), and that you constantly inspire me to be more fashionable and creative!

  • What an amazing giveaway!
    I’d have to say that all your “makeover stories” and Red Velvet updates are my favorite features. You are truly an inspiration to girlies whom want to delve into the vintage world!

    -Kate

  • My favorite part of your blog is probably all the amazing details about your store. AH! you are such an inspiration to me. I’ve always wanted to open a vintage store and each time I read/see info on your store, my mind starts dreaming. thanks for sharing your story and your life with all of us.

  • I love your DIY projects and your blog courses. They are always so inspiring! Congrats on one million views, that’s huge! XOXO

  • I look forward to the 10 Things I love! I love the blog in general:)

    -Sarah Miller

  • This is awesome! My favorite series is ’10 Things I Love’. I always look forward to the eye candy and new websites to check out, so thanks:)

    -Layla

    knitpurl84@gmail.com

  • “10 Things I Love Sunday” is such a treat! It’s like getting top 10 google results of what I’m gonna love the most!! You just being you is an inspiration! Congrats on the million mark!

  • Congrats! That would be so exciting!

    I love your outfit posts. You have so many great “mix and match” ideas!

    I also love the “Look What We Made” posts. One of my favorite things to do is baking with my sister 🙂

  • ‘A Beautiful Mess’ always gives me poetry for my eyes – thank you.

  • I love your wedding posts!! and i love to see what Emma makes to eat!!

  • I always look forward to reading the “10 Things I Love” posts; they make my day just that much brighter!
    PS: Thanks for the amazing giveaway 😉

  • I love the 10 things you love posts – have found so many gorgeous things & opened my eyes to the wonderful world of etsy… oh my had I been missing out!

    Rhi x

  • I love the 10 things I love posts because it always sends me to new places and great finds.

  • YAY!! Congrats girl! My very favorite feature right now is the makeover ones, because it always inspires me to stretch myself style and aesthetic wise, and it’s so nice to see you helping woman embrace their awesomeness!! You rock!

  • I love the makeover stories and the daily outfit posts, even though I probably couldn’t pull off any of the cute looks. But I can live through you!

  • WOW! I would LOVE one! I love your makeover series. as a new mom, i afraid i got stuck into the sweats and tee routine. so i love seeing your creativity in what’s fashionable.

  • Definitely your outfit posts. Such amazing style! I also really love how close you are with your sister and that you are able to collaborate with so many people you love. Thanks for sharing!

  • I look forward to your DIY posts! i always find fun little projects that inspire me to keep creating. Its fun to follow your story and see how accomplished youve become doing what you love. its something i really admire.
    ~Sienna Rose Gray

  • I love the makeover stories! Since I’m from Portugal I sometimes dream to visit your store just to have a makeover made by you 🙂 I also love all the diy posts 🙂

  • If I had to choose just one, I think the daily (mostly :cD) outfit posts are my favorite. Although I thoroughly enjoyed watching you open your new shop, start your dress line, etc. It is inspiring to follow someone making their dreams come true!

  • I am shameless. I’ll readily admit I look forward to all of your posts, but I always perk up extra when you talk about your tattoos.

    Congrats, btw!

  • I am torn between 10 Things I Love Sunday and Daily Outfit! I will go with daily outfit but really truly the thing that I love most are the posts that are just photos from your life and the store.

  • Great giveaway! My favorite part of the website are the sneak peaks inside Red Velvet.

  • Congrats!My favorite thing about this blog are the entries that always give updates to new projects, proving again and again that you truly can make a life doing what you love. (And the little hand drawn icons on your main page, they are just too adorable)

  • i love any posts where you give insight on how you stay inspired about your business. It’s great to know that someone out there is doing what they absolutely love!

    Leminh

  • oh my I dream about being able to own a Kitchen Aid blender one day!

    I’ve followed your blog so long that I feel like you’re one of my friends. I think my favorite features have been your 10 things. It gives us a little insight into your interests outside of what you create and own. I always find it interesting to see the things people are attracted to.

    thanks!

  • I’ve been a devoted reader for almost 3 years and I love all the different directions your blog has taken. My favorite feature would have to be the DIY posts, I love learning how to make crafty things using stuff you have around the house. I love your blog and look forward to it every day!! <3

  • So many things I love! But I do have to say that ourfits are my fav since I am always trying to figure out how to wear vintage without looking vintage!

    Congratulations!

  • What a great giveaway, I’m totally drooling over the baby blue mixer.
    I love the “10 things I love” posts!

  • Oh My. I daydream about owning one of these things daily!!!! I am love love loving your makeover posts right now x x x

  • Hi there Elsie,

    You’re favourite Canadian fan here! I love your section on Home Decor. I live in a tiny apartment, and this section gives me inspiration for decorating my small space with maximum impact!

    Congrats on your 1,000,000 views!

    Audrey

  • HOLY CRAP OF A GIVEAWAY. I’VE ONLY WANTED ONE ALL MY LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE EVERY SINGLE THING ABOUT THIS BLOG… OTHER THAN THE FACT I NEVER WIN GIVEAWAYS 😉

  • I think I pretty much love everything you post! I do really look forward to “10 Things I love Sunday” though! You post such fun & cute things!

    I would be absolutely giddy to win a KitchenAid mixer! (in PISTACHIO)

    I would whip up a batch of Emma’s Vanilla Cake to celebrate!

  • This is the coolest giveaway!
    I love your outfit post, they always give me some inspiration for what to wear tomorrow. 🙂
    Thanks
    Te’Anna

  • i absolutely love seeing pictures from red velvet! it makes me feel like i’ve visited(which i really am dying to do), even though its hundreds of miles away!!

  • Daily Outfits!!!! The styling of those shoots, the photography, everything. Oh and your hair! I covet your hair haha it always looks amazing. You inspired me to go red a few months back

  • I enjoy the “10 things I Love Sunday” posts. And I would love to win the mixer…!

  • The ’10 Things I Love’ is my favorite because it is always so full of wonderful inspiration! I also love the business posts!
    -Brenna

  • Ahh I have been lusting after one of these beauties! I’m currently loving all of your wedding related posts because I’m planning my own late summer wedding. But your entire blog is just amazing I love every bit!

    goasksunstar@hotmail.com

  • Thank you Elsie, you are so very generous! I really really don’t know if I can pick one feature – but if I had to, I love your makeovers. I dream that one day if could be me. I also love any DIY and craft features, home decorating and 10 things I love. I love it all!! Thanks Elsie xx Janelle

  • I adore the makeover stories! 🙂 I also love seeing bits and pieces of your day to day life.
    <3Lindsay Wingate

  • Hello Elsie!

    My favorite posts are of your studio things. I’m a documentarian and I love seeing the behind the scenes as well as pictures of your workspace, to take inspiration from.

  • I really love that touch you give to people. It’s personal. It’s with love. If it’s not good enough, it’s deleted. It’s with thought.

    xo

  • it’s no lie that I adore your blog! you are such an inspiration to women all over the world, you were one of the reasons I started blogging! my favorite feature is the makeovers, people always gain such confidence from them and it’s amazing to see that!

    maria

  • This giveaway is giving me heart palpitations. I don’t know if it’s considered a feature, but I love it when you post pics and talk about your shop. The wedding prep posts have been amazing as well.

  • Congratulations on getting 1,000,000 hits in a month! I love hearing about all the hard work that goes into Red Velvet. It inspires me to keep working on my dreams!

  • love it all so much! so many try to replicate but you’re so original.

    <3

  • I absolutely love your outfit posts. Always inspiring! Congrats on 1 million views! I’m proud to be a part of it all!

  • It has to be the outfit-of-the-days! it’s what made me take the leap from flats to wedges 🙂

  • I just recently started reading a beautiful mess, but i have gone through your archives and read everyone of your posts. Your such an inspiration to me, because you come from a small town, and have really made your dreams come true. I hope to one day do the same as you, and make my dreams of becoming a stylist true… anyways, my favorite feature is either daily outfits, or ten favorites!

  • without a doubt – outfit post!

    and when you show pics of the shop and display and all that…

    I’m a fairly new reader but i feel like I’ve found a sweet old soul of a friend!

    Koop

  • Being an avid crafter I love your DIY posts and I really heart the pictures of your shop. I fell in love with your digital look book. SO CUTE

    p.s. I would die for one of those mixers.

  • I enjoy the Sunday top ten, and I really love your outfits! Tootles!

    Mindy

  • Wow, I absolutely love this!!!

    Congrats on it all.. though I may have played a big part in it… I refresh your blog about 15 times a day 😉

  • I love “10 things I love” as well as outfits of the day!

  • i love most everything about your blog, but my favorite would probably be the make-over features and style files!

  • I’m drooling over that purple KitchenAid!

    My favorite feature is hands down the 10 Things I Love Sundays. They always help me find inspiration and new products/websites. And, you can always tell you really put thought into them! So great! 🙂

  • Just one favorite?! I enjoy the “10 Things I Love” posts and the DIY projects, too. Thanks for all of the fun inspiration!

  • Congratulations, Elsie & Emma!! My favourite feature is “10 Things I Love” – always so many pretty & inspiring things 🙂

  • This would be the best mother’s day present. My mom would absolutely love this. She has always wanted one but could never afford it. I’m crying just thinking about it. This would be amazing to win.

    I love your input, style and flare to your blog. I don’t just mean your clothes, I mean all of you. As a human being.

  • I love anything that shows process or inspiration! I love getting a sneak peak inside other people’s heads to see how they think/work.

  • 10 things I love are my favourite posts, a great inspiration! Congratulations! Thanks for the giveaway!

    susana

  • Oh my, what a great prize!

    My favorite feature on your blog is the 10 Things I Love posts. So much fun. 🙂

  • Whoa!!!
    My favorite feature? I’d say you are: A young, vintage fashion loving, business, family-working, crafty, gal with a bearded fiance. Very unusual and cool.

  • Ahhh that green mixer is to DIE for! It would look so nice on our bench!! I love all the photography you put up! Especially when you do your daily outfit posts!

  • My favorite feature is by far all the photography tips and pictures you share! I also love all the great links on the sunday favorites. Keep up the sharing!

  • I really love the 10 Things I Love Sunday! They always inspire me!

  • I love the “10 Things I Love” posts AND the makeover stories AND the outfit posts. Its way to hard to choose just one. Thanks!!!! This is a great give away. (:

  • What a wonderful giveaway! I love it when you show peaks into your studio, and behind the scenes details of the inner workings of your shop but I especially love to see the tags and packaging details! Such an inspiration!

    -Sara Kent
    etsy.com/shop/lovelylemonade

  • I have always wanted one of these mixers! I love the DIYs and 10 Things I Love posts the most.
    Way to go on the million views! Pretty rad.

  • How sweet of you!

    I love seeing what is going on in your shop – it’s so inspiring!

    xo,

    Sarah

  • I love literally EVERYTHING, but mostly Elsie yourself :)) you inspire me about fashion, about my work. I read your posts every day and you always made my day. Wish you and Mr. Larson all the love <3

    -Lenka
    (your Slovakia reader :))

  • what an amazing giveaway!! my husband’s family all went together and got my mother-in-law her first ever kitchenaid mixer for her birthday. she’s been waiting a long time for one!

    it’s hard to pick a favorite feature because I just love everything on your blog…you always inspire! 🙂 but since I have to pick, the makeover stories are super cool. it’s great to get some ideas for vintage styling.

  • I really love your makeover features, because I’m a sucker for any kind of makeover, but mostly I just enjoy your writing! Been reading since your scrapbooking days and it’s been awesome watching the growth and lovely changes! 🙂

  • My favorite feature is “10 Things I Love Sunday” 🙂 You always find the prettiest things!

  • Oh my goodness, oh my goodness, oh my goodness!!!
    I’ve been wanting a KitchenAid mixer for awhile now, can you tell? 🙂

    Anyways, I read your blog daily. Each post I find very inspiring and helpful, especially creatively! I even hope to open my own shop/ studio someday and you have taught me so much through your blog already! 🙂 So thank you!

    Even though I enjoy reading each post, my favorite posts are the vintage makeovers. From what I have read, you do great job getting to know each girl: what they enjoy, hobbies, etc… and from there you are able to refresh their style. You listen to each girl and seem very sincere towards there styling needs.

    Thank you being a committed blogger. I look forward to reading your post every morning before I go to work or just simply start my day. 🙂

  • 10 Things I Love, definitely 🙂 Elsie, you have the most wonderful blog!

  • I love your 10 things I love sundays… and the new makeover series!

  • My fav is the 10 things I love posts. I so many great discoveries through that.

    Also gotta say that I love your art.

  • Yay for a million! My favorite is a tie between your daily outfits and your 10 things I love posts. Thanks for the giveaway!!

  • Makeovers! Those are my faveeee.

    Basically, I would be too happy if I won this. I would come down to Springfield and give you a great big hug!

    Love! {xoxo} Annie.

  • My favorite feature is the “10 Things I Love” post because I always love them too!

  • The DYI section is by far my favorite. I’m only sixteen, so the easy projects are a great start for me, and everyone thinks I’ve done so much work! (I won’t tell if you won’t ;D)
    Haha keep it up, Elsie!

  • I have been really loving the makeover features. I especially love that they are always such different and adorable ladies! Congratulations btw!!! That is an incredible number to reach!

  • This is the most awesome giveaway EVER! So cool! I would have to say that my favorite feature are the “10 things I love” posts.

  • the name header and the actual name of your blog. the name is what drew me in. I love how you portray that in your posts as well. makes me feel accepted!

  • Wow, one million is magnificent! I look at your blog everyday to see what you’re wearing and doing! But I have loved your wedding teaser posts. I’m excited for you!

  • What an awesome giveaway…it is very hard to pick one thing about your very bright, positive and inspiring blog but I do love ’10 things I love’ <3

  • I love your outfit posts and the “10 things I love posts”!
    What an awesome giveaway!I would love to win one of these for my mom!
    Congrats on one million views!

  • I love the ’10 things I love’ posts. It is always nice to be inspired by things I may not have stumbled upon on my own.

  • How cheesy is this… I LOVE IT ALL. I recently joined the Peace Corps, I read your blog religiously everyday to keep the vintage/creative part of my brain functioning. Thank you for sharing your life with us, you gals are truly an inspiration 🙂

  • pretty! i love love love all of your behind-the-scenes of your studio & shop. every time you post something like that, i get crazy inspired and re-arrange all my studio space.

  • My name is anne laure, i am french and this is one of tge most pretty blog i have seen in the franco american blogo world!
    I love your blog because you are so hard working. I appreciate and recognize your dedication. Anne laure

  • Oh Elsie! What a wonderful thing to do…I think that is one of my favorite things about your blog, you are such a gifted person and generous to share your journey with us but you strike me as a sweet, down to earth kind of gal as well!

  • I love your camera list! It really helped me to narrow down my decision on a new one. I also love following your wedding planning, so cute and giving me lots of ideas also. Keep it coming! ♥

    -Kristine

  • I love seeing what you’re wearing! I think that you’re so creative and I love the risks you take!

  • OMG, I want to win so bad! The makeover stories are definitely my favorites of the moment…so inspirational and pretty!

    Chelle

    shertownstudios at gmail dot com

  • I love your posts about the Red Velvet photo shoots and store displays–congrats on your 1 million views!

  • I’m not sure if it counts as a “feature”, but I love your posts documenting how you have developed your store and achieved a goal that you have spent years working towards. You’re an inspiration and make me want to chase my dreams and goals with as much passion as you have. Congrats to you for all that you have done! 🙂

  • i always look forward to “ten things i love” features! so inspiring!!
    congrats on this HUGE achievement & thanks for this happy little giveaway.

  • My favorite is the the 10 Things I Love feature! Congrats on a million!

  • OH i looove everything, I really enjoy your e-courses though, I am an early childhood educator and I get so many good ideas from your projects.

    Jessie

  • Ooh, how lovely! My all time favorite feature on you blog would have to be “10 Things I Love Sunday” – I’m always amazed at your ability to find so many new and inspiring things each week! Your style and taste are always spot on!

  • DIY posts! I love when y’all share how you make over old things in to new loves!

  • it is so hard to choose which feature I love the most.

    but because I have to pick your ’10 things I love’ posts are the posts I love most.

  • Oh! I love your 10 Things I Love, I think it’s such a neat snap shot of what is inspiring you lately.

    I have always, always wanted a Kitchaid mixer but can’t afford one right now. I’m moving in with my boyfriend soon and this would be the best housewarming gift of all time.

    Fingers are crossed so hard!!!!!!!!

  • Ahh, your blog is such an inspiration! I’ve been a follower for several years now and I have loved watching you achieve your goals. The makeover stories and outfit posts are always favorites 🙂

  • The purple one is soooo pretty! 🙂

    I really love the DIY projects. All of the projects have inspired me to do things with my old “crap”.

    xoxo,
    Amelia

  • I LOVE your makeovers and outfits. It’s refreshing to see how you put vintage styles together!

  • Your daily outfits are my favorite! I love the style and the restyling of different pieces! It’s inspiring and adorable.

  • My favorite feature would have to be the daily outfit posts, they’re so inspiring!

  • I love your photography and how your blog is so visually inspiring!!

  • Oh my goodness! This is my dream mixer, hopefully my dreams come true 🙂 My favorite feature is Project ReStyle 🙂 and anything about your store..inspiring!

  • I love that you are a business woman with your own shop! that really inspires me because I too one day wish to be a business woman and open up my new place. So I love that you share a lot of what goes on with red velvet on the blog.
    -Alexis

  • Congratulations!!! My favorite is the DIY projects. Last year for V-day I made a 10 Things I Love About You scrapbook for my boyfriend. Thanks for keeping me inspired!!

  • I really love the makeover stories. Especially since they are not just makeovers, but you really see some amazing ladies get the boost they deserve! I think too often we get caught up in the hustle of life and projects and we forget that we deserve a little love too. Thanks for inspiring everyone all the time. xo

  • i NEED one of these mixers!

    my favorite features are about your wedding and red velvet. your store looks amazing!

    Hilary @ Peppermint Vintage

  • I love your “10 things I Love”. Its just so refreshing to see how there really is NO end to inspiration and beauty. Makes me happy. 🙂

  • oh so many favorites!! but my all time favorite is the wedding plans and le wedding party . . I can’t wait to see what you do with all the feathers!! xo

  • I am totally in love with your make over stories! And your dresses–oh I love the dresses!

  • I pretty much love everything…but if i *have* to pick a favorite, then I choose 10 things I love…I also enjoy reading about your oh-so-soon wedding! Thanks for sharing your creativity!

  • Ohh! I have been dying for one…I started baking with my twin girls. 🙂 I love the “10 things”. It’s a great feature but I also love the makeover stories. I hope the best for you in married life! Can’t wait for those beautiful pictures from your wedding!

  • its a toss up between the diy projects and the 10 things i love. they are both great sources for inspiring new ideas.

    congrats!

    allie

  • Holy Cannoli!!! I must say that I really loovvveee the random tattoo features! Secondly, I enjoy seeing your 10 Things I Love Sundays! Thanks Elsie!

  • Wow! What a generous giveaway and an amazing accomplishment for you. Congrats! Only favorite is tough so I have to comment on 2. Your DIY projects are great and daily outfits are so fun 🙂 Thanks, Beth-Ann

  • Oh my! I would kill for a Kitchen Aid mixer! If I don’t win this contest, I’m taking you down with me! Haha! I love all of your advice and tips for small business owners and artists. You’re an inspiration! xo

  • I really like all the topics covered on your blog, but if I had to choose.. every Sunday I look forward to “Ten things I l♥ve”. I always see new trends I like. Thanks for sharing the inspiration!

  • Congratulations on all you have accomplished! Your blog is such an inspiration to achieve my dreams. That is why your Red Velvet Stories are my favorite feature next to the Makeover stories. Thank you for this exciting giveaway as well:)

  • I love your makeover stories and any posts where you talk about the adorable Suki!

  • right now would be the wedding prep..have a daughter getting married and love the inspire you have given me….also love your daily outfits and 10 things post..man I love everything about your blog!

    robin

  • I guess this will sound corny, but , other than the ’10 things’ I love to see photos of you ! You are just the cutest thing, and you make me smile ! I just know we would be v.c.f.s if we lived closer [ very close friends, don’t you know]

  • My favorite thing about your blog is how you do makeovers for people. It’s quite sweet of you!

  • I love when you post pictures or personal stories. It allows us to “know” Elsie and not just read what you’re up to. We get a chance to see what drives you or produces your creativity.

    -Sarah

  • I love checking out your sponsors and Daily Reads links! I can always find something fun and interesting to check out, even after I’ve caught up on all the latest inspirational ABM posts! Yay for cute people having cute friends!

  • Oh my. How do I choose. I love everything but most of all the outfit posts. You have such a cute quirky style.

    AND I’ve so been lusting over that mustard kitchenaid but sadly its out of my budget atm.

  • Dear Elsie,
    Congratulations! What an amazing milestone.
    You have been a constant source of inspiration to me over the years. I remember meeting you at CHA and you were so gracious and kind. Your blog is amazing! I love pretty much everything; the makeovers, your vintage finds, your paintings and photography.
    Thanks so much for sharing what you do with us.
    Lisa

  • Oh. My. Gosh. I would just die if I won this!
    I love every feature! I love your e-courses and makeover stories especially. And every post about your dress line. I get my daily inspiration from your blog! I don’t know what I would do without it!

    -madi

  • I love your blog! Everything about it! you give me such inspiration and I wish i could dress like you. I love when you post about your clothes you’re wearing.

  • I love your DIY section. Especially when they have to do w/ fashion!

  • Pick Me! I love when you post photos of the outfits you wear. I dress vicariously through you!

  • My favourite feature is and has been for ages “10 things I love” Just because they’re always so cute and it shows a little bit of what you like and allows us to see other pretty things that are out there in the world!

    Congratulations on your 1million view. Kelly x

  • Well, all of it actually.. but if I really have to choose then I would probably say the ’10 things I love’ posts because I always find inspiration in them 🙂

  • Congratulations on 1 million! That is something to be truly proud of 🙂 My favorite feature is kinda a tie between your fabulous makeover features and anything that has to do with your Red Velvet Shop. 🙂 Soooooo inspiring!

  • i love the makeover stories and your outfits! i’m no fashionista but I LOVE seeing other people’s fashion!

    congrats on 1 mil! that’s so exciting!

  • this is a great giveaway! I love reading about the little details of your upcoming wedding! Excited to see how it all comes together, and so happy for you! xo

  • Wonderful giveaway!

    I love the 10 Things I Love posts and the outfit posts.

    Congratulations on one million! That’s a really big number.

    <3 Lora; feltslc@plu.edu

  • ONE MILLION! WOO! WAY TO GO GIRL! I stumbled upon your blog while Google-ing DIY projects only just a couple months ago and Ive been a dedicated reader ever since. I love your style and taste! My favorite posts would probably have to be your ’10 things I love” posts, which I will admit is an idea I have stolen from you and has become a wonderful part of my Sundays. AND I adore any posts about your wedding, Im so very happy for you and your friends and family and cant wait to see how it turns out! You are truely and inspiration to me, KEEP ON KEEPIN ON! 🙂

  • I like the ’10 things i love’ posts and the ones you do about decorating your studio or the store.
    This is a great giveaway… I gave my mom one of these mixers a few years ago for her birthday and i think it’s the best gift and most useful i’ve ever given her.. it’s hard to top that every year!

  • The make overs! Or actually it’s your styling, wether it’s on someone else or on yourself, it’s always an inspiration!

  • I love all your posts! My favorites have been those that you share projects that you’re working on or house/studio/shop tours.

    This mixer is awesome!! I’m getting ready to move into a new house so this would be AWESOME!

    xo,
    Christen
    thekrumms@gmail.com
    christenkrumm.blogspot.com

  • I <3 when you post pics of your house and studio! Your style is so beautiful and gives me so much insperation!
    Jessica

  • I love the makeovers too…. I’m trying to wear more vintage stuff and love what you guys do! Happy million month!
    Milly

  • I love when you show pictures of the store and any stories you might have from being a shop owner!

  • i love the i love sunday blog posts. by sunday i am starting to dread the coming of a new week but those posts always cheer me up and help get me re-energized! thanks and as always lovely blogging.
    xx,
    shaina

  • I love the photos from inside your shop and how you arrange your items. Its so inspirational for home decor as well. Its always fun to see what you’re wearing too! Thanks for the chance on the giveaway. Very generous!

  • How do I pick a favorite?!? I love love 10 things I love posts and DIYs!

    <3 Heather Anne

  • OH, let me see… I love seeing picture of your store and what Emma cooks and the way you share the things you are loving… I really love it all. 🙂

  • Treasure hunt! I love seeing all the unique little gems you stumble onto.

  • Hi! I’m Lindsey Herre. I’m getting married in June, so I always love your wedding planning posts! Very inspirational! But for a more standard feature, I’d say the Daily Outfit Posts are my fav!

    <3

  • Love! I’m torn about my favourite feature, either ’10 things I love’ or the makeover stories but I find the whole site an inspiration!

  • Wow! 1 MILLION?! Congratulations, that is so amazing! I have to say that I love the work-in-progress posts. I also really enjoy the branding posts and seeing you change up your store for each season. But my favorite post was the dress collection post that detailed your experience of creating your first collection. It showed how much hard work and passion went into every detail.

  • Eek I love this! I love the makeover stories..they inspire me to revamp my wardrobe with vintage fashions!

  • Congratulations!! I adore the makeover stories. What an awesome giveaway! Thanks so much for the chance.

  • My Fave Part of ABM happenes to be the DIY!

    I love learning how to make something new! So amped for this giveaway!

  • I love the “10 things I love.” It is so cool to see what is inspiring you. (And I may have borrowed some ideas.)

  • I have been a reader for many a year and my favourite posts are the ones that feature photos and stories of your everyday life … congratulations on attracting so many readers to your blog, amazing!

  • Such a cute giveaway! I love these and am moving in September…*winks* I’m loving Makeover Stories right now, and I know it’s not a feature but I loved your work and personal life post! Inspiring stuff 🙂
    – Martina

  • My favorite features are your outfits, store decorations, and the makeovers! It’s all a lot of fun!!

  • I love the “10 Things I Love” posts and your Daily Outfits. They’re always so cute!

  • Congrats, Elsie!! I miss your weekly DIYs. That was my favorite feature!

  • Yay, this is lovely!! One million views in 30 days. Well done! You put so much work into this blog, you deserve it.

    My favourite feature would be 10 Things I Love. Vicariously window shopping through other people is what I love to do! (:

  • My favourite feature is the makeover stories! I love the fact that not only are you doing the vintage clothing but also hair and accessories!
    Keeping my fingers crossed! Ive always wanted a kitchenaid but they’re about three times as pricey in Sweden compared to the US so there’s no way I can afford one. But a girl can dream 🙂
    Thanks for a wonderful and inspiring blog! Been following you for years now and your blog is always the first I read <3

  • I simply look forward to your Blog each day but I particularly love your 10 things I love post’s. they give me sooo much inspiration!

    Rachel

  • Love this! I’ve been dying to get myself one of these beauties! My favorite thing are the outfit posts! Love your unique style!

  • I have loved reading about your wedding planning, but the one specific feature on the site I love is the makeover stories! You add your own flare and do them unlike anyone else!

    -Leah Hollar

  • Hi Elsie,
    I adore everythinabout your blog but if I had to choose my top 2 its your..::drum roll::.. your outfit posts, and your wedding updates!!
    -Sarai

  • LOVE love LOVE the ’10 things I Love”… the shoe edition was awesome

  • I love ten things I love, love your blog! I would die to win!

  • You know…you have many enjoyable blog features, but having followed your blog for many years now, I feel like I mostly enjoy your personal journey. There have been similarities in our lives and I have grown from your personal posts. Reading about some of your heartbreaks at a time that they mirrored mine. Both of us finding our true soulmates in life. <3 You're a neighbor (I'm in KC), so it's always fun to see your daytrips here. So, my favorite part of this website is when you allow your readers to see a glimpse inside your everyday life and thoughts...

  • My favorite feature is the makeover stories, and the DIY ideas! 🙂

    ~Alyssa

  • I love your makeover stories! they make me want to makeover myself a little 😉 hehe.
    -Jamie

  • So very Generous. 🙂 I love the makeover stories and you outfits are so fun. 🙂

    Thanks for sharing and giving inspiration.

    anna

  • I’ve been following your blog for YEARS!I absolutely love the addition of the Makeover stories but “10 things I love” is my fav!

  • woah, congrats on the milestone! my favorite “feature” is probably updates on the shop. love the store displays and such!

  • I love so much on the blog Elsie and I wish I could come and visit your shop in person! My favourite feature is the 10 things I love…so inspiring!

  • Aw, there’s so many things I love about this blog! Lately my favorite has been the vintage makeover series – it’s such an inspiration to branch out and try new things with my own style!

  • i love your personal posts! they are few and far between, and i always look forward to the next one!

    this is a great giveaway! 🙂

  • What do I love most? 10 things I love Sunday!! usually anything you love, I love! Helps me appreciate the good things in life! And with my online shopping…

    Hopefully I’m the lucky duck for this one!

  • My favorite feature would have to be your ’10 things I love’ series. Followed closely by your outfit posts. Love!! – Natasha

  • As a long time reader of yours my most favorite have been the wedding stuff lately as i am hopefully going to be planning one myself soon which is exciting! I also love the Sunday ten favorites 🙂 I must say I miss the people who inspire me post…Twiggy pics were my favorite

  • I really love the posts that include Emma and you. My sister and I are really close like you guys, and it makes me happy to see two sisters become successful business women together.
    xxx

  • I love love LOVE it when you post DIY tutorials. Your aesthetic is so inspiring.
    What an amazing giveaway! Thank you for the opportunity!

  • 10 Things I Love- lots of links for me to click on!

    _kate

    p.s. The aqua one! The aqua one!

  • I love the makeover stories, and Eisley – I about died when they were on your blog!

  • congrats! every feature is wonderful but i especially enjoy the ones about the shop the most (:

  • What an amazing giveaway! I just about choked on my cereal! Your blog is so great, and so inspiring – my favourite features are your DIY posts. You’re such a clever bean, it’s always fun to learn something new! x

  • 10 things i love is definitely my favorite feature! i find links to SO many things i need (or want moreso) and lovely inspiration pics!!! also coming in a close second would be your outfit posts, they have inspired me to make more brave choices in my own wardrobe!!
    this HAS to be the best giveaway ever! in case i don’t get the one i registered for for my wedding i thought i would give it a shot!!
    kelly

  • Squeee! You have no idea how badly I want a kitchen aid. I’m salivating at the thought.

    I think my favorite part is actually just when you talk about what’s been going on lately–thrifting adventures, road trips, cute dates, etc.

  • Wow – what a great giveaway!! I love everything that you show – but mostly posts that show off your style. I do love the “10 things I love about Sunday” as well!!

  • My favourites are the fashion posts… either outfits or vintage or whatever all very inspiring due to a lack of vintage in my area. I’ll just live vicariously through you for a while

  • EEEEEE!! HOW exciting!!! I get excited when I get 180 views a day LOL!! My Favorite feature is the makeover stories!

    -Lindsay Kujawa
    Delighted Momma

  • Oh. My. Gosh! I’ve wanted one of those for ever! 🙂 🙂

    My favorite feature is the Makeover Stories! I absolutely love those and the girls always looks so beautiful and confident in their looks!

  • Oh my. How do you pick a favorite? I love love love seeing your outfits they are always so inspiring.

  • My favourite feature are all the sneak peaks into your wedding! Also I love your 10 things lists. Also I love your tutorials.. like how you do your hair! Love all of it, you’re the best! xo

  • oh wow! congratulations! my favourite feature is…. hmmm, all of them? well, if you’re making me choose, i really enjoy the makeover stories!

    that kitchen aid is gorgeous! i’ve never owned one and would sure help the baking madness i seem to be going through at the moment! 🙂

  • how wonderful! i love the daily outfit posts. they are inspirational while also allowing your personal style to shine.

  • What a great giveaway!

    I love seeing all the wedding related posts as well as your style posts. You have the cutest dresses!

    Congrats on the blog, Elsie!

  • I’ve always wanted one but been too poor to afford it myself. I hope you like yours! They are so fun to use.

    I love the Daily Outfits. Very inspiring. I’m sort of awkward when it comes to clothing, so it’s lovely to see someone so fashionable put so many neat things together. Thank-you!

  • My fav feature is the Makeover Stories. What an amazing giveaway I’ve always wanted a Kitchen Aid, congratulations on reaching this mark on your blog. It’s my dream to be as successful as you one day.

    ~Rachael

  • Oh my goodness – what an amazing giveaway! The !0 Things posts are always a highlight of my week. I also really love the little glimpses of the Red Velvet shop, which I hope to one day visit.

  • oh wow! i have been drooooooling over one of these beauties for a long long time! would make vegan baking even more delightful!
    my favorite feature on your blog… hmmm… it’s got to be a toss up between the diy projects and simply all the personality that you bring to your blog just by being you!
    congrats on one million views in 30 days!

  • I always look forward to “10 Things I love,” I usually end up learning about some new cute thing!

    Queta

  • Ow wow Elsie, that is amazing! My favourite posts are your outfit posts. Your style inspires me to use what I have in new and inventive ways!

  • wow, what a wonderful giveaway! I have to say i love, and look forward the most the ten things i love sundays post!

  • I enjoy anything to do with home decor – and seeing how you style the shop, too!

  • well, i never win these things, but i do LOVE your blog. congrats on the million! my favorite thing on your blog are the beautiful pictures your post… each one more perfect than the last. i love your style. jesskent at gmail dot com

  • The best features are the ones that inspire me to work on my own projects! Your blog is one of the most inspiring!

  • Huzzah, Elsie! You work so hard. You’re pretty inspiring. Anyway, my favorite posts are your project restyles and your DIY’s.

  • Yay for you Elsie!

    Asking me what my favorite feature is on A Beautiful Mess is like asking me what my favorite color is because I love color and I love to read this blog e-v-e-r-y day. But if I really must narrow it down, I am currently loving home decor and DIY’s. And my favorite colors today are light blue, teal and gray! Best wishes and keep up the great work!

  • I love the makeover stories because they give me ideas about vintage fashion.

  • “10 Things I Love” is the best…it’s a lovely way to end my weekend. Thanks for the giveaway!

  • I love Ten Things I Love, because there’s always some awesome thing (or ten awesome things!) that I haven’t seen yet.

  • Hi Elsie and Emma,
    I’m brazilian girl, and i really love the beautiful mess…
    It’s not a surprise this number, because this blog is full of life and happiness. That’s the most incredible thing here.
    Every time i came here, i left full of inspiration and ideas…
    Thanks for share your life and beautiful mind.
    Xoxo!
    Isabela

  • Wow What an awesome giveaway!

    I absolutely love the 10 things I love posts.

  • i LOVE the “10 things i love” posts. They remind me to celebrate all the little things that make my life a happy one 🙂

  • Well, heh, OF COURSE I love the giveaway feature 😉 But I am also quite in love with the makeover stories! Oh, and with the recipes you post – baking sweet things is my favorite (:

  • I love the layout of your blog and how easy it is to read 🙂 also i LOVE your DIY projects but most importantly your 10 favorite things, they are so cool and inspiring!

  • My favorite features are all your clever DIY projects! They are always unique and original, not to mention SUPER CUTE. I love crafting along to each and every one of them.

    -Kaitlin

  • congratulations on the million! 🙂

    I have been following this blog for a few years now, it is wonderful to see it grow! 🙂

    my favorite feature is the “10 things I love Sunday” because it provides a lot of inspiration for mini projects that i am working on. Also, I love it when you do the occasional DIY! thanks for all of the inspiration!

    xo, lupita 🙂

  • This would seriously make me smile forever. I have had a kitchenaid mixer on my ultimate household wishlist forever. I was so young when we got married that I didn’t think to register for one 🙁

    My fave feature is 10 things I love and I have to tell you i have followed your blog for YEARS!!!!!!

  • I always look forward to Sunday to check out your 10 Things I Love list. So many adorable things about your blog! Congratulations on the million! (:

  • Not sure if it’s a feature or not but I love the little peeks at your store. Too many of us live too far away to come visit in person so I love looking at your displays etc. These mixers look awesome – such purdy colors! (are you going to do a feature on what you cook with yours?!?!)

  • what an awesome giveaway! This was something I had registered for at my wedding but sadly did not get. My favorite parts of your blog is pretty much anything home related – photos of your adorable house, DIY’s and project restyle.

  • wow! how generous! i love the makeovers you do.. they always turn out great

  • Wow! What an amazing giveaway! And an awesome milestone.

    My favorite feature is the makeover story for sure. So cute to look at.

  • Wow! Amazing giveaway! Congrats on all the views!

    My favorites are the makeover stories; they’re really inspiring and make changing or rebooting one’s style seem less scary. =)

  • As a new reader I have to say I loved the post about the woven hair styles!

  • love the makeover stories and the ’10 things I love’ posts! 🙂

    You’re great!

  • woooow. this is single handedly the BEST giveaway ever. amazing! i love your blog, of course, who doesn’t? and i’d have to say that my favourite feature are the makeover stories. i just love seeing people gain confidence and have fun in vintage clothing! thanks for creating a great blog 🙂

    xo.

  • FAVORITE feature? That’s so hard! It’s definitely a toss up between the outfit posts (so much inspiration!) and the “10 things I love” (I look forward to that one every week!).

  • Wow, what an awesome giveaway! Thanks for making it open to international entries too 🙂

    My favourite part of A Beautiful Mess are all the peeks at the Red Velvet store/studio and your current projects. Your blog title is very fitting – you take gorgeous photos of craft messes!

    –xo.

  • I love the 10 things you love posts. They always have the cutest things!

  • SO PRETTY!

    I like the fact that there’s a new blog post every day. I don’t have a particular favourite, but maybe ’10 things I love sunday’ or the new make-over stories. Oh hell, I like EVERYTHING! You’re my biggest source of inspiration.

  • LOVE ALL DIY STUFF BUT MY FAVORITE IS WHEN YOU PAINTED THE HOLGA… I HAVE ONE IN BLACK TOO, SO PAINTING WAS A GREAT IDEA! THX!! ñ_ñ —OH! AND THE WEDDING INVITATIONS… DIED!! IF I GET MARRIED SOMEDAY I WANT INVITATIONS LIKE THAT, CAN I?

    h&k
    **JAZZ**

  • My favorite feature has to be your outfit posts, with the 10 things I love posts coming in a close second! I love your blog, Elsie!

  • wow! that’s impressive!! I j’adore 10 Things I Love.

  • Congrats on the milestone! What an exciting achievement!

    I really look forward to the “10 Things I Love Sundays”!

    Thanks for the opportunity to win such an awesome gift!

    -tammy

  • I just recently joined your blog because I love the whimsy and color in all your features. And I share your love for shoes. 🙂

  • Ummm….Your DIY’s!!! Love them! A ton! They are so inspiring and I LOVE hearing about your wedding plans! I’m a huge fan of the cute wedding stamp!

  • Your 10 things on Sundays. It gives me a chance to see unique things….I don’t get to get online as much anymore so I miss all that stuff!

  • My name is Randi and the ’10 Things I Love’ posts are my favorite!!

  • 10 things i love sunday is my fave section….the great retro/vintage, the cute/chic, the off the wall finds! i look forward to it every week!

    thanks for the chance!

  • I love your positivity! everything thing you do exudes joy! I find your posts, photos and 10 thing I love so inspiring! I’m trying to figure out how to do it myself.

  • oh! I almost forgot!! I like the chocolates you, girls Emma and Elsie, made!!! the fight club soap!! love it! ñ_ñ

  • 10 Things I Love is what drew me to A Beautiful Mess and made me fall in love with it in the first place but I love the behind the scenes into the shop and your home and your family and I especially adore the new makeover stories. It’s all so inspirational. Oh, and those mixers would be a dream come trueee!! How sweet of you. Congrats, Elsie.

  • I love the Sunday 10 things I love post! You inspired me to do that on my own blog 🙂

  • Yay!!! This giveaway is amazing!! I really love your DIY projects and all of your photos.
    Lauryn.

  • LOVE your adoreable outfits (perfectly put together!) & store design updates. Hope to visit it someday on one of my roadtrips between Minnesota and California 🙂

  • The makeover stories are really wonderful, I think they’re my favourite! The ladies always look amazing and so fresh. Congrats on the million!

    Kim

  • I love being able to see your via the peaks you give us. I live in New Zealand so the likelihood of be visiting in person any time in the near future is very slim. I live vicariously through those blog posts!

    xo
    Sam

  • My favorite is your 10 things I love!!! (and I also am in love with your makeovers)

  • oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh I was just looking at these and was sad when I found out how pricey they where.
    I love your 10 things I love sundays They’ve been my favorite since I started reading your blog.

  • I simply love YOU Elsie! I love seeing where you draw inspiration and how you make everything your own!

  • I’m a fan of “10 Things I Love” posts. Keep up the great work!

  • WOW, congratulations! my favorite feature is the “10 things i love” posts. those always make my day!

  • I adore the DIY projects! I am in the process of creating lots of little decorations and favors for my upcoming wedding, and you have so many cute and creative ideas! I love Le Wedding Party for the same reason!
    Emily

  • So exciting! My favorite posts are anything regarding small business tips and how to manage one’s creativity and time. It is always inspiring. 🙂

  • I have two favorite features on A Beautiful Mess, one is posts about the Red Velvet store, especially the styling of it! The second is the daily outfit posts. I am so excited about this giveaway! I ADORE the turquoise mixer!

    Thanks for bringing this to us!

  • I love the peeks of your store and seeing how you’ve decorated your shop window! Congratulations on your blog viewership and thanks for the chance to win such a generous giveaway!! – Michelle

  • wow, congratulations!

    i love your blog, but my very favorite part is the diy features. they’re very inspiring and make me want to create!

  • I love “10 things I love Sundays” the most. It ALWAYS leaves me inspired and in the mood to do a little online shopping…. or cart filling and emptying anyways! Thanks!

  • My favorite feature of A Beautiful Mess is the 10 Things I Love Sunday!

  • woohoo! 🙂 congrats! my favorite feature is little peeks at your pretty studio 🙂 it’s inspiring!

  • Congratulations, Elsie! I love the inspiration I get when I read your blog. I can’t pick just one thing that inspires me the most, though! Your style, your art, your pretty things lists, your story… And your blog has led me to so many other great things! Thank you for doing what you do 🙂

  • OH! This is great!!!! I love your “10 things I love Sundays” feature…I hope hope I win this! I close on my house at the end of this month and this would be a great house warming gift!!!!!!

  • WOW…this..is..awesome! My fav feature is the makeovers. 🙂 Congrats!

    Meg

  • Elsie, I love your blog and I can’t name just one favorite feature! But, I really do enjoy when you gives peeks into Red Velvet and your workspace. I also love seeing your awesome vintage inspired style.
    Thanks!

  • Congrats Elsie! My favorite posts of yours are your personal posts as well as the behind-the-scenes posts about what it’s like to be a business owner. Always inspiring 🙂

  • How can I pick just one?? I really, REALLY love your Daily Outfits–I guess those would have to be my favorite, if I absolutely had to choose. : )

  • i am a huge fan of “10 things i love”…i always find at least one new thing i didn’t know of before!

  • cool! My fav is 10 Things I love! I always learn about new stuff that I end up adoring as well. Thanks for such a fun opportunity to win such a fabulous prize!

  • Hi I’m Tammie. I love your daily outfits.I love that you allow us to take peek inside your life. It’s inspiring! Thank you!

  • My favourite feature are posts about your daily outfits. The photographs are always really pretty and the outfits inspire me! Thank you so much!

  • Ahhhh what a wonderful giveway! Thanks for offering it 🙂
    My favorite feature on this blog is definitely your “daily outfit”!

  • Elsie!
    Congrats on the continued growth of your career!
    Even though it’s not so much a feature, I love seeing anything related to your brick ‘n’ mortar Red Velvet shop. To own a creative shop WITH my sister would be an amazing reality.
    xoxo.
    Kelly

  • My favorites are “10 Things I Love” (I love them too!) and DIY Projects!

  • Congratulations! That’s such an incredible achievement!
    I love the 10 things posts & the DIY equally 🙂
    Actually – i kind of just love everything about your blog! <3
    Cheray x

  • I absolutely adore your daily outfit posts!! I wish I could pull of some of things you put together, but it is inspiring all the same : )

  • i love your makeovers and personal outfits! and seeing the moving/remodeling of your store was so inspiring!!

  • I love the ten things post! Also love that reading the blog makes me feel happy and inspired!

  • These are soooo pretty. I love the “10 Things…” posts. Its such a great way to introduce people to new sites, projects, inspirations etc.

  • Your Before and Afters are definitely my favorite feature! How exciting, I’ve been eyeing this for a while now and I either have to save up for it or wait ’til I get married and beg people to buy it for me. hahaha.

    Nonetheless, winning it will make this girl a very happy one. 😉

  • I love your blog! It’s hard for me to decide between 10 thing I love feature or the make over stories.

  • I have been dreaming of the yellow KitchenAid!

    My favourite feature would have to be daily outfits. You have inspired me to dress “cute” a lot more often. My closet is almost all dresses now and I have added a lot more vintage pieces too.

  • I love 10 Things I Love Sundays! They’re a wonderful little collection of happy every week.

  • I’m a 10 Things I Love girl… Always something to inspire. Congrats to you- your life seems so full right now! As my mixer has gone MIA in our last few moves, it’s a wonderful opportunity.

  • I love your 10 things I love Posts! And of course the day to day things, which I find refreshing, especially you’re relationship with your sister! I love my sister as well and wish we lived in the same city

  • I love your blog, Elsie!
    My favorite posts are about your store and your creative projects & dreams. You’re such an inspiration!
    Thank you so much for this giveaway! I’m a baker and am dying for the apple green Kitchenaid mixer!

  • Oh my, I have been lusting after these for quite some time!
    I absolutely love the makeover stories!

  • I love the “10 things I love”, the makeover stories, and any posts that involve tattoos! I’m a heavily tattooed mama, and it’s refreshing to see more of my “type” out there in the blog world.

  • I’ve been following for years! Visit daily and always find inspiration. I especially love 10 things I love!

  • I love your Sunday favorites list. I love lists, and making lists of my favorite things is…well, one of my favorite things. 😀

  • Anything DIY sparks my interest. Though the 10 things I love is always chock full of inspiration.

  • Oh wow. I want a KitchenAid mixer SO bad! I absolutely love baking and these look as beautiful as they are functional!

    My favourite feature is most definitely your outfit posts 🙂

  • Elsie, you are too kind! I have to say my favorite feature is “10 Things I Love.” I look forward to them every sunday!

  • I love to read about what’s going on at the store. As a future business owner, you totally inspire me!

  • Yay one million! Hmmm…. Maybe your “10 things I love” posts? Very inspirational! And the little insights into your shop. Being all of the way over in Australia I can’t come in and see your beautiful shop with my own eyes… Yet 😉 xx

  • Hiya elsie!

    My favorite thing on your blog is the sneak-peeks into your personal life. Learning about the cute stuff that you are getting into, and all of the adorable adventures you go on with your soon-to-be husband.

    Congrats on everything that you have going on!

  • I am a new reader and already I have found my home in your DIY posts. I am just jumping into the world of crafting and “refabbing.” Love it!

  • I love when you share pictures of your fabulous shop and workplace! They are so inspiring! It is on my list of 25 before 26 for a road trip to come visit your shop with my sister!! 🙂

  • I’m always a fan of your Red Velvet posts! 🙂 I hope to go there in person someday!

    Congrats on the million, that’s amazing!

    xx

  • i look forward to Ten Things I Love more than anything, i think (though i love your blog to an unhealthy extent)
    eeeee! those MIXERS!!!

  • Congrats on having reached such a huge number! 😀 And thanks for celebrating it with us ;).

    I think my favorite feature here is the outfit posts.

    Have a nice day!

    Miki

  • I love your blog! My favorite thing is Project Restyle, but I like the personal/random stuff just as much…

  • Holy moly Elsie!!!!!!!! You rock girlfran, seriously!
    I’ve been reading your blog for almost five years and have always looked forward to what you have to say, as well as watching your business grow into what it is today. So proud!!
    One of my favorite parts of A Beautiful Mess has always been the honesty in the way you write, whether it’s about bubble tea or a weekend with your family. I can feel the sincerity in your posts and it makes your blog so much more fun to read
    . Soooo I guess my favorite feature would be your “daily life” posts!
    You’re an amazing lady Elsie!
    Congrats again!

  • I love that every day I can expect to see a new post about something fabulous. You are always on top of it and always have new and inspiring ideas. You are definitely one of a kind.

    I really enjoy your DIY projects and the 10 things you love. I always find great websites and blogs from your 10 things you love posts. It really opens people up to other great things.

  • Wow! Congrats! I visited your shop with Amy, Lydia, Mandy, Kim and Lillian a couple of weeks ago and it was awesome to see the person/store behind the blog.
    I think my favorite posts are your personal ones. I like reading the “whatever” stuff along with the wedding prep. When I read a blog I like to know that there’s a true person in there, if you know what I mean. I enjoy the DIY and makeover posts, too, but those aren’t what cause me to read your blog.
    GAH. Long comment. Sorry. Ha

    Side note: When I graduated from high school, I asked my mom for a Kitchen Aid as a gift. I was disappointed when I got a computer. HA 😉

  • Oh my goodness, what gorgeous mixers! My favorite posts are the detail ones about your shop!

  • I am torn! I always look forward to your Daily Outfits and I love to see the 10 Things I Love Sunday!

  • I love your “10 Things I Love” posts as well as your wedding related posts! 🙂 Congrats on 1 million, that is huge!!!

  • I love project re-style! You are incredibly creative and inspiring. Congrats!

  • Congrats! I love hearing about your store, and also excited to read more about your wedding prep and diy. Fingers crossed!

  • I have loved watching your store and dress line become a reality over the past year. and of course the outfit posts! i am almost inspired enough to shower and look cute. maybe after finals. 🙂

  • I realize I sound like a brown-noser, but my favorite part is YOU, Elsie. You are upbeat and do a great job with this blog and your dream. It’s a lot of fun to watch and learn from you. Thanks!

  • Pick Me! Amanda Z.! Haa haa!

    I have been reading you for a while now and I have so many favorite features, but I really love pics of *the*shop*, I adore all your concept photography (and you’ve inspired me to try some of my own), and I love how you incorporate text/design/photograph at the beginning of almost all of your posts. 🙂

  • Oh congrats! I love your blog. I think my favorite posts are your ’10 Things I Love…” ones…but it’s hard to pick just one favorite. I visit everyday! 🙂

  • well its hard to choose but i love when you do DIY projects!! I have tried many of them and they re just so awesome!!

  • i always look forward to the “10 things i love” posts. lots of fun stuff to look at (and sometimes buy)! 🙂

  • Hi Elsie! Congrats!!

    My favorite feature by far is 10 things. I am a footwear lover as well, so the shoe-centric ones are always supergreat!

    <3 Robyn L.

  • Congrats on 1 million!!! I love the “10 things” thats what brought me to your blog in the first place! 🙂

  • I absolutely adore the “10 favorite things” it allows for some inspiration that I don’t necessarily have the time to browse and find online myself. But I ALWAYS make my way to your site!! I would give up coffee for a mixer! Awesome giveaway!!

  • Hi! I love reading your blog, but the favorite, if I had to choose would be the makeover stories! Everyone can look great in vintage!
    *Rachel O.

  • i love your outfits & the e-course!
    Very creative giveaway by the way!

  • best giveaway EVER, hands down! retro-inspired kitchens/appliances melt my hearrrt! i’ve always loved “10 Things”- so pretty and fun! 🙂

  • My favorite part are the crafty projects. You are so very creative.

  • I love the outfits!!!! and DIY!!! and the 10 things I love!!! and EVERYTHING!!

  • I love your “10 things I love” feature. I’ve also loved following your wedding plans. So happy for you both!!

  • 10 Things I Love Sunday is my absolute favorite. Such pretty things every week!

  • What a huge accomplishment Elsie!!!
    I am a huge fan of your blog, so having to choose just one feature I love is hard…but I am always a fan of seeing peaks into your studio/shop/home.

  • I’m really enjoying the Makeover posts, but I got hooked on your blog because of your 10 Things I Love posts. They always make me smile because you are so positive about everything – even the small things. That is such a precious quality that not a lot of people have these days!

  • There are so many wonderful things to chose from! But I do have to say that I love your ’10 Things I Love Sunday’, not only does it give us all lovely things to look at but looking at those can usually give me inspiration to get started on my own projects. Little inspirations go a long way, you know?

    And more inspiration your blog gives has to be your DIY projects and daily outfits. It’s just good for inspirationless days.

  • Your ‘Ten Things I Love’ feature will always be my favorite read. I have been reading ‘Ten Things I Love’ for almost two years now and it never fails to inspire. Thanks for that!
    Brianna

  • Shucks, what a generous giveaway!! I love everything about your blog, Elsie. But my favorite is the “10 things I love.”
    It’s a great concept to expose the things that make you…you!

    Fingers crossed!
    Sar

  • My favorite thing about this blog is how personal and real it is. Shop photos, wedding planning, fashion, favorite online shops and products I would never know existed. It’s not tacky or fake. It’s genuine. It’s inspirational. It’s lovely! I love checking in and discovering new things (like JoTotes.)

    Congrats on your 1 million views in 30 days!

  • 10 Things I love Sunday and your inspiring posts on working hard and balancing life. Congratulations! xoxo

  • Fun! Um, does your relentlessly cheery disposition count as a feature? No? Okay, then your “10 Things I Love” is mine.

  • Congratulations, Elsie! You deserve every one of those million views. You’re blog is so much fun to read!

    My most favourite feature on your blog is your new Makeover Series! I love the diversity of the women you choose and the fun looks you put together for them. I also really like your 10 Favourites on Sundays as well.

    Thanks so much for this amazing giveaway! Good luck, everybody…. 🙂

  • shiny!!

    As for a favorite feature, I’m not sure if it counts but I really love your photographs. They are wonderful!

  • I love your makeover stories!! Plus your 10 things i love posts are always pretty magical!!

    Maddie

  • I absolutely love your outfit posts. They inspire me to dress intentionally and adorably even when I have no specific reason to other than I just want to! :o)

  • As someone who is getting married in 5 months (eeeeeek!), right now I love anytime you post wedding related things.

  • Extremely fun giveaway! I love your blog because your top 10 favorite things always inspire me, and YOU inspire so many because you totally followed your dream.

  • It’s hard to decide what my favorite feature is! I’d probably have to say “10 Things I Love.” It’s a nice little Sunday pick-me-up before I have to go back to work and class on Monday.

  • OH, wow! What an amazing giveaway!

    My favourite thing on your blog are the inspirational posts 🙂 They really perk up my day!

  • Woo hoo! Congrats on 1 million views! I just love reading your ’10 things I love’ posts, they are so unique!

  • Oh my goodness how special, thanks for being so generous!

    My favorite features are the updates from the Red Velvet Shop. I love seeing the new developments with displays, dresses, etc.

  • Congrats!!! I’m glad I could be a part of your reaching this milestone.

    My favorite feature is “10 Things I Love!” They always make me swoon.

    Rocquelle P.

  • I love the makeover stories (they’ve all been awesome!), but I also love your posts about your dates with the Mr. You both look so in love and the dates are always so simple & sweet!

  • my favourite official feature is “10 things I love”… even just the name of it is adorable, let alone the content. But I always look forwards to posts about your family and friends (and Suki) getting little peaks into such a loving and supportive network is beautiful.

  • Oh my, I am just dying inside. What an awesome giveaway! If I have to choose I think daily outfits are my favorite part of the blog. I also love when you post changes to decor in the shop. It’s great for those of us who can’t see it in person:)

  • Oh my goodness! Congratulations Elsie. Your blog has been my top inspiration for so long!
    My favourite feature is ‘Ten Things I Love Sunday,’ it’s great to check on a boring Monday morning in Australia.
    A sunshine yellow mixer would be my pick!

  • OH MY GOSH! I have never wanted to win anything as much in my life!
    My favorite feature is seeing what goes on in the Red Velvet Shop. I’m opening my own coffee shop and art gallery soon and it fills me with hope and excitement and wishes for my own place. You two make it look easy I swear!
    Lynne
    http://www.hodgepodgecoffee.blogspot.com

  • what an awesome giveaway!!
    I really love the outfit posts – you always wear the prettiest clothes! 🙂

  • I like diy features, and i’ve taken a few of your e-courses which are always fun.

    -Hannah

  • how fun!! i always love the 10 things I love posts. the recent makeover posts have been fun too!

  • This is probably the best giveaway in the history of ever!

    My favorite feature is “10 Things I Love”. They are so inspiring! I also love the new Make Over feature, I can’t wait to see more 🙂

    xo

    Karasyn

  • I am really loving seeing sneak peeks of your wedding! You have the greatest ideas- and I LOVE the feather theme.

    The mixers are fabulous! Even if I don’t win, I might save for one!

  • Oh wow!! Congrats thats super sweet and awesome to reach that milestone As a fellow artist I love seeing your DIY projects. I carry them on my blog but always LOVE seeing what things others are doing creativly that want to share. I also find your favorite things veryinspiring!

  • My favorite thing about your blog is your style but of course! My favorite post you ever did was the iPhone photo app post. XO

  • I’m getting married in July and wanted to register for one of these! It would be so awesome to win one! I always love seeing your daily outfits and your 10 things I love Sunday posts!

  • Well elsie, I don’t love just one thing about your blog, its all one big bundle of inspiration and creativity and I look forwakrd to each post! Thanks for keeping your life so lovely so it could brighten ours:)

  • There are so many things that I love. I have been following you for years and am always so happy whenever I look through your posts because they inspire me so much! My favorite posts are your “10 Things I Love” posts! I look forward to seeing them every week <3

  • Oh how fun!!! And congrats! I’m so happy for you! My personal favorite is the DIY. I love crafts and the ones you have on here are always so fun!!
    xo

  • I love your “10 things I love” posts! I also love your store and I’m bummed I never got to go there when I lived in Missouri!

  • wow this is incredible! you must be so proud!! It’s super difficult for me to choose a favorite feature but if i had to pick it would be a tie between ’10 Things i Love’ and your ‘Daily Outfits’. – Jessica H. (crossurheart @ gmail. com)

  • Without a doubt, one of my favorite features is the makeover stories. I love, love, love all of your cute outfits, vintage dresses in the shop and your amazing shoe collection, but sometimes I’m just not sure how to incorporate those things into my daily wardrobe… The makeovers help me visualize it. Thanks, Elsie & Emma!

  • this is my dream giveaway!!! thanks for always having an amazing blog and my favorite feature is the sneak peeks at the Red Velvet shop displays etc. i hope to someday visit the store in person 🙂

  • I love a beautiful mess, because Elsie you have got the best bang ever. You gave me the courage to get some, and it was the scariest and the best decision ever!

  • WOW! My fiance and I were just talking about how badly we want one of these! What an amazing giveaway!

    My favorite feature is Daily Outfits. You have such a unique, elegant sense of style and always manage to creatively pull together looks in ways that are really striking.

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    xoxo,
    melissa

  • The Makeover Stories are my very favorite!!! Love your blog!!! 🙂

  • I have to say i have been following your blog for four years now and i have been in love from day one… I first fell involve with your photography and then how awesome of a decorator… and well now! Goodness!! Everything from your daily outfits to the diy projects!!!! It has been extremely exciting to see your growth, your inspiration and how much you allow your bloggers to be in your life. I feel like i know you and all of Red Velvet. It has inspired me in so many ways. Soo.. Thank you for that.

    Chloe

  • so hard to choose just one feature….i really love your style, so your daily outfit photos are among my favorite. but i would most definitely have to say that your shop photos are beyond inspiring to me. i want to own my own shop one day and your story gives me hope that one day it might just happen! 🙂
    and on my “to do” list for this summer is visiting your shop! xo

  • Ahh, I’ve been wanting one of these! I’m saving money for new kitchen appliances right now 🙂

    I love the tutorials and DIYs that you post, they’re so fun!

    -Kathryn

  • What a spectacular giveaway!!! My favorite part is your wedding plans! I’m recently engaged as well, so it’s always fun to see what other brides-to-be are planning for their special day. 🙂

    Kate

  • my favorite part of your blog is looking at your photos – they are amazing. i have loved watching your blog over the years and see you open your store.

    thanks for all the inspiration!

  • My most favorite feature on A Beautiful Mess has to be your “Daily Outfits.” I love your style and the photographs taken of you. It’s great to see someone not afraid to show off their creative & fashionista side. <3

  • the ten things you love are always ten things I love, so they are my favorite.

  • I love your DIY projects! Such great inspiration! But I think everything on this blog is such wonderful inspiration to me! I absolutely adore the colors on the stand mixers- such eye candy!

  • Wow, what a giveaway!!! It is actually tough to choose just one, but I have really been loving the make overs! xo

  • I love love love your cute outfits. You always style things in inspiration ways I never could have thought up on my own. Thanks for being such an inspirational dresser! =)

    MrsBiscuit

  • My favorite part of your fantastic blog are the makeovers, but even more than that I love your positivity and your adorable pug (I have one too!)

    xxoo
    Oriana

  • Your DIY’s and makeover features are my favorites… I also love love getting sneak peaks into your store. I love seeing the windows as they are developed and the displays are awesome to look at!!

    Congrats girl!!

  • Wedding plans for sure! I just love seeing how other people’s weddings come together- especially the tiny details that add so much!

  • HOLY SMOKES, GIRL!!!!!!! you are incredible. you deserve every ounce of success, your hard work and passion for what you do shines through!!!!

    i think my favorite lately has been the makeovers posts… so inspiring, and such a good thing you do! xo

  • woww! one million! Thats insane! congrats!!! my fav posts are the 10 things i love” and all th DIY’s :)and just all of them really.. i love seeing ur shop and wut ur up too and all ur cute outfits!!

  • My most favorite feature on A Beautiful Mess has to be your “Daily Outfits.” I love your style and the photographs taken of you. It’s great to see someone not afraid to show off their creative & fashionista side. <3

    I really do enjoy all of your posts. Congrats on your blog!!

    -Steph

  • The feature on yor blog I live the mist without a doubt is just your regular outfit posts!! I am in love with your style! thank you for such a sweet giveaway!!

  • I like the 10 things I love posts. It gives me something new to look over every week! I especially love following the fashion links. I also love the Red Velvet shop updates. I think the business side of it all is super exciting.

  • I looove the make-over stories, and always end up trying all the hair styles (loved the braids from a few back!)!

  • What a GREAT giveaway! I love love love it when DIY projects are posted. Oh! And, photos of your house. So cute

  • Yes, I’m a broken record . . . your daily outfits are my favorite feature.

  • Congrats on that amazing accomplishment!!

    I really love your makeover stories and your peaks into your shop. But to be honest, I love every post.

    Thanks for this AMAZING giveaway!

  • I am so proud of you! I know you put so much work into this and it shows for sure. How could i pick just one? I read everything. you’re so positive and uplifting – i appreciate that because i know things aren’t easy. i love seeing looks into your home and store; so cute!

    xo.ash

  • My favorite is by far ’10 Things I Love’ , I always fall in love with everything! Actually, that is how I obsessed over a pair of chunky wooden shoes and finally got them 😛 <3

  • my favorite feature is the 10 things i love sundays! so much inspiration and so many pretty things! <3

  • I am just finishing graduate school and looking forward to having time to enjoy baking again…it would be great to have one of these pretty kitchen aids to inspire me!

    My favorite feature on your blog is your positive and upbeat attitude. Whenever I read your posts, I cheer right up! (And, I also love your dedication to local, recycled, and handmade goods.)

    Congrats on reaching a million! 🙂

  • Congrats! I know lots of people have already said it…but I love the make-overs too! Who doesn’t love a good make-over?

  • Awesome giveaway. I really like all of the tips for small business/local shop owners. Your store is so well done. I like showing pictures of it to my wife. She wants one someday.

  • I love the ’10 Things I Love’ feature, haha. 🙂 I think that these posts are very fun and interesting.

  • I’m really loving the makeover stories and the makeup posts. You gals always look so smashing and watching the drive and energy you have put into the store and living out your love — it is inspiring on so many levels.

    Wishing you a very splendid wedding!

  • I absolutely adore the makeover stories. I think you do an amazing job giving the girls a vintage style yet making fit them perfectly. As if it has always been a part of them.

  • I really enjoy your weekly “10 Things” that you love. You always post such cute things! 🙂

  • I adore your outfit posts! Oh and when you show off your window display! I hope I win 🙂
    Love and Turtledoves,
    Jacqueline

  • My favourite feature is the makeover stories. It inspires me to change thing sup every so often!

  • My favorites are whenever you post d.i.y.’s or any of the projects that you’re working on ~ !

  • The thing I love most is the zest for life that you exude (I’m not a native speaker, I’m not sure this is the right way to say, but you got me :))
    …and obviously all the tattoos for Red Velvet, absolutely love the colors and features.

    I’m trying to imagine the crowd of one million people, and that’s A LOT, congratulations!

    From Switzerland with love! Sandy

  • You have outdone yourself! Though 1 million is definitely something to celebrate!!

    My favourite feature on here is you. Without you, this blog just couldn’t be what it is. You bring a certain something to this little piece of the internet that makes me want to be a part of it!

  • I love your 10 Things I love Sunday feature…always keeps me inspired!!

    Talia Audenart:)

  • I really like the “10 Things I Love” section! Your blog is just so amazing and stylish!

  • goodness gracious what.a.giveaway.

    my most favorite posts are your outfit posts and new displays around red velevt.

  • Wow!!! Congratulations! It’s no surprise, though!

    I loved your posts about your dress line!! I missed out on your Kite Day dress and I cant WAIT for your next line – this time I wont miss out on my favorites!!

    Also, I love your E-courses, Daily outfits, DIY projects, and thrifting posts!

  • The DIYs are for sure my favourite. So inspiring and beautiful! Oooh, also I know it’s not really part of the blog but the e-Courses are especially fab – Blog Love is Ah-maaazing. So much amazing info that saved me lerning some things the hard way!

  • where to start? i have really loved the makeover stories lately… but i’m such a sucker for any elsie/jeremy posts, outfit posts and any time that your sweet sweet suki makes an appearance is fantastic!

  • I love the makeover’s! Keep them coming ♥

    ♥♥♥Christie♥♥♥

    christiemurley at yahoo.com

  • what an incredible giveaway, which would definitely get a lot of use in my kitchen! 🙂 i really love your “10 things i love” posts!

  • Oh, the mint mixer is calling my name!

    I love ’10 things I love’ and your outfit posts…. It’s fun to see how you mix your vintage 🙂

  • Good for you! My fave feat is the “10 things i love.”

  • how fun! your blog is so amazing – it’s hard to just choose one thing…

    but i love love love watching your shop evolve and become such a beautiful place. i love that you share so much with your readers; no matter where i am i feel i can connect with what’s happening in your world. plus, the giveaways don’t hurt :).

    xo, a.

  • My fav posts are on your outfits. You have amazing style and your always an inspiration. 🙂

  • Well, my friend just talked to me about this blog and here is the first article I read, wow!
    I just can say that, from the moment I hit the link on the google, I fell in love with the general look of the blog, now it’s time to know more about what’s in it but for quickly reading the titles of the e-courses… haha, so many interesting things in there!

  • A mix of things. I enjoy how often you post and pictures of your store. I also really like The 10 things I love posts. Everything is great overall.

  • I love the DIY posts the most! They are so fun and easy to follow. 🙂

  • This giveaway is SO awesome !!!

    My favorite feature is 10 things I love Sunday ! I wasn’t sure what I feel about this day of the week until you come up with this blog post. Now I definitely love sunday !

  • Hard to pick my favorite as I read your blog every day. I would pick the photos of your store and how you change the look from time to time.

  • Honestly? The best part of this blog is the “start here” link. It is the reason I kept coming back time after time. Getting the chance to read about your dream job and your life inspired me to great lengths! It has given me motivation, inspiration and a much more creative side. A reading I’ve always looked for! I still find myself coming back week by week to get that “feeling” inside again. Thank you! I love this.

  • the outfit posts and the DIY posts are my absolute favorites, but i do enjoy the “10 things i love” posts as well 🙂

  • I look forward to “10 Things I Love” Every. Single. Week. It’s perfection!

  • I love the make-overs (among so many other things I also love!) but I thought your sisters make over a few weeks ago was especially cute!
    Crossing my fingers!
    -Joanna
    jhsherman31[at]gmail[dot]com

  • Wow! What a super giveaway!!

    My very favorite features are your outfit posts, and the makeover stories. They always inspire me for clothes I will wear, and allows me to give things a second glance when shopping.

    Melodie

  • Pick just one favorite? Impossible! I can narrow it down to two but only because your forcing me to lol …I like the 10 Things I Love posts! And I love your outfit posts – very inspiring!

  • Congrats on a million viewers, woohoo!!

    My favourite thing has to be ten favourite things on Sunday, I look forward to it every week.

  • I love the makeover stories! And your outfit posts. Both inspire me to step out of my comfort zone and try new looks. xoxo

  • I love reading the “10 Things I Love” posts every Sunday! 🙂

  • Well.. all this blog is thrilling, I read everything, especially I love “10 things I love” BTW loveeeee your pics!! ♥♥♥

    Juliana

  • I enjoy all of the blog! But specifically like hearing about the wedding plans, diy, and looooved seeing the dresses you made for the shop!!!

  • i’m a big fan of the diy’s and love the little peeks into the shop!

  • Congrats!!! I love to read your blog after a long day. Its always so nice seeing your inspirations, outfit posts, and pictures of your store. It warms my heart (as cheeseball as that sounds) to see your posts each day. Congratulations and I wish you and your soon to be hubby a wonderful marriage. 🙂

  • My favorite are the DIYs! Over the weekend, I made the doily dream catcher that you posted in a recent 10 Things I Love post.

  • The SHOOOESSS! I love the shoe posts!

    Getting married on May 14 (!), and the Kitchen Aid is the one thing I haven’t been able to convince my fiance to register for. A pear-colored one would be so perfect, right?

  • I LOVE your “10 Things I Love” posts. They always inspire me. And some of your favorite products have turned into mine as well!

    Congratulations on 1,000,000 views! That’s crazy!

  • I love the DIY projects and all of the home decor posts! And all of the beautiful photos (:

    Jenna

  • oh dear, oh dear, let it be me!!! please!! i’m about to sign up for your online blogging class. can we count that as a feature. you’re spectacular!

  • Being a compulsive list-maker, I adore the 10 Things I Love posts. You always find the prettiest things!

  • Great giveaway! Fav Feature would have to be your dress 3 ways posts that you did as were introducing the first dress line…looking forward to the second!

  • I love reading about your life & business and how you are stepping into new things.. I love your top 10 Sundays, make-over stories, pictures, DIY features… everything! Congrats on the wedding!

  • I love the wedding updates! LOVE! I’m marrying the love of my life in November and I’ve been so inspired by all of your projects!

    <3

  • My favoritest feature right now is Le Wedding. My beau and I are getting hitched in the next year or two after moving cross country together last fall (& were over 4 years strong) and ahem some super cute appliances would definitely brighten up our little apartment. :0)
    Anywhooo- It’s good to see true love at it’s finest with you and your fiancé.
    Thanks for bringing such a sunny day to us every morning, Elsie!

  • A million views is definitely a pretty wonderful accomplishment! I’ve been reading your blog for a few years now, and historically one of my very favourite features are your “10 things I love” posts. Lately though I love reading about your upcoming wedding (+ I can’t wait to see pictures!)

    xo

  • I looove your “10 things I love” feature and the posts about redecorating the store or your home 🙂

  • I accidently found you about two years ago while googling for a homemade calendar, I was immediately addicted. I am not normally a blog reader, but I check yours daily! I don’t know if I can pick a one favorite part, but I love how you have photographs and images to go with all of your thoughts!! I love it! hopefully one day I will get to your store my boyfriend has family in Missouri so I figure it’s just a matter of a family reunion! Keep on Keepin’ On!!

  • yellow PLEASE!!!! hehehe. my FAVE are posts about your store. I live SO far away and it’s my DREAM to come and visit. meanwhile. I absolutely burst with excitement when I see posts about your beautiful displays and vintage items. sigh.

    Rebecca Roberts

  • Oh my goodness – uh-maze-ing!
    I’m not sure if this is a feature technically, but I my favorite thing simply the inspiration. I always leave your blog energized and full of ideas. You inspire me both artistically and in your determination following your dreams!

  • Congrats on all of the views! They are well deserved!

    One of my favorite posts you do is the “10 Things I Love” segment. They always have such great items and inspiration.

  • Wow, that gorgeous pear green mixer would MAKE my kitchen!
    I love seeing pictures and reading stories about the shop, it’s so adorable and I’d love to one day be able to visit in person!
    Hope you’re having a fabulous day:)

    <3 Danielle

  • great giveaway idea and prize!! my favorite feature on this blog are the diys! you always have such great ideas and i love learning how to do them myself!!

  • I love the pictures you include. so gorgeous. I have been following you for years! Met you back when you taught a scrapbook class at a store I worked at in Texas and have followed your blog ever since. Congrats on 1 million!

  • My favourite feature is the Makeover Stories…they make me think about how I can give myself mini makeovers and incorporate different styles into my mainstream wardrobe.

    I really like seeing positive new influences on peoples style.

    PS Congrats on the milestone achievement!!

  • My favorite post so far is the maiden braids and hair ideas. Love them. I hope I get picked!

  • I love any of the wedding posts especially and I am a huge fan of the makeover stories!!!

    What an amazing accomplishment and AWESOME giveaway!

  • what an amazing giveaway!

    congrats on the million views! i love checking out what you have going on

  • These mixers are the best thing ever created! The best part of your blog is the “10 Things I Love.” Lovely postings! 🙂

  • Hi, I’m Kathy and I love the photography of your dresses. I love the vintage feeling even though they are modern photos. Well Done & Congrats on your wedding, many happy years to you!

  • Being newly engaged i LOVE LOVE reading the wedding posts now! But before these I loved the outfits!

  • my favorite feature is definitely “10 things i love sunday”

  • Yay give-a-ways!
    My name is Courtney and I adore your Sunday posts about all the things you love. Anywhere from home furnishings to fashion to little pieces of art you found on etsy, I adore Sundays even more because of your blog!

    <3

  • oh dear can it all be my favourite? if I must choose I will say the glimpses into your shop. I’ve all ready decided I must see it in real life at some point.
    Happy 1 Million!

  • I love hearing about your new shop, its always been my dream to own a little shop. If that doesn’t count as a “feature”, then i choose 10 Things I Love Sunday; its always full of awesome things to check out
    ~Heidi

  • Wowza! My favorite feature is probably 10 things I love or project restyle…anything inspiring really, and all of it is!

  • ¡Felicidades! my favorite is the studio sneak peeks and photo shootings …… I need a mixer!!!!!!!!! lol

  • Congratulations Elsie! That is incredible! 🙂

    I really love the makeover stories. I love clothes but don’t feel like I put them together well so I’m always curious to see what you come up with.

  • Wow, how generous!! Thanks Elsie! I love the ’10 Things I Love’, particularly the last one… about SHOES!!! Thanks for the chance to win such a beautiful mixer… I’d pick apple green! Tara

  • I love the 10 Things You Love, and the store makeover was so fun see. I really love the cupcakes and other treats as well. It’s all so fun!

  • i would love to win this for my mom. i don’t have any money for a mother’s day gift so this would mean more than anything.

    i love your blog for being an inspiration. you want your own business? do it. dress line? make it. of course it’s not black and white and it takes a tremendous amount of work, but this is your pay off and it’s wonderful.

  • I love your “10 things I Love” posts. You have such a great mix of vintage and retro stuff on the blog. Also, all of your outfit posts are so inspiring!

  • My favorite are the wedding posts. I can tell from your writing that you’re smiling from ear to ear as you describe every little wedding detail. I can’t wait to be that happy and gleaming one day!!

    – Amanda Stowers
    teine.samoa8@gmail.com

  • Rainbow cupcakes and chocolate chip cookies….ahhhhh yes indeed…my favorite features are anything to do with your wedding planning and 10 Things I Love!!!!

  • How incredibly exciting! I am relatively new to your blog, but I check it every day because I just love everything about it. What you’ve accomplished with your talents inspires me so much. One of my favorite features of the blog is the DIY projects and peeks at your wedding progress.

  • My favorite thing about your blog has got to be the 10 Things I Love. It’s so interesting to see through someone else’s eyes that way! I love it!

    And thank you for all you do for us. Hugs.

  • I always look forward to the 10 Things I Love posts! Congrats on such a big milestone. I love your blog.
    – Kate

  • My 16 yr old daughter and i love your blog, you are a crafting inspiration to me, a style inspiration to her and, ironically, we both love to bake and do not currently have a big mixer like this one. We’ve been making do with a small hand held…but the possibilities with a new one seem endless!!!

  • My favorite is 10 Thing I Love – get so many new ideas this way!! Congrats on the milestone!

  • I love the makeover stories that you do at your shop. They are so fun and great to see how to wear vintage pieces!

  • I love every bit of your blog and appreciate that it is such a consistent read but mostly I love outfit & 10 things I love Sunday posts.I look forward to reading your blog everyday like I look forward to my morning coffee. Thanks for this & congrats!

  • I stumbled across your blog today and am in love. I am a graphic designer currently planning to open a boutique with some friends this July so the way you define your own success and destiny is an inspiration. Your blog has a lovely mix of topics, well written articles with beautiful photography.

  • I love, love, love “10 things I love”!!! And I love love love that you are giving away a kitchenaid mixer!!! Happy day!

  • i always love to discover what you put in your “10 Things I Love” list.

    oh if i win, i’ll get it when i’ll stop by your store on my roadtrip…so no fee ( $ ) for sending it to Montreal 😛 hahaha !

  • Congratz!
    A friend of mine and I always check your makeover story features and have got many ideas that we’re gonna try out when we get back to Norway. 🙂

  • My favorite posts are the top ten favorite things! I love to see all the fun things you find!

  • I absolutely love you guys and your blog!! I talk about your blog all the time, wish I lived close enough to visit your shop on a daily basis. Unbelievable giveaway…I’ve been wanting one for-everrr!!

    Thanks,
    Melissa 🙂

  • Oh my, I’m so excited about this contest!
    There are so many wonderful things about you’re blog, but my personal favs are when you do seek peaks into your home, studio, and shop. They are just so fun!!

    xoxo,
    alli

  • DIYs are my very very favorite. I would love one for these for when I go off to college next year! I love to bake and I don’t know what I would do without my mama’s mixer…my housemates would love me.

  • i love your “10 things i love!” i always make sure i check in to see what you have posted.
    i usually end up loving everything you do! : )

  • I actually like everything. I loved the makeover story you did last mnth, I love the sunday pretty stuff. I love the how to and hair stuff. Ilove it all.

  • I love everything about this blog! the 10 Things I Love posts, the pix you post, the before and afters, the vintage makeovers…all of it! I read the blog every day and right now and anxiously watching for more info and photos about the wedding. I think I’m more interested in what you will wear than what Kate (now Princess Catherine) wore to her wedding! You and Mr. Larson are just so darn cute! Anne, yourmainestamper
    p.s. Thanks for the chance to win an incredible prize! All the best to you both!!!

  • This is such a fantastic giveaway!!
    I love all the gorgeous vintage dresses that you post pictures of! 🙂
    -Hannah C

  • Man oh man I love these colors.

    When I first started reading the blog, your every day photos were my fave feature, but now I definitely get most excited about your longer posts… like the “workaholic” and camera/photoshop ones. Congrats on your wonderful success!!

  • i always look forward to the “10 things i love”. also, i am loving all the makeover stories, so inspiring.

  • Hello my name is Lily and I am also engaged to be married this August. My favorite features/posts are when you talk about your loved ones. I love reading about how your family influences your work. My fiance and I dream of owning our own vintage shop as well. Thank you for such beautiful inspirations.

  • Best. giveaway. Ever!!! My favorite feature on a beautiful mess is your “10 things I love Sunday”. I also love when you post photos of your store displays.

  • I have to say that the art and DIY’s were what drew me to you initially, but after reading and looking on a daily basis, the fashion inspiration has gotten to be my favorite!

    xoxo

  • You are a peach, always giving so much great stuff away.
    My favorite part of the blog is your Dailt Outfits – I’m not very confident in my own fashion sensibilities so it’s great to see what fashion savvy people can do and then get some ideas on how to awesome up my own wardrobe.

  • Congratulations!

    I hail from Good Ol’ Blighty, and only stumbled upon your blog very recently. I may be new, but I’ve got to say, everything I’ve seen and read on here is so quirky, interesting and inspiring.

    The best bit, without a shadow of a doubt, are the pics of your tattoos, and those of your pals. They’re really unusual, and since I’m about to get my first, I’m certainly getting some good ideas. Oooh and the home decor, I’m a sucker for a bit o’ interior design hehe!

    Wish you all the best for your wedding, and I can’t wait to see the pics

  • I <3 The 10 Things you Love! I can't wait until Sunday, so I follow you on Pinterest, too! Thanks! Jennifer

  • Either the make overs or the outfits or oh wait the favorite things! I think it was the favorite things that originally drew me in…

  • i love absolutely everything on your blog! i honestly cannot pick one thing…..i do have to say i always enjoy a good DIY and your stories!

  • I always enjoy your DIY features, so fun! I also love when you share photos of your store and advice on how to pursue creative goals… always so motivational & inspiring!

    Thanks for offering this giveaway, it’s amazing 🙂

  • Love your honesty and genuine creativity that inspires so many people to follow their dreams!
    Xoxo love this mixer! Would die to get it!
    Xoxo
    Olivia
    OliviaMansion.com

  • OMG! This is the giveaway my dreams are made of! My favorite feature is hands down 10 things I love. I actually came across this blog from reading Emma’s, and they are favorite blogs to read ALWAYS!
    xoxo,
    Wendy

  • I love the vintage makeovers. Of course. 🙂 Can’t wait!

    And Kitchen Aid mixers are the best. I use the heck out of mine, and I always lust over the ones in pretty colors.

  • 10 things is definitely my fav!!! it’s been my fav for ages and still is!! i also love craft blogs and lil sneek peeks into your home and studio!!! alllll soooo cute…. i want a pug so bad 🙂

    ***and i’ve been dreaming of a kitchen aide for about 15 years!!! a bright RED one :)***

  • The makeovers is my newest favorite!

    thanks,

    missmelissaf at yahoo dot com

  • That purple one is so awesome. My favorite part of the blog is “10 Things I Love”. I always find something new to drool over.

  • three letters: DIY! I love the project ideas you post and cannot wait to see your wedding project posts. I’m getting married in August and could use the inspiration!

  • I love all of your blog, but my favorite part is probably all the fashion you post, and I wish there was a store like yours here in Canada New-Brunswick.

  • I hopped upon “A Beautiful Mess” only a few months ago and I have to say I look forward to your happy, uplifting posts each & every day – no matter the feature, you always have something cute to show us and I really appreciate the dose of positivity in my day!

  • this is the best giveaway!! my favourite feature is ’10 things i love sunday’, cause there is always so many interesting things to look at that i’ve never seen before! and i love seeing all posts of the store, your photo shoots and all of the displays you’ve been creating.

  • I’ve been following “A Beautiful Mess” since you were a “scrapbooking icon.” And even though your focus has changed, I still drop in to see what you’re up to. I just love your randomness and openness.

  • I love your whole spot! Been eyeballing one of your e courses so I guess that’s what I’d choose as a favorite today:)
    OOOO Does Kitchen Aide have Orange???

  • After about a nanosecond of thinking, I’ve realized my favorite part of this blog is your outfit posts. I really like seeing a real person wear such amazing vintage clothing. It makes me grateful not to be the only one who doesn’t dress like an american eagle model.

    Also, I am way too excited for your wedding for someone who has never met you! <3

  • so amazing! one million. congratulations!!! the feature i love most is the personal side you share in your store and your fun date updates, etc.
    thanks for such a fun giveaway!

  • I really enjoy your daily outfits, you are absolutely adorable and I love to see how you wear different styles and you are constantly giving me inspiration for my own style…I have also loved hearing about your wedding plans and the ideas you have for your big day.

  • Wow congrats! That is huge news and you should be proud – your blog is amazing! My fav feature is definitely 10 things I love Sundays. So inspirational!

  • I am a big fan of the 10 Things I Love. But I have to say that the makeovers are a new feature that I enjoy as well. The first one, with Emma’s 70’s inspired hair, is just plain amazing.

    Congratulation on the 1 million, and thanks for the giveaway!

    Myriam

  • I really love ten things I love section. I think you are very creative and make it part of my day to read your page.

  • I really love “10 things i love…” because I’m nosy and love seeing little peeks into people’s minds! And because I get to be inspired and discover new, cool things.

  • I always loved seeing your scrapbook pages and your artwork, but as Red Velvet has evolved it’s been awesome to see inside your shop and to follow as you’ve grown the business from a hobby to an empire. I find myself really interested in the business side now- you make it look effortless because you’re so passionate and driven.
    I was at a bake sale last weekend and their tags were made from your scrapbook line. It took me back to my days of obsessively hunting down your products in Hobby Lobbies across America! 🙂 Hehehe

  • I love project restyle! It has inspired me to take on numerous diy projects…no matter how long they take me to finish!

  • Well, I am in LOVE with your shoe collection, but I’d have to say the 10 Things I love posts are my favorite.

  • I love everything from you outfits, to the things you love to the little life snapshots, but the number one reason I read day after day is that you are a beautiful, positive, wonderfully creative person who inspires me to take big risks to follow my crafty, vintage dreams. You deserve every view, or whatever it is that makes you feel successful! Emily

  • Hi Elsie, my name is Vilma Christine and I really enjoy the feature- 10 Things I Love Sunday. You have lovely taste and it’s pure inspiration for us readers. Although I must say Scrapbook posts are my absolute favorite! They remind me of when I first started reading your blog on blogspot. <3

  • LOVE 10 things I love!…I go gaga for your Etsy finds! Dinosaur planters, anyone?

  • What a generous giveaway! My favorite feature is posts about your wedding. I’m getting married in December so I love reading about how you’re making your wedding unique.

  • My absolute favorite feature is the daily outfits! Every day, you dress like you own the world, and look so beautiful. It inspires me to try new things and try to look as spectacular as you!

  • I love your little diy tutorials and the ten things I love sundays! I always look forward to those!

  • absolutely love this giveaway!

    mine is how much you are committed to your work! it pays off!

  • Ugh, your killing me withthe “one thing.” Can I say everything? Does that count as one thing? Ok. Probably not.

    Well, one thing I love about your blog is that you show us YOU. You as in you, your life, your love, your passion, your creativity, your family. You show us you!!!!

    Thank you!

  • Definitely “10 Things I Love”. I’m a list fanatic. Anything where someone else has done the research and presents a pretty package for me to peruse makes like easier and sweeter. Love your blog!

  • I am really loving the new Makeover Stories!!!
    DIY’s are always great too.

  • I definitely love your wedding details. Weddings are so fun when they’re indie-style.

  • I love your outfit posts the most! You have seriously amazing style, and I love how you mix vintage with modern…so inspiring!

  • I always look forward to the “10 Things I Love” feature! Gives me more things to love too!

    p.s. I’ve always wanted one of those KitchenAid mixers! Such pretty colors!

  • I really love pictures of your Red Velvet shop, it’s too cute! Loves me a vintage store that has more than just clothes.

  • Congrats!! There are many features I love reading about on your blog, but I would have to say the makeover stories are becoming a fast fav of mine!

  • Awesome!! My favorite part is seeing all your ambition…it’s inspirational!!

  • My favorite feature is actually the makeovers – I love the stories and the photo shoots… it’s just fabulous.

  • My favorite feature is “10 things I love”. I love looking at all the cool things you find on the internet!
    ~Inna 🙂

  • Wow, I adore the giveaway, and as student of your Dream Job class, that’s my favorite thing, right now!

  • I enjoy the projects that you share–whether it’s makeovers or upcycling or re-doing displays for your shop. Very inspiring!

  • I really like the tattoos section. And I’m pretty into the Dream Job e-course I’m working through, too!

  • oh dear, that’s incredible! i love your blog and all of the adorableness that’s wrapped up inside.

  • My fave feature is 10 things I love!! Thanks for the contest I hope to win this for my mom she’s wanted one for awhile!!

  • I loved all of the posts leading up to the opening of your store, the promise, the passion, the long hours…all of it was (and is) so inspiring to me! What a generous give-away…what color mixer did you get? I am guessing the green!

  • I love your favorite ten things lists 🙂 I also love the blog design with the cute handwritten links.

  • Wow, congrats on a million that’s amazing!!! I LOVE 10 things on Sundays! Thanks to this feature I’ve discovered so many cool new things to love. Thanks for all the hard work you put into this blog and for being such a positive influence on the net. I would love to win a mixer as it was the one thing I was bummed to not get on my registry.
    Alicia

  • I know my chances of winning are one in a million (pretty literally with the million blog views in 30 days, congrats) but I just can’t resist signing up! I would absolutely LOVE to have one of those. And in the lime green? Eek! My fav! 🙂
    My favorite feature is probably the Makeover stories. It’s always fun to see other girls get a new do!
    Thank you Elsie! I love your blog!

  • Congratulations on one million!! Soo exciting!! You are truly inspiring! My favorite feature is your Daily Outfit.

  • My favourite feature would have to be your 10 Things posts…they give me so much inspiration!
    But to be honest, my VERY favourite thing about your whole site is the way you’ve used your handwriting in your layout, and the polaroid of your grandparents <3

  • What a wonderful prize! My favorite feature is basically anything having to do with running a small business! I always find inspiration and great tips here.

  • WOW! The mother load of giveaways! What a dream! I can’t choose one! 10 Things I Love or A Makeover Story. I also adore every post that has to do with your business and working for yourself. I am hoping to reach a similar goal for myself and you have been so inspiring. 🙂

  • I love the colors… i’ve loved the colors since your early scrapbook days!

  • how exciting!! I love the makeovers… the outfits… the DIY’s… I’m kind of loving all of it ;o)

  • oh my goodness, so hard to choose just one! if i had to though, i would say home dec and peeks into your home (does that count as one?) hope so! congrats on all your success and the happy things to come!! 🙂

  • I really love “10 Things I Love” although whatever the post i always get excited when i see there is something new up.. you are so amazing! never stop reaching for your dreams cause it makes you so inspirational!

  • What a great giveaway! My favorite feature is 10 Things I Love Sunday. I usually try to read it on Sundays, but if I miss it, I’m sure to check it on Monday morning! Love your whole blog, though!

  • Congrats! Your photos are what drew me to your blog. Gorgeous!

  • I like the DIY projects most on the site, you make me feel like I can actually do some of these things myself!

  • congrats! My favorite thing is when you post a makover story. I love them!

  • I love seeing how you’re mixing vintage with new, personal with private, family and friends with complete strangers. I look forward to ’10 things’ every week and sometimes dare to scribble my own down for posterity.

    -sara

  • I’ve been lusting over those pretty colors for so long… especially since my poor kitchen is severely lacking in just such an appliance. 🙂
    I love Things I love Sundays – such good finds!

  • Love the “10 Thinks I Love” post.

    What cool colors to choose from!

  • How can I pick just one?

    Love the Project Restyle posts the most.

  • I love the Project ReStyle feature! It is so important to reuse materials and makes for beautiful inspirations! Please continue this feature 🙂

  • What a great giveaway! They have the best colors for the mixers now! My fave feature has to be ten things I love, although the pics of your store are always fun too!

  • I love 10 Things I love Sunday. Not many people blog on the weekends and it is something I look forward to checking out each Sunday after church 🙂
    Congrats on the million viewers–that is HUGE and you should be proud!

  • I love, love, love, your style makeovers! If I lived close by I would definitely trust y’all to make me over!!

    What an amazing give-a-way. You are too sweet!!

  • I love the makeover stories!! This is such a rad giveaway and even though I’m a guy I love to cook! This would be great.

  • You go, girl!! Those colors are to die for. I always LOVE your outfit posts. This is so cheesy, but I honestly feel like seeing your style has given me the courage to dress the way I *really want to.* I have been so much happier & confident with my outfit choices lately!

  • Hey! I love outfit posts and I love hearing about you adventures in owning your own business! I hope I can come visit someday from Idaho!

  • Ohh-maahh-gawdd.

    hahah anyway… (:

    I love the project re-style. I’m getting some great ideas for summer!! However, I enjoy 10 things on sunday.. It introduces me to new stores and blogs 🙂

  • I love the posts in your blog that focus on being a young professional and entrepreneur.
    It’s inspiring to know that someone my age can accomplish so much, and still be a well-rounded and involved individual!
    Congratulations on 1 million views!!

  • DIYs are definitely my favorite, but I do enjoy your outfits as well! How awesome about reaching 1 million views! 😀

    – Melissa

  • i really really really love this! my dream!

    you are just an inspiration that keeps me coming back

  • i love your studio and house peeks because i’m obsessed with designing my own space! it’s fun to see how others get the job done. ;]

  • Well, I always love the “Ten Things I Love” feature, but lately, the “Makeover Stories” have stolen my heart. I can relate to them! I have been trying to make a few changes myself. Thank YOU!

  • i’m pretty sure i helped a lot to the million… i refresh your blog like thirty times a day 😉

    i love it all. clothes. your tips. advice. just the whole package.

    this giveaway is so lovely… and much needed/wanted so badly!

  • I love the 10 things on Sundays, but the makeovers have been inspiring as well. Thanks for sharing so much.

  • Like so many readers it is the makeovers that are my fav! I live in Springfield so I was hoping you could do a 40 something makeover ; ) Can’t wait to see your wedding pics, I am sure it will be uber special! Psst! After 27 years of marriage I need a new mixer!

  • My favorite is ’10 things I love.’ So much new pretty to see!

  • 10 things I love is the post I look forward to every week!

  • I have been drooling over those adorable mixers forever! This is an incredible giveaway!

    I’d have to say “10 Things I Love” posts are my favorite.

    But I do love seeing posts about your wedding plans. 🙂

  • I’d do anything to win this for my mom. She has always wanted one but could never afford it. How lovely mother’s day is just around the corner. It’s kismet.

    You are an absolute inspiration and such a lovely well rounded person. That’s why you have millions going to your blog. They lurk for the clothes, make up, shoes, but they stay for you. Hope you never forget that.

  • I always look forward to your Sunday things you love posts!

  • I love “10 Things I Love Sundays” posts and home decor stuff. I’m so jealous of your cool home.

    <3 katie

    TruthLoveHarmony.com

  • I love this blog and after joining in on some of the workshops have been inspired to start my own blog! My favorite thing on your blog is the DYI’s, I have even tried a few!

  • i have wanted one my whole life. this is equivalent to how some people would want a bmw. i have wanted one forever.

    i love this blog period. i love what it stands for and the beauty it shines out through the computer. thank you. i never said that to you but you need to always know it!

  • Awesome giveaway! I love your “10 Things I Love Sunday” posts. I look forward to seeing your new finds every week!

  • I LOVE the store up dates!

    Always fun to watch a DREAM come TRUE!

    Thanks for the chance !

    Love love love Lindsay

  • oh so pretty and very exciting, my fave feature is ’10 things I love’ its the best eye candy

  • My mom has been wanting one for a long time! I would definitely give it to her, though I’d love to use it as well.

    You set out what you want to do, and you do it. There is nothing more beautiful than that. Of course no one thinks about the hardships you go through, they say, “Oh you own a store, lucky,” but I know you worked your butt off for it.

  • I love the chronicles of Elsie’s outfits – not only is it inspiring to see the creativity involved in putting them together, but I’m sure it must be fun to look back on them. I like the idea challenging yourself to be thoughtful and take the time to put together a fun, stylish ensemble.

    It helps to break me out of the same old, same old and take some risks with what I wear.

  • Congrats Elsie! I love your makeover stories! When are you going to do one on Amy Ruth?!

  • Your incredible photo stories and editing! I LOVE how you put it all together, and make it all jive in a very contemporary way. KUDOS TO YOU!!!

  • my favorite features are your DUI tuitorials and pictures of your home decorations!! congrats on your big numbers!

  • i have always loved your blog!!! you are an inspiring person and i love it!

  • I love your “10 Things I Love” posts SO MUCH. You always find things that are beautiful and inspiring and I get a little pickmeup every time I read them. <3xox0

  • I love lots of things about your blog…things i love, diy projects, peeks into your shop…It’s just a nice, positive, pretty place to come and look around!

  • I love all the TLC that goes into your posts. I hope you know that it’s not overlooked.

  • I’ve loved your blog for years! My fave feature now is anything related to your wedding- so fun to see your unique spin on it and also your happiness about it!

  • I am definitely a fan of the makeover stories! I am a vintage lover but find it hard to change up my style beyond jeans and shirts, so I really take inspiration from these posts. Keep em coming.

    Kacy – Perth, Western Australia

  • WOW! What an amazing giveaway…thanks so much for sharing! I very much look forward to `10 Things I Love’ posts. Always so much fun!

  • CONGRATS!!! I really hope your server does not crash when it’s two million next month!!

    always look forward to your posts in my day. i know that’s a lot of pressure and in blog community people seem to be viciously angry at you for having a life and you feel guilty for not blogging… so i just wanted to tell you that it is greatly appreciated.

  • Your ‘ten things I love” always make me fall in love too. This is an awesome and quite generous giveaway!! Eeek! I hope I win!! 🙂 And congratulations on your 1 million views. It’s well deserved.

  • Just like most people I have to say that the makeover story is my favorite just for the inspiration alone. Its so awesome to think that you made a million peoples day that much better through your adorable and inspiring blog. Thanks for all you do!

  • …I never knew it came in such beautiful colors. I have always wanted one but never looked to into it… what would be the point? It’s too expensive for me… so this giveaway is just so amazing!

    I want to thank you for your blog and all the work you put into it. It’s a 24 hour/ten day business and your hard work pays off.

  • Congratulations Elsie! My favorites are your day-to-day posts….especially ones with lots of pictures

  • I love everything about your posts but as the majority has stated the ’10 Things I Love’ posts are amazing!! So much eye candy!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE <3

  • I love to bake! What a fun giveaway and pretty colors too…I always enjoy reading your blog, but “10 Things I Love” are always great! You have such great taste in cute, adorable things!

    congrats on having 1 million blog views in 30 days! thats pretty amazing!

  • So generous! I really, absolutely wanted one for the longest time!

    please please please blogatmosphere, please pick me!

    i have always loved your blog because of who you are. you are brighter than sunshine and it shows in all your posts.

  • Wow, you’re amazing!!! The thing I love most about your blog is that you NEVER STOP!!! your constant energy is a great source of inspiration to me!!
    –julie

  • My name is Ellie. I love your makeover feature. You give people confidence to be who they want! Absolutly awesome!:)

  • Hello! Oh my goodness, I adore all of your style, and I looove the ten things you love posts, the makeovers, daily outfits and even your favorite blog posts of the month, I really love it all, and find it all inspring! Plus, ever since I saw you post about getting this mixer from your grandmother, I’ve wanted one! 😀

  • Ooooh, how exciting! Thanks for sharing your wedding joys with your readers. I think your “10 Things I Love Sunday ” posts are my favorite- I like seeing what’s inspiring you right now plus you’ve introduced me to new sellers and I’ve found some cute stuff!

  • That is possibly THE coolest blender ever!!!

    My fave feature would have to be the wedding posts!! Combining two things I love, weddings and vintage!! It really can’t get much better than that!!!

  • I love the favorite items posts and the posts with the store and home updates. Lose your style! so pretty!

  • Your makeovers!!!!!! I am pretty sure that is my favorite part.
    Jennifer Fairfield, Seattle WA

  • I love this giveaway! My favorite feature is definitely Makeover story! It’s so inspiration to see all new ways to change your wardrobe.

  • Omg Elsie, best giveaway yet!! Mustard yellow is my favorite!!

    And my favorite features on your blog so far are wedding updates, Makeovers, and of course your daily outfit posts. Everything is so wonderful 🙂

  • Oh my goodness I would die to have a beautiful Kitchen Aid! I’ve been begging husband for 3 years to get me one 🙂 I love the make-overs the most. Seeing the women more confident and womanly makes me so giddy inside!

  • I could not possibly pick one feature that I love more than the others, your blog is my total blog crush! If I had to pick just one though, it would be the DIY stuff, particularly the home related ones. I’m in the process of redoing my apartment and have taken a lot of cues from your home!

    Lindsay

  • Oh my goodness, Elsie! I love all of the makeover stories and outfit posts. But all of your posts are sooo, so inspiring!

  • I absolutely love Project Restyle and DIY projects… it’s inspiring! Thank you!

  • my favorite feature of your blog is the ongoing positivity that radiates throughout. no matter what the topic. no matter what the craft. the positivity shines through! it’s a great reminder/pick-me-up for all who visit. delights!

  • Oh my goodness!

    I love your 10 things I love on Sundays! I look forward to them each week!

    Congrats and thanks for the chance to win!!!

    xo

  • Does everything count? 🙂 I really love “10 Things I Love”…you always introduce to such cute and interesting stuff!

  • Gosh, that’s a hard one, but I have to say I love the diy posts! Thanks for all the endless inspiration! I still can’t believe you guys are in Springfield Missouri!

  • Congratulations!… I love your DIY series…But my daughter loves all the vintage clothes…and wishes there was a Red Velvet store here in australia! We love the KitchenAid mixer & making cupcakes…:)

  • I like hearing about your wedding plans!!! I also like seeing the makeover stories.

    E

  • I love to browse those tattoo pics you have. They’re all so beautiful. Thanks for the giveaway!

  • Hey Elsie

    I really really want this. I love making cupcakes!

    I have a specific article that you wrote that it my favorite and I hope it counts as a feature. I am not a long time reader but you article titled “on being a workaholic & still having a life…” was really inspiring. I love my job and what I do, but sometimes I get stressed and overwelmed. I have a hard time not letting the stress get to me and reading that really helped. It was inspiring and you posted it at a perfect time.

    I enjoy all your posts, and the DIYs outfits are my favorite, but I thought I would share something that I really connected with.

    Thanks for brightening my days with your blog articles!

    Jess

  • This is an amazing giveaway!!!! I love your outfits! They give me inspiration for my own outfits 🙂

  • Oh WOW, this is the one thing I REALLY wanted when I got married, but still don’t have! You are so lucky and extremely generous, Elsie! Thank you!

    My favourite feature on A Beautiful Mess are your Daily Outfit posts. They really help me mentally put together outfits and you really have made me more adventurous with my clothing. I buy more dresses and skirts now because I realize how FUN it can be, without needing to be all ‘matchy matchy’. Thank you so much for that… I love it and so does my husband! hehe 🙂

    -Andrea Thornley

  • The “10 Things I Love” posts are always my favorite. I can draw so much inspiration from them & I just love looking at all the pretty things! The shoes edition you did last week was pretty much amazing :] really hope I can win this! I don’t usually enter giveaways, but this is just too awesome to pass up. The light blue is my favorite!

  • You are one of the most inspiring people. As a girl who aspires to owning her own business it is awesome to know that it really is possible to live out your dream. So I guess that is my favorite feature.

  • Yesssss!!!!!!! How Generous of you!!!!!!! My favorite post was the video you shot of your new dress line! It was so professional, creative, inspirational, unique and fun…Just like your blog!

  • Most definitely ’10 Things I Love!’ You have opened my world to so many treasures!

  • I enjoy reading your blog with “10 Things I Love” being my favorite feature!

  • I have wanted one of these since I was 5!

    TEN THINGS I LOVE — hands down

    Thanks, Sondra

  • Happy one million!!

    I always look forward to the Daily Outfit posts. You are an inspiration!

  • I love seeing pictures of your shop…so many pretty things and great styling!

  • DIY for sure! I think your fashion inspiration is adorable and RVL updates are great, but when you share your arts and crafts, that’s why I tune in the most. Congrats on your huge blogging accomplishment!

  • I am a 70’s girl! I love the glimpses of the shop, and the various ways to change the look of a dress.

  • My favorite is your list of things you want to do before you next birthday. I made my own list after being inspired by you!!

  • i love the pictures of your store that you post. i have wanted to open one for years and i am so inspired by your decorating, merchandising, etc. i love how you blogged about the whole process– you definitely have something to be proud of!

    Mag

  • Wow Elsie!! Congratulations! My favorite feature of the blog has to be the photos! They make me smile! So many good things are happening for you this year…I hope the rest of 2011 is just as wonderful for you and your family. 🙂 xo

  • EEEEEEEKKKKK!!! so excited the colours are stunning. Although I am a fanatical green girl, I’d have to get the blue one for my sister for a wedding present to!

    My favourite thing is the way you share your motivation for life with everyone – albiet through preparing for the shop, for trying to be yourself through clothes, through make-overs, shop windows – thru everything. Elsie, you could be so selfish with how you run your life and your blog, but you really motivate so many of us daily and we are really thankful!

    luv bindi

  • i love your makeovers, its lovely to see people re-inspired by fashion 🙂 happy wedding too!

  • AHH! I want to win this so badly!

    My favorite feature is the Makeover Stories! Makes me wish that I lived in Missouri and could get a little RV Makeover!

    <3

  • I LOVE your sunday ’10 things I love’ posts…and of course your adorable pictures and quirky posts : )

  • 10 things I love is my favorite..so inspiring! I would love to have another kitchen aid..I have a white one that I got for my wedding and have almost run it into the ground. You’ll love yours!

    Shanna Page

  • Yay for one million views! I’m a fan of “10 Things I Love;” you always find so many cute things for your list!

  • Oh Elsie! Congrats that is HUGE and so well deserved! Your blog has been an absolute favorite for many years (when you first started scrapbooking, I think I discovered your blog through either an Autumn Leaves book or Danielle Thompson).
    Thank you for such a generous giveaway! My favorite thing about your blog is the Makeovers! Love love love them. I also enjoy peeking at your interesting sponsors and I definitely enjoyed all of the posts related to your first dress line release. Thank you thank you thank you for keeping it real and fresh!

  • I absolutely love your makeover stories!! They inspire me to revamp my style. Thanks for sharing your creativity and insight!

  • Yeah, I love to hear about your shop! So awesome that you’ve turned something you love into a business.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

  • My favourite is the makeover story because it makes me feel like I can be as cute as you one day! Thank you!

  • Wowzers! How to choose…? I always look forward to “10 Things I Love” posts!! 🙂

  • I think I love 10 things I love on sundays. It’s a really great way to end the weekend 🙂

  • It’s all great but I love your “10 Things I love” features the best! Thanks for the chance to win!

  • *Love* your diy and fashion posts! Keep up the awesome story Elsie!

  • congratulations!

    i always enjoy your ’10 things i love…’ posts 🙂

    (one million wishes i win~~~)

    thank you! Dee

  • I like so many of your posts. Primarily the make over stories, but I also like your favorite things posts. Congrats on the 1 million views in 30 days.

  • I love the Makeover Stories but I do miss the make-up tips for the seasons. This give away is amazing 🙂

  • My favorite is when you give us a little peak of your cute little dates with Jeremy. So cute the both of you are.

    -Angie

  • ELSIE!! how exciting (and generous!)
    I love the make over posts
    and hearing about red velvet shoppe 🙂

  • I love your wedding posts. I’m also getting married soon, and I love reading about your plans. I can’t wait to see how all your ideas come together.

  • I just like to see what you are kickin’ around…EVERYTHING IS INTRIGUING! Also, I love when I can spot an OWL in your displays 🙂

  • Hi Elsie 🙂
    My favorite part is the little tidbits about Red Velvet – being an aspiring fashion-business owner myself I always find these little insights so inspiring and helpful!
    Keep up the great work x

  • I love your makeovers and especially your store. I’m visiting at the end of May and I’m really excited to see it in person.

  • I love everything about A BEAUTIFUL MESS!!! This blog is my number one go to for eye candy and as entrepreneurs you and Emma are so inspiring to me and my wildhearts (bestfrands). If I want to give Amy a compliment i say “today you look like Elsie” If she wants to complement me she says “oh wow, your cupcakes are as cute as Emmas”

    xoxoLesli

    PS if I won this I would cry

  • What a cool giveaway! I just love reading all about Red Velvet and seeing your wonderful store photos. As a bred-and-buttered Midwestern girl with a huge vintage bent, I appreciate everything about Red Velvet’s aesthetic. Definitely the reason I follow your awesome blog!

  • I love your daily outfit posts, DIYs and makeovers! oh, and 10 things I love! I guess I like pretty much everything 🙂

    -Emma <3

  • Love your blog! My favorite part is how colorful it is, from you routfits to the DIY projects! Perfect way to brighten any day! And, of course, absolutely love this giveaway;)

  • I have been loving seeing all of Emma’s creations (on her blog too) but when you feature them. I also look forward to the vintage makeover posts. So inspiring!

  • I live way far away from your shop so I love that I can get a quick peek into your store! I also love your wedding posts! It gives me insight into mine for whenever I have mine. I love your blog 🙂

    have a nice day 🙂

  • I love the outfit posts! I’ve been a reader for a year now, I found you on stumble upon, and I go back searching and searching for a certain scarf, or pair of shoes you inspired me with!

  • My favorite is definitely 10 Things I Love Sunday. I also love when you do beauty posts too! 🙂

  • You’re amazing! My favorite thing is when you post your ’10 things I love’ …and I also love reading about the wonderful relationship you have with so many strong, beautiful, crafty women! It’s completely inspiring!

  • I forgot to mention, My sister registered for a Kitchen Aide mixer for her wedding knowing she would probably wont get it….if i surprised her with this we would both cry

  • I love all the fashion posts! I’m not a natural fashionista and your blog inspires me to break away from my plain Jane ways.

  • Sooo pretty. And congrats.

    I LOVE seeing all your shop updates – you all have the most adorable displays EVER!!!! They always make me want to take a roadtrip just for some cupcakes and vintage dresses.

  • I love seeing your shop updates, especially of your very cute and creative merches!

  • I love so much about your blog, the posts about the Red Velvet shop are my favorite though. They are a huge inspiration, as I have a dream of owning my own shop one day. I also look forward to the ’10 things I love’ posts every week. 🙂

  • Congrats! Your success is so well deserved! I simply can’t choose one, but my favorite features are behind-the-scenes on your store, your outfits, and 10 Things I Love. 🙂

    Shelley

  • Lately I have been loving hearing about your engagement and wedding plans. I think your wedding is going to be amazing with all of your personal touches. What a great giveaway!

  • first, congratulations, you deserve it.
    I love all the tips you’re willing to share with your readers they are both helpful and inspiring. also “10 things I love” is just an always sunday must.
    is this giveaway real? 🙂
    -j

  • My favorite feature…hmmm, that would have to be photos of your store. I love it. It’s the cutest store and I wish I had one just like it to visit and shop. I would be in there everyday. I love the simpleness, freshness, and happiness of the store. The presentation is awesome and you can see that details are very important. There is pride in those details.

  • I love seeing the cute and unique outfits you wear! I also very much love the new makeovers 🙂

  • I love lots of things about this blog…10 favorite things and DIY are at the top of the list. Always inspiring me!!

  • My favourite thing about your blog is that you work hard to make your dreams come true. We as readers can see that you love your shop, your design, and all of the other elements of your life. It’s really wonderful to see someone who has done everything she can to make her wishes come true! Thanks for always sharing!

    xx. Julia

  • HMMM…Do i Have to pick just one!!!

    ….Daily outfits postings…I love seeing all the thrifty makings!!!

    So Inspiring!~

  • Yay! I love your wedding posts. My best friend is getting married in November and you’re a lovely inspiration. Your ideas and style are adorable!

  • Holy crap, what an exciting giveaway! I think my favorite feature on your blog is the makeover story feature, but I also really love any posts related to your shop!

  • What an amazing giveaway I’m so in love! I adore your 10 things I love posts but I also enjoy your posts about red velvet, I plan to open a vintage shop this summer so I loving hearing about your adventures!!

  • first of all, congrats. that truly is a mile stone. and of course numbers are not the focus, but they do guide you along the way to see how far you have come! truly amazing! my favorite feature is the makeover stories. loving them!

    peace and love,
    laura

  • My favorite feature is the frequent and consistent quality of your posts. You share so much good stuff, it’s nice to see and read.

  • Your ’10 Things I Love’ posts have introduced me to such wonderful corners of the internet!

  • Congratulations! You deserve the success. I absolutely love the ’10 Things I Love’ posts.

  • My favourite thing is reading about your wedding! I am not getting married anytime soon, but I love to think about it! xx

  • I’ve wanted a colorful Kitchenaid mixer for a very long time! I love, love, love the vintage makeovers, and I’m working my way through one of your e-courses right now (and loving it). There’s a lot to look forward to in your delightful little webspace. 🙂

  • I am a new reader to your blog but I can say without a doubt that I love your 10 Things!! What a wonderful giveaway and congrats on being awesome! 1 million is amazing!

  • I like the vintage makeover features! Always good inspiration.

  • Eeep!! What an awesome giveaway!! My favorite feature is Makeover Stories! But… I also love Ten Things I Love… Congrats!

  • congrats elsie, that is amazing! i honestly love everything you post, but seeing your outfits is one of my favorites 🙂

    xoxo

  • Love the 10 Things I Love Sunday Posts! Look forward to them every week!!

  • Congratulations! What a fantastic giveaway ladies! My favorite feature on A Beautiful Mess has to when you share peaks into your shop & studio.

  • 1 million how wonderful!
    I’m always so happy to see the “10 Things I love” posts. It always gives me such inspiration!

  • I love the DIY projects! And of course the “10 Things I Love” section.

  • Whoa! Congrats!

    My favorite posts are your makeover stories! So good! So inspiring! So red velvet!

  • What a fantastic giveaway!!! I love the ’10 Things I Love’ posts.

  • I have a hard time picking my favourite. I love to just explore your whole site; i always find something new and interesting. However, I too am a small business owner, so i love to see what you are doing in your shop! thanks for the inspiration!
    -Amy

  • I love the makeover stories! As a fellow soon to be newlywed I also enjoy the sneak peaks at your wedding!

    You blog is so inspiring!

    Nikki

  • Hi I’m Melisa!

    I love all your posts, but I think your “What I Wore” posts are my faves. They’re so fun and inspiring. I just think you’re great!

  • The GIVEAWAYS are my favorite features! hehe 😉 I truly love LOVE the ’10 Things I Love’ posts. I just wish you could do one. Every. Single. Day. 😀

  • I cant choose one so I will choose two…I love the 10 things I love and the daily outfits!!

    Brea Davies ^_^

  • Just one favorite?? Oh man, this is difficult. If I have to choose, it would be the makeover story’s! It is very inspiring to see you turn an average look into something very unique. I love the vintage styling. It is so relevant to the fashion of today. Since I am a huge lover of baking (and Emma’s blog) this mixer would be a lifesaver (especially for the wallet!) when I move out. 🙂 keep on postin’, it’s my daily inspiration. <3

  • Holy Moley!!! That is the most perfect giveaway EVER!! I have started a hope chest for when I move out and it’s all 50’s style primary colors and one of these would fit perfectly! I like reading anything about the Red Velvet shop because it’s my favorite store in the whole world, but I also love seeing all the adorable things on “10 Things I Love” <3

  • Wow, what an amazing giveaway!
    I can’t choose between the fabulous ’10 things I love’ and the new makeover series – actually I love all the DIY stuff…
    Keep it up!

  • I dig the blog – and my favorite thing so far, is quite possibly the post with the Fight Club soap mold. Absolutely made my day!!! On a more regular basis, the makeover posts rock!

  • Oh my gosh, I have to pic a favorite? I love when you post about your family and I LOVE your outfit posts. Really though, everything is fantastic!

  • Oh Wow! I am big fan of all the crafty projects and DIY’s. I can’t wait to see what you have for us next. Congrats!

  • Darn hope I win 🙂
    I love all the vintage-ness of your blog 🙂

  • Hi 🙂 This is AMAZING! My favorite feature is anything that’s about your real everyday life… What’s in My Bag or any post where you’re talking about your everyday life. Thanks!

  • I like your DIY stuff and your photography is very good. You’re so creative!

    ~Phill

  • favorite feature? all your post and your pictures and your style and pretty much everything. i feel like i know you and you live down the block because of how open you are, yet i’ve never been in your state. you seem like a very awesome individual that lives a very happy and neat life 🙂

  • I have just “stumbled upon” this blog last week but I have to say it is one of my favorites so far…..My favorite part of a beautiful mess is the DIY section and also the Home Decor entries:)

  • Congratulations!

    This is the BEST giveaway ever!

    My favorites are the makeover stories & your outfit posts!

    I love your blog so much I made it my homepage. 🙂 So lovely!

  • Right now my favorite feature is your wedding updates! Weddings are so fun and a representation of the couple. I love seeing it all come together. Congratulations!

  • Ooh, what a great giveaway! I love your makeovers. You bring out the natural beauty and CONFIDENCE in each person!! Also, I adore the diy projects you use in your shop. So inspiring!

  • My favorite feature is the makeover story! They’re so cute!

  • First off Congrats to you! Very exciting! While I enjoy the blog as a whole, I absolutely love the makeover feature and when you bring us into your store… It’s been a BIG dream of mine to open a handmade shop, so you are truly an inspiration to me…

  • I love everything about your blog but one of my favorite features is your daily outfits! 🙂 I love your style and I love these kitchen aid mixers!

  • I love the wedding posts! So many inspirational ideas! Congrats!

  • so cool!!! my favorite feature lately has been the makeovers. so neat…i wish i could be made over! 🙂

  • My favorite feature on A Beautiful Mess is the DIYs. I’ve done more than a few of them, and I love them all!

    Also, sincere congratulations, Elsie.

  • CONGRATS on your 1M view – awesome!!! I love your fun drawings & doodles! Love your site – full of inspiration! Thanks for this great giveaway!

  • Congrats! Those colors are amazing! My all time favorite is ’10 Things I Love’
    Thank you!

  • I love you ’10 things I love’ and seeing what cute outfits you wear!

  • I totally love your Sunday favorites, I get tons of cute ideas from them. Although… the makeovers are a close second! 😀

  • I love your “10 Things I Love”. Look forward to it every week!

  • Wow! One million? That’s awesome! I’d have to say my favorite is the Project Re-Styles. Giving old clothes a second life 🙂

  • Oh my gosh, thank you for making your giveaway available to the world, I always miss out on giveaways because I am in Australia!!! My absolutely favourite part of your blog is the makeover segments, they are uplifting and fabulous! xxx

  • 10 Things I Love Sundays. Thanks for such a great giveaway opportunity.

  • My favorites are the 10 Things I Love Sunday posts. I look forward to them every week! 🙂

    I would love to give this to my mom for a late mother’s day gift–eek! So generous and fun!

    Also, congrats on so many readers! I have loved watching you grow over the past year or so that I’ve been reading your blog.

  • that is incredible! both your one million milestone and this giveaway. my favorite features are the glimpses into your shop. so unique- there’s nothing like red velvet anywhere else on the web!

  • I have to pick a favorite?! Oh bother. Well, I love whenever you talk about your shop + anything related to following your dreams. So inspiring.
    <3
    P.S. I think I literally jumped for joy when I saw this giveaway. Eeeeek!

  • I love the makeover stories – I hope to one day very soon I can visit your shop from the northwest and get a makeover of my own!

  • Top three are… 10 things that I love, makeovers, and your DIY projects. It’s probably DIY projects the most, though. I loved the pinhole camera DIY you posted oh-so-long-ago. Going to try it out this summer!

  • What drew my attention to your blog to start off with was all the posts about your new store and ever since I have been MOST inspired by all your store and business related posts. You have inspired me and my vintage clothing, accessories and homewares business, i even did your Dream Job course! <3 Jess x

  • A favorite feature? Are you serious? I’ve been following for several years, sometimes more regularly than other times . . . . but my favorite feature has never changed – it’s YOU! YOU are adorable, fun, caring, kind, real and true, inspirational and you are always able to put a smile on my face. Thank you and congratulations on 1MILLION!

  • I LOVE the makeover stories! I also just love getting to come on here and see how you are doing, your amazing shop, beautiful family! Congrats on 1 million!

  • Elsie- “10 Things I Love” and The Makeover stories both are faves of mine! What an awesome giveaway- and I dont have a KitchenAid mixer- and golly…I have had mixer envy since you received yours! Hope I win- I pledge to make cupcakes first!

  • What an incredible giveaway! A friend told me about your blog and I am inlove with it! I especially like your tatoo posts and 10 things I love posts!! So inspiring!!!

    And I have always loved kitchen aid, I am so drooling over the purple right now…wow! so pretty!

    Thanks,

    Jacy

  • I am in LOVE with the makover stories. I also really adore the ’10 Things I Love’… Hard choice Your blog is Amazing!

  • I check your blog everyday and love every bit, but I’d have to say my favorite posts are the “10 Things I Love” ones. Sooo inspiring and lovely. Perfect eye candy!

  • First of all, congratulations! There is not a question in my mind as to why you would have such success aside from why it hasn’t happened sooner! You are amazing & make a proud name for MO : )

    My favorite feature of A Beautiful Mess is it’s sincere/ natural honesty and intimacy. I feel like I know you and I want to be more like you, only by visiting your site for the first time last week. I am addicted – even made you a tab in my browser so I can get to A Beautiful Mess that much faster. All my best! Thank you for providing me with fresh inspiration each and every day!

  • I really like your 10 things I love posts and also the pictures that you you take of your daily outfits! You are such an inspiration! Congrats on the million blog views!

  • I always look forward to your “10 Things I Love” feature as you always highlight such beautiful things. It opens my eyes to see things in a new way and introduces me to some new shops or items! I would love to win a kitchenaid mixer… A true art piece in the kitchen!

  • Wow! It’s hard to choose a favorite feature. I love your outfit posts and DIYs. Also LOVE your posts about your store. Thanks! 🙂

    Laura

  • oh! wonderful!

    my favorite feature is a tie between “friday favorites” and all of your “how to style…” posts!

    *fingers crossed*
    i hope i get lucky this time!! 🙂

  • I love your daily outfits and the makeover stories. So inspiring and fun!

    A KitchenAid standing mixer is my DREAM!!! Thanks for this awesome giveaway!

  • I am a fan of the “10 Things I Love” posts. Every Sunday I wake up and check out all the amazing things you find and love.

  • My favorite are pictures of your guys studio it is so inspiring!!!

    Congrats on a million!!

  • Your Inspiration is my favorite part of your blog!!! I also love 10 things I love….Keep up the great work!

  • I love the make-over stories,
    the pictures of you in your outfits,
    and the pictures of your store,
    as you change seasons or update. 🙂

  • I found your blog a few years ago and make sure that I look at it every few days because it inspires me. I am not really an artist or crafty, but the beautiful things you post just make me want to live prettier.

    I love the posts where I get to know you little bit better, like when you post about family or what makes you tick. It’s bit by bit, not one gushing post after another.

    Also, “10 Things I Love.” I have never been disappointed by a post.

  • My favortie feature is deffinitly the DIY posts, I’m pretty much addicted to searching blogs that feature them and your’s are super cute. Congratulations on your wedding and dress line (I so want to order something but I’m a bit hippy so I’m worried about the fit) and good luck with everything else in your life!

  • I love seeing the store photos.
    It’s so inspiring that you have worked hard achieve something that was your dream… and that you get to work with your sister everyday to boot!
    Thanks for always being un-limitlessly creative and pushing the rest of us to dream as big as you!

  • I love your makeover stories-you seem to have a knack for both understanding what the want AND knowing what they should wear.

  • Holy giveaway! Congrats! I love your 10 Things I Love Sunday, and I also really loved reading about the progress of your dress line.

  • 10 Things I Love! I look forward to it every week. Always inspiring.

  • Hi Elsie,

    What can I say, I love reading everything on your blog. If you really want me to choose one thing, then it would have to be your wonderful craft ideas. You are a true inspiration to us all.

  • Way to go! Even though I am nowhere near getting married, I love seeing the creativity in your wedding plans. 😀

  • What’s not to love?

    What I love most about A Beautiful Mess is how you incorporate the “loves” in your life. You include fashion, creativity, family, Red Velvet and of course your other half, Jeremy. It is obvious you are passionate about life and it comes out in your blog.

    Thanks for sharing your heart and a little bit of your life with us.

  • This is AMAZING! I really love your sunday favorites…they have been a favorite of mine for quite some time now!

  • This is so exciting, I have always wanted a kitchen aid but never could afford it! My favorite part of your blog are your DIY’s. Its so inspirational to see how everyday objects can become extraordinary with some TLC.

  • For sure the makeovers. I always say that you can be whoever you want, and those just prove how easy it is to change your style!

  • oh goodness, there are so many wonderful things about you blogs!!!

    i totally enjoyed when you had the posts about taking random clothing items and making them all new fancy and beautiful!

    but recently ive been loooving the posts about wedding stuff:) my sweet man miles and i are planning on getting married in the next year or so, and i simply adore the same kind of styles you guys do!
    <3

  • WHAAT!!! That’s amazing. Elsie your blog is beautiful, constantly reminds me of all things pretty and fun! I love your 10 things I love posts, but I also love seeing pictures of your store 🙂

  • Love this blog – especially look forward to DIY/Craft posts. I’ve always been a crafty person but have fallen out of the habit. Your site has been a source of inspiration for me to pick up again! I’ve made some art for home, now to learn how to sew properly again…..

    Thanks!

  • I love your posts on Sundays about the 10 pretty things you are lusting after. How you manage to do all you do AND have time to surf the net for pretty items is beyond me! What a wonderful giveaway and congratulations!

  • Ah! I have been day dreaming of a Kitchen Aid mixer since I was a little girl. And now they come in such dreamy colors!

    I love your DIYs and tutorials. I am always so inspired when I come to your blog, but the DIYs always get my wheels turning.

    I also adored peeks into the process of making your new dress line. I cannot wait for the next collection and hope my size doesn’t sell out before I can snag one this time!

    -Josie

  • OMG what an amazing give away!! What posts DON’T I like? I love “10 things I love” and the make over stories.

  • Dear lord. this is the one kitchen item i have always wanted but can’t afford. it would be amazing to have one.

    my favoruite feature is probably 10 things i love but i do enjoy it all

  • i love when you show off your style (and of course the giveaways are nice)

    i’m also a big fan of tours of your shop since i can’t travel to see it in person.

    taylor

  • Sooo many things I love about this blog but I’d have to say it’s the posts about your shop and dress line. It’s so inspiring as a young artist to see how well you’re doing and it inspires me to work extra hard to achieve my goals! 🙂

  • One million! Congratulations!

    I love the ’10 things I love’ posts, I look forward to them every week. 🙂

  • this is really hard but my fav post is the 10 things i love, in fact being able to visit this blog is for real the highlight in my day!!!
    love from mexico!! 🙂

  • Makeover story is my favorite! I love what you to bring forth the self-confidence of others.

  • I Adore your Sunday faves :)I get tons of inspiration from them!!! What a fab giveaway- congrats!

  • Wow, this is an awesome giveaway. Very very generous. I love the ten things I love Sundays and all they diys. Actually I love the sneak peaks into your shop. They are so inspirational.

  • i love that you post something new and exciting everyday, and you always have a surprize up your sleeve. I love the suspence of what creative thing you are going to do next… thanks for keepin it fresh

    carmen c

  • what a treat!!!! my favorite is and always has been “10 things I love Sunday”

  • Congratulations (and thank you for the super-generous giveaway. I dream of a Kitchenaid mixer)! I love your DIY posts most, with 10 Things I Love a close second.

  • I’m such a sucker for DIY’s! And I loved seeing all the different ways to wear your dresses. 🙂

    Awesome, awesome giveaway btw!!

    -Jessi

  • What an incredible prize! Your 10 Things I Love posts are some of the best, because I always end up loving them myself! They’ve introduced me to some great products and designers.

    Cassie

  • Congratulations,Elsie! This is quite an accomplishment.

    My favorite feature would be your DIY tutorials. I loved the wreath/yarn tutorial.

  • Aww, I had a preschool student who was obsessed with these mixers. Makes me smile. 🙂

    My favorite feature is the 10 things I love column.

  • ’10 Things I Love’ gets me all excited every Sunday to see what you found!!!
    And another favorite is the WAY you write/blog – you make it personal, like we’re friends even though we’ve never met!

  • This is the best giveaway ever! I want one so bad 🙂

    I absolutely love love love the “10 Things I Love Sunday” and the DIYs. I look forward to them so much.

  • Your wedding DIY! I’m planning my own wedding right now! Super exciting!
    Mandi Hawkins

  • i am completely and absolutely in.love.with. the 10 things i love. always super inspirational! 🙂

  • Cool! I just walked past a new sparkly pink blender at William Sonoma on a shopping trip with my boss! I love your positive attitude and the photos you share on this blog. I also enjoy seeing all of your amazing window and store displays! Thank you!

  • Wow, what a prize! I think my kitchen really needs a new aqua kitchen aid 😉 My fav feature has to be the new vintage makeover posts. Love seeing vintage on everyday people!

  • I love everything about your blog! But the makeovers are always fantastic. Also I need a kitchenaid in my life, badly!!

  • Thanks so much for offering this up, Elsie!

    I love your DIYS and home decor features. They’re inspiring!

  • I really enjoy reading ” ten things I love”, and your makeover stories:) and I have to say, this giveaway is to die for!!
    -becca

  • I love 10 Things I Love! Congratulations on being so awesome 🙂 I also love checking out your different monthly sponsors! So many beautiful things and talented people out there!!!

  • Ohh–fun giveaway! I love the makeover stories but also the wedding stuff is also great.

  • One million! Incredible! I’d have to say I love the little behind the scenes peeks. It’s so neat and inspiring to see the day to day tasks that make up what you ladies do!

  • Ack! What a generous giveaway. Okay, most favorite feature? The makeovers! No, no, no, ’10 Things I Love’! Definitely.

  • The outfit posts are really fun, and I love when you give advice on business or blogging too.

  • That is fantastic and quite mindblowing – 1 million views in 30 days! Massive well done to you guys for all the hard work you put into this blog! It’s such a pleasure to read them pretty much everyday 🙂

    My favourite part/s of your blog would have to be the 5 tips [im a sucker for any kind of tips hehe] but mostly getting an inside and behind the scenes look at your beautiful shop and watch your business grow. it’s so inspiring!

    Rhiannon xxx

  • Whoa! I love your “10 things I love” posts, they always inspire me. (and your outfits!)

  • i love hearing your story and thinking that one day I can make it happen for myself. Plus your fashion is awesome and I like the makeovers!

  • Such an accomplishment! Congrats on hitting 1 million… You’ve more than earned it. If I had to pick one feature I would say your daily outfit posts but I love them all.

  • This is incredible! My favorite part is the “10 things I love” post, because really what’s not to love 🙂

    ellen

  • The Make Over stories are always so inspiring because I am constantly looking for ways to work more vintage into my wardrobe!

  • Love 10 Things you Love! It’s always full of great eye candy!

  • WOH!! (That was a Joey Lawrence for you) Congrats on hitting the big million!

    10 things I love is by far the most inspirational! And its the perfect way to start the week!! 🙂

    Next step the super big billion!

  • I love love love 10 Things I Love Sundays! And I love that you’re giving one of these away!

  • Amazing giveaway! My favorite thing about A Beautiful Mess is watching you follow your dream to create a dress line.
    -Mackenzie

  • Your DIYs are always my favorite posts, but through your makeover stories I’ve learned to love vintage (FOR ME) I’ve always loved it on other people, but didn’t think I could pull it off…until recently. Thanks for always keeping a positive face on your blog. I appreciate your inspriational e-courses as well. I’m on my 3rd one now 🙂

  • I like your Daily Life posts, because it’s a fun way to get to know you better! I also think the Makeover Stories are super fun and creative! 🙂

  • what a great giveaway, me and the mister just got engaged so this would be great for our future home 🙂

    and im going to have to say the treasure hunt posts are my fave… as well as the wedding plans of course.

    thanks elsie 🙂

  • Im a total sucker for makeover stories…but my absolute favorite posts are the ones where you share a bit about your business, your outlook on work and life, and how you manage to stay seemingly so happy, balanced and constantly creating.

    Inspiration. 🙂

    Angela

  • I love “10 things I love” and makeup stories..I really cannot choose one 🙂

  • i rub you and your fiancée’s wedding plans because sometimes you two remind me of my boyfriend and i.

  • Congrats on the 1 million views!!!

    How awesome!!! I love to cook and have always always wanted a brightly colored KitchenAid mixer!

    My favorite feature is the “10 Things I Love”.

    –Sarah–♥

  • My favorite thing about your blog are the 10 Things I Love posts. You always show the prettiest/unique/creative things that I get so inspired by. I also love all your business advice.

    ~Justyne~

  • OH my 1800 comments already? I really like when you show bits of your everyday life, like your home or your drawings as it shows are part of your personality that otherwise we wouldn’t see.

    All the way from Australia I am holding my breath for this generous giveaway!

  • How amazing! I would love the purple one :))

    I absolutely love your blog and all of the features! especially the 10 things I love because it usually leads me to more beautiful things!

  • Wow! Congrats on a MILLION hits! Holy cow! I’m lucky to get 10! haha I love when you update on crafty things you’re doing yourself, and wedding posts, as I am engaged myself! Also, I can’t tell you how obsessed I am with a KitchenAid mixer. It is the ONE thing I HAVE to have once we finish our kitchen!!!

  • OMG! the yellow one is so lovely!
    My favorite part is always “10 things I love” 🙂

  • DEFINITELY 10 Things I love. Because I love all the same things!

    It is great to see a popular fashion/lifestyle blog based in – GASP – Missouri. I feel ya. 🙂

    alina aponiewaz@gmail.com

  • I love the makeover stories, your outfit pictures, your behind the scenes of your dress line, and the list goes on… Thanks so much for always being an inspiration!

  • OH MY GOSH! So happy for you, I started following you in the Summer of 2009 & Haven’t missed a thing since 🙂 You are so inspiring in so many ways, Congratulations!!!! What an exciting month for you!! It’s hard to pick just one favorite feature…..but if I had to choose one I’d say all the e-courses you offer what a great way for all your followers (including myself) to interact and join in as you inspire them 🙂

    XO
    Lea

  • I absolutely love reading the more personal stuff on your blog. The “Jeremy & Elsie” stuff, ie: your engagement photos, & his music, or inside sneek peeks at your home.. those are always my fave, because it lets your readers know just how real you are.

    Congrats on 1 Million views! That is an amazing feat! Keep up the great work!!

  • The makeovers and I just love emma and her recipes! Yum! 🙂
    I’m getting married June 4th…the baby blue mixer would be a great addition to our 70’s style blue kitchen! 🙂

  • I’m so in love with your makeover stories, but your DIY’s are always wonderful too!
    Fingers crossed. <3
    -Cara

  • Elsie! I love hearing about your wedding plans. I’m crazy about your invitations and want to do something similar.
    Great giveaway!

  • I love when you post your top 10 things I love on Sunday!I also love all the clothes you post and when you posted what was in your purse. I actually bought that perfume you talked about from Anthropolgie that smells like coconut (LOVE IT). 😀

    Brittany

  • As many have commented, my favorite feature about your blog is the ’10 Things I Love’ weekly posts. It’s nice to get a bit of random inspiration here and there. Also another thing I have enjoyed from your blog has been reading and seeing the pictures from the progress of your store! I think it’s an amazing accomplishment and I love seeing how all of you at Red Velvet express your creativity!

    Thanks!
    Hilary

  • Hmmm so hard to choose!! I would have to say your outfit posts… 🙂 I lovee being inspired by your vintage and unique looks! Soo cute! I also love the 10 things I love post and just all the wedding posts! Soo excited!!

  • Swoon, what a lovely prize! Well I am a sucker for make-overs so i have to go for that section of your blog, but I really like all of it 🙂

  • how awesomely generous of you!

    my fave is of course your diy’s. they never disappoint. :)))

    xxo

  • I started reading years ago for the scrapbooking but I live for wedding planning news as I’m getting married in a month! I also love interior design stuff, whether pics of the shop, your pad, or magazine love!

  • OH MY! I cannot believe you are giving one of these away! I would die!

    My favorite part is the DIY, I love all the ideas!

  • I love the photos… all of them… I always look at the pictures first then go back and read the blog.
    Love this giveaway 🙂

  • I love the makeover stories! I think they’re an inspiration to a lot of ladies out there, myself included. I especially loved the maternity makeover, as I’m currently 39 weeks pregnant myself and still love wearing vintage!

  • What’s not to love about your blog? I love your outfit posts and the makeover stories but I think my favorite thing right now is hearing updates about your wedding. I’m planning mine now too – also mostly DIY stuff – so I love checking out what other people are doing and where they’re finding their inspiration.

  • Congratulations on the 1 million – that’s awesome! My favorite feature of A Beautiful Mess is your “10 things I love” Sundays because they always remind me of things that I love, too. Or they’ll be something completely new and different and I find a new thing I love.. and what’s better than that? 🙂

    Thanks! Kristina

  • I love your blog! My favorite feature is definitely the outfit posts! 🙂

  • Congratulations on one million views! that’s amazing:)

    I like all features(especially DIY and the 10 Things I Love posts), but I am really loving the new Makeover Story features:))

  • makeover stories
    i would so love to win one like my grandma used to have

  • Eep!! They’re so pretty!
    I love ’10 Things I Love’…always so much inspiration. I also love your outfit posts!

  • My oh my that is exciting! Well I would have to say I enjoy your ’10 Things I love’ post but I also really like all your outfit posts as well.

    April

  • My fave feature is 10 Things I love… I love seeing the things you are digging, and always find something fun/pretty/inspiring to enjoy.

    Have drooled over these kitchen aid mixers since I was a child looking through Mum’s house magazines. Would looooove to call one of these babies my own!!

    Cheerio Ladies

  • I have been reading your blog for just over 2 months now and I absolutely love it! You have inspired me in so many ways, including to start my own blog which has yet to launch because I am a perfectionist and know it will never measure up to your amazing blog! Anyways, I love your “10 Things I love” post. Always gives me great ideas!
    P.S. Fun fact when you get married we will have the same last name! I got married 9 months ago and love being Mrs. Larson!

  • oh my goodness!!
    i have been following a beautiful mess for quite a bit of time now thanks to a wonderful friend for recommending it to me!
    my favorites are “things i love”, the makeover stories, outfit posts and i love reading about your wonderful adventures:)

  • what first drew me to “a beautiful mess” was a photo shoot you did a few months ago at your shop. it was absolutely captivating that i needed to see more!

  • The feature of yours that has made the biggest impression on me is your “5 Tips for Bloggers” section. Before finding that, I very much wanted to start a blog but for some reason I was having a lot of trouble getting one going. Then, I stumble across your beautiful site, find your ‘about me’ section, and become totally invigorated by your 5 tips for newbie bloggers like me! My blog finally got going. Thank you for continually inspiring me with your photos & stories, and for this wonderful chance at winning a KitchenAid mixer!

  • I love the makeover stories!!! Very inspiring and show me how to coordinate new looks 🙂

  • Can I say everything is my favorite?? Your blog is one of the few that I look forward to reading EVERY DAY!! I love seeing the outfits you wear, I love seeing your sister, I love the makeover posts, I love seeing your shop, I love wedding updates, I love everything!

    Sorry, I really would pick a favorite but I just can’t! (and yes, I realize that I sound like I am sucking up…but I’m not)

  • Oh gosh! Its so hard to pick one. Well I just LOVE and adore EVERYTHING!!! Although right now Im loving the makeover stories! so sweet!

    Peace and love

    -Michela

  • oh this is so generous!
    i love love love your outfit & “10 things i love” posts
    you’re the cutest, elsie!

  • i don’t think i can pick just ONE!!! 🙂

    i love ’10 things i love’….your inspiring style….love love love posts about art, diy and crafting….just ALL of it! 🙂

    Congrats kiddo!

    <3,

    Dana

  • What a fantastic giveaway! I LOVE love LOVE the weekly 10 Favorite Things post! Pure eye candy!

  • Congrats on the million views! My favorite is definitely the Makeover Story, it’s great seeing others take an interest in vintage!

  • Great giveaway, I’ve been wanting a Kitchen Aid mixer for my new place!
    I really like the 10 things I Love, also the DIY posts

  • Home decor is my favorite! I am loving your vintage home style!

  • I love and look forward to your “10 Things I Love” posts.
    Keep them coming!
    Congratulations and continued success!

  • This is so awesome!

    My favorite thing on a beautiful mess is reading your really personal posts. The last one was about how your a workaholic. I love the reality of these post.

  • I would seriously cry if I won this. I’ve been lusting after one for years. Thank you so much for the lovely giveaway!

    I loove your ten things i love, diy, and make over features. Your blog is so versatile..i love it! 🙂

    Seriously though..thank you!

  • i love the project restyle feature! and looking at your store makes me really happy, as have all your little posts about wedding decor as of late.

  • wow i’ve wanted a kitchenaid mixer forever! my favorite features are the makeover stories and shop sneak peeks!!

  • I LOVE the makeover stories!! I also love seeing all the photos of your life. You are such an inspiration!

  • I’m new to blog commenting, but this giveaway is too good to pass up! Good time to start I guess. I run a coffee bar in Dallas and am about to move into a new apartment in a couple weeks. I’ve been dreaming of a KitchenAid for awhile now since I still do all my baking for myself and the shop with a hand held mixer! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your blog. I’ve got a style crush and look forward to the project re-style and DIY posts, keep em’ coming!
    -Melissa

  • I am so happy for you, Elsie. You deserve all the success and recognition of your blog. Seeing your business and blog bloom into something so big is such a HUGE inspiration for me, in the midst of everyone trying to discourage me, just because “it doesn’t earn a lot of money”. I can only hope one day that I will be able to open up my very own shop one day, and be able to support local and small businesses entirely. <3 I love this little quote, so true:

    "Buy local when you can, support your neighbor, not the man."

    Cheers!

  • So exciting! I love the makeover stories because they are inspiring and PROOF that anyone can pull off looking adorable! 🙂 Your blog is just full of inspiration!

  • I love the Project ReStyle, always inspiring & a spark of creativity in the middle of the day.

  • those mixers are so pretty!
    I am always excited to read the makeover posts! Since I live in Springfield, it’s fun to see local people in the features.

  • Oh boy, while pouring my heart out to you, it completely slipped my mind that I wanted to mention my favorite feature is either the Makeover Stories or when you post DIY tutorials. Both are so inspiring, gah!

  • eeeek! congratulations!
    “ten things i love sunday” is always an inspiration!

  • whaaaaat? this might be the best giveaway everrrrrr! love the outfit of the day and the 1o things I love posts!…you girls are sooo talented!

  • wow! what an incredible giveaway. you’re so generous! that is one of the things that brings me back to your blog. your personality is just lovely! it’s always fun to see what you’re doing next 🙂

  • Hi Elsie! I love your blog and what an awesome prize you’ve got there! There are so many things I like on your blog, but the favorites are the peeks into your life (your home, the store etc.) and absolutely the outfit posts!

  • Congratulations!! What an exciting thing! I absolutely love your makeover stories. I need one myself! But really the whole blog is wonderful and so inspiring!

  • This is lovely Elsie! Particularly for us Aussie readers. I love your outfit shots-you make me want to be more creative with my outfits. I’d so love to win-I’m hoping to get a Kitchenaid for my 25th birthday but this would be so special xx

  • You are such an inspiration I live in Mexico and really enjoy reading You’re blog when i return after a hard day in work, i love cooking and i always dream with a kitchen aid. Keep postín is our best gift!
    Puebla Mexico

  • Congrats on such a huge accomplishment! It’s hard to pick a favorite because I absolutely adore everything on your blog. I do especially look forward to 10 Things I Love and Project Restyle 🙂

  • congrats on those impressive views, lovelylady!

    i don’t normally have favorites of anything, but if i have to choose i’d say the ’10 Things I Love’ posts are what i look forward to the most. your blog is just precious all around.

    xo

  • My favorite are the 10 things I love posts!! Your site is so inspirational!

  • I have always wanted a KitchenAid Mixer! I’m just starting to get into baking and I think it would be a great motivator!!!

    I love your website because it’s always filled with beautiful photography and fun ideas for decorating with vintage items!

    Kyra in Phoenix

  • Hiya! I look forward to “10 things I love.” Theyre so inspirational!
    emily s.

  • *Fingers crossed*
    This is such an amazing giveaway! And congrats on 1 million. With that being said I would have to say my favorite posts on your blog are “10 Things I Love” and also when you post diy’s. So great!

  • Oh wow, I’ve been wanting a kitchenaid for 5 years. Always have regretted not registering for one when I got married! My fav feature are the makeover stories.

  • Like the rest it is hard to pick just one but I would say it is the inspiration from your shop. I love what you do to it and it gives me ideas for my home. Congrats on the hits!

  • I love the wedding posts! I just got married in February and it was so fun to see what your fun ideas were/are! I can’t wait to see what you do with feathers…

  • I love getting peeks at your studio and new store displays!
    I adore seeing your vintage bits n bobs.

  • My name is Whitney and I love reading about stuff you and Emma do together. I wish I had a sister I could do amazing projects with everyday. I’m so jealous of the relationship you have with each other.

  • Congratulations!! I am loving the new makeover stories. They are super unique

    Jackelyn Nagel

  • i really love the “10 things i love sunday” posts! 🙂 great inspiration to start my week, and i always look forward to them!! ♥

    alethea

  • Hot dog! Those are pretty. I love “10 things I love” and any sort of decorating/ room tour post!

  • Oh my golly.. A Kitchenaid! ha ha.. I love them!

    Favorite of the blog would definitely have to be… I love all the Home Decor posts and DIY posts.. It makes me want to be crafty! Congratulations on the wedding, hope it’s magical!

    ..Anna..

  • I’ve been loving all of the wedding-related posts – your shower was beautiful!

  • Congratulations 1M! I totally Love love love your
    10 things I love posts! I’ve always been intrigued and/or inspired
    By everything u pick! 😉

  • omg this is awesome! my favorites are the sunday posts! it’s just unexpected and a nice little surprise on the weekend 🙂

  • Wow! What a dream 🙂

    My favorite blog bits are when you post about making it in the self employed world AND as an artist! Second, cupcakes. I envy your constant proximity to cupcakes. Thank you for filling my cupcake appetite with the occasion bakery posts 🙂

  • What an awesome giveaway!

    I really love the “10 things I love” feature… 🙂

  • Nice! Congratulations on growing your blog, it is a great inspiration.

    I love the 10 Things I Love posts. So many lovely things.

  • The makeover stories have had me doing a makeover story of my own! Love it!!

  • Congratulations! My favourite posts are those where you show behind the scenes or sneak peaks of your projects, like your clothing line, wedding prep, your studio, and anything to do with your lovely store. I also love your daily outfit series.
    xx!

  • can i pick two? i love the “10 things I love” feature, and all your art/design in progress posts. congrats on reaching one meeeeellion blog views!

  • Congratulations!

    “Ten things I love” is always so inspiring. My favourite feeling thanks to you! x

  • Hey there! I would have to say my favorite feature on A Beautiful Mess is seeing all of the Makeover stories. Seeing them has inspired me to incorporate vintage fashion into my own wardrobe. 🙂

  • I just found your blog a couple of days ago so I am a new reader. I love that every day so far something new from you has popped up in my Google Reader. I’m happy I stumbled across such s cool blog.

  • I love your makeover series and the way that you help gals incorporate vintage looks with their own style.

    Yay for a million!!

  • What I love about your blog is a toss up between the makeovers and Project ReStyle. 🙂

  • Congrats Elsie! This would be the ultimate surprise present for my boyfriend… Crossing fingers! Keep up the great work 🙂 x

  • I love your ’10 things I love’ feature!! It’s so fun to see what new things you are loving each week!!!!

  • As much as I love your 10 things, and makeover stories, and your daily reads, my favourite thing on here? Your posts on dealing with opening a new shop and everything it entails. You put it into terms that are so normal and easy to relate to. Super inspiring, especially on those difficult days.

  • Why hi there!

    My favourite feature? Your ongoing optimism!! It’s so lovely to find a blog-writer who is honest with herself, but enjoys the little things so happily! You bring such a sense of joy and love to your blog, that it’s impossible not to check how you’re going <3

  • I love your outfits and your eclectic style with everything you do! Your gorgeous and you inspire me to be more creative and to not doubt myself!

  • Oooooo! My name is Annie and my favorite thing is whenever you post anything sister related (I love mine)! Your outfit posts are always inspiring as well….
    Here’s hoping!

  • I’ve been following you for YEARS. So I really do love all your home decor posts. From the time you scored an old church pew to the time you moved into your little loft to now and of course your shop! Congrats on all those readers!

  • I love your outfit posts!

    I already have a stand mixer, but it’s grey and I desperaely want a coloured one.

    -Abby

  • A kitchen Aid!!! LOVE IT!!

    my favorite feature is the makeover stories. I love seeing the way everyday girlies can be transformed into vintage wearing ladies.

  • congrats on the hella pageviews and thanks for the dope giveaway! your blog is always awesome but my favorite posts are probably the “10 things i love” ones because you have such great taste!

  • That is a beautiful mixer! I love the diy projects also the “Things I Love” post are inspiring.

  • I love love love the Makeover series AND 10 things i love Sunday. This is an AMAZING giveaway and whoever wins is VERY lucky!

  • so exciting. i love your red velvet stories. you are so inspiring and so are your stories. it is very encouraging & exciting to watch you grow!!
    love, rachel

  • Wow! One million views is so amazing! Congratulations! You definitely deserve it. One of my favorite features on A Beautiful Mess is your Makeover Stories. They are always so cute and fun. They have encouraged me to work more vintage pieces into my outfits.

    –Jennifer

  • Oh, love love the aqua colored kitchen aid!! I didn’t know they had one in that color:) My favorite feature is the 10 things I love! Keep up this wonderful blog!!!

  • I really like your DIYs and also like to see what’s going on in your store, since it’s kinda far for a visit.

  • Wah! My favorite are your “10 Things I Love Sundays”. I really loved your shoe edition!

  • I just discovered your “Beautiful Mess” this evening and I think it’s amazing! Although, I’m a grandmother of 5, My artsy and whimsical heart is still 18. I know that I will be up half the night getting acquainted with you and your your wonderful features. I especially like the DIY articles. Many years ago, I had a vintage KitchenAid Mix Master that I inherited from favorite aunt and when I gave it away, it was still running like a dream. I’ve never been able to replace it with another KitchenAid and would love to have one to prepare all the surprises and holiday treats that my grandbabies so enjoy. Thank you for sharing your passions with those of us that need that special spark to make our day.

  • I love, love, love the makeover posts! Such darling inspiration.

  • I love it when you post ten things I love, BUT ANYTHING you post inspires me. PLEASE OH PLEASE pick me! YOu have NO icea how very much I want this mixer. This is the most I have EVER wanted to win a giveaway!!!

  • Aside from the whole site, my favorite thing is the “10 things I love” segments xxo

  • Hello,
    My favorite is your ‘daily outfit’ with ’10 things i love’ coming in 2nd! Thanks for your inspiration!
    Gina
    bearkat2@shaw.ca

  • Wow, congrats and thanks for hosting an amazing giveaway!

    I’ve always been a fan of the ’10 Things I Love’ feature, but now am really enjoying the makeover posts. It’s been giving me some much needed and great advice.

  • Congratulations Elsie! That’s so exciting! Your “10 Things I Love” posts are always my favorite 🙂

  • Wow… that is so awesome!!!

    Its super hard to choose a favorite because everything in your blog is so inspiring!

    But I think most of all I adore your fabulous daily outfits ❤

  • My favorite used to be the tattoo posts, but now I love the posts about your shop! It’s so fun to see sneak peeks and inside shots. Almost like I can really visit. 🙂

    – Amanda

  • Oh my! This is such awesome news…you creative ladies have really earned each and every one of your fans! 🙂 Congrats

    I absolutely loved the most recent sneak peak at all your wedding diy projects! Each project is so original and personal…you are so amazing!

  • congrats elsie! my favorite part of your blog is reading about your experiences with red velvet and having your own business – it’s absolutely my dream. i’ve not only learned a ton from reading your blog, but am always endlessly inspired by it 🙂

  • I stumbled onto your site a few weeks ago and love it. I especially like the daily outfits. Glad to be one of the million.

  • i’m loving the new makeover stories cause your style is so awesome!!

  • I adore the makeover stories, I always find myself looking back on the past features and just feeling giddy for the women finding their inner vintage-fashionista!

    -Aubreee

  • I just love when You show us sneak peeks of your work, your studio and what’s going on at your lovely boutique.
    <3 Emeli at Lovely chaos.

  • WOW! I really love the makeover stories! They are all so unique to the individual and very inspiring.
    -Amylou

  • My favorite feature is the DIY Projects. No wait. 10 Things I love. No wait. All of the different home decor you post about… No wait…

    Clearly, I enjoy your blog. 🙂
    Thanks for always inspiring us!

    ~ Jennifer

  • Your one of my top three blogs I visit everyday. My favorite posting of yours is when show us crafty ideas with reusing old object. Also, all the nifty clothing outfits….love….love…love them!

  • Since I live so far from ever seeing it in person, I love peeks into your shop! And my very favorite posts are the “10 Things I Love” posts. 🙂

  • Congrats! My favorite’s are the outfit posts and the makeovers 🙂

  • My favorite part of your blog is that your artwork shows up here and there in ways that I don’t expect. I love your little doodles and drawings of girly faces. They always make me smile and I love your style. As a fan of your scrapbooking products for years now, I love knowing the face and personality that goes with it. You boost my creativity. Thank you! I guess that’s not exactly a “feature” on your blog, but that is what I look forward too the most. 🙂

  • I adore your outfits! And being able to share in your love of life and all things colourful! Thanks!

  • Congratulations!!!!! My favorite is “10 things I love” though daily outfit is a close second too! You have an amazing blog!

    Mary

  • ’10 things I love Sunday’, along with all the other joyous things on this blog, it always cheers me up and inspires me

  • i love everything about your blog! i especially love that your sister is your partner in crime 🙂 from one sister to another!! get it geerls!

  • Congrats! I love your ouftits, they’re always so beautiful and very girly! I also love to read the makeover stories!

  • Oh wow, how lovely! I’m a student with no extra money to buy a kitchen machine, especially not the beautiful KitchenAid. :)I check the blog everyday, but my two favorite features are: 10 things I love sundays and DIYs. 🙂 Have a great day.

  • Congrats!

    Oh, favourite thing, favourite thing. Umm, all of it? Your attitude, that’s my favourite thing.

  • Congratulations! What an achievment!

    I know I look forward to reading your blog everyday, especially your 10 Things I Love!

  • I love the DIY-Projects…
    Although I’d LOOOOVE to see more of the hairdos, cause they’re really nice, too 🙂

    Congrats to being a “blog-millionaire”!

  • I love everything! But if I had to choose maybe id choose the artist interviews 🙂 and def The 10 things I love posts!

    You guys are awesome!! That’s a very generous, very amazing prize!

  • Anything posted about your store or the makeovers 🙂 all of it is great 🙂

    Chandra M.

  • sweet! i love any feature that includes fashion and your every-day life 🙂

  • I love your infectious positive and supportive attitude! Everything about your blog is fun and upbeat and inspirational 🙂

  • I really like your “10 things I love” lists, oh, and the makeover posts! And I LoVe this giveaway because a Kitchen Aid has been on my wishlist forever! =)

  • Maybe this doesn’t count since it’s not a feature but I’ve loved seeing you go through the process of designing your dress line. My girlhood dreams are happening vicariously through you!

  • What a great giveaway! I like the makeover story posts and just the regular posts from around town 🙂

  • Outfit posts and seeing pics of your home come together are my favorite features.
    ~Penelope~
    PS I just moved out and totally neeeed a mixer so badly! Why do they cost so much?!

  • Congrats! One million that it awesome. I really enjoy the makeover stories! I would love to participate if I lived closer

  • I love when you show us some pics of the Red Velvet Store. I’m in France and here we din’t have that kind of stores unfortunately. Sorry for my poor english !
    And yes, i think it’s the best giveaway ever , thnak you 😉

  • Congratulations on 1,000,000 hits in 30 days!!

    My favorite part of the blog is seeing your style come out in your fashion, art, and inspiration!

    I didn’t know how to make things cute before I started reading this, and I definitely didn’t have the courage/knowledge for starting my own business. You’ve inspired me in so many ways as a girl, vintage lover, aspiring indie-business woman, and artist!

    Thank you so much for everything you’ve done through this blog and keep up the great work! Love you Elsie!!!!

  • Congratulations! I love seeing peeks of your store and little projects you are working on. Also the ‘5 tips’ posts that have been there were great.

  • Congratulations Elsie! You honestly are SO deserving and have such a fun colourful blog. The feature I used to like the most was when you would talk about tattoos. I know your regular features have now changed (except for ten things) but thats the one i loved. and your DIYs. i looooove your DIYs.

  • So many features to choose from! But I love you DIY-projects and the make-over stories, but I love it too when you tell from your stores too.
    xx

  • wow! that is amazing. congratulations!!

    i can’t pick a favourite feature but i do love the project restyle stuff and i think your photos are stunning.

  • Hi Elsie and Emma! So I read your blog everyday and the reason is because I see you as such an inspiration! I guess you could say that my favorite feature are the post about your growing business. As an aspiring business owner you make me feel confident that it is possible to make my “dream job”. I want to open a bakery (like emma)but Im stuck using an old fashion hand mixer. Your gift would be AMAZING!

    CONGRATS and THANK YOU!

    Adryanna Perez

    Adry Perez!

  • i think your studio pictures are rad. the foxes on the bulletin board really make me smile 🙂

  • Well Im not trying to be a suck up, but I love all your features. But my favorite one would probably have to be your daily outfits. For a couple of reasons, I love everything about your stlye and when you do one you go into a personal level which is awsome and I feel like I know you. I really don’t care if I win (It would be nice:) I just want to tell you how much you have been an insperation. You are a big part of why I have started a blog (its not really up and running yet but it will get there) thank you for taking us on an awsome jurney with you:D

    Meagan♥

  • Ooh, I love “10 things I love” every Sunday and just puring over your fab outfits in general. Such stunning style!

    Well done Mrs Vintage.

  • 1 million! Amazing!
    Difficult to choose actually… I really like your ’10 things I love’ posts 🙂

  • My name is Tara.
    I adore your shop, your daily outfits, and hearing about your love story with Mr. Larson.

  • I love seeing 10 things I love…it’s another source for awesomeness that I may not get to see otherwise.

  • I always read the 10 things I love post. It’s ram packed with inspiration and eye sweeties.

  • my favorite blogs are any of the ones about red velvet! yay for thrift stores and bubble tea. 🙂

  • Hi Elsie & Emma. My favourite part of the blog is just how inspirational you are. You push me to try reaching my dreams, think bigger and give me courage to try everything. You do everything and you put all of your heart into it, I don’t think there’s a greater inspiration than that.

  • I love Daily Outfits! You kind of my inspiration on what to wear:) Right now, I am making my own Granny Squared Cardigan! Thanks Emma & Elsie!

  • I love your daily outfit posts! It gives me lots of inspiration when I’m standing in front of my wardrobe full of of doubts about what to wair :).

    Thank you for all those lovely posts!

    Tamar

  • How Delightful 🙂 My favorite posts are DIY and hand made projects- I’m a sucker for crafts! I also love the 10 things, photo-happy posts. It’s fun to have a peek into some of your inspiration each week.

    <3 Heather

  • mmmh it’s difficult to choose from all the nice and fun things 🙂 but I would say the make over & the DIY 🙂

    I’m very impressed with all the things you managed to do, and the Red Velvet stories’a must read !

  • “10 Things I Love Sundays” is my absolute favorite of your blog features! You have the ability to find the most amazing and beautiful things…

  • I’ll have to agree with the majority of commenters here and say that your new Makeover Story posts are my fave. :c)

  • Big congrats Elsie! 🙂
    I really love hearing about how your store is coming along, and all the exciting news about your upcoming wedding. I love hearing all the excitement in your posts about the planning. I’m coming up to my 10th wedding anniversary this July, and it reminds me of how excited my husband and I were about our special day. We are renewing our vows this year, and we are really excited about that- just as much as that day in 2001! Plus I love your makeovers too- so great to see you making others feel pretty and confident in themselves 🙂

  • I love your 10 Things I Love Sundays! You always have such neat things on those posts!
    -Bonnie

  • Outfits, home decor, daily reads and 10 things you (and me too) love! Your blog is very inspiration!

  • I love the vintage makeover stories. I got really excited when you introduced them because I have recently become interested in finding vintage items for my own wardrobe. Plus, I love reading about the women you feature. 🙂

  • Yippee!! This may sound totally corny, but it’s your HAIR! Or rather, how you style your hair. I must live vicariously through you, but I want hair like YOU! And all those cute little headbands, and flowers, and clips. I have hair envy.
    Oh and the DIY’s…I like those too.
    And the cupcakes…
    wait, I think I’m admitting to some big time blog stalking.

  • I love your ’10 things I love’ posts which are always so inspiring and pretty! It is hard choosing a favourite when you love it all! Xx

  • I love visiting your sight and seeing the “10 things I love” post. I also really enjoy the outfit pictures you post. Such inspiration!

  • My favourite feature are your daily outfits, because I think they are really inspiring! 🙂

  • Oh. My. goodness. My favorite features are the ones of the store and running your own business. They are super inspiring and so fun!! 🙂

  • how exciting! I was about to put this accessory on my next christmas list! congratulations for your first million and my favorite feature, if I have to choose, is the makeover story!

  • Please please pick me!

    I love everything in your blog. It gave to me some inspiration to open similar type of shop in Lithuania. It’s still the dream, but all my dreams came true. 😀

  • I love getting to see peeks of what your store looks like, because living in Ireland, it’d be kind of hard for me to see it in person! I do hope some day that when I’m road-tripping across the states, I’ll call in and buy something amazing and pass it down to my daughters and grand-daughters…some day 🙂

    Fiona

  • Congratulations, Elsie! <3 I read your blog everyday, but my favorite feature would be everything like diy projects and studio peeks! 🙂

  • Waw! 1 million views in a month! Congratulations!
    What I like the most?! Your ’10 things I love’ of course! It’s so inspiring for me!
    C.

  • I love so much on your blog, I love reading about your coming wedding, but I think my favorite feature is “10 Things I love” 🙂

  • woohooo…I love your ’10 things I love’ posts…will be awesome if I did win the long awaited-for Kitchenaid! thanks for the chance to take part in this giveaway..ervina from Downunder

  • i love so much in this blog! my favorite posts are all the behind-the-scene type stuff about what’s happening at Red Velvet Art … it’s just all so creative and inspiring 🙂

  • Hi Elsie!
    I love to get sneak peeks of your tattoos the tattoos of the other Red Velvet girls! Holy Cute! (Yes, I use that like I made it up myself!)

    I.Hope.I.Win.

  • Grats!!!! AMAZING giveaway!!!
    I love reading your blog, but your DIY Projects are my favourites!!

    Wishing you millions of millions of readers!!!!

    Maria

  • I basically love any post where I get to see pictures of you in one of your (amazzzzzzing) outfits. But really – everything. Everything.

  • ahh this is so exciting!

    i love what you have blogged about the store, Red Velvet! I so wish i could visit!

  • Congratulations!!!!One million, that’s amazing!

    My favorite features are the makeover series and all about the new shop.

    Thanks, Mayte ^-^

  • What an amazing prize, thank you! I love reading about your business and seeing pics of the store but I’d have to say that the makeovers are my favourite regular feature. If I lived anywhere near you I’d be asking for you to make me over!

  • Well, I’m pretty much in love with all of your blog, but I’m gonna have to go with when you talk about your wedding! I love weddings and I love to see the process couples (or brides) go through while planning. And yours looks like it’s going to be amazing!

  • one million?!!??! you’re an inspiration!

    My favorite inspiring feature: your daily outfit posts!

  • My very very favorite blog feature is the makeover story. It’s so inspiring to see how many different styles you can get out of vintage clothes.
    But I’m also in love with your outfit posts. It sometimes makes me wonder how large your closet is, as you never seem to be wearing anything twice. haha 🙂

  • My favorite thing about your blog would be the daily reads, such as outfit posts, about you & Jeremy and what goes on in your real life.
    Oh I would be so lucky to be the winner! In my wildest dreams!

  • omg, I about died when I read this giveaway. I have been gushing over this mixer and begging my husband to buy it for me forever now and still no luck. Its really hard to pick a favorite because I am a daily reader but I love your wedding prep posts! I cannot wait to see how it turns out and I am a sucker for party planning!!

    xoxo & Fingers crossed, Amber!

  • Hi!
    What an awsome give away! Im a cake decorator so it would come in handy 😉 but i must say. Its a tough one i just love your blog and everything about it ! I love the 10 things i love because it inspires but so do your outfits and your stories and offcourse you DIY are wonderfull as always 🙂

    Eli

  • Oh Elsie, this is such an amazing giveaway! I have to say my favorite part of your blog is reading about your shop. It’s so inspirational to me especially. I’m considering buying a business this month so your story has been very encouraging!

  • it is so hard to pick just one feature i love, they are all amazing! but since i must pick one 🙂 i think the makeovers must take the cake for me!

  • I love your blog, Elsie! My favourite features is when you to your “10 things I love” posts. Keep going with this great blog, I read it every morning!

    ~Bette

  • Congratulations and thanks so much for this giveaway, what a gift! I love the makeovers you do but I mostly read this to be inspired by your style, this blog gives me so many ideas to try myself.

  • I am a new lover of your blog and I love your style! – the outfit posts always make me admire your style and your wardrobe, wish you had a shop in my country (South Africa)

    Thanks, your blog is an awesome read.

  • Ohmygod, I can see myself already making dough for cookies and cakes and other lovelyness with it.
    it’s just so perfect <3

  • id say my fav feature are the project restyles. Being resourceful is just so fun and i love getting new ideas =]

  • Wowzers, what an amazing giveaway! And congratulations on the amount of readers, that’s awesome. My favourite features are your DIY’s and Emma’s recipes. But I do enjoy all the posts on your blog.

    Rachel Mackin XxX

  • Your daily outfits always inspire me and help me think outside the box. This whole blog is a little piece of happiness for me at least 3 times a week <3 keep doing what you're doing lady 🙂

  • Hello! I discovered your blog by chance and I LOVED your one off story telling us about how you set about launching your label. It is my dream to do that sometime soon and even though things work differently here in Uganda, I got some great advice form that post.
    I also like the “10 things I love” feature.

  • I have two favorites: “10 things I love” and peeks into your store, oh and studio! So perhaps three favorites? But really, I love it all :).

  • God I’m so unoriginal.. anyway, makeover stories, aaalll the way! They give us, shy and goofy vintage-wannabes that little push we need to try nwe things! I’m much of a “ooooh that’s so pretty, I just don’t picture myself in it” kind of girl, so I love seeing a person change his/her style for just a post, it’s refreshing! I guess we can all be just what we want to, right?

  • Ow, I love this mixer in yellow! Would be great to make cookies.
    I like the post about red velvet the most. We don’t have many great stores over here and you really inspire me to look and create more options in The Netherlands.

  • I always look forward to the “10 Things I love” posts. I have found many treasures via these posts! I especially loved the shoe edition this week. : )

  • OMG… I would love to win this to my sister, she would get so excited!!!

    I love your “10 things I love sundays” posts, always such a good mix of cool things! And I’m also a fan of posts with you and Mr.Larson, such a cute lovestory:)

    IDA

  • I love your e-courses! I recently finished your retro beauty school course – it was so much fun. Congrats on one million blog views!!! 🙂

  • Congrats Elsie! My favourite feature is your new makeover series. I can’t get enough of it!

  • To much to love!! but definetely my fave that I look forward to ’10 Things I Love Sunday’ and one of course one of my other faves when you did your first oil painting, it made me want to start painting again!!!

    xoxo
    ani

  • Greetings from Norway, congratulations with the 1 million! My favourite reads are about Red Velvet and the developement of your collections, and everything about running a company with passion:)It makes it easier to work with niche-products when you see that other are doing well and enjoying their work. Thanks for inspiring posts:)

  • That is a lot of views! But it’s no wonder because you always have something interesting to view. My faves are Home Decor, Photography and 10 Things I love.

  • EEEEEK! A new kitchen aid? It’s like a dream come true!

    I love your DIY features even though I haven’t seen much lately they are amazing when you do post some! Also I enjoy your “10 things I love” section too.

    Thanks so much for giving us the chance to when this amazing giveaway =), Fiona (lil_fionz@hotmail.com)

  • I love the updates about your wedding preparations. I’d love a wedding like yours will be!

  • I really really like the ’10 Things I love…’ posts. They are so inspiring and I discover quite some new shops through this. The makeover stories are also always great 🙂

    Congrats! 1,000,000 page views surely is a lot. That’s awesome!

  • Wow! A million is amazing! Congrats! My favorite feature?! It’s a tie between your tales (and photos) of roadtripping to craft festivals and your style makeovers. I can’t get enough of either! 🙂 xx, SB

  • I love the ’10 Thing I Love’ posts – always filled with such beautiful things 🙂

  • i’m just a lover of the ’10 things i love’ posts. sweet, simple, and sophisticated (o how i adore alliteration), the posts always make me feel a bit restless. but in the best way possible.

  • Thank you Elsie!

    I just love your blog, especially posts about Red Velvet and ten things you love. Look forward to Reading it each day ^.^

  • As a small business owner myself, I love hearing/seeing shop updates! Also as a small business owner who spends remarkably less time on personal style since embarking on opening a donut shop, I L-o-o-o-o-o-v-e the Makeover Stories. Long overdue for one!

  • This was one of the first blogs I started reading, back before I had a blog of my own and a full-blown blog addiction, before I knew about blog readers or comments or html, and I remember checking in on Sundays to see what what things you loved.

  • So pretty! My favourite has to be 10 Things I Love Sunday as it’s what hooked me into your site in the very beginning 🙂

  • Oh my! i need to enter since I wan’t one as a wedding gift too, even thoug we´re getting married not this summer but next, as a prematur wedding gift then! =)

    My favourite features are those about how your career. I’m so impressed of how you followed your dreams and started your store and designing your own clothes. It’s like a true saga. Very inspiring and it makes me feel like I can do the things that I always felt like, onlys could be a dream!

  • I love your 10 favorite things feature and the behind the scenes you did of your dress line.

  • My favourite feature is definitely the makeovers – I get so many wonderful ideas from them! – Jess

  • Oh this machine is just to beautiful!!

    Hard one! I think I just love the diversity.. If I had to choose: your daily outfits.

    x Anna

  • Yay for so many views! 🙂 I definitely love the Makeover Stories and seeing the amazing concoctions Emma comes up with in the Red Velvet kitchen! I’m weak for cupcakes. 🙂

  • Oh wow! What a giveaway! Hard to choose.. but i’ld say my favourite part of your blog would be the wedding updates! My sister (who’s also my best friend!) is getting married next year and we’re having so much DIYing everything and love gaining inspiration from A Beautiful Mess 🙂

  • You are my No.1 blog writer. I love to read your posts and watch how your life is changing. But the reason I started to follow your blog was DIY and thats still the thing I looove most about your blog.
    Greetings from Slovenia! 🙂

  • I really like “10 things I love Sunday!” and outfit posts, they always give a good inspirations for that day! :

  • Wow, big fan of this giveaway, so cool!!

    Personally I’m a big sucker for the outfit posts, since I adore your personal style. Also loving the new makeover feature!!

    Daisy

  • Eeeeee….a Kitchenaid! Wow, that would be an amazing win.

    My favourite feature of the blog…that is actually quite hard because I find the combination of features on this blog make me visit every day. I love the makeovers you do, I love seeing you latest shop projects and the 10 things I love posts are full of great inspiration.

    Either way, you’ve got the combination down to perfection – keep up the good work and congratulations on the 1 million!

    Elizabeth
    x

  • I love reading your blog so much, it’s the one that inspired me to finally start my own. I love your “ten things I love” feature the best. I love looking at all the pretty things you share, they’re always so inspiring =]

  • My favorite is “10 things I love”, I always jump happy in the air when you post them! 🙂 I’m not leaving comments here so often, but I read all your posts 🙂

    Peace and love, Silje (Norway)

  • Wauw, congratulations!

    My favourites are the DIY projects, both the inspirations and the sneak peaks from your store! It looks lovely!

    Eva

  • your blog is always great!! Have loved the makeovers and all pictures of shoes!! (When my hubby and I moved in together he was a bit surprised by the number of shoes I owned!!) Wish you all the best for your wedding, hope you have a wonderful day!!

  • Def. the DIY’s…they just fill me with inspiration and make me want to start crafting immediately!!!

    Jx

  • Wow! That will look good in my kitchen.

    My favorites? The posts about the shop interieur, make-overs and the tattoo part of your blog! Inspiring tattoos! And your view on having your own company.

  • Congratulations Elsie,
    I really love to see pieces of your shop and workspace.But most I like the new make over stories, they bring so much colour into my Berlin life.
    Thank you!

  • Wow ! Congratulations for the achievement !

    I was a huge fan of the 10 things I love part, I’m still, but I guess the new makeover serie’s posts are my favorites now

  • Your blog as a whole! Especially when I have a crap day or am finding it had to get motivated I log on check out new diy or the 10 things i love sundays! Love all the link recommendations to other cool inspiring sites aswell!!xx

  • Hi Elsie,
    I just came across your blog while surfing through the net. Your blog is absolutely lovely, bursting with creativity and ideas. I love it and will certainly come back for inspiration. There are many features I like, but I particularly like the Daily Outfit section. Fun to look at and really inspiring!

  • Definitely the “10 things I love” posts. But on a more genereal note, I read your blog because of your happy / embrace life kind of attitude. It makes me smile and encourages me to appreciate the good things in my life!

  • Wows 1 million views?!?!?!? Congrats!!!!!!

    I think the makeovers are great, and I love the sneaky peeks you give of your store, if I ever get to travel to America it’ll be my first stop! And I love the 10 Things I love series, and well, pretty much everything, don’t make me choose!

    🙂 xxx

  • My favorite feature is the makeover stories. They are inspiring and beautiful 🙂

  • congratulations Elsie! it’s difficult to choose just one, but I love “10 things I love”.

  • Congratulations!! I know that this may seem weird coming from me since I don’t know you personally, but I’m really proud of you! You’re young but have accomplished so much and I hope that I can do the same. =)

    And what a generous gift!!! Too sweet!

    My favorite thing is your photoshoots. I love seeing different perspectives and creative ideas. You always make them seem so simple and fun, and it always inspires!

  • One Million – that’s huuuuuge! Congratulations!
    I’m sorry, I just can’t choose a favourite feature. Your whole blog is a source of inspiration and you deserve every single reader who visits.

  • Love and greetings from pretty Austria! I love your giveaways, but this one is really special…i´m a kitchen-addicted!
    (ps.i like your semplicity and motivation…one day i´ll realize a project like yours!!!)

  • Congratulations!

    I always look forward to the vintage makeovers..They’re cute!

  • what a lovely giveaway and it is open to international entries how great for ME.

    I believe I would have to say the posts about your physical RedVelvet Shop. I don’t know if you consider that a “feature” But I love seeing your displays and your new dress line. etc. It has been fun to keep up with and I would love to visit your physical shop some day.

    anna

  • I just love your home decor section! Styling on home on a budget is so important to me, and I have been so inspired by you – thanks!

  • The “10 Things I Love” posts is my favorite! Keep up the good work!

  • One Million – no wonder though, you are incredibly inspiring.
    I love everything! But mostly the shop posts, i dream of opening my own shop one day.
    x

  • Wow! Great giveaway idea!
    My favourite part is the DIY projects. I loved the glittery crochet hook you did a while ago!

  • Hi Elsie,

    My favorite feature are the DIY’s!!

    greetings from Belgium!

  • My favorite part of your blog is the daily outfits section! Your ideas make me take what I have and change it up to something more unique and exciting. Thank you for sharing!

  • your shop photos!!! I have been dreaming all my life to have a cute little space like yours so while I live and work in norway I look at your shop for inspiration for my own future boutique!!

  • I find everything on your blog really inspirational bit corny I know but so true! I loved seeing the new store take shape and dream one day of starting my own crafty business…You and the other Red Velet Girls INSPIRE ME! P.S I freakin love Kitchen Aid xx

  • Congrats!! I love your site.
    – the daily outfits are neat! (the cute shoes, the pretty dresses, the colours, everything!)
    xx

  • Wow! What a generous offer! CONGRATULATIONS! You are amazing without any doubt!
    I love your blog and everything about it but I’m always looking forward for the Makeover stories and your DIY projects. You are always so inspiring! 🙂

  • I love your 10 things I love Sundays!!! i look forward to them so very much to brighten up my weekends! Oh, and seriously this giveaway is beyond amazing!!! Congrats on 1 million blog views Elsie!!!

    mialovesgod(at)yahoo(dot)com

  • Wow!! So there will be a lot of entries here :)! Congratulations. What I love most isn’t really a feature, it’s the little glimpses into your life. I always love to see the people behind the blogs…

  • What an amazing giveaway, and congrats on the blog views!

    I have been loving the makeover stories. When I first discovered your blog and thought you (and Emma and Rachel) had gorgeous style but that interesting vintage wasn’t something I could pull off, but seeing you makeover other people made me experiment myself, and I’m so grateful!

  • I absolutely love the 10 things I love feature but your blog is really inspiring and I’ve been hooked since I first laid eyes on it. Congrats 😉

    Elena

  • Such lovely colours to choose from!

    I’m loving the makeover story features and your outfit posts! I also love seeing photos of the shop 🙂

    Nicola M

  • Can I say everything?! 😛 Your blog is truely insipiring <3

    My favourite thing would have to be '10 things I love'. I lovelovelove reading them.

  • Wow! That’s a massive achievement! Congratulations! My favourite feature is your ’10 Things I love’. You find the most amazing, beautiful things. They inspire me so much, so I just wanted to say thank you! 🙂

  • I love “10 things I love” … it is always such an inspiration for me.

    Greetings, Sarah

  • I love ANY DIY post you do! It’s super motivating, inspiring and helps those without tons of creative vision (like myself)! 🙂

  • I’m not sure I have a particular favourite feature, I love it all. I come here everyday for my daily dose of inspiration and happy outlook on life. And to think it all start because I loved your scrapbooking! This blog has moved on so far since then, and it’s been wonderful to watch and feel a part of…maybe thats my favourite ‘feature’.

  • I really hope I win this!! I want one soooo bad! My favorite feature on your blog (minus your wedding sneak peaks) would be the Sunday favorites! :))

    Xoxo
    *crossing fingerssss*

  • Oh that is so hard to choose! I love daily outfits and the makeover story! And the DIYs, and lots of things actually lol

  • oh my, this is super-exciting! i’ve always wanted one in apple green… it’s quite hard to choose my favourite feature, but i think it’s red velvet stories. (:

    congrats for having so many readers!

  • This is the absolut best giveaway ever, my favourite feature are the 10 things i love,I’m always looking forward to them.

    xx

  • eeeek! ’10 things i love’ 🙂 cause there is always a high possibiliy that I love them too!

    Plus all your beautiful photographs, so pretty. x

  • My favourite feature is 10 Things I Love- you’ve led me to some truly lovely corners of the internet and some gorgeous images.

  • Oh wow! I love the 10 things I Love, haha. They always add something sparkling to my day, they can make me smile and inspire me.
    Juliette

  • I LOVE everything about your blog, every single entry is magic. But when I started reading it, the ¨5 tips¨ section was very helpful an nice to read! Also your painting. They are very cute.

    You are my biggest inspiration. Keep it coming!

    Kiss

  • I adore the “10 Things I Love” posts. I usually end up loving it all too! Congratulations on your million views!

  • Hmmmm… I love anything to do with wedding plans! 🙂 I also loved ‘A Love Story…’ the little comic style story. X

  • Happy One-Millionth! 🙂

    My favorite feature is the 10 Things I Love. I always see something new, and it inspires me creatively!

  • You rock Elsie! I love seeing how you decorate your home/studio… Congratulations 🙂

  • Wow what a giveaway. My favourite feature is 10 things I love. It is always very inspiring. 🙂

    Kate

    x

  • Hey Elsie!

    I love reading your blog daily, but in particular I’m totally nuts about the makeover posts. They’re soooo inspiring!

    xxoo Klara

    flowerz_in_her_hair[at]hotmail[dot]com

    PS we’re renovating our kitchen right now… this would be a kinda perfect kitchen-warming present! 😉 tehehe

  • Hands down best giveaway ever! So difficult to pick just one but I think I would have to say diy posts, just because I love to see what great ideas people have had! x

  • Currently I am loving your wedding “features”…

    But I love “10 Things I Love” – even tho they always make me want things I don’t really need.. I almost walked myself into Zara last night to try on them pink shoes you wanted.. eeep!! *MUST refrain*

    Tho I think my absolute faves are your outfit posts.. 🙂

    Happy giveaway & good luck to everyone!

  • Wooohoooww! Thats so generous! 🙂
    I love your DIY’s! They give me inspiration to do more crafting!

  • OMG awesome giveaway! My favorite feature is definitely the makeovers! And the DIYs! I love your site.

  • Wow!!!!!!!!! What a great giveaway!!! I love your 10 things I love posts!! They are so inspiring… and dangerous…. leaving me wanting all the beautiful goodies… xx nadine xx

  • My fav stuff is you daily outfits and makeovers! it is all super cool!! Dont stop guys it is fun fun fun!!!

  • My favorite feature will always be your DIYs and reading about your busy but awesome life <3

  • Deciding for just one, mmmh, difficult, but it is the Tattoo features. I have to get one for my own.

    and me and my familie would love to bake with a colourful kitchen aid. Happy million views!

  • Oh my word, those are sooo cool! I have to say I love the makeovers… I only wish I lived locally so that I could feature 😉 I also really like your outfits + the DIY posts. Fingers crossed!

  • Love the colors of the mixers.

    My favorite feature is the Daily Outfit posts…they make me envious and happy and inspired all at once!

    🙂

  • Without a doubt …all your adorable outfit pictures, I’m always trying to get hair-inspiration from them!! 🙂

  • Oohh it’s a pretty tough choice! I’m gonna go with ’10 Things I love’ though I love your DIY posts too..

    Congratulations on a million views!

    Amyx

  • My favourite feature is 10 things I love sunday, I always love the same things. I would love a kitchenaid mixer. Heaps and Heaps of fun!!!

  • Your outfits, hairstyles and how you managed to go so far to have your very own boutique, even pulling Emma as well to sell delicious pastries!

    But most importantly, whenever you write love stories between you and Jeremy. *melts*

    xoxo
    s.lee

  • Your blog gives inspiration in ways that you wouldn’t think. DIYs are the best!

  • I LOVE your blog! Just so cute and a perfect mix of fashion, diy and vintage!The makeover stories are great as well.

    The thing I really enjoy following most is everything concerning your store, how you redid it and how you started your fashion line. It has been so inspiring. I would love to open a vintage shop one day as well and you showed me that it is possible!

    Thx for being so inspiring!!

  • Wow, I love these mixers!

    It’s hard to choose but I think my favourite features are the daily outfit posts and the wedding plans. I love all the vintage dresses and the ‘A Love Story’ post is adorable!

  • Hello Elsie!*

    ……favourite feature has to be your wonderful very smile-worthy energy that comes across in every entry…..Always look forward to spying your blog daily and you always put an extra skip in my step…..Thank you!
    Hope you are enjoying that marvellous KitchenAid!

  • I love everything about your blog but the main thing is that you update it every single day! Some blogs I read don’t get updated for weeks but I know yours always will be every day! 🙂

  • WOW! That’s a ton. Congrats!!!!

    Your Daily Outfits. LOVE, LOVE it!

  • Hi
    I love the ReStyle section best- like so many others 🙂

  • what a great giveaway…wow!!!
    i´m still in love with your whole blog…
    but if i have decide…ich loooooove all of your DIY-projects…they are so inspiring!!!
    rock on…elsie!!!

    liebgruss from germany
    eni

  • ahh, excitinggg!!

    I love your 10 Things I Love posts. always inspiring. (:
    xoxo.

  • oh wowowow.. please oh please meee 🙂 🙂 😀 I’ll send you a little elephant from Sri Lanka haha 😀

    Ok My fav would be the 10 Things I Love posts. BEcause I discover new funky stuff everyday!

    <3
    Dee

  • How pretty they look. What I love most about your blog is it’s overall prettiness, but 10 Things I Love has to be my favourite feature.

  • your wedding plans of course cause like you im planning my wedding and ur blog inspires me! so cant wait for ur big day! xoxo

  • I love how every once in a while you share something deeply personal and so dearly human. It´s reassuring and get´s me one step closer to starting my own business.
    You’re an inspiration!
    ***
    Agusta

  • What a fantastic giveaway. I stumbled across your blog not long ago. It’s now part of my morning ritual with coffee!
    You have inspired me to start my own, downloading your e course is next on my to do list.
    Fav posts E Course Catalog (inspiring me)
    being engaged is, like, so much fun… (great pics)
    Interior Love // 3 Pretty Things! (collage of picture hangings)

  • I’ve never commented before, but I’ve been following your blog for a while now, in search for inspiration to start my own blog.

    My favourites are the ones where you share experience with Red Velvet, the shop and the dress collection. I like the see-through child-like-excitement of those posts. It is very inspiring!

    E.

    P.S.Greetings from Ireland

  • Wow this is really kind of you!

    I love the 10 things I love feature but the whole blog is pretty special 🙂

  • Aghh this is the best give away yet! My favourite part is the project restyle, it always gives me so much inspiration!

  • LOVE everything about your blog. i’ve been reading/looking for several years now… but my absolute fave are “10 things”… 🙂

    happy 1 million!!

    jana

  • ooh – what a fab prize. my favourite thing to read about on your blog is your real life shop. x

  • They look fab! : )

    I have been following your blog in Ireland for the past few months and I love everything… but i’m especially enjoying the wedding updates recently. Good luck on the day

    Wendy

  • I know you throught the DIY projects.They are amazing!
    Congratulations for you blog and thank you for make our lives more cute!

  • I love the makeovers. And your outfit posts. And… Just love your blog 🙂
    – Germany

  • Congrats Elsie! What an awesome giveaway 🙂

    My favourite feature on here are your makeover stories

    Steph xo

  • Wow, so exciting Elsie!
    Your creativity is so inspiring and i love all your features, but my favorite is the makeover posts.

    Congratulations!!

  • I must say the tattoo segment hits me close to home as it has been recent inspiration to get the courage to tattoo myself. Seeing people so happy and living with their beautiful choices makes me less likely to feel regret and excited about my own inspiration for a tattoo.
    – Whittney Clinkscales

  • i love all of the features on your blog, but i have to say my favorite thing about it is the layout – the visual harmony brings all of the amazing content together in a perfectly coherent and charming way.

  • Congratulations!
    I love all your pictures there is always so much color on it…

    Greetings from Belgium, Jedidja

  • “10 things I love” is by far my fav feature. And that bright blue Kitchen Aid is calling to me…

  • How awesome! I love your 10 things I love and wedding stuff posts 🙂

  • Oh well Elsie, what great news it it. I’m really happy for you! To answer you question: I love all the news and details (let’s call it sneakpeaks) from the wedding. I’m trilled to know it’s only a few days now. Can’t wait. Will make you a after-the-wedding-cake from Belgium when I win 🙂 All my love! Melissa

  • Wow! One million views, congrats, it’s awesome!!
    My favorites posts are “10 Things I Love”, so inspiring ^__^

  • Oh my gosh, where to start! I love the make-over stories, and the daily outfit posts and 10 Things I love… I could go on…. x Fran

  • I really like it when you talk about achieving your dreams (not sure that’s a feature exactly!) – I always find those posts so inspiring as I plan my exit from my current 9-5 office monkey job!

  • I love the 10 things I love posts, and I have really enjoyed catching up with all your wedding plans on Le Wedding Party. Love your style!

  • My favourite are definitely the ’10 things I love’ posts, they inspire me so much! 🙂

  • The weddingposts. Allthough I really love your homedecoration posts as well, I just turn into this frantically romantic when I see you looking forward to it.

  • I enjoy your “10 Things I Love” posts because they give me new lovelies to check out every week.

  • I love hearing about the progress you make with your little shop.

    My favourite recent post was “shop display love” on 23rd March. You have got that vintage feel absolutely mastered and those shots inspire me to my limits!! Love it all Elsie!

    It doesn’t surprise me at all to hear that you have reached the 1million mark! xx

  • So many cute ideas at A Beautiful Mess, but have used the fringy streamers for several parties and just love it! Thanks for the chance to win…

  • Your blog brightens my day. I love reading about your projects!

  • I love the DIY projects most of all, but I have to say I have been enjoying the wedding stories too! I wanted one of these as a wedding gift but didn’t get one so here’s hoping… 🙂

  • such a great giveaway! love your blog,especially the features about your shop -wish it could be just around the corner…! – and of course everything about diy ! greetings from germany,angelika

  • My favorite are 10 things I love! I like it because it’s a long post and you are so up on what’s in now.

  • Congrats! It’s a toss-up between the outfit posts & 10 things I love.

    Janiece

  • Best giveaway ever!!! And I always, always love 10 Things I Love Sunday.

  • AHHHHHH! You’re amazing! I LOVE KITCHENAID! And Congraulations!!!! My favorite feature is probably your make-over series! It’s just really fun to see how you style people!

  • such an awesome giveaway! i really like it when you share peaks from the store, but i don’t know if that counts as a feature… if not, i’m gonna go with ’10 things i love’!

  • I adore the “10 things I love” posts, but all your posts are inspiring 😉

  • congratulations, lover!
    i think i get the biggest kick out of seeing peeks into your shop and behind the scenes…although your daily outfits are amazing too!
    xoxo

  • I love to read the Red Velvet stories, it brings a smile to my face and inspiration-butterflies in my stomache ^^

  • I love the Red Velvet Stories! Hearing about your creativity, your successes, how to balance work and life, these all give me inspiration as well 🙂

  • wow, this is huge! I love Kitchenaid!

    I always love your ’10 things I love’ posts, it’s always ispiring and fun, and I always see new talented people featured! Love it!

    Congrats on the 1 million readers!

  • I love to read your ’10 Things I Love’ posts and your wedding prep! Congrats on your many readers 🙂 Keep up the good work, Maja x

  • Congratulation, ONE MILLION!
    My favorite feature is the ten things on sunday blog post, I love it, it always inspires me!

    ♥ Ariska

  • Love seeing photos of your shop displays. Congratulations and thanks for the great giveaway!

  • Oh how kind of you! That’s amazing, one million readers in one month, I only can dream of that. I would love to have a KitchenAid mixer in my house, specially in a funky color to make funky cupcakes. 😉
    I love everything about your site, but I always get so happy when I see your pictures.

  • Just one more reason you are so amazing…what an incredible giveaway. Thank you!!! I’d have to say I love your ’10 things I love’ posts. I always follow all the links and walk away feeling so inspired 🙂 And, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the new Makeover Stories. I love them!! I get so excited for the girls and I always pick up a trick or two – such great style advice! Thanks again for such a crazy, amazing giveaway…and for the way your little corner of the blog world just brightens up so many of our days. 1 million views – unreal! Congratulations, Elsie!

  • Wow! Congratulations!

    I love your daily life posts, just seeing lots of beautiful and colourful pictures is really inspiring and encourages me to appreciate the aesthetics of everyday life.

    Great giveaway, many thanks for the opportunity.

    Love from Tilly of http://www.tillyandthebuttons.com

  • I love the ’10 Things’ feature because it’s always 10 things that I find I love too! congrats on 1million readers 🙂 x

  • Wow! How awesome to have so many readers! I love everything about your blog. It is always up beat and fun to read. I have really enjoyed watching your wedding coming together!

  • My favorite feature I have to say would be your outfit posts. I Love your style. The way you pair items is so fun. One that stands out in my mind is an outfit you wore recently with a sweater from your grandma and jeans and stacked wooden heels. It was just perfect.
    A close second would be the makeover stories! I love a makeover!

  • My old mixer (not a KitchenAid) is on the fritz so this would be a dream come true for me! I love the makeover stories and your daily outfit posts the best–so much to inspire me!

  • Happy one mill!

    I am dying for one of these beauties!!

    I love seeing everything that goes into your dress line.. from sneak peaks at the sketches to the three ways to wear it. 🙂

  • by far and away – i love the crafting bits. i love the new ideas you come up with.
    and i love your enthusiasm.

  • Hi Elsie and Emma

    I can’t believe you are finding time to do all this with your wedding around the corner, eek you must be so excited! Congrats in advance.

    My favourite feature is the Makeover Stories. I love fashion but lack the confidence to out outfits together and these posts really inspire me.

    Thank you
    Nic xx

  • I love all your posts but 10 things i love Sunday is a favorite and the makeover stories <3

    So happy for you!!!!Congrats

    Lauren

  • I love DYI projects, is an inspiration to me. Besides the many years the blog is a source of inspiration for me and it all started with my interest in scrapbooking. I must congratulate and thank all the wonderful posts
    xoxo
    from Brazil!

  • I come here for the pictures–of outfits, of your homes, of your store. LOVELY!

    I’m getting married in two months and would die for a KitchenAide!

  • Congrats on reaching a million views. I always look forward to reading your blog postings. At the momment I love reading about your imminent wedding – I mean who doesn’t love a story about true romance!

  • My fave features would have to be your daily outfits and anything tattoo related!

  • any post that includes pictures of your fabulously decorated store or home, make me happy! love this little (BIG) blog of yours :).

  • Ooh tough choice, it’s got to be Project Re-Style though, I love the sentiment and the old things being repurposed in to pretty things!

    xo Kirsty

  • Many Congratulations on your first one million!

    It’s so difficult to decide which are my favourite posts, but I do really love the ’10 Things I Love’, they’re so full of quirky and inspirational things.

  • Awesome Elsie – I’m a new reader in Toronto and you’ve got me HOOKED! I have to say my favourite is the 10 things post – its great to see what’s out there.
    I also really enjoy the flow of your blog – every nook is tucked with amazing stories and features. Keep it up!

  • I am a relatively new Aussie to this blog, and I most love the stories about your wedding plans (so nice to see some original ideas) and the make-over posts. And I’ve just discovered blog giveaways! Exciting times..

  • I love your entry last April 11, 2011 ” Our wedding Shower”. I loved seeing pictures of your family and friends.I never had my wedding shower but when my daughters grow up, I’ll give them theirs 🙂

  • I have been dying for a Kitchen Aid mixer!!

    I seriously love all the features… but I am really loving the Makeover Series lately. It’s so FUN!

    xoxo

  • Wow what a cool give-away 🙂 I love your blog. Especially the “10 things I love” and DIY-projects. I also like your posts giving advice about starting your own business, since that’s a huge dream of mine. Very inspirational – Thank you 🙂

  • My favorite in the past was always the scrapbook pages. Now I’d have to say its the makeover stories. Plus I love your pictures. They are awesome. Your whole blog is inspiring. And I love your 10 things I love post. So there is a lot that I love about this blog. I check it everyday.

  • 10 things I love….because positivity and appreciation is so important but your whole blog is full of creative inspiration

  • “10 things I Love” Sundays without a doubt!

    Although it’s more like Mondays for me being in the wonderful world of Oz (aka Australia)

  • My favorite thins is the variety of post, the makeover segments, and all the cool retro fashion!

  • I have to be honest, I love all of your features and really look forward to reading your blog. Loving the makeover stories in particular though 🙂

    Emma

    x

  • Wow 1 million that is amazing! One of my fav features is posts about your shop. It is my dream to own a shop as beautiful as yours!

    When I saw your first post about the mixer I feel in love, and have being dreaming about owning one since!

    Congrats on having a fantastic blog!

    Emma from New Zealand 🙂

  • Congratulations!
    I loooveee the DIY’s at your blog!

  • i personally enjoy the diy posts and the studio peeks. it’s great seeing such cuteness coupled with practicality and attention to details.

    congratulations!!

    x
    alina
    akeytome.blogspot.com

  • 10 things I love. My Etsy addiction has grown expediently thanks to you!

  • Oh my goodness! They’re so pretty! And as a student so very out of my league!
    My favorite features are the make-over stories and when we hear about your dress line or anything shop related. It’s so lovely to see how much soul you put into every project 🙂

  • I absolutely adore your makeover feature – it’s so lovely to see women experimenting with their style and thinking outside their comfort zone a bit. And you always make them look lovely!

    keep up the wonderful work you do – giving the ladies you make over more confidence and helping them realise their creative style potential 🙂

    lots of love from holly marie!

  • it’s hard to choose just one feature because i do enjoy everything about your blog! but if i had to choose the 10 things i love posts would have to be my favorite. i love how you give us links to other great and crafty things, people and ideas on the web.

    Mary

  • It’s hard to choose one! I love all of them, however ’10 things I love’ really inspires me!
    big hugs from brasil! 😉

  • I love everything, but Project ReStyle and 10 things are so much fun!!

    What a sweet thing to gift!

  • everything, I love the store displays, the 10 things I love Sundays, the new posts, your ads because I love checking out what awesome things people make, you do a most excellent job on … everything!

  • I love everything from your blog, but always look forward 10 Things Sunday!

    Project Restyle is also a great inspiration for me!

    Hope to win this super amazing giveaway!

    Lissi from Italy

  • I think my fave feature is the Home Decor projects, so inspiring!! & I love the photos of your store. xx

  • Ohhhh!! I really wish for this giveaway. I look for it for a long time ,but it’s too expensive for me;( Finger cross to myself.
    My favorite thing is ur blog. In Thailand, there aren’t many people hv blog so I always use ur blog to inspire me especially DIY!!!

    Thanks, Nat

  • My favorite feature is the peeks we get into the store and how the displays and decorations evolve with the seasons and inspiration!

  • My favorite post from the blog is 10 things I love. I just cant wait till you make this post I get so excitied to see it and all the new things. If there is a site with it I go there and look at everything. Thanks Natalie

  • What an awesome giveaway! I’m definitely in 🙂 I love your daily outfits and your ’10 things I love” – posts most! Congratulations on your 1 million blog views last month, well deserved! Greets from Paris!

  • I love your outfit posts and the makeover stories come in a close second. They give me hope! Haha.

    Thanks for the great giveaway and congrats on the blog views.

  • There’s so much to love here! You’re such an inspiring personality. Your creativity works contageous! (thank you!)
    Love the initiative of Project Restyle. And the DIY’s.
    Wishing you all the best in these fun but hectic weeks

  • My favorite is your “outfit post” feature. I love the pictures of your store and seeing your makeovers, but I love getting to see what you choose to wear personally. Gives me lots of inspiration!

  • Congratulations! My favorite feature is your make over stories.
    Thank you for keeping me inspired every day 🙂

  • I love the outfit posts! It always helps to get inspiration from stylish gals when you have a “nothing to wear” moment. 🙂

  • Oh, what a wonderful give-away. A kitchen-aid has been on my wish-list forever. My favorite feature is everything DIY-related, always inspirational.
    Thank you so much for this chance, Sina from Germany

  • i love home decor!! your house is beautiful, and i love to see all of your inspirations! all in all, your blog is just so great! 🙂

  • I’m Cait and I love the personal posts best – anything about people’s life and their loves!

  • Hola!! from Mexico. I discovered A Beautiful Mess one year ago :D. And my favorite feature is “10 things I love” it’s so inspiring!

    Gracias!!!

  • I love the how-tos and DIY features. I also loooove when you show us how to do cute things with hair, and wish you’d do more of those posts. Also love the pics of you and Mr. Larson – you guys are so adorable!

  • GOSH I could really use that mixer in my life!

    My favorite blog post? Which one isn’t my fav? I love them all, the wedding sneak peeks, the clothing line, the shop, your outfits, make over story… are you blushing I sure am!

    -Erica

  • Haha well the whole place is absolutely adorable! Everything about it is crazy unique. It’s definitely obvious that you have a passion for everything that you do here! It’s most definitely an inspiration! Hehe love it!

    Hannah Rosela

  • I was just telling my oh so adorable husband about your beautiful green mixer and how I want one as soon as my repurposed kitchen is complete. Instead of gutting the kitchen and getting all new stuff, we are repurposing and reusing in an effort to reduce our “footprint” and it is turning out to be magical! Our little house is “evolving” instead of being destroyed and rebuilt. I would love to add one of these little beauties to my quaint little place. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

  • Oh, I forgot to add to my comment, I love your top ten lists or the “whats in muh bag” posts!

  • Congratulations on 1 million views!

    “10 Things I Love,” is my most absolute favorite feature to read on your blog. You have a sense of style and eye for items that I glean much inspiration from!

  • The “10 things I love” posts are my favorite! I also love seeing the shop updates and displays.
    This mixer was on my wedding registry and I never got it :(. I’d love to win it now!!!

  • LOVE LOVE LOVE everything about your blog!! however my favourite is your ‘le wedding party’ you have soo many amazing ideas – things that i would never even think to do that i now dream about! thankyou

    <3 Jess x

  • I’m pretty sure this is the best giveaway EVER. My favorite part of the blog is…everything. But if I had to choose, it would be the shop pictures and updates. I wish I lived closer and could visit in person!

  • I love the project restyle because its fun and you can have a lot of craft skills or very little and get good ideas 🙂

  • My favorite thing about your blog is how it inspires me every day to be more creative. I tend to see the gorgeous things you are making and go home and create one-of-a-kinds for myself! 🙂

  • Elsie, I am completely in love with your makeover stories! They are so refreshing and inspiring, I always get come away with great tips. Congratulations on hitting one million! Your blog is part of my daily routine, thank you for being such an avid poster.

  • Congratulations and thanks for this amazing giveaway! Like so many other people who commented, I love the makeover stories!

  • Wow, what a great giveaway! My favorite features on your blog are your daily outfits. I love the way you mix and match colorful vintage clothes!

  • Congratulations!! That’s an exciting milestone 🙂

    I really love the “10 Things I Love” posts and studio peeks.

  • Hi. My name is Chelsea.
    And my favorite part about your website is most definitely the wedding part. I will be getting married in two years, and you are such a cute little inspiration to me.
    And in particular your invites were TO DIE FOR.
    You are precious. The end.

  • OMG this is probably the best giveaway I have ever seen, I have wanted a kitchenaid mixer for years and years. Everytime I go into a kitchen store I stare longingly at them and swoon over the pretty shiny colors.

    I love your daily outfits, such great inspiration and use of vintage pieces. I also love the makeover posts and the DYI. Its not surprising that you have reached 1 million views in a month. You have such a great blog with so many excellent posts and features. You ladies have a little something for everyone 🙂

    Congrats on being so popular
    xo
    Little Miss (Emiy)

  • I looove your daily outfits! You always look so cute! I also love 10 Things I Love Sunday! I look forward to them every week. I’ve made a little game of thinking of 10 things I love when I’m feeling down!

  • I love your favorite things posts!! And i know it’s not exactly part of this blog per say but I love your wedding plans section! I love your ideas!
    Ahh, I have wanted one of these mixers FOREVER. Plus, my old one just pooped out on me!

  • i love “10 things i love Sunday”

    Congrats on ONE MILLION followers…*i say while pointing my pinky finger to my mouth* – Dr. Evil in Austin Powers.

  • I was just looking at these in a shop yesterday and wishing I could afford one, gorgeous. My favourite feature is the daily outfits. Very inspiring!

  • Ich liebe deinen Blog und schaue immer gerne wieder rein.

    Am meisten liebe ich doch die 10 Things I Love.

    Viele Liebe Grüße
    Andrea

  • I love reading about the store and your work running it. It’s great to see someone who can honestly say “just livin’ the dream.” You’re an inspiration!

  • Congratulations!!!!!!!! I adore this giveaway!!!
    Well, I love all your posts, but if I have to choose…mmm…your DIYs are the best!
    Love Laura

  • I love your “10 things I love” posts – always inspiring as are you!

    Congrats:)

  • wow, how nice, elsie!
    I am really inspired by your daily outfits: amazing how a creative muse you are! x anke

  • I love outfit posts, but I think the new makeover feature is my absolute fave!

  • I love when you and Emma do things together, you seem to have so much fun. But most of all I love the makeover stories, it makes me feel like there is hope even for such a covard like me (yes I have vintage dresses and yes they are permanent hanging in my closet). Thank you for a truly inspirational blog.

  • Congrats on one million! I love Makeover Story, Project Restyle, and 10 Things I love! Secretly(or not so much) I get really excited when I see new posts!

  • Love the DIY feature: always clever, simple, and clean.
    thanks for the fantastic giveaway!

  • My favorite part of your blog is seeing how accomplished and successful you’ve become. Since I first saw you in CK magazine, and you were then wedding photographer, I’ve followed your blog and been SO inspired by how hard you work and how successful you’ve become. It’s inspired me to finally sell my creations on etsy and open a booth at our local flea market. It’s all because of you and your daily inspiration!

  • As a follower for a few years now, I love seeing 10 things every Sunday, but also those little snippets of the shop are great! Oh, And outfit posts! You’re such an inspiration and a very generous soul. =)

  • I like the homepage (it’s beautiful!!!) but my favorite are the DIY projects!!

  • Congrats, Elsie! The one million mark is well-deserved! Here’s to many more!

    My favorite feature has to be ’10 Things I Love’ – the posts are always so inspiring.

    Thanks again for such a wonderful blog.

  • I love the business related features – your story about creating your dress line and about growing your business are really inspiring!

  • Wow, congratulations! What an amazing achievement 🙂

    My favourite features are the makeovers and your divine clothes!

  • is everything too broad of an answer?! lol i cant remember what u called this series, but the hand made line that showed different ways to wear the same dress. that always sparks my imagination.

    and the giveaways!! although i havent won yet, its still fun to enter!!

  • Most of all I like the DIY’s!

    But also the pictures and ideas the home decor gave me to furnish & decorate my college room. Thanks 😉

    – x Janne

  • My favorite post are always the makeovers, especially the one with the milkmaid braids. I wear my hair like that at lease a couple times a month now! Thank a bunch!

  • Aw! This is so sweet. My favorite feature is the 10 things i love sunday. You always find the prettiest things!

  • I love the makeover stories and also the project restyle – it’s so fanstastic to see what you and other people make of old stuff.
    And I also love your DIY projects – you should do more of them again. Can’t wait to see what you’ll do for your wedding!

  • I don’t know if you’d consider it a regular blog feature, but I LOVE all the Red Velvet shop updates — the displays, the goods, the events, the clothing designs! Keep ’em coming:)

  • Swooooon! I have always wanted a kitchen aid! My favorite it DIY and 10 things I love. Congrats on the 1 million views!!

  • Thank you Elsie for this lovely giveaway! I adore Kitchen Aid Stand Mixers. They are without a doubt the most amazing kitchen gadget ever! My favourite features on your blog are the DIY projects and 10 Things I Love. I read your blog daily and absolutely love it!

  • wow what a generous gift! I love the diy features and the 10 things I love features have always made me happy and I´ve discovered so many interesting things on the web thanks to you! It also makes me so happy that you are such a busy blogger and I see a new post from you almost every time I check! Soo much to love:)

    xoxo

  • The house features are my favorite. My house is a never ending project and I enjoy seeing what other people do with their spaces.

    I’ve been wanting a Kitchenaid Mixer for SO long.

  • this looks great….thanks for you give away
    and i love “10 Things I Love”
    :X:X

  • My name is Jess, I’m IN LOVE with your blog and have been for a couple years, it’s on my daily read list. (Sometimes more than once a day!) 😉 my favorite feature is probably your makeover posts, if i had to pick one. i love it all! Such a fabulous, landmark for your blog lovely!

  • i’m a new-ish reader but i want you to know that there is so much on A Beautiful Mess that drew me in right from the start! you are incredibly inspiring – i love how you have created so many businesses for yourself (the blog, your shop, the e-courses, etc.) and i can’t wait to continue reading all of your adventures!
    xoxo
    marissa

  • I adore every little thing you post about your beautiful shop.

    Opening my own boutique is what I want to do when I finish University, and watching how you lie my dream lie is just fabulous.

    Amber xx

  • Way to go, Elsie! 1 million views- that’s HUGE!

    My fav features are the Makeover series and your “10 Things I Love” – you are helping me find my own style!

    Thanks for the chance to win!

  • I really like seeing the makeovers as well as the inside looks into Red Velvet and your creations!

  • Wow! I really look forward to reading about the ’10 Things I (you!) Love’! So cool x

  • What i love the most? I love that i can find so many new and fun ideas and inspiration every day! I also love DIY’s a lot !
    I would like to win sooo much, it would be a great kicoff to my future baker career and going to school !

    Greets

  • 1 million views! What an incredibly rewarding number for such hard working ladies! 🙂 Congrats.

    I love reading the makeover stories and how cute and happy the women look in their “after” shots. They’re also inspiring for us all to step up our own looks! 🙂

    To much more continued success! XO

  • What I love about a beautiful mess is, the inspiration it gives to help women of all shapes styles and kinds feel beautiful. No matter if your tan, white, pregnant, whatever the case..you’re inspired to make what you have beautiful with encouragement and example. Love me some beautiful mess. <3

  • Love this giveaway!
    I always enjoy seeing all your wedding details 🙂 and “10 things I love”!!

  • My favorite feature is “10 Things I Love” – you’ve turned me to so many new ideas and inspirations!

  • Hello Elsie,
    My favourite thing about your blog is the lovely pretty colours you put together in all of your outfits. Thank you for the inspiration.

  • wow, what an awesome giveaway!! your posts are always wonderfully done. i love how you include so many pictures in each one. i always love reading the ’10 things i love’ post and more recently, i’m enjoying the makeover stories. your posts are so inspiring and crafty.

    <3

  • WOW! So great! This is awesome! My favourite feature is 10 things I love Sundays. SO inspiring! And I also like when you give business advices, they are always really helpful! xx

  • How amazing! You are so generous.
    My favorite posts are when you show photos of the new displays in your store. It’s a lovely peek into your life and makes me hope to be able to stop by for some vintage shopping and a cupcake someday. 🙂

  • I love hearing about your wedding plans.
    And your outfits!

  • I love the makeover stories!!! and I LOVE Kitchen Aid Mixers! 🙂

  • Your bravery and spunk. You exude the qualities I want my daughter to grow into. Daring, bright, fun-loving, loyal. She has been to your shop and to see her get inspired by you has been amazing. Look for her at ArtWalk. I handmade her dress!

  • OH Elsie!
    Your 10 things I love post has been my weekly very look-forward-to post since i started following your blog!

    You’ve got awesome taste and it introduces to us all the beautiful things around!

    Congrats on 1,000,000 blog views!
    Cheers to many more millions ahead!!

  • WOW!! I am in LOVE with this giveaway!
    I adore the Makeovers 🙂 I like how the outfits you make with vintage do not look like costumes.

  • I absolutely LOVE hearing about all your wedding plans, and the 10 things I love. And I love baking so this would be amazing!!

  • Your DIY project posts are always most inspiring for me. Congrats on your amazing numbers, and thanks for offering such a generous giveaway 🙂
    xo Allison

  • Deffinately love your wedding planning posts. I always love anything wedding related on peoples blogs 🙂 Just makes me happy and have dreams of my own wedding one day!

    Did I mention that this giveaway is just amazing!!! Would love to own a blue one 🙂 Congrats on your increasing traffic, must feel amazing to have so many people love your work.

    Rose

    chocolatesoap(at)hotmail(dot)com

  • Oh! Wow! So many features are wonderful on here that it is hard to choose just one. I would say probably the “10 Things I Love” is a favorite because everything on there is so inspiring. I also like the sneak peeks of the shop and clothing line– you are inspiring a generation of ladies to take the cities by storm. xoxo

  • The makeovers are simply beautiful, me thinks! And your store looks so fun and unique!

  • I love all the DIY’s that you show! I also love the pictures of your store…
    Thanks!

  • I just started reading a few days ago, so I’m not really aware of all the “features”…but I love the calming chaos your blog contains! The eclectic style of colors and images, graphics and photos make me want edit my whole life and find your style inside of myself!

  • yay for one million! definitely your makeovers. it’s such a fun twist on a traditional makeover to do it with vintage – love it! <3

  • It’d be so awesome to upgrade from my dinky hand mixer! 🙂 I love the 10 Things I Love feature…I know there are a lot of list-making bloggers out there, but you’re lists are always unique and full of instant loves.

  • i look forward to the makeover series + ‘the 10 things i love’. and of course, seeing what shoes you are wearing! 🙂

  • Hey! I LOVE when you feature behind-the-scenes photos of you and the girls working on the Red Velvet line! As a dressmaker, I know how much goes into the creation of a garment and I appreciate you showing this! (but I really do love everything on the blog 🙂 )

    Cat

    http://www.catgotdressed.blogspot.com

  • I love everything about your website. I have enjoyed your daily outfits and the links to other sites similar to yours! I just love coming to it everyday to see what creative things you have come up with. My daughter and I hope to visit your store the next time we come to Nixa, MO. We are from Fort Wayne, IN. Have a GREAT day!

  • That’s awesome congrats!

    Without a doubt it has to be the ’10 Things I Love’ posts. All the editions are so inventive and creative! I find your blog really positive which I love 🙂

  • Wow this is so generous! 🙂 Congrats on the 1 million! I think my favourite feature is the Ten Things I love Sunday, because I get to discover so many lovely things! Katie xoxo

  • Congratulations that’s amazing!

    So much to choose from but 10 things I love on Sunday is always the perfect inspirational start to my week!

    Keep up the great work x

  • I love love your daily outfit posts. And I’m really excited about more wedding posts 🙂

  • definitely shop talk & studio peeks : )

    what a great giveaway!

    -katie liz

  • Right now, I love all your wedding posts, as I am getting married in October! You are so inspiring!

    Lindsay

  • Amazing giveaway! My favourite thing would be the photos of all of the vintage clothes, all of them, I especially love anything posted about the shoes. I also love the shop photos. So cool. Okay so I love everything, too hard to choose just one.

  • I can’t pick one favorite. I think I’d say overall, it’s the inspiration you’ve offered me to chase my dreams and be creative in spite of everyone telling me to focus on doing something I can have a career in (or something they think I can have a career in…). That inspiration led me to go back to school to get my master’s degree in Christian counseling (in Springfield actually…my husband and I will be moving this summer from South Dakota) and to start a ministry (see url). Both my husband and I are writers…word artists I suppose. I believe wholeheartedly that God puts things like this in our lives to push us in the direction He wants us to go. Thank you for being that for me.

  • Waw, a kitchenaid!!!! I really would love to have one. I’m always looking forward to your stories according your wedding. Love all the preperations.
    xxx, Isolde

  • seems that i’m not the only one in love with the makeover stories… but i also love seeing all of your pretty styling for both new and vintage photoshoots!!
    <3 barb

  • I love to see the evolution of your shop. It’s so inspiring! I especially love your displays!

  • I love A beautiful mess because it inspires me to create and to make things the way I want them not the way they are meant to be. you’re the best!

    Brit

  • My favourite feature are the stories about your wedding 🙂 I like your way of telling stories and how you just catch the most perfect moments with your camera.
    – Ju ( Germany)

  • First of all, I love the aesthetics of the blog, and the stories you’ve been sharing about wedding planning. I can’t get enough DIYs in my life, though, so those would have to be my favorite part!

    Gah, what an amazing giveaway.

  • Wow! A million views! That’s fabulous!

    I look forward to your 10 Thing I Love posts. There’s always something that sparks a smile.

  • I love the colors! In every feature and in these mixers!

  • Wow. What an amazing giveaway!
    I think my favorite feature is project re-style, or basically any DIY thing you got going on over here.

    I love this blog for always being positive and inspirational!

  • Congrats on the achievement! I would have to say my favorite feature is your daily outfits. It’s fun to see your unique style that mixes vintage with the new. =)

  • oh,how thoughtful of you!what’s in my bag? is my favorite feature.

    congrats + best wishes!
    amanda

  • what a dream!

    i love seeing updates about your shop. as an aspiring shop owner, i think you are an inspiration on how to do it right!

    <3

  • congratulations on your million!
    and “all over the world”?! i almost died when i read that. always get out of the giveaways, because i live in chile. so happy to participate!!

    and keep on going with your blog, is great. i’m also planning my wedding now, so i’m waiting for you to post about all the funny details about yours to get inspired.

    best!

    valentina.

  • I love the project restyle posts, they’re always so creative! Also, I love any wedding related posts, as I’m currently planning my own wedding and always get so excited to see what ideas others have come up with.

  • I really like the “10 things I love”-it’s so fun! Congratulations on your milestone!

  • My favorite it 10 things I love Sundays, super cute and fun! Thanks!!!

  • SO much fun! I love all the colors!!

    I am a long time reader and fan of “10 things I Love.”

    There’s always some new wonderful thing I have to track down in there!

    Thanks!

  • i don’t know if it was clear enough, but of course the feature i love the most are your wedding related posts and the “10 things i love”.

  • I don’t know if I really have a favourite feature, I mean… I really enjoy your ten things I love posts but most of all I just like it when you talk about your business, and how you’ve managed it. I’ve been reading your blog for a few years and it’s been so wonderful to watch you grow, and I am excited for the future!

  • I really love this blog!!! when I get to the office, is the first thing i see!!!!
    I think, that right now my favorite is your wedding posts!
    i´m so exited with your wedding !!!
    And your clothes line …♥♥♥ !

    XOXO!

  • my favorite feature lately has been the makeover stories! but it’s hard to pick just one cause i love all your blog posts 🙂

    marlene

    staten island, ny

  • I love love love your “10 things I love Sundays”. Not only are you one of the few bloggers who post on sundays (giving me something to read) but the lists are always packed full of thing I love too!

  • Congratulations on the views! There are so many features that I love, but my favorite are the ones about Red Velvet and also all the outfit features!

  • love all the peeks into you running a shop, creating your dress line, etc.

  • elsie, your giveaways are usually insane. and this one is no different! i hope i can win this!

    i think my favorite feature is your makeover story, and during your dress line, 3 ways to wear it. you should totally do more remixes!

  • Hi! Congrats on getting 1 million views! That’s awesome! I love many things about your blog. I love your “10 Things I Love” posts, your outfit posts, and whenever you post things that you’re working on for Red Velvet! You are so inspiring!

  • Congrats on One Million! These colors are amazing! My favorite feature would definitely have to be 10 Things I Love Sunday… I love all the inspiration (and everything is so pretty too!)

  • i don’t know if my earlier comment worked…so, i love your daily outfit posts! and the makeover stories make me swoon! 🙂

  • Oh my, what a wonderful giveaway!!!

    My favorite feature has always been the “10 THings I love” posts! It always gives me new ideas and inspiration for things I wouldn’t have seen otherwise!

  • hey Elsie! Congratulations on your milion, it’s awesome but you deserve it doing such a great job and being inspiration!
    I love reading your blog, looking and great photographs and I think my top feature is Makeover stories (and 10 things I like Monday:P) sooryyy I can’t pick just one 🙂

  • Love love love the 10 Things I Love! So many inspiring ideas and pretty things that always make me smile! Happy One Million~

  • my favorite are the “10 things i love” posts–i don’t get out and shop enough, so i get to live vicariously through you and see some really eclectic and fun items. 🙂 thanks!

  • I loooooove your wedding posts.
    I have both blogs bookmarked on my computer so I dont forget to check them.

  • I love your makeover stories. They are so inspiring and make me want to wear more vintage clothes.

  • what is my favorite?! well i love the make over stories and also love seeing the updates to your store. i get so many ideas i want to try at home!
    rwvanvoorhis at gmail dot com

  • Congrats! I love the makeover feature; you always have the most amazing transformations.

  • I love the 10 things I love posts and anything food related! You guys are fabulous.

  • Exciting on many levels! Congrats on the million views as you richly deserve it! My favorite feature is always the 10 things you love. They are always beautiful, inspiring images that get my creativity going!

  • Congratulations!
    My favourite feature is “10 things I love” and I really love your outfit posts!

  • My favorite feature is the 10 things I love! I almost always agree with everything!!!

  • What an amazing giveaway. My favourite would be your makeover stories. So many other beautiful things on here too though!

  • How awesome, congrats for the million readers and thank you for the giveaway, even if i don’t win, this rocks out! (and God knows i’d love to win, as i have moved from my parents’ a while ago and i still don’t have a mixer, and THIS IS AN INTERNATIONAL GIVEAWAY!! HOORAY FOR US READERS OUTSIDE THE USA!)

    I started reading you like… 2 years ago? It is amazing how this blog became my daily read, to get inspiration and to know all crafty people in the world. I like Emma’s blog a lot as well, she’s very funny, you’re both pretty charismatic charming sisters, your relationship’s great as mine with my sis and i love when siblings get on this well… I am so proud of all close siblings! 😀

    Straight to the point, my favorite issue now is the makeover stories, i mean, everybody loves makeovers! And yours are brave, I like that!
    DIY are great too, oh and i love the project restyle, it’s really inspiring for all of us to be together doing it!
    …I thing everybody’s gonna love your wedding posts too 😉

    Greetings from Uruguay, where the cold wind is blowing and golden leaves are falling!

  • Wow! Congrats! That is a huge accomplishment. I would say that I enjoy all parts of your blog- please don’t make me pick! No really, I would have to say the wedding planning feature because I loved planning my own wedding and still love what creative things you & others come up with! – Pippa in Nashville

  • EAK! Congrats on your 1 millionth view! This is my favourite blog, I look everyday to see you’re posts. My favourite addition is the vintage makeover posts.

    Aw I really hope I win because I’ve wanted a Kitchenaid mixer FOREVER…congrats to whoever wins. I love ‘a beautiful mess’.

  • My favourite section is definitely your “10 Things I Love” feature. You have amazing taste, so I love being exposed to new things that we possibly don’t hear about here in Australia 🙂

  • I have two favourites, ’10 Things I Love’ Sundays and DIY’s. I always end up loving all of them!! :3

  • Ahhh this is the best giveaway yet! I love your blog, and I especially love your “10 Things I Love” lists.

    Crossing my fingers!

  • that’s amazing!! i’ve been reading your blog for years now and i still love it! i think they DIY posts will always be my fav. but i also LOVE the 10 things i love posts!

    congrats!

    xx
    jill

  • Congratulations!!! I love the makeover stories! Fabulous 🙂 Thanks for a chance to win! 🙂

  • I {love} this blog because I always get so much vintagy inspiration! It’s fun to incoporate these things into other crafts in my life. Inspired by your color combos in your outfits, the store decor – to transfer into personal home decor! and so much more! Thanks for the chance to win!

  • The makeover stories are so inspiring to me. (: They encourage me to get out of my shell and try new styles, or fashion ideas, and I love seeing how each person looks so refreshed and happy in their pictures! I love your sense of style and your vintage essence. I <3 A Beautiful Mess!

  • There are so many features to pick from, but I love the makeover stories and I think your photos are always tons of fun!

  • Such pretty colors!! I would say it’s a tie between 10 Things I Love and the new Makeover Stories. Love your blog–congrats on the milestone!

  • Hooray! Congrats on your accomplishment!! My favorite posts are your 10 things I love posts. They are such eye candy!

  • I have to say right now I’m most excited about your wedding prep and that could be cause I’m also getting married this year, in October to be precise.

    So the Kitchen Aid is not only an amazing giveaway but would be a great wedding present!!

  • One million?! Wow, congrats! I’m really enjoying the Makeover Story series; thanks for all the fun inspiration!

  • Wow, what an amazing giveaway.
    I love, love, love your ´10 things I Love´posts (as so many others).
    They are always inspiring and beautiful to look at.

  • I am a fairly new follower of yours as I am also brand new to writing my own blog as well: http://thecardiqueen.blogspot.com But nonetheless your blog has quickly became one of my absolute favorites!! I just love the eclectic nature of your blog. I love the design, I love the layout, your posts and just your general sense of writing draws me in. You really bridge the gap of cyberspace & I feel as though I am reading something one of my close friends wrote rather than someone whom I’ve never met. 🙂

    Congratulations on hitting such a milestone!! I was elated when I recieved my first TWO followers last week. So I can’t even imagine what it’s like having a MILLION!!

    Happy Blogging and here’s to the next million 🙂

  • Elsie, Congratulations to the million! You must be very very proud!

    So…my name is Nora and what I love most about your blog is not a typical kind of feature but when you give very useful information about blogging and beeing “you” in the world of blogging 😉

    You helped me a lot with that posts!

  • Oh man congrats!! There are so many faves, I love the Sunday 10 Things I Love, and i really love the newish makeover features. Keep up the good work!!

  • Oh wow, that is a wonderful prize and so generous of you. My favourite feature is when you do DIY crafty projects. 🙂 Thanks for the chance!

  • My favorite posts are the ones about art journaling, since that is my passion and you inspire me!

  • If I wind up winning this I’ll have to say the giveaways are my favorite feature. 🙂 I really like your 10 Things I Love posts. I always want to go on a shopping spree when I see those.

  • Congrats! Amazing giveaway!! I love the makeover posts. But mainly I love the posts when you share your authentic moments of mess. I think the ugly stuff is just as incredible as the beautiful.

  • Oh goodness! I really love your DIY posts. 🙂

    They give me a lot of good ideas for my own projects.

  • I love when you do craft features of other artists and craftspeople making interesting things, and living a creative life!
    Thanks
    Emma

  • I would love one of these mixers. I love your 10 things posts and I’ve also really enjoyed your wedding posts!

    Kacie

  • I love your makeover stories! And ofcourse your diys! But I also love that I find other blogs and websites that interest me from your sit too!

    Katie 🙂

  • Ten things I love is my favorite. And I’m dying for a KitchenAid mixer. My cake baking needs this, Elsie!

  • I really enjoy the “10 Things I love” posts, get my creativity stirring.

  • I love the Project Restyle posts! They’re always so inspiring!

  • I really love your blog! But now I adore your posts about wedding! Soooo lovely!
    A mountain of kisses.. ^_^

  • Hi! My favorite feature is a Makeover Story. It gives me such great ideas for my own style. – Sofia

  • I really appreciate and love your generousity by the feature “giveaways” 🙂

    I also really love the makeover stories.

    inka

  • Yay! I love seeing your makeover stories and I also love when you and your sister make treats (like the fight club candy bars).

  • I always look forward to “10 Things I Love” for discovering cool new stuff, and I love seeing pictures of your store and outfit photos.

    Congrats on 1 million views!

    Meghan

  • Congrats! I love the stories about making a business work as a creative individual. I also love that you are very real, and that comes through in your posts. 🙂

  • i love the ’10 Things I Love’ posts! I have the same taste in clothing and jewelry as you do so i always love to find new shops to get my fix @ !!

  • I love the 10 things post that you do – and Im busting to see your wedding dress 🙂
    Tamar x

  • Hi Elsie.
    Congratulations!!
    I’ve been dreaming of a Kitchen Aid since I was a teenager. And since I am now, since 12th of august 2010, married to an American I think I really need to make that dream come true. 😉
    I love when you talk about your shop and I swoon over every single picture from it. I would definitely have already visited if I wasn’t in Iceland but I sure hope I can one day when we come for a visit, my husband is from NJ, or move there.
    Thank you for the endless inspirations.
    Love from Iceland,
    Dögg (its really hard to pronounce but it actually means Dew)

  • “10 things I love” I look toward every week. along with most everything else.;)

  • I’m really inspired by your story in general. I have a few fashion passions, but I’m not driven into doing anything with them. It’s refreshing to find someone that seems to have it figured out. To do what you love and to be so good at it, it’s really awesome. Congrats on your success! (Also, 10 Things I Love posts are my fav. because you love things both wonderful and adorable.)

  • The make over stories…love them to pieces! It makes me want to stand outside your shop and beg for one!

  • I love everything!! I guess if I had to narrow it down, the makeover stories and your Ten Things I Love are my two faves!

  • I so, so love the “10 Things I Love” posts. They are always such a beautiful mix of simple pleasures, meaningful snippets of your life, and lofty, high fashion. I look forward to them every Sunday.

    Thanks for such a lovely, inspiring blog!
    May

  • Oh my goodness! I want a kitchenaid mixer so badly! My favorite feature is definitely when you show little snippets of your home/studio/shop. Congrats on a million!

    obscura.borealis@gmail.com

  • My favorite feature is ’10 things I love’. you always highlight something gorgeous that I’ve never seen before.

  • Wow, love love this giveaway ?

    My favorite features on your blog are peeks at your store and your outfit posts!

  • 10 things I love is one of my absolute favorites. I end up drooling on my keyboard!
    -Sarah

  • I always look forward to your ’10 Things I Love’ posts!!

  • I love hearing about your ideas for designing more dresses. The first collection was incredible!

  • I love the tattoos link over to the left…love all those awesome crafty tattoos!!!

    Carra-ellen

  • I LOVE “Ten things I Love Sunday”. You have such great style and I think all your readers appreciate that you share your inspiration with them.
    -Leanne

  • My favorite feature is your shop updates. I love to see how you decorate and display items in your store!

    Love this giveaway 🙂

    –Annie

  • I love the random how to posts (like the hair braids and how you make fight club chocolates). You ladies are a ton of fun.

    AND… I’m getting a divorce and my lucky ex is keeping possession of our kitchen aid so I could really use a new one to put in my fun, new, retro apartment (it has orange counters and an avocado green stove).

    Love your blog!
    Amber

  • I just subscribed to your blog & I am excited to see all your ideas. I am sure I will form a favorite thing about your site at some point 🙂 but right now, I enjoy the whole idea.

  • I love the feature on the store and looks around the store and cupcake shop.

  • what a giveaway! You’re so lovely and I absolutely love the makeover stories — they give me inspiration to continue trying new looks!

  • I LOVE (like a lot of others, apparently) your makeovers 🙂 They make me smile .. then they make me wish you guys were close to Nova Scotia!

    Congrats on a million views in 30 days .. XO!

  • It *has* to be the make overs but I love the tutorials and 10 things too!

  • I think you’re blog is great because of how you work with the clothes. You really reinvent vintage and pair it together perfectly. I applaud you and read your blog daily!

  • CONGRATULATIONS!!! I love little stories about you and Jeremy and peeks at your shop. Your whole blog is a treasure trove and it’s now surprise that you’ve reached one million!!!

  • I love the “10 things I love ” posts as well as just seeing all the interesting things you are working on. Always an inspiration! 🙂

  • “10 things I love” is my fav feature:D I also love it every time you post about interior design.. photos from your house, your shop or other stuff you share about it. I used to love when you postet scrapbook-stuff, if you do anything like that in the future (mini albums or scrapbooking) I hope you share it on your blog:)

  • I love your outfit posts!! <3 I also love to see how you are designing and coming up with ideas for your dress line and shop!

    Maegan

  • The Makeover posts! I love before and after pictures of everything – it’s very inspiring.

  • i would LOVE this kitchen-aid, i always try to steal my moms from her!
    my favorite feature of your incredible blog is definitely the home decor. why? because everything is so adorable and inspiring! i am going to school right now for interior design and am basically addicted to following your home decor posts.

  • My computer messed up so if I happen to post this twice will you remove the other one!

    I LOVE your outfit posts and DIYs! I also love the read and see about your shop and dress line!

    xo,

    Maegan

  • the 10 things posts are my fave. and I honestly think I have read your blog since your started it (and I found you via twopeas.) it’s cool for us to see the growth, too 🙂

  • Congrats! I love the Makeover Stories. I think it would be cute if you did a follow-up to them, maybe a month later. Are you still incorporating your makeover? How has it changed your life?

  • The first thing i do every morning before start work is read your blog! and i adore the “10 things i love” Is so inspiring for me, hope it have sense my English is really bad hehheh

  • those colors are amazing!
    my favorite posts are The ten things i love! you find the most beautiful things to share!
    Ali

  • Congratulations Elsie!
    I looove your style so my favourite feature is outfitposts!

  • I love your blog! Everything about it : ) I really enjoy “10 Things I Love” … but I’m also really diggin’ all of your wedding details that you share with us.

    Thanks for the chance! Happy One Million!

  • your “10 Things I Love” posts are what originally made me follow your blog! and I continue to love them!

  • Wowza! Im obsessed with that blue mixer!!!!!

    My favorite features on A Beautiful Mess are the DIY posts and posts about your upcoming wedding! So much fun!

  • 1 000 000! That is huge!!! I always like to look at your daily outfit and I enjoyed following your dress collection process… I also like to peek at your sponsors! They are always very inspiring!

  • I love the little peeks into your store…My folks live in MO and I’m definitely going to come check it out in person next time I’m there!

  • I love, love, love your blog (and Emma’s too)! I am like most other commenters and love the vintage makeover series!

  • mmm I could make some yummy bread with that Kitchaid!! My favorite feature is your Daily Outfit posts 🙂

  • I love everything about A Beautiful Mess(even the name), but my absolute favorite are your tattoo posts. I desperately want a Red Velvet tattoo.

  • Hey Elsie,

    I don´t know where to start- I love the style you have and you seem to get on to your blog as well.
    I always look forward to 10 things I love and I loooove all the personal little stories you post.

  • So generous!

    I love it all, but find the outfit posts to be particularly lovely. 🙂

  • My favourite feature is simply to be able to see what you are up to every day. Always new adventures, pretty dresses and shoes, and fun things in the shop 🙂

  • Also, congrats on the one million views!! (again, love, the vintage makeover series, but also when you show desserts and other yummy concotions you and Emma come up with)

  • To be completely honest, i love everything =)
    But if i had to pick, it’s your 10 things posts ~ when you posted last week i believe it was about your love of the Brady Bunch girl’s rooms and Lux Lisbon i truly felt like the blog heavens had opened and spoke to me directly telling me that A Beautiful Mess is exactly where i need to be!

  • I love the home decoration, and I absolutely loved the birds in the post about feathers! Birds are sooo qute to decorate with, and I love them so much that I’m getting a tattoo of flying birds in the near future some time 🙂

    Wold love to win a kitchen aid as I’m finally ending my time as a student, and Im’ about to move in to a new appartment. The kitchen aid would be the perfect feature in my new kitchen! 🙂

    Lots of love, M

  • I love love your outfits post, and I love seeing your shop, it’s so inspiring! I also love seeing Emmas sweet shop! That is my dream to have one of my own. Thanks for doing a giveaway, truely awesome!

  • congratulations elsie! i feel special knowing i am one of those million 🙂
    i always look forward to photos of your shop and “10 things i love” posts!

  • I really love the makeover stories. I also like seeing the updates about your wedding — I just got married so I got to do all that fun stuff earlier this year =)

  • I really love your “10 Things I Love” posts 🙂 And just the photos you post in general always have such great colors.

  • Such an awesome and generous giveaway, Elsie! My favorite feature is anything about Red Velvet…I love getting peeks into the store and seeing what kind of fun projects you girls are working on! 🙂

  • I am always inspired by your DIY projects and look forward to them.

    I first got hooked on you when you were scrapbooking and wrote the 52 Scrapbooking Challenges book. Reading the stories of your life through that book helped me to get to know you. Then, you kinda disappeared for a while… and reemerged as a butterfly. Since starting up this new blog and taking a different direction in life, I have come to know another side to you. Throughout it all, however, I have seen that you are driven by strong goals and great passion. My hat goes off to you and your 1 Million milestone as you continue to grow your readership and spread inspiration and enthusiasm. Blessings!

  • I love your outfit posts! I love seeing how daring you are with tights and prints and accessories… and your shoes are just to die for. You are a fashion inspiration, miss!

    -Jenn

  • Project ReStyle. It’s amazing to see so many women creating and inspiring others with amazing DIYs on the cheap.

  • Greatest ever giveaway, congrats on one million. I adore this blog, because its such a great mix of fashion food and fun.I Love the real sense of community & friendship, but my personal fave is the great relationship between you and Emma. Just like me and my sister its great to read about it all. And I love that you are clearly making your own dreams come true,xxxx

  • this is an amazing giveaway!! i love seeing features of new dress lines & the inspiration behind them. all of them are so incredibly lovely 🙂

  • Winning a KitchenAid mixer would be so rad! I’ve always wanted one!! 🙂

    I love the Makeover Stories.
    I love how you help women to know how to rock the vintage style.
    You are so sweet!

    Tori

  • My favorites are the Daily Outfit posts and 10 Things. I have to say, I check in everyday to see what new and exciting things are going on. <3

  • This is the best giveway ever. I’ve been wanting this for ages!!

    I love home decor and makeovers 🙂

    xoxo,
    Nats

  • I love the DIY’s. I feel so inspired after seeing the great projects others have created!

  • Hey!! I love your outfits posts! I find them really inspiring! 🙂

    *good luck for me!*

  • Right now my favorite feature is this give away post, ha ha, actually I love your shop updates and studio posts!

    Andrea

  • This is such an incredible giveaway! I love the Daily Outfits posts. Seeing an outfit on a hanger or a 5’11 rail-thin model doesn’t give a whole lot of direction when trying to decide if that same dress will work on my 5’2 curvy frame. Plus, I love the way you style everything – great inspiration!

    xox Lexi
    Glitter Pearls

  • I love any how-to posts, especially hair-do ones. Not many blogs I follow have hairstyling posts, so that’s fun to see.

  • 10 Things I Love Sundays is my favorite, it’s always a nice little treat on my Monday morning before hitting the grind again 🙂

  • Wow, congrats!

    I love 10 Things I Love, and I think it’s really sweet when you show us what you’ve done in your own home!

  • You have done so well for yourself! It’s insipiring to see someone doing what they love, all the time! My favourite features is the 10 things I love. I love being inspired, and that feature does it for me!

  • I love the makeover stories and seeing the creative displays that you set up in the shop.

  • I love the DIY’s but I must say that the Home Decor photos that you share (of your home and of the shop) are the MOST inspiring! Thank you for your generous heart!

  • I love your creativity and your positive attitude. It’s such a breath of fresh (happy) air to visit your blog every day.

  • My goodness love, what a heavenly giveaway. I love all things you do really, but perhaps my favorite are your DIY instructions to all things cute….

    & sincere, loving congratulations on your beautiful success.

    love, kerrie xo

  • I love the, “look what we made’s!” my goodness, j’adore!

  • Oh wow this is amazing! I think my very favorite posts are Red Velvet stories, behind the scenes in the studio, and daily life. I love to see how creative people work and how they find inspiration. Thank you!

  • I’m addicted to your “10 Things I Love” bit. Like most designers, I’m always scouring the interwebs for creative inspiration and so when you lump your weekly loves into a pile of ten, it sends me off into so many awesome directions— I’m grateful for your good taste in all things cute 🙂

  • Oh my! I’ve been dreaming of a KitchenAid mixer since I was a pre-teen! The thing is, I can’t justify buying one and was just waiting to put it on my wedding registry… except I’m currently boyfriend-less with no wedding in sight! So, if I won the mixer— I could mix my own cake and eat it too! 🙂

    Congrats on your wedding! I love all your store/display features. These are great inspiration and I love your style! Also, I’m a sucker for anything DIY, so thanks for sharing your secrets!

  • while i love your craft project, my favorite part is reading about your family/fiance and knowing that you’re a real person!

  • I absolutely love the Makeover Feature. I’m always seeing new ideas I can incorporate into my own blah style!

  • Exciting!!! I’m a bit torn, I love seeing your outfits and then the makeover stories because I love seeing how to relate things down to the every day.

  • OMG i just posted about wanting one of these last week!! I love your ’10 things I love Sunday feature’ 🙂
    Fingers crossed- best giveaway EVER!
    x krystie

  • I LOVE 10 things I love Sunday… its always a super awesome collection, and also none of my other blogs post on the weekend! Thanks!

  • CONGRATS!!! I love EVERYTHING about your blog….It is the first blog I look at in the morning and gives me so much hope and inspiration. I always look forward to whats next. If I had to name just one thing it would be your outfit post <3

  • My favorite feature is the Daily Outfits. They inspire me to step out of my shell and not be afraid to mix things up. I really have been stepping out of my box more lately, so thanks for the inspiration!

  • I always wanted a sister and it warms my heart to see how you two collaborate and bring your talents together to make something so special. I love seeing your creations!

  • oh my! what a gift! First I must say that I love every little thing about this blog! but my most favoritist favoritist would have to be “10 things I love,” or maybe the diy projects. I’m a sucker for DIY’s. oooh I can’t decide!

  • Hard to pick, but I would say I like the 10 things I love posts the best because we have a similar style and it is like a cheat sheet to a bunch of awesome things to buy!

  • I love the daily outfit posts!! Love getting news tips!! xo
    kimafleming[at]gmail[dot]com

  • OMG! I am addicted to the 10 things i love posts. they give me such inspiration!! xo jenna

  • Congrats!! I always look forward to your DIYs and any time you post about the store, I can’t wait to visit someday!

  • Wow Elsie what an amazing give away! I really love all the Red Velvet Shop talk. I’d love to have my own little store one day and the tales of your adventures as a shop owner are so inspiring! Congrats on the million blog readers and here is to millions and millions more!

  • I know it’s not really a feature, but I love reading about you and Jeremy! You guys are adorable and make me long for a sweet, creative relationship of my own 🙂 Cheers!

  • So many features I love about this blog but my favorite is 10 things I love. Congrats on the one million mark!!

  • THIS is amazing. Sooo in love with these – my cupcakes are dying to be made in one of these!
    I always look forward to your ’10 Things I Love’ posts and discovering new people/shops/inspiration. <3

  • This sight is just candy to my eyes, but my favorite features are most definately the outfits!!!

  • Right now I am LOVING reading about your wedding plans!! I’m getting married next January and I am so incredibly inspired by your ideas and your take on everything!! (I also love love LOVE your diy projects, definitely a close second!!)

  • Bethany
    Knowing that everyday their is something new, colourful and exciting to see and read about 🙂

  • I check your blog every morning before I head off to university, hoping there is a new daily outfit post – I love it!!!

    Madi

  • I really like the cute DIY projects and the ’10 Things I love Sundays’ !

  • i love ’10 things i love’ sundays & all the fun diy’s.
    goodness CONGRATS on 1 million views! thats crazy!

  • definitely look forward to the makeover stories!
    so fun to see the transformations!

  • Oh my gosh I’ve been wanting a KitchenAid Mixer forever – just can’t afford it! My favorite feature on your blog would have to be the “10 Things I Love” posts – I love seeing the photos and how different each post is!!!

  • everyting is so great but 10 things i love is probably my fave

  • I have been loving your makeover features, they’re so well done.

    Thanks for the opportunity! <3

  • I read your blog all week long, but look forward to the “10 things I love” blog the most! Congrats on your One Million blogs views!

  • Oh, what an amazing giveaway!!! I’ve been wanting an aqua kitchen aid mixer for ages.

    I love your makeover stories and the 10 things I love sunday. makes me smile.

  • I have had dreams about KitchenAid mixers! I LOVE the daily outfits posts! They give me so many awesome ideas that I never would have thought to try before. I love this blog!!

  • I like the makeover stories! The pregnancy one you did recently was lovely!

  • I love the DIYs and also the Project Re-Style posts! Tons of inspiration!

  • It is hard to pick a favorite feature. Your photos are always consistently incredible, colorful, and tell a story. More photos tips from you miss, MOAR.

    Congratulations on your milestone number, your posts remind me to put more of myself (and more photos of myself) into my work! 🙂

  • i’m sure everyone is saying this but my fav’s are the make-over stories! they are always uhhh-mazing! love your bloggy! and congrats on the big 1mil! incredible.

  • I truly adore your blog. If I had to pick my favorite feature I would say “10 Things I Love Sunday”. I enjoy the feature simplicity!

  • I love lots of your features, the 10 things I love is always inspirational, but I think for me the whole of all your features is what inspires me to think outside the box and keeps me finding my inner creativity. I always find new ways to see things reading what you post. Your wedding stories are lots of fun too!! Karen denver

  • i love seeing features on red velvet. being in the retail world, i get really inspired by the displays that you show off.
    emily

  • Pictures of the store, and all the little ideas for your wedding are probably my favorite features =) So creative and inspirational!

  • I really enjoy reading your blog every day seeing what you are up to. One thing I love seeing is the close relationship you have with your sister! I have four sisters and I consider them my best friends so to see other sisters just as happy as we are, that makes me smile. Congrats on all your success in love and life!

  • Amazing! Your blog is the first that I read every morning…I can see why you have so many readers!

    I love everything about your blog from the makeover stories to the 10 things i love, but my favourites are your outfit posts!

  • Like so many others, one of my favorite feature are your “10 Thing I Love” posts – but I also love getting ideas from your blog for crafts or outfits. For instance, I have since invested in 3 colored pairs of tights from seeing your outfit posts. A lot of your blogs are very motivating too and inspire me to want to try new things out. I look forward to reading every morning! If only I didn’t live so far away I would LOVE to come see your shop. Maybe one day! You’re awesome and congrats on the 1 million!!

  • My favousite things about A Beaustiful Mess is You Elsie, You! You! You!

    Every aspect of your life is inspiring. Your ambition. Your quirkiness. You determination. Your cuteness. Your photographs. Your wardrobe. You!

  • This is seriously the best giveaway EVER! I look forward to the ’10 Things I Love’ posts, and I secretly wish I could have enjoyed those peanut butter honey cupcakes from your shower! Please pick me! 🙂

  • I so look forward to the posts where great things are happening to you…the ones where we see you ‘grow’ and change and watching your dreams come true…love your optimism and how you celebrate great things happening to those around you…you truly want wonderful things to happen for your friends, family and just people in general. I love the encouraging posts and the way you share your secrets of success so we all can be successful in our own way…I love the posts about Rachel…the way you adore her and the bond you two share is a true testament to what it means to be best friends. I love how you support your mom with her art, your dad with his handy-man skills, your brother and his family and how you adore Mr. Larson and his talents…you have such a giving, loyal and encouraging spirit…I love all those posts.

  • oh oh oh oh oh oh oh. gulp. i would possibly faint if i won this. of course your blog is amazing, you don’t need me to tell you that miss one million views.

    i’m a little obsessed with getting more ink right now, and have to say that my fave posts are the ones about tattoos.

    huzzah.

  • My favorite feature is the links to Le Wedding Party here and there. I am already married but I LOVE wedding things! Congratulations! 2nd I really like looking at your shop since I live too far away to see it in person recently.
    Christine

  • ALL of the plans for your wedding so far are so adorable!! I’m excited to see the final result 🙂

  • Oh my gosh oh my gosh I’ve wanted a KitchenAid mixer in like, forever!!! I have everything crossed for this one!
    I love reading about all the adventures you have at the Red Velvet store, and the little dates you and Jeremy go on 🙂 You always inspire me, whatever you talk about!

    Samantha xx

  • I love love love hearing and seeing the progress of your business. I have such a huge admiration for you and the hard work you do to reach your goals! I know it isn’t easy!

  • Personally, I love Project Restyle, and miss your posts about it!

    Thanks for all the great giveaways!

    Liz

  • Oh my gosh! I have to chose just one favorite feature?! I love any DIY posts as well as 10 Things I Love.

  • I just L*O*V*E all of the DIY’s that you post. You are so crafty and creative… it inspires me everytime I stop by your blog. <3 Keep on crafting!

    <3Megan

  • I have to say that I love when you post about your artistic endeavors. I love hearing about your clothing line and the new things you are always doing with your shop!! Your passion inspires me, so thanks!

  • Hello Elise and Emma,

    I truely love both of your blogs. Its in my daily routine to check a Beautiful Mess and From Scratch. If I had to pick what I look forward to most 10 Things I love Sunday from Elise and Emma I love your book reviews. Also, I made your Grilled apple gruyere sandwiches and they were to die for.

    Keep up the good work sisters <3

  • I have been loving you wedding sneak peaks and I can’t wait to see it all come together!

  • I love hearing all about your Wedding Plans, and the cute DIY projects you do for all the festivities leading up to it!!!! I also can’t wait to see your ten things I love feature! You are a true inspiration for me, and you give me courage to follow my dreams!!! Thanks

  • ooh my boyfriend would be so happy with the kitchen aid, he’s kind of obsessed with it. I love the outfits posts, the red velvet store news, and the things that you love and share with us! (10 things I love)

  • I love all the updates on the store, it really is great to see your business grow. Congrats on one million!!!

  • I always love the “10 Things I Love” feature, and posts about the shop, but every feature is great!

    Thanks for this amazing giveaway!

  • The thing I love best about your blog is your creativity. The pictures, the outfits, the projects you guys are always working on. It’s all very inspiring.

  • My favourite feature is the ‘Ten Things I Love’ and the makeover stories are always inspiring!

  • I look forward to your new “10 things I love” post every week. I have also found such great sites perusing the links in your lists! Thanks for making Monday a lot more fun!

  • Oooh. I have always wanted a KitchenAid! My favorite is the ’10 Things I Love’ series. I always look forward to seeing what catches your eye. You always find the coolest stuff. Love. Your. Style.

  • favourite feature? hmmm, I think I like the makeovers the best. But I also like when you post peeks into your shop/studio!

    Melissa Peacock

  • I love your outfit posts. You seem to have such a great understanding of color, style, fit, proportion, and whimsy.

  • I really liked your posts on the creation and unveiling of your own dress line! So much work and so rewarding!
    Val Simpson

  • Congrats! I have to say that I love your entire blog, but my favorite posts are the ones where you talk about everyday life… because your “everyday life” is so inspiring!

  • I love all of them butttt my favorite it probably the makeover series!
    -Kelly Elizabeth

  • i love the outfits, always so inspiring, and the new makeovers are great for those of us a little shy about head-to-toe vintage still 🙂 what a wonderful giveaway!

  • My chances of winning are so slim but man, I’d love one of those to help me with my vegan cupcake passion!

    My favorite feature HAS to be the Makeover Stories! I’m all the way in California, but if I was closer you know I’d be walking in RV asking for one myself! I love to see the transformation.

    Kate

  • I love your love story. Wishing you both the best this month!

  • I love that your upbeat, positive, colorful, and a ray of sunshine on the Web.

  • I think my favorite thing is seeing the relationship you and your siblings and your friends. You are very lucky. My favorite is then photography and beautiful colors and textures and the unique and creative fashion.
    Samantha wales

  • oh my goodness!!

    My favorite thing on A Beautiful Mess is the makeovers that you do to your lovely friends as well as your shop highlights (store front displays etc).

    I’ve always dreamt of that little mixer but never got one, maybe this is my chance!! Thanks!

  • Definitely the 10 things I love sundays. I simply adore your picks each week and look forward to reading them and checking out what you’re into 🙂

  • OMG you aren’t serious?! Are you serious?! I just had a tiny heart attack because I love Kitchenaid mixers and want one more than MOST THINGS IN THE WORLD. My favorite blog feature on ABM are the makeover stories from your shop! I live about 9 hours away or I would call and come in for one. If I made an appointment, would you do one with me? I have a strong love of color and clothing but have never understood how to shop for good vintage.

  • Just one?!? I’m so inspired by so many features of your blog. If I have to pick, I do really love DIYs and pictures of your store. You’re an inspiration to us fellow crafters looking to do what we love…

  • My new favorite is the makeover stories. Really loved Meg – her story and pictures just really struck me.

  • Well I love everything about your blog. It has seriously brought me so much inspiration over the years. I love your daily outfit and the 10 things I love post.

    I can go to a totally random “10 things I love” post and my attitude can be turned around. Just by you showing us to be grateful. So thank you.

  • I love your DIY features….they are always so creative and FUN! My little sister is my BFF and partner in crime so I just love that you two are chasing your dreams together. Keep up the great work! 🙂

  • love love!! i always look forward to the ’10 things i love’

  • Congratulations, I love reading about what’s going on with the store. I find what you’ve accomplished at such a young age thrilling and inspiring.

  • I love the makeover stories! Great blog with really varied content, love it!

  • Aww, so sweet! I love seeing all of your craftiness at work in the real world! Your shop is inspiring and all of the things that you devote your life to.

    Early congrats on the wedding, too. 🙂

    Allison Holt

  • a perfect giveaway!!!!! I just love the yellow. I like very much your blog, you are an artist with lots of style 😉 xoxo

  • congrats on your accomplishment!
    these kitchen aid stand mixers have been at the top of my wish list *forever*.

    i really loooooooooove the makeover story. it’s so great seeing just how much confidence these ladies have after being restyled! sooo inspirational. <3

  • My fave features are the DIY’s and also posts about the Red Velvet Shop 🙂
    This is such an awesome giveaway!

  • I love the makeovers! They inspire me to add a little vintage to my outfits! (Which seems difficult considering I must be “business appropriate.”) Oh! You should do a business makeover!

  • I love EVERYTHING!! i especially love the DIYs, studio peeks/updates, project restyle, & 10 things i love. they leave me with sooo much inspiration 🙂

  • I am new to the blog and so far I LOVE the Vintage Makeovers! I also LOVE the posts about the shop! Congrats on a million!

  • Congratulations Elsie 🙂 I look forward to your Makover series the most. I love to see how everday girls are transformed in lovely vintage styles. Keep them coming!

  • I adore the snippets of your life and those around you that have become a ritual part of my day! I could not choose one part that is more special to me because all of them make up the puzzle of my favourite blog… But your wedding plans have me wanting to renew my vows to my own man! Congrats on another outstanding achievement lovely lady! XxX.

  • Im so happy for you !

    My favorite posts are the ones about your shop, everything is always so lovely. 🙂

  • This is AWESOME!
    I love your tattoo features. You ladies have awesome tattoos, they totally inspire me to get new ones….every time I look at them!

  • What an awesome giveaway!!! My favorite feature is hard to choose – but I would go 10 Things I Love!

  • I always liked “10 things I love”–it’s a weekly ritual, like reading PostSecret!

    –Pam

  • since i am recently engaged, i love all of your wedding related posts. so inspiring!

  • i think my favorite is your 10 Things I Love Sunday post. It’s always inspiring!!!

  • “10 Things I Love Sunday” is what caught my attention! I do love your outfit posts, as well, though.

    What a nice giveaway!

    Hanna

  • I absolutely love any wedding post you do, because I recently got engaged and it inspires me for my wedding! But really, pretty much any feature is fun and I look forward to reading this blog every day =)

  • There are many things that keep me coming back 3-4 times a day…not kidding…I’d hate to miss out on any creative, inspiring goodness. But I would have to say that my favorite post is 10 things I love. 10 things I love lets your own style and personality shine even more plus I adore the idea of finding new items to love and sites to swoon over…even just an inspiring word or two. It’s my favorite..hands down. Thanks so much for all of your hard work and time!

    your devoted reader

    Kate

    p.s. Blog Lovin was amazing. It made me sit and look inward on what kind of person I am and how I want to come across in my soon to be blog.

  • I didn’t even know they had a purple mixer… WANT. My favorite feature of A Beautiful Mess is seeing your success as a creative business owner- gives me so much hope!

  • It is so hard to pick just one feature! I really love your outfit posts! I get excited everytime you post about your daily outfit!

    Kellsie

  • Congrats!! I really really love your blog! I think my favorite are probably your daily outfit posts. They give me so much inspiration! And of course, I love looking at your store and dreaming about driving 10 hours just to come shop there!

  • definitely your outfits… they give me direction in life 😉

    I really LOVE your blog, by the way… even if I don’t win the mixer.

  • I love the ’10 Things I Love’ posts. They always inspire me and direct me to new stores, products, blogs, and images!

  • Congratulations! I love the DIY and Project Restyle posts. They are so inspiring and make me want to run to my craft room.

  • Such a fitting giveaway with your upcoming wedding! TATTOOS is my fave sneak peek — such creativity!

  • I love your Red Velvet Stories… seeing how you have gone to fulfill your dream in the store is so inspiring!!

  • Congrats on one million views! I really enjoy all of your blog so its hard to narrow it down. I have really enjoyed following the progress of your store and seeing the transformation of your clothing lines. Way too go!!!

  • Hi Elsie –

    I love your photography and personal style, but I have to say my favorite feature is you Ten Favorite Things for the week. It’s nice to have a little Friday inspiration and it reminds me to appreciate the little things too. Plus you have great taste! 🙂

    Olive

    http://www.VisforOlive.blogspot.com

  • Congrats! That’s a huge accomplishment, and what an amazing giveaway! I love your makeover stories, and your posts about the shop owning process, and the things you’re stocking. I love that you’re working with your sister, too – I think that would be great. 🙂

  • Those mixers come in such pretty colors! My favorite part of this blog is probably the new makeover feature, it makes me want to be more daring about my own style.

  • My favourite feature on your blog are all the DIY projects and The ’10 things I love’ for sure!!
    Your blog is the best! Some of your posts really make my day 😀

  • I love that when i read your blog i feel like I can follow my dreams too. I love anything about your shop and the details

  • now thats a tough question! I think I like your “10 things I love” most 😀
    but I also adore your outfit posts and the wonderful makeover-stories …*sigh*
    hope this counts ;D

    happy day!

  • I love the Home Decor posts! I’m in a new home and we’re slowly filling up the empty spaces and bare walls. I always love some inspiration!

  • OH wow. those colors of kitchenaids are AHmazing!! I look forward to each week the ’10 things i love’ post, and always adore each thing you pick. BUT a close fave is also the makeover stories, i love that you take ladies that are unsure of how to dress vintage and show them it IS possible. LOVE!!!! XO

  • Wonderful! My favorite features is “10 Things I Love Sunday!” I truly appreciate how you post about the many things that inspire you. And the themes are great too!

  • the makeover stories made me subscribe, but i also love the 10 things i love! and i DIDN’T get the mixer i registered for when I got married, so I could definitely use this!

  • I like pictures of the store, 10 things you love, and PUPPY posts! xoxo anne

  • Definitely 10 Things I Love Sundays. Sometimes I’ll visit three our four times on Sunday, just waiting for that post to pop up!

    I also love your birthday __ Things Before __ feature so much that it has inspired me to do my own, though I’ve only got four things checked off the list and my birthday’s in three months . . . here’s to a productive summer!

  • One of my favorite posts would be the makeover stories. But really, it’s hard to choose a favorite 🙂

  • One feature? I love them all!
    But for now I love to read about your wedding prep 🙂

  • I love all of Beautiful Mess. I constantly inspired to creative and live artistically.

  • Congratulations on being so popular!! I love this giveaway! I’ve been wanting one of these for SO long!!!!

    I love the DIY features. They’ve made me appear to be more creative than I am to the outside world. 🙂

  • Wow! Congrats!

    My fave is seeing behind the scenes store stuff- photo shoots, merchandising, branding etc. Cute cute.

  • I love watching what your newest venture is and am waiting with great anticipation for wedding photos.

  • My favorite feature on your blog is without a doubt the adorable Suki!

    Congrats on the million views! xo

  • I always enjoy the “10 things I love…” posts. So creative and fun!

  • How exciting! Congrats!

    My favorite feature right now is your wedding updates and DIY projects. I am in the middle of planning a Costa Rica destination wedding and the wedding inspiration you give gives me so many ideas!

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    ~ Nicole M.

  • The best thing is obviously the ’10 Things I love’ posts!

  • OMG! This is seriously the best giveaway ever. I’ve always wanted a kitchenaid mixer. It would make my love for baking much easier. Oh why do you make me choose a favorite on the blog. They are all so very lovely. But If I had to choose just one I’d go with 10 things I love. 😉

  • I love love love the outfit posts.. I am a dog lover and love when pics of suki come up. But besides pets, I’d have to say your choice of clothes – they inspire me to be more fun. 🙂

  • What a generous give away. My favorite feature is a tie between your outfits (adorable) and the make over stories! Both are inspirational and fun, and I always love your photography.

    xoxo

    Anna

  • My favorite posts are the ones relating to your business and your experiences as a business owner (photos of the shop, your process, how you balance your work/personal life, etc.)!

    Just. constant. inspiration.

  • The 10 things I love…. The outfits…. I love it all 🙂
    Adore that green mixer, too!

  • I looooooove your style!!!!! You have given me some great ideas to add to my wardrobe. Your site is fun and colorful.

  • 10 things i love sunday and your makeover stories are posts i always look forward to!

  • Though not a regular feature (I hope it becomes a bi-annual…), I’ve loved the coverage of bringing your first clothing line to reality. It’s given me much inspiration to follow my own heart!

  • Congrats!! And what a lovely giveaway 🙂
    I love the DIYs best, but the makeovers are really fun too, as well as the ’10 things’

  • What an awesome giveaway. I have been a reader for so many years and I love your handwriting. My favorite feature EVER was the silent video where we got to watch you develop a painting from beginning to end! It was magical!

  • I love it when you show one of your designs styled three different ways. I LOVE that! And would love to see more!

    Love your site and check it daily!

    Thanks!

  • I always look forward to the 10 Things I Love posts! They are always so unique and totally love-worthy items!

  • Awesome giveaway! My favorite feature is the “10 Things I Love” post. Always has great links to things I may never find on my own.

  • I adore anything about your brick-and-mortar store. So inspiring! I adore seeing how you merchandise and style your shop.

  • What’s there not to love?! I just ran across your blog so I haven’t gotten a chance to read much, but I LOVE the randomness!

  • i am loving the wedding plans. i wish i could get married again every year. and i never got a kitchen aid.

  • I adore your outfit posts! As a vintage junkie, I can’t get enough of seeing other people’s finds!

    ♥♥♥

  • My favorite feature on A Beautiful Mess is your makeovers! I would love to have a makeover because I find vintage style so neat and interesting and I wouldn’t do it on my own!

    Congrats on hitting 1 million blog views! Keep up the great work and 2 million will be here before you know it!

    Brittany

  • ohhh, what fun! my favorite feature has to be the outfit posts 🙂 but, of course, i love it all. i also love watching how you decorate your house & store…such inspiration!

  • Awesome giveaway : )

    My favorite would have to be the home decor section.

  • I love your daily outfits… I have to wear suits or such at my day job & in my head I pretend I’m wearing cute quirky artsy stuff like yours… 🙂

  • Hi,

    I love the posts that you write and share your way of creating your own business and making your dream job a reality.

    you experience is really inspiring!

    thanks!

  • I love the fearlessness in which you style and wear the clothing on this lovely blog. I was fortunate enough to meet you in person in San Francisco at craft show and you are just as sweet in person. Thank you for all the inspiration!

    Angie

  • yay! congrats! my favorites are always the 10 things i love sunday posts. I also love and ws originally hooked on the photos of the store. Love it and hope to one day come to visit!!!

    <3 Mia

  • I love the whole blog, but my favorite is the 10 things I love, because I love everything on it!

  • The way you are bringing life to Commercial Street is amazing! And I love your “Outfit Post” section. So inspiring!!!

  • I love the behind the scenes peeks into running a shop! This blog is such a great inspiration for doing what you love, and that being young doesn’t need to stop you. Thanks for that! 🙂

  • I love ten favourite things but mostly I just love your drawings. I draw on my blog and my people look different from yours but I always find your drawing style so cool and edgy. I read every post and usually click to the actual blog from my google reader in order to see all the sidebars, etc. Congrats on growing so big! Wheee!

  • I literally shrieked when I saw this! I’ve been eying that yellow KitchenAid ever since I saw it first. My favorite posts are the Project Re-Style ones. They are a great inspiration to me!

  • I LOVE getting to see pictures from your store and watching your new clothing designs evolve into collections. I always feel so inspired!

  • My favorite feature is probably the makeover features, I’m one of those t-shirt and jeans momma of 2 and I always dream of having a new style. It’s really inspiring to see what styles you come up with.

    I also LOVE the “10 things I love Sunday” It’s very inspiring and fun to look at beautiful and creative things that other people like!

    OOHHH and I really like you Project restyle post!!!! Reusing something and making it into something new, is super awesome. I love seeing the creativity some people have. I’m always like “Man, how did they even think of that”

    Congrats! You inspire tons of people! Such a huge thing!! YAY Red Velet and Miss (soon to be Mrs) Elsie “)

  • Oh my goodness those KitchenAids are amazing! Tough to choose… but my favorite posts are the makeover stories. I love seeing people go from average to adorable 🙂

  • My favorite part about this blog is the family aspect. You and your beautiful siblings, mother, and that niece of yours!!!!

    I love how you bring it all together to a wonderful world that is Elsie.

    -Tif!

  • Oh man do i really have to chose only one!? Really enjoy the restyles. And your outfit posts. I always leave your blog feeling inspired and refreshed .. thank you!!

  • My favorite thing you post is DIYs! You are so creative and I LOVE seeing how you can make such dainty and elegant things, from inexpensive material! Equally, I love when you post pictures of decor! 🙂

  • How energizing and fantastic it must feel to inspire so many people!! The first thing I do in the morning is check out your blog… it is def more inspiring than reading the newspaper! 😉

    My current favorite is your wedding prep! Also includes DIY – I am sooo looking forward to your wedding DIY posts! & I am dying to know what you will do with all those feathers!

    p.s. I made the Easter chocolate last week… it was a hit!!

    Thanks Elsie & Emma for being such an inspiration!!

  • i think i can’t really say, i’m always looking forward to the ‘ten things i love’ posts, but your outfits are pretty inspiring as well!

  • love the makeover section. those are my fav. its amazing what cute clothes, a great hair style and a fresh smile can do to change a persons look.

  • I always get really excited about your ’10 Things I Love’. Mostly I love them equally.. 🙂

  • congrats! i love all of your blog. honestly i do but I love love love your makeover stories. they are perfect.

  • i enjoy very much the posts about your store. they make it so very real to me that i can accomplish having my own eclectic, fun, outlandish, amazing studio one day.

  • I am new to your blog…I found it from “Todays Letters” after reading what your fiance wrote….I love the inspriation I get from your blog…your creativeness in your business, your outfits, your wedding planning…its all very inspiring! Keep it up!

  • I really love the makeover ones, and I will also LOVE to win the green mixer. So cute!!

    Thanks

  • i love your e-courses and am currently taking the ‘dream job’ one and i have to say it is so inspiring to get such inside information from someone who has put in a lot of hard work to get where you are today – which is a very good place!

    congratulations on your marriage and keep rockin’!

    – Jess

  • Congratulations! That must feel so great! I love reading about your arty projects, you always inspire me to get going with my own projects! Love xxx

  • I love when you write about your shop and all the things that you do in it. I really love when you show some photos.

    You have a really sweet blog. Congrats and regards from Spain!

  • Hi Elsie!
    My favourite part of your blog is when you do the makeovers with the women who just walked in your store, and you make them look pretty again! 🙂
    And now if you could just choose me as the winner, I can make my boyfriend very happy since he is AT THIS MOMENT cooking me a yummie smelling risotto while complaining that we don’t have a kitchen aid thingy (this is really true!) but only a crappy mixer! Talk about coincidence….

    Love your blog!
    X, Eva from the Netherlands

  • ’10 things I love’ caught my eye at first, back in I-can’t-really-remember-when. Also, more recently, the makeover stories have been really fun, as well as following the preparations for the big, big day you and Jeremy are headed towards 🙂

  • I like “10 things I love’and the DIY’s. In fact, I enjoy everything!
    Tina

  • I look forward to your 10 Things I Love and always your DIY’s! You’ve got the best style. Eeek! I love those mixers, but there is no way I could afford one. Fingers crossed!

  • I love that your different. You your blog it isn’t the normal cookie cutter blog. I love that it inspires me to think outside the box on fashion and decor.

    Thanks for just being you!

  • Woo girl! Happy 1 Million!!! 😀

    I have always loved the 10 Things I Love post. It usually leads to some good web surfing.

  • Hiya,

    I have recently found your blog and I love that it is a source of inspiration!!

    Kind regards,

    Sarah :0)

  • i love the makeover stories!!! and everything about you and red velvet 🙂

  • I think My favorite feature on A Beautiful Mess would have to be the peeks inside your shop and window displays! You’ve decorated your store so beautifully! It is my dream to own a store one day soon… and I find your displays and decor to be really inspiring!

    Thanks so much!
    Jade Erin

  • Congratulations Elsie!
    One of my favorite posts is the vintage makeovers that you do. Very inspiring! Also love the project restyle posts 🙂
    Casandra H.

  • I’m torn between your inspirational behind-the-scene peaks into your business and creative process AND your ’10 things I love’ posts.

    I was married on 10-10-10 and many of my decorations were inspired by these posts. Best wedding ever. (Next to yours, I imagine;)

    Good luck and congratulations!

  • My favorite thing about a beautiful mess is how you are such a wonderful inspiration to women who want to make a carreer out of their passion. I am encouraged to see such a creative lady accomplish so much, yet still keep true to herself and her friends and family. Keep doing what you do!! I love my daily read at a beautiful mess =)

  • LOVE,Luv,<3 your tattoooooosss! I love the fact you all have tattoos that represent what you are many people are just so afraid of that cant wait to see what is next..that was by far my favorite feature.

  • Wow! Congratulations on the feat! 🙂 I like the recaps, sums up and links up any interesting posts I might have missed during a busy week 🙂 Plus I like the “behind-the-scenes”-posts 🙂

  • Wow! What a spectacular giveaway!

    My always enjoy the good ol’ Ten Things I Love Sunday. And I really like the posts about Emma’s cupcakes too 🙂

  • My favorite is 10 Things I Love Sunday!! Second would have to be the fabulous pictures!

  • Oh my– Congratulations of 1 million views! My favorite feature is most definitely ‘Daily Outfits’ because I always get such outfit-inspiration from what you wear. <3

  • Congratulations Elsie! Such a great and generous giveaway,girl!
    My favourite:your “10 thing I love post”!!

  • Find the “10 Things” and studio/shop peeks to be great inspiration and fun!

  • I love the 10 things I love…and the DIY’s for sure. Overall there is such a great balance to the site that keeps me coming back!

    Jessica E.

  • Oh my! I’ve always wanted one in the pistachio color!!! I love love love love the 10 Things I Love Sunday posts…so dreamy and inspirational!

  • OMG! Tons of people love you & your groupies!!!(not meant in a bad way) :0) I absolutely love your makeover stories, because I love to see how a plain jane woman can incorporate some beautifully styled outfits and make it work for everyday outings! Love to read & view you and Emma!~

    I’ve one of the million! xoxoxox!

  • I am torn between shop peeks and home peeks as my favorites and they are both rarely featured, so I want to see more of them. It would be awesome to see your home from the exterior and the different rooms instead of only a few corners or things found in your home.

  • Lovely giveaways! I love your makeovers + your personal style outfits – I always leave wishing I had a bit more creativity of my own!

  • I’ve been reading your blog for over a now and I always loved the “10 things I love”-Feature. I remember that a post of this feature was the first blog entry I read from you.
    So I think this is really my favourite one.

    Have a wonderful may!

  • would die to get this Kitchen Aid !!!!

    I really love your “10 things i love on sundays”…. simple things !

  • Congrats, that’s such an amazing achievement! My favourite feature so far were the ones leading up to your dress line launch where you showed three ways to wear it. I though they were genius and got me so excited for the dresses 🙂

    Aoife x

  • Congratulations!!! As a fellow soon-to-be-bride, I’d love to join in on some KitchenAid fun! I love the recent makeover series – it’s really made me pay attention to what I throw on in the mornings!

  • I know it’s not a feature, but I just love your style in general. I only recently decided I’d like to have more of an identifiable style myself (rather than the style of “throw on what’s easy”), so hey, if you ever decide you want to do a Makeover Story in Colorado (hah!), I’m game.

  • Your 10 things each week have always been my favorite! I love all of the inspiring photos you post! xo CBB

  • Oh wow. I love so many of your features but I always look forward to your e-courses!

  • Im a HUGE fan of the 10 things I love posts. You always seem to find the cutest stuff online and I get so excited every time I see your new lists up!!

    -Meg.

  • HMMMMM….. I really like reading about you and your future husband Jeremy 🙂 How romantic!!! I also love to see how you are so close with your family! Which I can totally relate to! Congrats on your upcoming wedding!!

  • I like the inside the studio and the DIY sections! I love seeing the dress line come together!

  • 10 Things I Love Sundays–by far my most-favorite-est thing! 🙂

  • So hard to pick…I have my eye on so many…but I’m loving the daily outfits! These posts are just the perk I need to try something new. I’m crossing my fingers that I win this giveaway xx!

  • congratulations elsie! i love the “10 things i love” feature, you have fabulous taste 🙂

  • I’ve really been into the makeover stories lately but I think my favorite feature is still your DIY’s. I can’t get enough of them.

  • I love love love how you mix all your cretivity in one place. Your fashion, craftiness, food sometimes and RV stuff. You’ve totally figured it out and it works well.

    If I had to pick a favorite then it would be your “what I love” sunday posts. I get lots of ideas from them. Thanks for the AMAZING giveaway!

    Latrice

    Illinois

  • what a great giveaway! i was actually telling my friends and family that i want one for my b-day this friday!!!! my favorite feature has to be makeover story! i love your style and everyone always looks amazing! congrats on your million! :o)

    oh and 10things i love!!! i love it!

  • I actually just started reading your blog. I work in an office, and eat my lunch at my desk everyday. My daily routine is to read your and Emma’s blogs. I love getting new inspiration for my weekend cooking sessions (which my boyfriend is getting used to, and one day might enjoy :)) I really like your DIY ideas, and have wanted to start adding those to my weekends as well.

    But, by far I am OBSESSED with your wedding posts, I am so excited to see the outcome, it will be an amazing time, as you are so lucky to be surrounded by love from all of your family and friends!

    Congrats on hitting the 1 million mark!

    Please keep my daily inspiration coming 🙂

  • My favorite feature is any feature that includes your family. I love seeing families work together.
    xo,
    lizz

  • I really adore your DIY posts as well as the “10 Things I Love” feature – your taste and aesthetic is always so spot on! 🙂

  • I love the sushi picnic from a few years back! What a simply touching way to spend time with your man and pup! Just lovely.

  • Thanks Elsie!
    I absolutely love the DIY posts and when you give updates on the shop. I would love to visit someday!

    –Cherish

  • Hi elsie!…I LOVE all yout posts!!!….But I specially like your love stories with Mr Larson, and , of course, ’10 things I love’!
    Congratulations for 1 million…and for your beautiful wedding!!
    Thank U!!!
    Patricia.

  • i love everything. everything is so inspiring. i love the posts about your store especially. i am so happy for you!
    erica

  • I love absolutely everything on your blog. But if I have to choose… Your home decor posts. I love the way you decorate your house and all your amazing art and vintage finds. – Inkie

  • Wow! What an incredible giveaway! 🙂

    I love every part of your site! Your style and creativity are such an inspiration to me! I think if I had to pick a favorite, it would be your daily outfits!

  • Ten Things I love! Everything you post is so inspiring.

    I’m very happy and excited for you. What a milestone!

    Thank you Elsie. <3

  • I’ve only just started reading your blog in the last month or two, but my favorite feature is YOU. That is, I love that you feature yourself, in your own products. I can feel the joy and pride and love emanating from my computer screen. 🙂

  • I love your style! I am just so plain Jane and reading your blog feels like I am living vicariously through you! Thanks for everything!

  • Hello Elsie and Emma.

    I really just love all of your dresses and your shoes, your makeovers and all the hairstyles!

    And of course I love to keep an eye on your wedding plans!
    But this giveaway of yours is one of the best features ever!

    xo Anita from Denmark!

  • I’m really enjoying all of your wedding ideas, since we have a wedding in the family this summer!

  • I love, Love, LOVE the make over series. I started ready with the 1st one and have enjoyed everything else. You are a great inspiration and always bring bright into my morning.

  • Your makeovers are super fun! I love watching you transform people into Red Velvet-esque beauties! ^_^

  • I love all of your super cute outfits! I could eat them up! Gives me lots of inspiration to help make my outfits more fun!

  • I love so many things about your blog! I especially enjoy the 10 things I love posts, I have a many of them bookmarked!

  • I just found this blog via StumbleUpon, and I am already in love! You promote a great message with your DIY projects. And I love your 10 Things posts. Thanks for sharing your sweet style with the blogosphere 🙂

  • I can’t wait to read the “Ten things I love” posts. I have been considering making my own to keep track of all the things I love.

  • There isn’t an aspect of this blog that doesn’t capture my attention. You are a great advocate of being yourself and doing what you love. This blog is the direct showcase of that being lived to its full potential. There isn’t a visit to your blog that doesn’t leave me feeling as if I should try something new, promote my personality more, or spread the link on to more people. I really respect and appreciate all the work you put into your blog! Great job =]

  • Your “10 Things I Love” posts are my favorite! Plus I love seeing photos of your studio and shop!

  • hello! my favorite features are your sunday my favorites….sometimes it’s nice to look at a post & know there’s nothing more to know than these are just things you love…no reading necessary :)….simple…exactly how i like my sundays to be!

  • I love the 10 Things post for sure! I love seeing what your favorite things at that moment are because I know mine change every week too! 🙂

  • I really like when you post DIY’s or the makeovers. Those are my favorite posts. 🙂

  • 10 things i love ❤ and any fashion related posts! 🙂

    congratulations!!
    xoxo
    Karla

  • Congratulations Elsie! I am definitely a huge fan of your blog

    I always enjoy seeing the 10 Things I Love, and seeing pictures of your store and daily outfits are inspirational!

    Love love love,

    Brittany

  • Hi! Congrats on the hits and thanks for an awesome giveaway 🙂 My absolute favorite thing about your blog are your daily outfits. They’re always so original and adorable and very inspiring.

  • My name is Katie and I love your outfit posts and all your shop displays! So cute and inspiring!

  • The makeover srories I must say…
    Amazing giveaway really, so generous!

  • I love EVERYTHING!!!! I Love your style, your story, your creativity, your taste and creations! You are both so sweet and a fine ideal of what I would like to be!!! thank you for open your lifes to the blog world and I hope one day to meet you in person at the Red Velvet shop. of course I will volunteer for the Make over story!! with love

  • DYI’s theyre my fav.. but not as much as your outfit posts 🙂

    -julliene

  • your giveaways are fantastic! they are def. my favorite part of your blog!!! also, your outfits are to die for….

  • Oh gosh, congrats Elsie!!! It’s so hard to choose a favorite feature on your blog because everything you post is so inspiring!

    If I had to choose, it’s a tie between studio peeks and makeover stories. 🙂 You are one seriously inspirational lady!

    -kelsey

  • Gah! So pretty! Can’t wait to make some vegan muffins with it!

    My favorite feature is definitely the daily outfits. I love seeing what you wear!

  • oh, I hope I’m not too late! Well, I pretty much love it ALL, but especially the makeover series as of late….and the pictures of the store. All so much fun!

  • Aaamazing giveaway! my favorite features are when you talk about your independent small business. they inspire, are honost and very helpful! love how your heart is set on sharing with others the path to your success in a way where you not tooting your own horn (although you’ve worked hard for it) but encourage others on the same path!

  • i love love love the “10 things i love” post! i check it every week!

  • Congratulations, Elsie! I’m so happy for you! I am a big fan of your 10 Things I Love feature as well as all of the sneak peeks at your beautiful shop.

  • Congrats!!!
    I love the outfit posts & all the images from the shop. I’ve yet to visit Ohio but will definitely make a trip to RV if I do!
    Michelle

  • I absolutely love seeing all of your posts showing off how creative you are… in your outfits and in your home!

  • I love everything! Hard to choose one thing. I also love Emma’s blog.

  • It’s so hard to pick my favorite features of your blog! I love the tattoo posts and I REALLY love your Sunday Favorite Things posts! Your blog is very inspiring! Thank you!

  • the how tos… from make up to hair styles. it inspires this low maintence hippie girl to try something new.

  • I love everything on your blog but I really like the style makeovers that began this year. It’s quite an inspiring thing!
    After reading you blog and secretly being in love with vintage (having a huge collection that I don’t wear) I’ve begun my own vintage shop through Etsy. It’s small but I love it.
    Thanks <3

  • my favorite part of the blog is the blog posts about the process of owning your own shop, those were so fun to read and learn from.

    Brandi Lee!

  • For me, my most favorite feature of ABM is more of a personal one.

    My favorite thing is what the blog does for and to me.
    After years of being stuck in a creative depression… only able to do enough work needed to line someone else’s pockets and never for myself. I found “Beautiful” and started to be inspired. I felt life coming back. No really! I may be a block of cheese but I did.
    While I haven’t gotten as much work produced as I’d like. In the year I’ve been reading I can say ABM has given me the energy and excitement to create for myself again. and it’s slowly giving me the courage to move in a more business minded direction.
    That’s my favorite thing about this blog and miss Elsie.

    ~Tammy Street

  • This is great, congratulations!

    I love the stories about you and Jeremy, your daily outfit posts, your DIY projects and stories about the store. 🙂

  • Clothing line for sure! I loved all the dresses and get really motivated myself when I see someone else succeeding and living out their dreams.

  • I have a beautiful minty mint green mixer so I don’t want to win, but congratulations!

    I love all your posts, they are so inspiring and lovely to know there are so many young crafters who get the butterflies like me with little pretty things! Not only do I love all your pictures but what each blog consist of in writing! The Red velvet team is awesome <3(:

  • I’m a new reader, found it by searching DIY projects not too long ago. So I guess DIY would be my favorite feature!

  • Congratulations Elsie, I’m happy I could be part of this in some way!
    I always wear my clothes the same way, so I love the ‘3 Ways To Wear It’ posts, it helps me to be more creative!

  • I really enjoy the “10 things I love” because everything you love is TOTES ADORBS! The makeover stories might be a very close tie though…

  • Congrats on 1 million in 30 days. Amazing!
    Oh my, but how could I ever choose one favorite feature… I like all. !0 things I love is always very inspirational, love your DIYs, Home Decor is pure eye candy,… love what you are doing and love that you love what you are doing.

  • Congratulations!

    My favorite features are updates on the shop! It’s inspiring to see you achieve your professional goals all while maintaining a healthy work/life/love/fun/family balance.

    I probably speak (type?) for many when I say I’m wholeheartedly proud to be a part of your success!

  • Congratulations!! I love your “10 things I love” and also the makeovers!

  • i am in LOVE with the ’10 things I love’ posts that you do… it’s really the best of the best and the cutest of the cutest on the interwebs.

    keep up the great work.

  • Elsie! I am getting married in November and a kitchenAid is going to be so high on our list! I love everything on your blog but, being a future bride myself, I love your wedding blog! And also anything you post about your shop. My sister and I want to take a road trip from seattle just to go there! Sooo cute. Keep up the good work, your blog is so inspiring:)

  • Wow, this is truly amazing! Congrats to 1 Million Blog-Viewers!! 🙂
    My favorites are your DIYs and your “10 Things I love” posts (if I really had to choose, because I love ALL of your blog posts!!). =)

  • Hi, don’t know if it’s open to uk readers but anyway I lov the makeover posts but what really makes your blog is your well chosen and amazing photos.

  • Adorable! The “10 things I love” posts are my favorite, I always want everything.

  • I have been enjoying the vintage makeovers but I do love some DIY so I’m looking forward to seeing what you’ve been up to for your wedding 🙂

  • Fun Fun Fun!!! I check your blog a few times a day! It’s my Favorite!!!!

    xo

    Kim

  • My Favorite is the great makeover stories! Great job on this blog.

    Thanks, Paris

  • My absolute FAVORITE feature is stories about the shop. My sister-in-law and I are trying to get a cute little shop together in my home town, so continuing to hear about yours is truly a motivater.
    Congratulations on 1 million views! I hope your brand continues to grow!

  • Exciting! My favorite thing is your passion; no matter the post, your passion, excitement and love always comes shinning through. I love it! I also enjoy the DIY projects since it gives me hope that maybe I can add crafty to my “can do and know how” list.

  • hi elsie!
    my favorite posts are your wedding-related ones. i’m getting married this december and it’s great to be inspired by other people’s ideas! thank you for the giveaway! 🙂

  • yes! I love your outfit posts and your personal stories about your upcoming wedding. Those are so sweet and you guys seem really happy. Wish you all the best in making your life together.

  • Wow, it is hard to pick a favorite feature… I am liking the makeover stories, but I like the others too. Thank you for the chance to win!

  • Oh, my! I love, love, love your “10 things I love”!

    It’s awesome and so are you!

    Faithful reader,
    Lauren

  • Ok…the comments are up to over 3000 already. Elsie, you are a very popular lady. I actually started following you b/c you were crafty…but I now love all your fashion posts the most. They are so much fun! Thanks for the inspiration!

  • Wow.. congratulations! My favorite posts are the “10 Things I Love” posts but I really love the peeks inside the shop too! I love to bake cakes & bread for my family- that purple mixer (my favorite color) would be a welcome & money saving addition to my kitchen!

  • I heart the daily outfits and the “10 things I love..” features!
    Have a good day!

    Kay Mac

  • 10 Things I Love is my favourite, I’m looking forward to seeing another bunch of beautiful ideas every week 🙂 regards from the Czech Republic and congrats! xxx

  • I love the makeover stories! Also love seeing the yummy cupcakes…Can’t wait to see how your wedding outfit will look like! 🙂

  • i just love everything about your blog. everything you do is a source of inspiration.

  • It’s hard to choose,but I really like the DIY projects, since I am a DIY enthusiastic.

    I really like your blog, it is almost as if I’ve already met you. Thanks for sharing your happy life with us, Elsie 🙂

  • I don’t need to enter the contest as my Kitchen Aid Mixer might be extremely jealous if I brought somebody new home – but I DO want to say congratulations! I can’t imagine having that many visitors and you are an inspiration!

  • Congrats, Elsie!! That’s a bit exciting, huh?

    I love the pictures of your store!! And also your wedding story. 🙂

    XO.

  • I just found your blog, and I love everything! Maybe most the 10 things I love, and the diy.

  • Wow congrats, Elsie!
    I love the makover stories and the pics of your beautiful shop!
    And I would looooooove to have a kitchen aid 🙂
    Katrin

  • Your outfits… they are amazing and are always a source of inspiration for me… Great giveaway, very kind xx

  • <3 <3 <3 10 things i love. the greatest! i look forward to it every time.
    congrats on the nuptials. i'm at my six month wedding anniversary & it's truly a dream come true. who knew?

  • Congratulations! I love your outfit posts and seeing how you effortlessly mix vintage and modern.

  • Exciting!! I love love your makeover posts. Always so beautiful and refreshing! xoxo

    Brandi

  • I can’t pick just one thing! The overall creative vibe and your personality really make any and all features shine! =)

  • I’m Kim and my favourite feature has to be the makeovers. I love the way you take very different people and show them (and us) how everyone can suit a style they never even dreamed of trying.

    Congratulations on your first million hits in a month. Extremely well deserved.

  • Hi Elsie,

    I love your outfit posts. I enjoy seeing the different things you combine, and I always take away a little inspiration 🙂

  • Yeah for all of you and all of us! Thank you and I love the “10 Things I Love”. It’s a great way to share your finds and inspirations.

  • I love to see your daily outfit posts and I love seeing pictures of your shop. You have such a happy, fun and colourfull blog it always brightens my day! Keep up the good work! Plus I love the food in Emma’s from scratch blog

  • Oh, I always loved those, but I couldn’t afford one.
    My favourite thing is the home decor on here 🙂

  • My absolute favorite things about your blog is all the little peeks into your and jeremys love story! They are so adorable and I’m a complete sucker for cute love stories!

  • I love the Ten things I love Posts! But I love everything on your blog!

  • amazing!!

    i think my fav is the things you love and all your personal posts – gives the blog more personal feeling!

    xo from iceland

  • First of all, congrats! One million, holy moly! Picking a favorite is tough… I’ll say the daily outfits, the makeover stories, wedding details. It’s hard to pick one.

  • i love to scroll through and look at pictures. it takes my mind off things when i am at work. but, i really do like the makeovers you have done lately. it’s made me feel like i can make little changes to myself too!

  • Congrats Elsie!

    My favorite is “10 Things I Love” posts.

  • Hey! I just found your blog and I love your blog header! So creative!

  • For years I have been reading your blog now, ever since your scraooing days, and my favourite part to always read is your 10 things I love!! And your Fawn collection, cos fawns are just too cute 🙂 Whenever I see one, I think “Elsie would have loved that” 🙂

  • I love all the Wedding posts and secretly wish that I was planning my own wedding too 🙂 Soo many cute ideas to steal 😉

  • Oh you don’t even know how bad I want one of these!! I love your 10 things I love post! I just love lists!

  • a million, huh? you sure deserve it 🙂

    love your blog but mostly enjoy the DIY’S you post and the daily outfits…always checking in to get inspiration from you.

    All the luck to all the ladies on winning this great prize and congratulations to you for making such a wonderful place.

  • This is just an awesome giveaway! But even though the giveaways are great, I love seeing your sketchbooks and new finds for your store. It gives me creative motivation for the little things I can make or look for myself. And can I add another? I really like reading all your learnings from starting and running your own business. Bravo, I must say. You’re inspiring.

  • I’ve been following your blog for such a long time now! I especially love the ‘behind the scenes’ posts about Red Velvet.

  • Amazing! I read your blog everyday,you are so inspiring and just seem like a real person who is about the simple things in life, its refreshing.
    my favourite feature is 10 things i love! you find the cuuuutest things!
    Keep on blogging!
    -Moni

  • Love seeing Red Velvet store grow and the changing of the displays with the seasons. Your decorations are so sweet.

  • I don’t know if you are still holding the competition, but I just thought I should tell you that I <3 the makeover stories! (:

  • Wowie zowie, kudos! I really adore the regular 10 Things I Love feature, because it gives us a special peek into your great personality, and it is guaranteed to have some really inspiring fashion or crafty things.

  • I love seeing your new displays in your store. I’m also a big fan of the e-courses. I just purchased the photo journaling course and can’t wait to start.
    <3

  • Yay for a MILLION! Your blog is always so inspiring whether you have fashion, diy’s, project restyle or 10 things! I do look forward to your 10 things every week. Your blog makes every one who reads it feel like a friend because you share so much of your life with us lucky blog readers. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding and your success!

  • i love the PHOTOS in every post! 🙂 i’m a visual person, so pictures always inspire me!

  • I love the DIY projects and the wedding plans!
    -Tara Meehan

  • I love when you give sneak peeks into your studio and your little home! I love seeing vintage stuff used in an actual home and not just for a magazine.

  • I love seeing how you are inspired and how you put together outfits. I also have loved seeing how you style vintage dresses!

  • ohhhhh what a incredible giveaway!!! my favorite feature on your blog is Project Restyle!
    greetings from Italy!!! <3

  • Hi there,
    I particularly like the doodles down the left hand side of your page and my favourite feature is ’10 things I like Sunday”
    Elaine♥

  • Congrats! I love the KitchenAids and those colors are perfect! My favorite feature is the daily outfits because your adorable style never fails to inspire me. 🙂

  • your blog is on my daily reads list and I love to be able to get a peak into your life and work. DIY projects are always a favourite and any post with a lot of photographs. Pictures is always so inspiring.

  • Oh yes, I am in!
    I really love the vintage stories. since I have a second hand shop myself I always find lots of inspiration from a beautiful mess!
    all the best!
    s

  • Great giveaway!My favourites are the makeover stories and daily outfits.
    Thanks!

  • I have been lusting over these mixers for years seeing my mom bake for her customers. I love seeing the 10 things i love post. I do something similar on my blog.

  • I just ‘ discovered’ your blog a few days ago, and really love it! The DIYproject is favourite together with the wedding posts (because of the great pictures!) and i’m in love with your header! Greetings from The Netherlands!

  • I love the “10 things i love” posts and the daily outfits. awesome giveaway!

  • I don’t know if I can narrow it down to just one…I would have to say that I love the “10 Things I love” and the DIY projects. But I also enjoy the outfits and the studio updates. See I can’t narrow it down! 🙂

  • I love the DIY projects, and your actual store! and congratulations! I love baking and have a slight obsession over those colors of Kitchen Maids.

  • I love love LOVE your DIY-projects and home decor -sections. I also drooled over you wedding invitations, what an amazing idea!
    congratulations!

  • Most definitely the pictures, and creative outfit ideas! I love perusing through your old blog posts for inspiration!

  • AMAZING giveaway!!! This is just what I need to earn my badge in wifery! I love your 10 things I love feature, so much awesome in every post!

  • Wow…1 million!!

    I love the visuals you include in your “10 Things I Love” posts. They’re always so beautiful and inspiring.

    Congrats!

  • I’d have to say ’10 Things I Love’, because I love that it ranges from Vivienne Westwood brogues to the Brady Bunch 🙂

  • Everything is so inspiring on your blog, you have made me want to start my own creative business! I always look forward to ’10 things I love’ posts, makes my sunday! (and the DIY’S!)
    Can’t believe this is a world wide give away, so generous!
    Emma xoxo

  • I love your daily outfit posts and the makeover stories! Thank you for such an awesome giveaway! 🙂
    ~Skye

  • Love posts about Red Velvet (especially when it involves cupcakes)! I’ve been meaning to come visit from St. Louis.

  • On my iPhone your blog is always open 😉 you have inspired me to blog myself everyday. One of the great parts of your
    Blog is I love the layout and how easy it is to get to everything the shop to your sponsors. Maybe one day I can afford to get on there. Hey that
    Might be a good giveaway idea. Be blessed girls!!!

  • I love the “10 things I love” posts

    I’m getting married this SATURDAY and would love a kitchen aid!!!

    congrats on your wedding!

  • This is the best giveaway ever!! I LOVE the aqua one! =)

    I always look forward to your 10 things I love posts and any of the decor posts!

    -Kamisha

  • The clothes!!! You have such amazing style! While mine is not really like yours, I learn so much from the way you put things together and I have really found my own style partly by reading your blog…it’s like you somehow gave me the freedom to be me when it came to what I wear! I would SO love to win this for my Mom! She bought me my red one years and years ago and I she still doesn’t have one of her own. This would be SUCH a great gift for her!!!

  • It’s a definite toss up between “10 Things I Love Sunday” and “Daily Outfits”- so much inspiration in both! <3

  • I just LOVE all your photography! It makes me be more creative with shots when I’m behind the camera.

  • WOW, congratulations! That’s amazing! My favorite feature is “10 Things I Love”. I always love everything you love, it’s incredible!

  • Elsie, I love your makeover feature. hugs, Margie Rowles

  • LOVE THIS GIVEAWAY!!!!! =^^=

    Ireally n-joy DIY’s proyects and House decoration!!! and 10 things i love…. inspired me. ^^

    Claudia

  • I love the ten things posts as well as watching you plan your wedding. I love that we have similar styles so it helps me get inspired and ways to create my own ideas and come up with cool unique ideas for my own wedding.
    -Randi

  • congrats! i love the diy’s and any little glimpse into your adorable shop!

  • Wow! Congrats! That’s an awesome accomplishment! I love your blog! You have a great sense of style. I love reading about your DIYs and your ’10 things I love’!

  • Well, I don’t think I will win but I will give a try! The best thing about beautiful mess? It’s a huge inspiration all over the world. And not only a vintage one. Posts are colorful, interesting and have lots of photos – that is what I like. You and Jeremys wedding will be probably also a inspiration for thousands of weddings! Including mine somewhere in the future. Your blog has a lot of simple and quick ideas how to make something beautiful and inspiring from something.. custom?

    Wish you a 2 million goal! Have a nice day 🙂 WIsh myself luck!

    xxxx
    Agnes

    http://marysza.blogspot.com/
    marysza.fotolog@vp.pl

  • What an awesome giveaway. I always look forward to the ’10 things I Love’ posts – lots of inspiration!

  • Your blog is so great, it’s hard to pick just one feature! I really like it when you show us your daily outfits because you have such great style and it reminds me to try new outfits and colors and mix things up.

  • Susan =D

    I like your style in general! I just always like hearing what you have to say and looking at your pictures. So pretty and inspiring!

  • Oh, I have wanted a mixer like that forever!!! I have alot of favorites on your blog: pictures of your boutique and talks about dates with Jermey 🙂

    xo

  • Wow! That is such a fantastic giveaway!! I love the friggin’ EYE CANDY on your blog.. you’re so real and that’s just a plus.. I’m inspired by everything here. 🙂 And inspiration is everything.

  • Swoon – kitchen aid mixers are a part of my fairytale wishlist! I love your 10 Things I Love Sunday posts, but my favorite by far are the personal posts sharing snippets of your day and insights into your life. You are inspirational in all that you have accomplished in the past few years and I enjoy reading about how you balance it all!

  • The DIY projects are always lovely and my absolute fav. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the fact that I can read your blog and escape all of the stress of my job! Your blog goes great with my 3 o’clock snack break!

    xoxo

  • I absolutely love your DIY posts! So creative, cute, fun and easy! I am always so inspired to make my own crafts and put a twist on them like you do!

  • I love when you share diy projects and outfit posts! They inspire me to actually get dressed in something other than yoga pants!
    Ali

  • Oh no! I’ve dreamed of a KitchenAid mixer for so long! I love all of your features, but if I have to say one it would be “10 things I love”.
    -Susanna K P.S. I have a giveaway in my blog too! 🙂

  • Elsie, you’re fab! I love your posts on your shop…the displays, your dreams, your fashion line, etc. Thanks as always for sharing yourself w/ all of us!

  • I looooove the “10 things I love” series, it just inspires me so much!!! Also the DIY, I´d love to see more posts there!!! the Fight club soap was lovely lol! peace girl!

  • i love seeing pictures of your building, the upper floors.

  • I just died and went to heaven… what an amazing giveaway!

    Your DIY projects definitely 🙂

    Happy Wednesday!

  • My favorite is your outfit posts, I love the way you put things together. You have made me completely rework my wardrobe and inspired me to think outside the box when it comes to fashion.
    So even if I am not selected. Thank you for that 🙂
    Katrina x

  • How generous and fabulous!! 🙂

    I have been a llllooonnnggg time reader but I have really been enjoying the makeover stories and hearing about your wedding plans!!

  • I love your “10 Things I Love” segments. Your blog is the first website I go to in the morning. Love it!!

  • It’s a toss-up: love the Makeover Story posts and the Things I love posts.

  • Congrats, Elsie! That’s so exciting! You and Red Velvet seem to be doing so well – it’s truly inspiring.

    My favorite would have to be seeing your outfits and the makeover stories. I have a wedding coming up and am a little apprehensive about putting a KitchenAid mixer on our registry, but would love to own one! They’re so fun 🙂 Thanks & God bless!

    Cassie

    caspapia.blogspot.com

  • Ah, verything here just inspires me so much !! I would have to say that I absolutely love the Daily Outfit posts! I always look forward to them!

    Alexa.

  • I look forward to seeing you ’10 Things I Love’ posts but also love posts about the shop and DIY projects. I know if I am wanting to explore some new places on the web for inspiration I can always look to your monthly sponsors.

    xoxo,
    Pam

  • This is amazing, I bake enough to need about 5 of these 🙂 I love so many features, but I think the makeover stories are great! They excited me because it’s kind of like What Not To Wear, for people kinda like me! Also love your 10 things posts every week.

  • That is so exciting. Your “10 Things I Love” posts and your personal little bits about your life and store are my favorites.

  • I stumbled onto your blog by looking at vintage/artistic home decor, but your “what I wore” stylish photos inspire me out of boring clothes! 🙂

  • I love the “10 things I love Sundays” !!! Congrats!!

    Adalhi

  • What a lovely giveaway! And big congrats on a MILLION views! But how can I choose what my fave blog feature is…toss up between 10 Things I Love or the outfit posts (so inspirational).

    Carly xx

  • i LOVE your makeover features. The lovely pregnant lady you did recently was so beautiful.
    Adriana

  • Great Giveaway!

    I love your blog, and I am excited about your new online course you are offering! I hope to take part in it really soon. I also love to hear about your wedding plans!

    Thanks!
    xoxo

  • I’m loving the 10 Favorite Things. There is always something new and unexpected in those posts…did I also mentioning inspiring. 🙂
    Jen

  • what brought me to your blog a while ago was your 10 things list. it still is my favortie, you have amazing taste!

  • Oh my gosh I LOVE the colors of those mixers! My favorite thing about a beautiful mess is the outfit posts. Love the inspiration it gives me!

  • I love so many things about this blog–the DIYs are probably my favorite things!!

  • I love the pics of your store! and byw – this is an awesome giveaway!!!

  • Makeover stories, specifically styling maiden braids!

  • Brand new reader here…just stumbled upon this lovely site yesterday. i love EVERYTHING so far, but i just have to say…you have one of the most beautiful sponsor sections i’ve ever seen! i’m in love with every single one that i’ve clicked on so far!

  • Congrats, that’s a crazy amazing stat!

    My favorite section is the DIY section. Full of so many cute ideas 🙂

  • 10 Things I Love Sunday has to be my favorite feature – it’s always filled with things that make me smile

    ~ Laur

  • I like all your photos of your cute outfits. But my favorite feature is the Makeovers. It’s so fun seeing the before and after.

  • Daily Outfits and 10 Things I Love are my favorite features. Love your blog and Love that you are in my home state!

  • I love the bright colors of your any of your photographs you post, and I’m excited to see where your DIY projects are going to be going 🙂

  • Congratulations! I only joined recently, but I’m amazed by your positive stories, happiness splashes of the pages. Thanks for inspiring.

    I love the make overs for the same reason: they inspire ordinary people to be extraordinary.

  • I love reading about your store’s interior design. Ahh I could only wish we had a shop as beautiful & unique as yours over here in the north west of England! Perhaps one day I’ll visit 🙂
    anniemc2010 (at) googlemail.com

  • Love this giveaway! Although it’s hard to pick just one, I would have to say my favorite features are the outfit posts. I love seeing how vintage pieces can fit into my wardrobe!

  • Wow, that’s an awesome giveaway…! I have a hard time choosing my favourite feature, but I think I have to say the new makeover stories, because I love the look of vintage clothes but don’t wear them myself. I could use some help too… 😉

  • I’ve been following for a very long time and right now I’m loving the wedding prep posts. Of course, the make-overs and outfits of the day are great too. I am so glad that you and your Jeremy found each other – you look so happy together.

  • Oh wow, what an amazing giveaway! All of your features are lovely, but I especially like the makeover series, I love the styling so much and am always so inspired by them!

    Laura x

  • Favorite feature:: Daily Outfit Posts!

    Why?:: Deep down, I want to own your closet, so sneak peeks on what you wear each day makes my heart smile!

  • I love to follow your 10 things you love sunday! And you planning for your wedding and how your eyes and spirit sparkels..

  • I love how you show the stages from planning to reality. Inspires me and is wonderful to feel your excitement along the process!!

  • I love the crafty ones, photo help ones, DIY, wedding updates, style ideas (hair dos, how to wear, etc)… pretty much all of them! 🙂 Congrats on the 1,000,000+ views!

  • Without out a doubt…10 Things I Love is my favorite feature! Your blog is always inspiring!

  • My fave regular feature is definitely 10 Things I Love, but I also enjoy the peeks at the RV store and your studio as well as Emma’s baked goodies!

    Liz

  • My favorite feature is and has been your ’10 things i love’. It closely matches my style and it’s a time saver!

    When i just browse for pretty things i often lose an hour or two. Hours i can’t afford to lose, so i usually don’t browse. Your ’10 things i love’ posts are sort of a shortcut. I see a lot of pretty and inspiring things, without spending too much time. Thank you so much!

  • I love your DIY posts (also love your “makeover stories” and “10 things I love”)but if I have to choose one, that´s my choice 😉

  • I really love all your DIY projects!
    Always inspires such creativity. : )

  • I love your diy projects! They have inspired so many of my own. I also love all the outfits. I love the bright tights and adorable shoes! 😀

  • my favorite feature on a beautiful mess is elsie, of course!! cheesy? maybe. but seriously… yeah, elsie’s my fav.

  • It is hard to choose but I really love your “10 Things I LOVE” – I always find something that I fall in love with too as well as find links to some amazing blogs and websites. Congrats to you on 1 million views!!

  • My favourite feature is the posts about the shop. I’m jealous I live in UK and can’t visit!

  • I absolutely adore your DIY’s!!!!

    your site is one of my favorites!

  • Omg, congrats Elsie! I adore your DIY’s and am always excited when I see you’ve posted something fun that you’ve done to/ in your shop!

  • I LOVE LOVE LOVE the 10 Thing I Love Sunday! I always swoon over what you come up with!

  • i love your window displays. since i cant see the store in person its nice that you are always giving updates!
    boon1211atgmaildotcom

  • oh what a great giveaway!!!
    your photos and the 10 Things I Love posts are my favorites!!

  • my favorite feature is the 10 things i love on sundays! always inspirational.

    Congratulations elsie, on the blog AND your upcoming wedding!

  • I enjoy this blog as a place to come for inspiration, direction and a pick-me-up. I love all the photography on here, and as an aspiring designer I thank you all everyday for publishing quite a beautiful website. If I had to choose only one thing to pick I would pick ’10 Things I Love’. I enjoy that you take the time to make note of even the smallest pleasures in life.

    Again thank you,
    Michelle Hobbs

  • Awesome giveaway! So very cool! My favorite feature on your blog are the make-overs. I just love a good make-over!

  • I enjoy reading all of the features but have to say that your DIY projects and updates on Red Velvet are my absolute favorites. They’re always so well done and easy to follow! 🙂 Vintage and baked goods couldn’t be a more brilliant combination.

  • Elsie I adore your blog (and Emma’s too – very funny lady) & read from Sydney! I like your 10 Things I Love post, I always see something new and interesting x

  • My favorite thing is when you blog about your artistic process. I loved the video you did while creating a painting from start to finish 🙂
    -Emily Jayne

  • Wow, congratulations!! And thanks for the awesome giveaway!

    My favorite feature is your Makeover Story posts. It’s really incredible how you can see the self-esteem change in these gorgeous ladies after you’re done with them!

    Love,

    Callie

  • I love your blog! You and a few other people have inspired me to start my own.After 4 weeks I got a follower! I think the best part about your blog the happy tone you use when you write! you are always happy! And I do adore your outfit posts!

    You go girl!

    Natalia

  • Loads of features to love, but I must say my favorite is “10 Things I Love”!

  • WOW!!! my favorite feature on your blog is the 10 things I love…i look forward to it every sunday…thank you for being so fabulous and such an inspiration!

  • Well funny you should ask my fav feature. I found your 3D dress online somewhere, not knowing it was a part of “A Beautiful Mess” and saved it to my computer. When I stumbled upon your blog, I fell in love with the uber creative Wedding Plans. And my boyfriend recognized you! So I guess I have two favorites, Daily Outfits and Wedding Plans! 🙂

  • I’ve always wanted a Kitchen Aide! And these colors are incredible!
    What a sweet heart you are to do such a cool give away.
    And this blog is incredible. Over the past several months I’ve really enjoyed watching you make your dreams come true. I can’t wait to see the Wedding photos!

  • My favorite feature has got to be 10 Things I Love Sunday! Gives me an opportunity to browse crazy amazing things with a mug of tea on Sunday afternoons 🙂

  • I like looking at pictures that you post of you and your friends. You are adorable 🙂

  • Hey ya’all,
    I agree with Shawni Marie. Been following for quite a while now. Checking the blog makes this Dutch girl sooooo happy. Got married on 28th May one year ago. Did lots of DIY too. Was very happy with more activity within the wedding department/blog ha ha……
    Thanks and congrats with the 1.000.000th follower WOWWWW!!
    Maud

  • Yay! I actually love the handwritten script headlines! And the fact that you use Red Velvet as a name 🙂 My favey cuppy cake flavor <3

    ::Amelia::

  • I’m not going to pick one feature, it’s not fair to the others! 🙂

  • I love the daily outfit posts. Very inspirational!

    Julianne Q

  • My fave features are the Red Velvet displays and your business adventures ^^

  • Congratulations on the million. I love the layout of the blog and I really love your pictures. I know when I read the blog I will always find something inspirational.

  • Yowza! 1 million = awesome 🙂 I’ve been wanting a KitchenAid for ever. I’m secretly envious of everyone who has one ( in a nice way b/c you all get to cook sweet stuff:)

    With that said, if I had to pick one out of the many features I’ve come to enjoy,I <3 the "10 Things I Love" posts the most. I look forward to many more! xoxo

  • I LOVE your “10 things I love” sunday. I stumble out of bed.. Reach for the coffee and grab my laptop- and then make a wish* that you already posted!
    Keep going Elsie!! Continues success!

  • For me, it’s all about the photos – they are real, inspiring and beautiful!

    Claire

  • I love your makeover series. You’re very gifted and creative. So inspiring!

  • Im loving the posts about your store, also the makeovers are really great. xxx

  • Very cool indeed!
    My favorite feature, (not sure if it is technically a feature) was all the updates on your dress line, the shots of pattern cutting and the talk of fabric swatch selection.
    I was up to such tricks not too long ago for my university final collection, fin times!

    Hannah

  • ahh, looooove! i have been a follower since you were first published in creating keepsakes.. i have literally loved everything you have done since then.. [sounding stalkerish enough now? haha] i think my favorite thing as of lately tho are the makeovers.. so fun!! :]

  • Can I tell you more than one thing I love about your blog? I love reading about your wedding plans, I love seeing your store updates, I love the Makeovers, and i love pretty much everything else on your blog! I visit every day, sometimes more than once. I only wish I lived closer to your location so I could actually shop at Red Velvet and meet you and Emma in person!

  • My new favorite is the makeover feature! Love that it’s real women and love seeing the transformations!

  • I enjoy the photos the most. While your style might not be my particular style, as I am little older than you are, you are very inspiring to me, adorable and I look forward to reading ALL of your blog posts.

    Congratulations on all the wonderful things that are happening for you!

  • Elsie!!!! This is the best giveaway ever, I have been lusting over these mixers for so long! My favourite aspect of your blog is probably the 10 Things I Love on Sundays. We are kindred spirits 🙂

  • I love, love, love these mixers! My favorite feature on your blog is the “10 things I love” posts because they’re always interesting and fun to read!

  • I have really been loving the makeovers and your style alwasy inspires!

    Congrats on such an amazing milestone!!!

  • The makeover features, your daily outfits, I love reading about your wedding prep and I look forward to the 10 things I love… you could say i enjoy it all! x

  • These mixers are the best…I mourned the loss of my mother’s when I moved away haha. Definitely love the Tattoos section of the blog! Never hurts to look there for inspiration!

  • I LOVE these mixers!! What a great giveaway. My favorite features are probably outfit posts and Makeover Story. I love seeing other people’s style!

  • Wauw, awsome!

    My favorite feature is THE MakeOver-part. The fact that you guys share your fashion knowledge and generousity to help other people and making them feel good again is heartwarming! <3

    Babette

  • This is amazing! :O
    I love the diy projects and home decor but your daily outfit posts are always so inspiring as well!

  • I love your photography posts. A favorite DIY was your painted toy cameras:)

    Nina

  • I love your makeover posts and seeing all the creative outfits you wear! I’ve never had a KitchenAid…unfortunately we didn’t receive one for our wedding 🙁 I sure hope I win!

  • My favorites are your “how-to”s — especially the maiden braids.
    But I love everything — it’s so inspiring and fun every day!
    I know it’s separate, but I’m also really REALLY loving the style your space e-course.
    -Jordan

  • my favorite feature would have to be…DAILY OUTFITS! i looooove your style, it always inspires me to stand out in a crowd of name-brand clothes-wearers…if that even makes sense, haha. thanks for this amazing giveaway and fingers-crossed that i win! xo! 🙂

    -madison dee

  • I love everything, hearing about what you get up to exhusts me and inspires me…but if I have to pick…..10 things is fab

  • I just love your Sunday Favorites posts! Some of them have even become some of my favorite things!

  • My favorite feature is simply seeing a strong happy woman working hard and being successful at reaching her dream. Very inspiring. Keep up the good work Chelsea!

  • I love your DIY posts and all the glimpses into the making of your clothing line! That was really fantastic. I’m going to cross my fingers and hope I win – I’ve wanted a KitchenAid mixer forever!

    xo,

    Amy
    http://thismountaingirl.tumblr.com

  • And by Chelsea I mean Elsie! Darn auto correct! *shaking fist* 🙂

  • I love your ’10 Things I love’ posts. I look forward to them for some weekly inspiration. Even if it is going to be a hard week, it is nice to see some things to look forward to. Thanks for posting those! 🙂

  • Yay! Thank you so much for offering such a generous gift. My favorite are the makeover stories and 10 Things I Love. 🙂

  • congratulations! 1 million! thats…..A LOT! 😀
    my favourite feature is when you blog about little captures of yours – just like that kitty camera
    Greetings from germany! 🙂

  • I stumbled across your blog because I was so drawn to all of your amazing wedding prep! But it’s your ’10 Things I Love’ updates that I have grown to love the most!

  • Just looking at those mixers is making me want cookies!

    “10 Things I Love Sunday” is my favorite!

  • I absolutely love your “10 Things I love Sundays.”
    It totally inspires my creativity!

  • I like all your features! But I think my favorites would be “10 things I love” and all the DIY posts! 🙂

  • My favorite part is “10 things i love sundays”! Love your perspective, and love finding new sites/blogs to follow!

  • I LOVE the makeovers. You are so talented and I can truly appreciate these as I am a hairstylist and see what a transformation you make in these women. This is an AMAZING giveaway. If I am lucky enough to win I would love to give this to a friend as a wedding gift, she wants one more than anything!

  • My favorite things are shop updates and 10 Things I Love Sunday. I dream of one day going to visit your shop. (And actually did have a dream about it once.)

  • how amazing!! I love your ’10 things I love’ post! you always find and introduce me to some amazing things

  • Oh man its so hard to pick I love it all!! ’10 things’ features and also your DIY projects are always fun.

    Congrats on a million! And thanks for doing this amazing giveaway 🙂

  • I love lists so therefore I love the ’10 Things I Love’ posts!

  • i really find your blog as a whole super inspiring. heck, your whole LIFE is super inspiring! honestly, i think it’s hard to choose a favourite, but i do really like the 10 things i love posts because it’s such a simple and positive little feature. it’s nice to be reminded of the good things in the world, and be introduced to some new things too.

  • My absolute favourite feature are the makeover stories—I love seeing what you do with other people’s personalities and body types and complexions—it also highlights your skills as a wonderful stylist because you are not only so good at making things work for them, but you are fearless with them, drawing their personalities into their clothes at the same time as taking them from their comfort zone. So inspiring!

  • I have absolutely always dreamt of one. It is always number one on my wish list… but I’d give it to my mum for mother’s day.

    My favourite thing about your blog is your touch. Everything you do is with effort and thought and I hope you always remember it is noticed.

  • i love your outfit posts! you are too cute. and ’10 things i love sunday’ is always so fun. 🙂

  • My favourite feature is the shop display stuff! I love seeing how you put everything together. Thanks so much for the generous giveaway!

  • I absolutely adore “10 things I love”, and lately the makeover posts make my day, 🙂

  • I adore the ’10 Things I Love’ posts, but my favorite is definitely all of your outfit posts. After seeing all of your awesome outfits, I finally ‘came out of my shell’ in the sense of fashion.

    Sarah Anne

  • I would have to say the makeover stories. I love that you feature real women with real bodies.

  • omgosh. i have been lusting over these mixers forever! i love everything about your blog- it’s so inspiring. a beautiful mess is on my bookmark bar for sure.

    <3

  • Project ReStyle is my much loved feature for 2011. It’s so fabulous and eco-friendly to see the crazy talented things people create for their own lives.

  • I love oufits posts! They do inspire me a lot to combine my own pieces and always look stylish! 🙂 Thanks, Eslie.. as always 😉

  • Congrats in your million!! My favorite ABM features are the Makeover stories! So fun to see the before and afters and what awesome vintage duds can do for a gal’s confidence! 🙂

  • i like getting to see the displays in your shop (i hope to be able to actually visit someday!) & the make overs you have been up to lately. 🙂

  • Hi Elsie, my name is Camila, I absolutelly love your blog, I am from Chile (a long and tiny south american country).

    My favorite feature is INSPIRATION, because one of my dreams is to open a cupcake shop and It was really magical when I read that you made your dreams come true, so YOU ARE ACTUALLY MY INSPIRATION, when you wrote “I am so thankful for my family and how they’ve believed in my dreams all of these years!” It made me feel happy, because I know one day my dreams will come true as well!!!!

    Just working step by step like you !!!

    Thank you for being my inspiration Elsie

  • Is is too cliché to say everything?!

    Just adore reading your blog, especially looking at all of the lovely tattoos!

    Love from London England

    Ferne x

  • Oh how I’ve always longed for one!

    I love that you blog frequently (key) with substance (beauty, charm, real).

  • OMG!! Lol I love your 10 Things. I am nodding my head in agreement or oohing and ahhing over a new discovery courtesy of you. Thanks!

  • OMG,this is the best giveaway i have ever seen,Oh my,it’s so generous and so…i want to scream.Mostly because i have been dreaming of a kitchen aid for like 5 years,and there are none selling in Portugal and being a college student leaving on my parent’s house and on a budget ordering one is so not in my possible things to do!!A kitchen aid,god…i would do almost anything for it..lol.Knowing i want to be a soccer home/fashion photographer/designer/everything you can imagine.Lol.

    So,my favorite feature has to the the Daily Outfits because i’m a maniac for fashion,it’s not even healthy!!!

    Thank you,Elsie!!!

  • I appreciate your lists of things (10 things i love)! i am a list person too! I also appreciate the way you experiment with new (or old) things. the kitty camera? the best! you are appreciated!
    Lovely blog you have established!
    Kristen
    kboldt21@gmail.com

  • I love all your posts, visiting your blog has quickly become part of my everyday routine. But I would say one of my favorites are your makeover features

  • my favorite feature is the 10 things posts. as well as sneak peaks into your store since i can’t go in person!

  • C*O*N*G*R*A*T*S
    ***ELSIE***
    My favorite feature is “10 things I love Sunday” Perfect ending to my weekend! You are so fabulous!!!

    Love, Mallory

  • i just found your site today and so i don’t have a favorite yet – but just from first glace, i’m pretty sure i’m gonna love your blog!! 😀

  • I love that you clothed & interviewed Stacy King from Eisley, my favorite band! Such a great idea!

    Keep up the cute and inspiring work 🙂

  • Congratulations! I love project re-style and the DIY posts. They’re so inspiring!

  • HI Elsie…
    I’ve been reading your blog since you were a .typepad… needless to say I have been reading your blog for quite some time. I think currently my favorite feature is project re-style… but I love hearing about thrifting finds and wedding plans… and DIYS! I look forward to many more posts and different features in the future!

  • My favorite is makeover stories. Mom of two always need inspiration

  • I love it when you share your vintage finds and I love your photography of all your posts.

  • Totally the 10 Things I Love. I love to paint and whenever I’m stuck creatively, I become driven when I become aware of other artists, people or fun items. Thanks for sharing!

  • I love to view the “fresh” look of your vintage clothes line – both created and gently used! Thank you for bringing back the “fun” in clothes.

  • Hi Elsie! How cool of you to give one of these away! I like so many of your features, but really enjoy your DIY features as well as all the personal tips and tricks- on style, business, design!! THE WHOLE LOT!!!! 😀
    -Chelsea

  • I’ve been following for a couple years, but I’m so impressed with the vintage makeovers! Makes me wish I knew how to give one to myself!

  • Oh my- what a fabulous and generous contest! I have to say that I just love all the inspiration and vintage eye candy in general! I can always count on an Elsie fix to brighten my day or spark my creativity in some wa.

  • I adore your Make-Over Section and your outfits! They totally inspire me to buy more vintage clothing and try to incorporate it into my style.

  • Congratulations! One million is a HUGE accomplishment. I think my favorite posts are the updates on your shop and your makeovers are tons of fun too!

  • I lovee your 10 things I love Sunday. I read them as religiously as I read post secret.

  • congrats on a million views in a month! And WOW, what a fantastic giveaway.

    My favorite feature is a toss-up between the makeover stories and the Project Re-Style posts. 🙂

    Thanks for the chance!

    – Nicole

  • 10 things I love. definately one of the 10 things i love about your site :oP

  • My favorite thing about A Beautiful Mess is how transparent you are- about your shop, about your life. My husband went to College in Springfield and we live far away now, but feel somewhat connected to to the city and what’s going on there- in big part because of your blog. I’ve been a long time follower of the blog and a Jeremy Larson fan for years. Congrats on the 1 millionth view in a month! It’s been so wonderful and inspiring to watch you and Red Velvet grow!

  • Wow! Congratulations on such a feat! I just found your site and think it’s uber cute! So far my favorite feature is the Home Decor section, but that might be because I just moved and am really into that right now. Looking forward to exploring your site a little more!

  • Seriously…SO exciting!
    My favorite feature on your blog is the Project Re-Style’s. They bring me a lot of inspiration! 🙂

    -Karissa

  • I love the whole styling of your blog, from the pictures, to the giveways, to your header, everything! You always pay attention to the details.

  • My favorite feature on your blog is definitely the makeover stories!

  • That is SO awesome! I love seeing your & Rachel’s success! I personally love all your DIY projects & what’s going on in your studio, it makes me want to get creating!

  • Hi!

    My favorite posts are the 10 Things I love Sundays! They’re the beeeeest! I love grouping pretty things together, it only makes them more pretty!, and you do it flawlessly every time!

    Cadi 🙂

  • oh you wanna know why i keep coming back? because you take to the most beautiful vintage world!!! congratulations for the million!!! take care adorable girls!

  • Seriously Awesome! – I sooo LOVE all of your Blog … I really look forward to “10 Things I Love” on Sundays and I also love those peeks inside your vintage store!!…Too much awesomeness to pick just one!(really,really crossing my fingers 😉

  • appreciate all your hard work!!!

    it pays off and shows!

    i hope you never think it goes unnoticed.

    xoxo

  • my favorite feature is DIY and makeovers, I just cant choose! thanks for making both of them 😉

  • i have dreamt of this for so so so long! i really want it!

    i love who you are in your blog. it’s not enough that people posts photos or DIY crafts, they need something more. something geniuene. and you have “IT”!

  • Hi! What I like most about your blog is when You talk about your business as an indie/handmade entrepeneur and how You face its difficulties. I really like the DIY also, that was the reason I started following You.
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    Ciao

  • i can’t get enough of your wedding posts! but i’m also super into “10 things i love.” it’s usually full of such pretty things!

  • I love the DIY! Even if I don’t make that project it always inspires me to make something else!!!! <3

  • oh so beautiful!

    i love your blog and all the work you put into it!

  • I’m always excited to see the “10 Things I Love” posts!!! Keep them coming!

  • Wow – what a generous give-away, Elsie, thank you!!! I love the pics you post from your store – they are always so inspiring. I just love your blog!!! 🙂

  • i have always wanted one. wow.

    it’s YOU that keeps me coming back tou your blog!

  • Oh! Congratulations!

    Delicious give-away! I love seeing your daily outfits and the “10 things i love”. You’re such an inspiration.

    xoxo

  • you are absolutely the most inspiring artist/entrepenuer/fashionista i know. i’ve been a blog reader of yours for like 5 years at least. you have inspired me in so many ways and i just love reading your blog. its been so excited watching your dreams become real 🙂

  • Love anything to do with the ‘behind the scenes’ either in your life, the store or other fun projects!

  • Your Project Re-style posts always give me inspiration to turn old things around the house into usable beauties! Thanks and congrats!

  • THIS IS THE BEST GIVEAWAY EVER!!!

    My favorite feature (well maybe its not a feature…) would be your DIYs. Since you opened the shop there hasn’t been as many of them and I miss them dearly!

    Congrats on the million. That’s fabulous 🙂

  • I LOVE EVERYTHING!!! Ok if i had to narrow it down it actually would be your displays! or the sweet shop! or the clothes! or…

    -CAT

  • Holeeee moleeee, 1 million?? Wow. Congratulations. Hmmm, favorite feature? I enjoy 10 Things I lLove, but mostly I like the personal stories, especially when you share the shop updates. I love getting a peek inside your store and seeing what you have going decor-wise and all your seasonal displays!

  • Oh my goodness this is incredible!

    This is so hard to choose but I love your outfit posts and the “10 Things I Love” posts. I think my absolute favorite feature would be whenever you post about your shop and pictures of it just make me happy haha.

    :)Congrats on one million!

  • Home Decor is my new fav section as I am in the midst of trying to buy a house and getting ideas and inspiration from your Blog !

  • i love your blog, you are so beautiful!
    i would love that kitchen aid mixer. i’ve been begging my husband for one for years!

  • I love 10 things i love <3
    and i love the love you send back to your readers - how very nice to feel appreciated!

  • I have wanted one of these for SO long! I love the makeovers you do with the girls. Amazing! And you use women of all sizes!

  • Wow!:)
    My favorite is the DIYs. This whole blog is very inspirational!

  • I love the shop updates. I can’t wait to visit Red Velvet one day 🙂
    -Angie

  • Wow, this is an incredibly generous and unique giveaway! I love any outfit posts and Red Velvet related posts! As a recent college grad (we’re talking a couple days here..) it’s been hard to keep on track of my “dreams”, and seeing that you’ve done just that makes it a whole lot easier to remind me what it is that I want out of life, and why I can’t settle for any less. Thanks so much for the giveaway, it’s incredibly sweet of you!

  • My favorite feature is your makeover stories. I would be lying if I said I don’t dream about coming to visit and have you transform me! I am about to start teaching and I need “grown-up clothes.” Fifties and sixties clothes are my favorite, and they are really suitable to teach in because I would not have to worry about the length of the dresses. However, I have always loved vintage but have been frustrated with the options that are available to me in my city. I live in Georgia, but my best friend lives in Tulsa…close enough to drive to see yall, right? It certainly would be a great birthday present! 🙂 I look forward to your tips every month!
    xo Kamila S.

  • It’s sooooo hard to chooooose!!!

    It comes down to the D.I.Y. posts vs. Home Decor posts…
    I’m gonna go with Home Decor, since there are a lot of inspiring D.I.Y. infused posts under that category 🙂 Best of both worlds!

  • oh my how i long to have one! what a wish come true!!!

    i love how you have built this empire! work it!

  • Congratulations! Your 10 Things I Love posts are my ultimate favorite!

  • I get totally inspired by your outfits, but the 10 Things I Love Feature sends me out hunting and BUYING the cutest stuff!
    Thanks so much:)

  • I just simply love your blog and it is something I look forward to (no pressure 😛 )

  • I check your site every day and have followed you since your early scrapbooking days ~ but my favorite part of your site if I really had to pick just one would be when you open up your studio and talk about how you created this dream into a real business.

  • those mixers are so beautiful! i love the daily outfit posts. i find inspiration from your style to try and incorporate in my own wardrobe. any posts with pictures from your shop also give me ideas for my own home and workspace.

  • Oh my gosh this is amazing. I’ve wanted one of these for so long now! I love your outfit posts. You always have the cutest outfits!

  • How exciting! I love the Make Over stories. They make me more confident to wear my collection of vintage dresses.

  • i love all your outfits . wish i lived closer so i could visit the real red velvet!!!!

  • What a lovely giveaway! Hope I win! My favorite is your “10 Things I Love” post!!

  • I LOVE your 10 things I love sundays and that your blog is so bright and fresh! And you don’t post new things months apart, everything is consistent

  • I love reading little updates about Red Velvet. When I was little I dreamed of opening a little clothing shop. That dream has slowly gone away but I love being able to see your lovely shop and its beauty!

    Lovely giveaway, thank you!
    Abby

  • i love the “10 things i love” posts. i get so many great ideas! 🙂

  • I love, love, love DIY projects. That and all the posts about your upcoming wedding.
    Hugs, Leah Mora

  • Your insights in running (and loving) your own business. You guys are doing great!

  • holy mother of a giveaway!!! i have always wanted one so much!

    elsie, i love everything about your blog. this reflects who you are and i have been reading your blog for a LONG, LONG time. and i can tell you, you are sunshine.

    xo

  • I really love the 10 things I love sunday feature! You always find the most precious things! 🙂
    xo!

  • What an awesome giveaway! My favorite thing is seeing all your vintage loveliness!!!

  • There is so much to choose from. I love every feature from your outfits to ” 10 Things I love Sunday”. Your blog is one of my top 3 favorite blogs if not my favorite.
    Great giveaway 🙂 .

  • I love the things you love! You have such wonderful taste.

  • wow. this is so exciting! my favorite feature would probably be the peeks into the red velvet store and the new displays.

  • So many favorite parts – thats why I read every day! But if I had to choose, probably the “ten things I love” posts – always inspiring

  • I gotta go with the 10 Things I Love posts. I don’t think I’ve ever read one without wanting to buy something you’ve shown!

  • hmmm… i cannot narrow it down to one thing! i just love the whole package! it has a lot to do with who you are as a human being 😀

  • My favorite feature is 10 Things I Love Sunday. The pictures are amazing and swoonworthy, and they give me lots of decorating ideas!

  • I love your outfit posts- they inspire me to wear things together that I normally wouldn’t! 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win!

  • I love the DIY section on your blog. The ideas are so cute and inspiring. Thanks for the giveaway!!

  • i love your diy crafties! so many people online don’t want to share because they’d rather make a profit on etsy… so i love a good diy!

  • I NEVER KNEW IT CAME IN SUCH BEAUTIFUL COLOURS! Probably because I knew I’d never have one so I never looked into it! But wow they’re beautiful.

    I love your top ten posts!

  • I LOVE your tattoos! I have always wanted one and have used your pictures as inspiration for what I might get in the future!

  • The ten things you love and the makeovers!! Congratulations on your accomplishment, your blog is my favorite daily read! (:

    Brooke

  • I just love that your blog makes me happy. I ‘used’ it during my unhappiest period for a lift..survival. Thank you! 🙂

  • The best part of ABM is your thoughts and idea comming into fruition. Its so much fun to see this grow. And that is my fave part.

  • My favorite is your 10 Things I Love Column.
    Always inspiring, fresh, and just plain cool.

    Ally

  • I am loving your home decor section right now. Such great ideas.

  • I love the 10 things I love Sundays, they always are beautiful and give me lots of inspiration! Your blog is awesome! 🙂

  • My favorite feature is one I’m hoping you’ll develop more in the coming months – interior decor! Love the blog, love the giveaway- thanks for the chance to win! 🙂

  • i love all the beautiful posts but i especially love it when you share the pain too. we see all the cute, pretty, beautiful things, we never think there are hardships, so it’s refreshing when you do!

  • There are so many blogs that try to replicate you but you they’re lacking the geniune charm you have in your posts. There’s heart to them.

  • I have always longed for this Kitchen aid mixer. Honestly, I have fondled over one and my friends’ a little too much.

    I love your blog but I come back for who YOU are. As corny as that is, you’re what makes the blog.

  • I am seriously drooling over the things I want to make with this mixer. Mmmmmm….

    I love your outfit posts because I want every last one of them!

  • been a reader since your KI Memories days. My favourite feature is how neat and organized everything is! Personal links to the left, sponsors to the right, more “important” links below the top banner… Easy navigation makes for easy blog browsing! Love!!!!
    Xoxo.
    Teresa.

  • I love the vintage makeovers! I think a lot of people are a little intimidated by vintage clothing and are afraid to look costumey or dated. You have shown how to take the pieces and give them a modern twist. Makes me want to thrift a lot more!

  • Ooo look at all the pretty colors!
    I’m a fairly new reader and have only seen a few of them, but I really like the makeover stories, and I lOve love love the vintage afters. I love vintage but sometimes I feel so dated. When you do your makeovers, though, everybody just looks so great, I don’t focus on the era at all! Love em!

  • I love the ’10 Things I Love’ posts. Mostly I like everything about this place.

  • I love your “10 things I Love” entries. You always have such great finds on there!

  • 10 things I love! my top favorite! love seeing all the adorable stuff you find!

  • Holy cow! Congrats!!! A million views is an amazing accomplishment. My favorite feature is your shop updates. I love seeing your store grow with all the fun additions and changes.

  • I’m SOOOO excited about this give-a-way. I LOVE your 10 things post on Sundays. They are always very inspiring. Thank you, Elsie.

  • Wow congrats on one million!! My favorite thing bout your blog is all the colorful inspiration!!!!!!

    Thanks Andrea

  • hey there! so my name is Claire and my favorite feature on the blog is the 10 favorite things every sunday.the items are always so exciting!!!

  • The thing I love most about your blog is your daily outfit! You have such cute style that looking through those pics really inspires me to be more creative with my outfits!

  • I love your style of photography!

    You are so inspiring!!

    Jen

  • Elsie, I am so excited for you! Congrats! My favorite feature is 10 Things I Love Sunday! I have loved it since day one!

  • OMG I have wanted one of these ever since they came out in colors 🙂 I love “10 things I love”- I always feel so inspired! xoxo Laura

  • My favorite thing about A Beautiful Mess is the DYI’s!!! They are just absolutely fun and fab! I also really love the fight club chocolate bars you guys made! Best movie EVER. Brad Pitt..SWOON!!

  • I’ve been enjoying checking your blog daily and just love your style. I tell my husband often that if we moved I would want to mix it all up and be more vintage… just not always sure how to make it work as a momma (and not always brave enough to have change). So for now if i have to choose I’ll say makeovers because it gives me little drops of courage. But love it all. Happy wedding to you 🙂 Ain’t love grand?

  • Wow this is so generous! i have a kitchenaid but my mom doesn’t 🙂 i would have to say my fave feature is always the DIY stuff. love it!

  • oh man!! thia giveaway takes the cake! no pun intended! makeover stories are totally my favorite! lots of inspiration for me!

  • My favourite is the DIY posts! I also really enjoy the 10 things I love series. Congratulations on 1 million views – WOW!

  • Hi there Elsie! This is Candice here.

    I remember when I was little and loving to go through my friends purses. We used to swap and trade certain things. It was like a mini treasure hunt! So my fave feature on A Beautiful Mess is when you show us what’s in your purse. =)

  • To tell you the truth, my favorite feature is your wedding posts. Your blog I just eat up. I live through all your adorable wedding details. I can’t wait to have my own. Thank you for posting all that you do. 😀

  • I LOVE hearing about your business. It’s great hearing all the little details. You’re so passionate about what you do. It’s inspiring 🙂

  • Congrats!!!

    My favorite posts are your 10 things I love Sundays and the little sneak peeks into your shop. I live in Iowa so it is awesome to see little tid bits here and there of your shop. I also just love seeing all the inspiration you have on your blog!

  • My favorite feature are the blogs about you and your adorable husband 😉

  • Yay Elise! My favorite things on your blog are YOUR 10 favorite things, your daily outfits, and your style makeovers. I wish I lived near you so i could shop in your store and so that you could make me over!!

    XOXO Missy

  • I love your wedding plan blog posts, as well as your cute wedding blog! I’m interested in becoming a wedding planner and just started my first blog yesterday! and what an awesome giveaway!

    -Charlotte

  • I love the inspiration it gives me! Someday I want to be this cool <3

  • I am a new reader and i have to say my favorite feature is your HAIR!!!! I mean it, it’s stunning!! Thanks for the giveaway!!!

  • Ahhhh I’ve been dying for one o’ these:)!
    My favorite posts would definitely have to be ’10 Things I Love’.. they’re always original and inspirational!

  • Hi elsie!!!!

    i love your outfit posts. They always inspire me to put on a dress and rock it! Thanks so much!

    -Lindsey

  • I LOVE the DIY features! 🙂 I’m totally addicted to everything on your blog…LOVE LOVE LOVE

  • aww congrats…well deserved elsie 🙂

    my favorite thing about your blog is your sneak peek at your store and clothing line…you are basically living my dream right now and it gives me something to inspire to do myself

  • i love the makeover stories — my new go-to do, the heidi braids, came from one of them!

  • OHH I have always wanted one of those kitchenaid mixers, I love their colors!
    It’s hard to pick one favorite feature because I read your blog for its entirety. But I guess I’d have to say the DIYs and the “10 things I love” posts.
    Congratulations!!!
    Valerie

  • I love your DIY stuff, and the makeovers of regular ladies…it still gives me hope of shaking up my style. I could go on and on!

  • I love your 10 Things I Love on Sundays; it’s such fun to follow you down the rabbit hole!

  • My favorite posts are the informative ones, like the camera app one! I also love the D.I.Y.s, because you always come up with the cutest projects. And I know this isn’t a regular feature, but I adore your videos….they’re the cutest.

    Thanks for this giveaway…such an awesome prize…CONGRATS ELSIE!

  • In general my favorite feature is “10 things I love”, but I also really love any posts you do about your wedding prep. You guys seem like such a great couple and I love the personal touches you’re putting into your day!

  • Hello Elsie and Emma,

    This is Gabrielle from the “Gift of Gab.” I am so addicted to your blog that it has moved up to the top of my bookmark list of daily reads. I would have to say that my favorite feature of your blog would have to be the quality of work you put into each and every aspect of your makeovers, blog posts, and store displays. I absolutely love your store displays. They are so relatable and done by the two of you. Most stores hire others to work magic on their store displays, but you two ladies take pride in your talents and work wonders yourselves. Also the makeovers you two perform are extraordinary. I love the fact that you are not doing it because a company approached you to do so, but because you really want to make a difference in the lives of others.

    This is not exactly a feature of your blog, but I just had to mention it anyway. A while back I emailed the two of you concerning what steps I could take in order to get started in the business of selling vintage items. I received such a heart-felt reply from Emma that really struck a cord with me. She really gave me the motivation I needed to pursue my dreams. I really appreciate it when bloggers take the time to treat each and every follower as if they knew them on an individual level. Thanks for treating me like an individual and not just a follower in a million.

    Thanks,
    Gabrielle

  • I would seriously keel over and die if I had a mixer! Congrats on 1 million! My favorite is probably DIY posts

  • My favorite is the “10 Things I Love.” and giveaways of course 🙂 -Jenna C

  • So kind to offer up such a wonderful prize!! My favorite thing to read about on your blog is seeing your dreams become reality. Through the opening of your new store and the launch of your own clothing line, I just love seeing a dream being realized 🙂

  • What brings me back to abeautifulmess on an almost compulsively regular basis is Ten Things I Love Sundays (works swell with my Sunday night blog-reading, pre-week de-stress ritual) and sweet wedding updates.

  • I am a photography student at college so obviously LOVE all of the photography posts like the camera list post!! I also am obsessed with the recent wedding invitation post- so creative and amazing! Thank you so much for the chance to win a kitchen aid mixer!! I have always been dying for one!

  • 10 things i love is my absolute favourite!! and i just love love love the pictures.. i love feeling like i’m there in America in the store!

  • i love the 10 things you love on sundays! i seriously look forward to it every weekend. its even inspired me to come up with my own each week!

  • Oh my goodness! I love the Makeover Story and also looks into the store, your home, and studio. I would have a hard time choosing between orange and aqua

  • The close up pictures of your shop when I can see a retro purse in them. I am a purse freak from any decade!

  • Oh I love cooking, and this would be great to have! I love your DIY posts and the insights to your wedding planning. Also the makeover sessions, wish I could get me one of those =)

  • I adore your blog! There are sooo many fun features and ideas that I don’t know where to start. I’ve loved watching the amazing journey of opening up Red Velvet. Getting sneak peeks, awesome window displays, seeing you and Emma in the shop. What and impressive adventure!

  • My favorite thing is all of the pictures you post, and all of your clothing. You are an inspiration, truly. You give me hope that I can one day be as creative as you. Thanks for doing a giveaway!

  • dang, girl! a million is a big deal, congrats! i think my favorite thing about a beautiful mess is the variety of stuff you post, but if i had to pick a favorite category i’d say the sneak peeks into the red velvet shop.

  • 10 thing I love, and your daily outfits are my favorite features on your blog. It’s such great source of inspiration !

  • I’ve been reading your blog for a few months now and your success with Red Velvet has been an inspiration to me to work harder on my own business. Congratulations!

  • Elsieeeeee.
    I love the ’10 things you love’ each week!
    and have so much love for your blog! you def brighten my days with all your pretty little things.
    much love! xx
    Jess!

  • ooh! my fav features are 10 things i love, peeks at the store or your studio and diy projects. you always share so many goodies here. i visit your blog almost everyday. 🙂

  • Your blog overall is amazing/inspiring, though I really love the “10 things I love Sunday” feature, it’s cute. (:

  • Elsie! I loove your blog & I love the Red Velvet Shop! This is such a great giveaway! I have always wanted one of those mixers!

    I really like the 10 things i love posts 🙂

  • Wow, one million! That’s great!

    My favorite posts are when you share sneak peaks and behind-the-scenes of your work and goals. They are super inspiring!

  • So many great things but if I have to pick just one I would say “10 Things I Love” – always a beautiful mix of fabulousness 😉

  • I love the vintage makeovers you do, I think its a really unique feature of your blog. this giveaway is so awesome!!

  • Congratulations!

    To be honest I love everything on your blog, but specially 10 Things I love Sunday, which I look forward to every week, and also the little personal posts and videos you make. I adore them! The kitty cat camera one just made my day 🙂

  • I love your daily outfit posts… very inspirational to all the young creative ladies out there!

  • My favorite features are your wedding plans and outfit posts. I love the shop updates as well, I absolutely adore the cupcake shop!

    ♥kayla

    I ♥ this giveaway!

  • Elsie the one thing I love about your blog is EVERYTHING!! A girlfriend at work & I have ‘Elsie time’ every day so we can see what you’ve been up to, it makes for a nice break from office work 😉 We have also been on to other sites when something pretty has been featured in a post (I am addicted to all things Lune & have a hand-dyed slip on it’s way!, your passion & love for everything you do is so inspiring xo

  • I looove the “10 Things I Love” feature, and I also adore your outfit posts! So fun!!
    –kylee

  • I love all the posts on your store-Red Velvet, and of course your outfits!! Congrats on all your success, you deserve it all and then some!

  • So hard to choose! 10 things I love is my fave, fave, and the makeovers are my fave.

  • I love the diy projects.. And all the creative things you guys make and bake. Your pictures are always so bright and colorful, they never fail at cheering me up.

  • I would love to win, congrats on a million:) I definitely enjoy your date night posts the best! SO inspiring and fun!

  • I am a fan of a whole lot about A Beautiful Mess, but I do have to say that I like seeing stuff about your shop, also the ’10 Things I Love’ is pretty awesome as well!

  • The 10 Things are probably my favorite but my absolute favorite all time is actually the tutorial on the maiden braids!

  • Congratulaions! I like the Daily Outfits, and I really enjoyed the 3 Ways To Wear It earlier this year. Thanks for the chance to win! Muireann

  • I look forward to your “10 things I love Sunday’s” every week! So fab!! And all your outfits of course! Supa kawaii
    -lauren

  • “Ten Things I Love Sunday” makes my week! It’s so nice to check on them as part of my Sunday rituals! 🙂

  • I love how you dress, and the D.I.Y. proyects!!!!
    LOVE YOUR BLOG!

  • I really have been loving your makeovers. It inspires me to be more than just an “observer” and to think that I could really have a vintage look AND pull it off! You make it sooo accessible and fun!

  • Congratulations, Elsie! My favorite feature is ‘5 Tips’ I think they’re really helpful 🙂

    Kam

  • Oooh neato — and congrats time a MILLION ^_^

    My favourite feature has to be the makeover series… and anything about your shop makes for a super fun post!

  • Ohmygoodness–how perfectly wonderful!
    It’s so hard to pick one thing on ABM I love most…but we’ll go with the DIY posts–they’re always fabulous!

  • I hope this doesn’t sound stalker-ish, but I like hearing about you – your life, your family, your store, your work… I feel like I have gotten to know you over the years, so I check in a few times a week to see what you are “up to”, much as I do members of my family! 🙂

    As far as specific features, I like the makeovers, daily outfits, and DIYs! 🙂

  • I love your 10 things I love posts!
    They tell me what inspires you and also lets me know what’s out there in the market.

    I heart Red Velvet shop too. Inspires me to want to make my dream with my sister come true too! :)))

  • hello! i’ve been following your beautiful blog for about 2 years now, and my favorite feature is still “10 things i love”! you also have some pretty brilliant diy posts that regular gals can do too!

    i just love it all!

  • What a great giveaway and congrats on reaching a million! WOW!

    My favorite features are the DIY ones, even though I love reading ALL your blog posts. 🙂

  • I always love the the ’10 things I love’ posts, I always manage to add at least one dream item to my wish list! Thanks for the chance!

  • i love love love your shop update photos! you’re seriously living the dream and you inspire me endlessly!

  • My favorite is always the “10 things I love” I just really love your blog!!

  • Your home deco posts always make me drool.
    My eyes and I thank you.

  • Congrats–I’m relatively new to your blog, but I’m not at all surprised that you reached such an awesome milestone. Really, all of the features are such a treat! But I must confess, anytime I can get a peek at what is happening inside of Red Velvet, I pour over the photos like a hundred times…if only you knew how many shopping sprees I’ve dreamt up from afar. Ah, a girl can dream!

  • oooh! it must be the daily outfit posts! i love to see what other fashionable folks are wearing.

  • 10 things you love sunday is my fave although your daily outfit posts are a close 2nd!

  • I love the fashion before and afters! I especially love that you had a maternity one (I’m pregnant).

    But really that’s a hard choice…love the entire site!

  • I love the posts about how much you love your job! It’s inspiring to read about someone who is passionately living their dream. Keep it up!

  • AWESOME!!!!!!!! First i am in love with the teal mixer…okay i would say the tattoo feature. i am to chicken to ever get one myself but LOVE looking and everyone’s, they are just so beautiful.

  • This is so very wonderful!

    I am getting married in October and my one wish for gifts is a pink mixer! This giveaway has me smiling from ear to ear!

    My favorite feature is your shop stories! It is so inspiring for someone like me who dreams of having my own shop someday to see an adorable girl who made it! Ps. I took your dream job course, and I have to say it was the best thing I’ve done for myself!

    Thanks Elsie and Emma for being so wonderful!

  • i love the makeover features. It helps me with my own vintage style. 🙂 🙂

  • I’m constantly inspired by all of your gorgeous photos of lovely outfits. Your blog is so colorful! I love it.
    -Maria

  • While I always enjoy the 10 things you love I am really liking all the wedding prep posts right now!

  • i really enjoy your “10 Things I Love” posts! there are so many things that I love! we are so the same!

  • So many things to love but I really love the handmade aesthetic and the inside scoop about your business & shop! xo

  • Congrats! What a morale boost it must be!!

    I am a big fan of your Tattoo feature. I just love going back every once in awhile and reading about your tattoos, how they came about and what they mean to you. I’m a fan of the style of tattoos and love them even more because of the craft theme they each have. I’m such a puss – all my tattoos are hidden.

  • I love ’em all! But mostly I adore your outfit posts 🙂

  • Ah, what an awesome prize! my favorite features are definitely the DIYs but I <3 the '10 Things I Love' as well!

  • Oh my, I love the color selections for the mixers. Beautiful! Also, I love pictures of the adorable treats you and Emma mix up. Yum!

  • I have 2 favorite things: DIY projects (I love doing crafts but need a push) and 10 Things I Love. Not original but the hearts loves what the heart loves. 🙂

  • My fave posts are 10 Things I Love Sundays. Always finding delicious new pretties/practicals/inspirationals to crave.

  • Oh my goodness awesome giveaway. There is so much stuff to love on your log but my faves at the moment are 10 things i love and the makeover posts.

  • Really, how can I narrow it down to one? 🙂 I love your store posts, and your ’10 Things I love.’ They always inspire me for the upcoming week!

  • my favourite is “10 things i love”. i check your blog every sunday and get my weekly dose of beautiful mess starting with the 10 things 🙂

  • Your entire blog is an inspiration and it is fun to get a glimpse into your creative life. Congrats on one million. You deserve it.

    I love 10 Things I Love!!
    love, gina

  • I love the design of the blog, the colors and photography! So inspirational 🙂 One of my favourite features is definitely DIY 🙂

  • I love the “10 thing I love” posts – so much inspiration!

    -Tristan

  • I love the project re-style posts especially! Ohh and the 10 things i love Sundays! Ah.. i could go on, but these are my top favourites 🙂

  • my favorite thing EVER on beautiful mess is DIY! i love it. each and every project! 🙂

  • Oh wow! What an awesome giveaway!!
    The posts I look forward to the most are your outfits, but I do love many of the others as well 🙂

  • Am I too late?? Do I have to pick just one favorite thing? AH! My favorite feature is “10 Things I Love” – it’s a great source of inspiration for me and it gives me something to look forward to every week!

    One very happy reader,
    Amy 🙂

  • Actually, I like every single feature.But
    what I really love about your blog is the harmony of the content and the title of your blog. It’s a whole rainbowed mess. So inspiring.

    Love from Turkey. <3

  • Wow, that’s one fantastic giveaway! I looove the makeover stories, it’s each time amazing and inspiring to see how you bring out just that little something in all of the girls with only a few changes, I love the vintage feel about it! Makes me wish I’d live in the States so I could have a little restyling too 🙂

  • I love your “10 things I love” blogposts, always read them, and I aleays find something new I absolutely need to have!

    Congrats on the 1 mill!

  • To say what my favorite feature is, is as difficult as it would be to choose a color for the kitchenaid mixer. Love them all!

  • I love everything!

    Really looking forward to more wedding stuff, but my particular fave is “10 things I love”

    Congratulations on your 1M landmark! xx

  • Congratulations to the 1 million blog viewers in one month – that is truly amazing!

    I am always looking forward to the 10 things I love every Sunday!

    – Svenja

  • KitchenAid mixer is my dream!!!

    favorite features? very difficult!

    you inspire me everyday!

    hugs from Italy

    Eleonora

  • Hi!

    My favourite features are your “DIY’s”!they are really amazing!! Thanks for the blog!! You really give good ideas and awesome inspiration!

  • I love that you post regularly, I know this isn’t a ‘feature’, but it is quite dissapointing when a blog you follow doesn’t update for weeks or sometimes months!

  • Great giveaway!!!

    I love the makeovers and Red Velvet updates.

    Sofie

  • Hi,

    i love everything on here, but my favorite has to be the tattoos. There hasn;t been a lost of post recently, which is a shame 😉 I love to get inspiration from the tattoos. I have 1 (4 cat paws on my back) but i’m thinking and planning getting another one very soon, only haven’t found the right one yet.

    Love from Holland

  • What a wonderful giveaway, I have been wanting one of those forever because it seems so sturdy and it’s pretty and colorful! I have this old ugly one and it’s getting pretty worn out – I have celiac disease so I use my mixer very often to make my special bread etc.

    I love so many features on your blog but I’m always particularly inspired by your “10 things I love”. I also adore the DIY’s and the “Project Restyle” bits!

  • I LOVE your blog!! I love your “10 things i love” lists! And your wedding stuff!

  • Hi Elsie and Emma!
    I’m a follower from Milan, Italy 😉 I love the outfits, the photos and I usually read your posts with a smile on my face because they are full of inspiration 😉
    I love vintage style!
    Greetings from Europe,
    xxx
    C.

  • Eek! cooking – i’m in love….
    My fav features would have to be the how to hair styles.. oh no wait.. the makeovers – heck! I enjoy them all!!!

  • OMG! I am dying here! I have been leaving ever so subtle hints (catalogues with KitchenAid Mixers circled) around the house (on the fridge, on the bathroom mirror, in his guitar case – EVERYWHERE!) for my Hubby to ‘suprise’ me with one for my bday this year – eek dirty 30!

    Elsie, I love your blog – it is one of my daily reads, you are such an awesome woman. My ‘favourite’ is hard to decide, but if I had to choose, I’d say the updates on your RV shop, and the Hair and Makeup tips!
    Luvluv,
    Sway <3

  • To enter the give away of the KITCHEN AID

    The most I like is the DAILY OUTFITS

  • that’s incredible awesome, but since your blog is so awesome, no surprise for us :).

    my favorite are your business stories, i’m a loyal buyer of all your ecourses about dreamjob, indie biz, all of it 🙂 Thanks for sharing so much really great information!!

  • I love the new Makeover Feature.

    They are so sweet and helpful

    xo

  • elsie you’re the best! how sweet, i’d love one of those! i love to watch all your creative things, like your paintings and stuff, but most i like the pictures of SUKI!!! <3 <3

  • I LOVE anything DIY (especially if it’s beauty related). Although I suppose that also applies to your outfit post, because I’m always inspired by them!

  • Lauren
    I love your new video blogs, you are such a sweetie, and after the Shironeko Holga post, i just mentally purchased one too. 🙂

  • wow!! I’m really happy to have the posibility to be part of all this!!
    I live far away so I never take part on giveaways.

    I love your ’10 Things I Love Sundays’ and DIY projects. You really inspire me.

  • I really can’t decide which feature I love best! The most exciting part for me is checking in every day to see what new posts have been put up! It’s so inspiring and making more time for blogging is defo on my “to do” list.

    If I really HAVE to pick, I guess I’d go with “10 things I love Sunday” (or Monday on weekends you don’t have time to blog!!)

    Love, Katie xo

  • I love to read about your wedding preps!

    Thanks for the super chance!

  • Oh my goodness, CONGRATULATIONS! Well done! One of the top Blogs on the net!

    I love all the wedding planning at the moment but I really love ’10 things I love’ Always brightens my day.

    Much Love, Ngaio May x

  • It’s hard to chose my favorite thing! I love your outfit posts, they are always inspiring and pretty.

    Thanks!
    Lisa A

  • My favorite : 10 things i love

    Your giveaway is fantastic.

    I’m in France, and yes I love to read your blog.

  • I am a relatively new reader, but I absolutely love this blog! My favorite feature is your section titled 10 Favorite Things.

    You have excellent taste and you inspire me.
    Marcus Hayes

  • I think the 10 things I love posts – as a UKian, it’s nice to see things from the US!

  • i love any of the tutorials! the fabric bow tutorial is what got me here to start with!

  • Congradulations!!! 😀 Love your blog, i love alot of your posts, but i must say i really enjoy your makeover posts particularly! Really love baking, this machine would be really great to have! Keep up the good work, i’ll keep following! 😀

  • WOOP WOOP.

    My favorite feature. Can I just choose one? I love that you represent a completely different style than what I’m accustomed to. When I first started reading your blog I was just a teenager, and seeing that there are others out there with the same taste, style and way of thinking as myself, have made me more confident, and helped me in staying true to my own sense of style.

    Good job!

  • My 10 year old daughter and me love the ’10 Things I Love’ posts!

  • I adore your vintage make-overs! Second favorite feature would have to be your 10 things you love 🙂 They always make me smile!

  • I look forward to your “10 things I love”-posts. And your outfit posts are also inspiring. If only I didn’t live so far away, I would stop by your shop as often as I read your blog.

  • Beautiful blog! As I’m helping my best friend with her wedding right now i love your wedding prep posts. Your invites…*swoon*. x

  • That is so generous of you! I live in Scotland and love seeing your daily clothes styles and also your 10 things I love posts!

  • I have two favorites, I love getting little peeks of you and Jeremy. You all are just too sweet. My second favorite, but a very close second are the ten things posts.

  • I find it so hard to choose which is my favourite cause i love everything about your blog!
    But if i really have to cut down to my favouritest, it would be when you blog about your adorable shop.
    Cause it makes me dream!

    I really REALLY wanna(and am planning to) start a blogshop soon and later on to progress to opening my own boutique. and when i read your post it inspires me so much and encourages me to not give up on my dream.

  • Definitely, I love the outfits that you show in Beautiful Mess, I would love to have that style of clothes!
    I also like very much your tattoos, I love especially that of the Polaroid:)
    Ah! I have a secret … I love your hair jajajajaja

  • I always look forward to your ’10 things i love’ feature…you always seem to discover such amazing little finds. Lots of inspiration!

  • uh uh it’s hard to decide..outfit posts, posts about tour shop and 10 things..

    love
    nina

  • My favorite feature on A Beautiful Mess is Makeover Story. It is great creative inspiration to see that it is feasible to change up your look.

    Nichol Ramirez

  • I AM A NEW FOLLOWER. I JUST DISCOVERED YOU A DAY AGO FROM STUMBLE AND I AM IN LOVE. THE POST THAT LEAD ME HERE WAS THE MAIDEN BRAIN POST <3 <3 <3 AND I HAVEN'T HAD A CHANCE TO SCOUR THE SITE YET, SINCE I AM A NEW MOM WITH NO MIXER AND A HUSBAND & TEENAGE BOY TO COOK FOR 😉 I DID HOWEVER SAVE THE LINK TO MY DESKTOP AND CHECK IT EVERY FREE SECOND I GET, TO SEE WHAT NEW THINGS YOU HAVE POSTED. MY FAVORITE FEATURE IS YOUR BRILLIANT BRAIN 'CAUSE YOUR SITE IS BY FAR MY FAVORITE! ~MARLO

  • oh wow! congratulations!

    i really think the makeovers are fantastic. and I love when you feature indie artists I haven’t heard of, which happens pretty much every 10 things I love post.

  • no kidding, generous!!
    DYI posts are definitely my favourite, but i’m also fond on “10 things i love”

  • Oh my God, oh my God! I need to comment here!! I follow your blog since you were a scrapper girl, doing pretty things and rocking my world with these… What I most love about here are the wonderful photos you take. You taught me to love little things, crafty things, awesome things! Thanks for everything, sweety. You really changeded my way to see the world…

  • I’ve become a huge fan of your blog since discovering it a few months ago and have turned on several of my friends on to your blog as well. I look forward to your 10 Things post every week! You’re daily outfits and home your home decoriting tips always give me inspiration to be more creative.

    I also love Emma’s blog! I love to bake (so that kitchen aid mixer would definitely come in super handy ;p) and she always provides some great ideas. 🙂

  • Holy Moly….what a fantastic giveaway! I’ve always wanted one..

    To narrow down my favorite feature….yikes…um….I really like DIY’s. Also, love the makeover stories….they give me hope for myself someday ;).

    Thanks for a great blog…and Congrats!!

  • Fairly new reader here but I am loving your ‘DIY Projects’! What a generous giveaway ~ congrats on your 1 million views! 🙂

  • i truly love when you show what you are doing at Red Velvet or with your dress collection! It is so inspiring to see a smaller business be a success!

  • Love the DIY and all the 10 things i love.

    Thanks so much for the chance to win… I love to cook.

  • Wow… this is so wonderfully nice of you!! It is going to be so tough for you to pick.

    I would have to say that I love the makeover stories. I really hope you continue with them, but the outfit posts and the 10 things I love posts are fabulous.

  • i love everyday you have something new, my favorite now is your wedding sneak peeps! i love being married…
    terra

  • when you dress the girls with beautiful vintage dresses, the make-up and comb your hair and leave precious! I love watching these transformations.

    I also like when you say you love something ( take a lot of photos, your kitty camera) and for Jeremy is such a nightmare. hahahha .. It makes me think and feel that Jeremy definitely loves you.

    XOxo Juli!

  • when you dress the girls in beautiful clothes vintage. The makeup and hair style! you leave them precious! I love watching these transformations.

    I also like when you say you love something (lots of photos to take you, your kitty camera) and Jeremy is a nightmare. hahahha .. It makes me think and feel that Jeremy definitely loves you.

  • Ooh Yummy Kitchen Aids!

    My favourite section is definately Outfit Posts! Really inspiring to wear interesting and cool things, plus insanely jealous of you thrifting finds and Grandmas Handme downs!

    Congrats on being the best blog by miles!

    xoxo

  • WOW! I can’t believe you are giving this away! 🙂 You are amazing!!! I read your blog everyday and dream of getting a custom painting from you really soon!

    My favorite part of your blog is deff. Your DIY or the pictures of your shop. I have to admit I have stolen some ideas for my own home 🙂

  • I love the 10 things I love…and the giveaways because, come on, who doesn’t love free stuff!

  • I love the personal, in-person feeling of your blog, especially the handdrawn buttons and other little features that make it feel real.

  • My favorite is the daily outfits! They are so darling and inspire my outfits daily!

    xo
    Paige

  • I’m a fan of the 10 Things I Love posts! What a great giveaway – thanks for the opportunity!

    – Kristen M.

  • Oh my goodness!!! All those colors are lovely.

    I love seeing the update goodies for the shop AND I love you style guides. BUT mostly I just love looking at all the beautiful things you make/find.

  • Oh wow, so generous (and totally awesome!) of you! I love this blog, but I especially enjoy reading about your journey/development of the shop. I really enjoy viewing photos of your store setup-so creative and neat!

  • Congrats on your success! I hope I’m not too late to enter >_< been busy moving into my new home with my best friend/boyfriend, also named Jeremy. We both love your '10 Things I Love' posts - I actually bought the red head girl print you loved a few weeks back for our office. Here's to hoping I win that beautiful mixer! Been wanting one since I was 6 watching Martha Stewart <3

  • There are too many wonderful ones to choose from!

    Probably my favorite is Makeover Story, because I adore the new and unique styles that you all create.

    But I also LOVE Project Restyle (yay for saving the earth!) and 10 Things I Love. 🙂

    Peace and love.
    Rosie

  • oooohh yes, the kitchen aid, best gift ever!!

    as for the site, I do love the shoes and tattoos — eye candy for sure!

  • Congrats on so many views! I love to look to you for hair help. You showcase really great things to do with long locks and keep my hair from looking boring all the time. Thanks!

  • My favourite feature ….. is the mood and atmosphere of your blog – so personal and eclectic! One day it’s a fashion post, or makeover, or a a diy project, the next a deep and personal story! Always inspiring – thank you! xox

  • This is amazing! I love all of your outfit posts, business and blogging tips. Your overall success story and you can see everyday your blog is growing more and more you are such an inspiration!

  • There are too many fun features to choose just one! A few of my favorite are outfit posts, DYIs, and pictures of the shop! Love the blog, its the first one I read every morning!

  • O wow! Just love those colours!

    I’m a daily reader… so much inspiration!

    xo

    Saskia

  • Congratulations! : ) That is so exciting… I can’t get enough of the 10 Things I Love!

  • I like the makeover stories (and the blog altogether) for promoting vintage, thrift shopping, and recycling.

    -Ajah C

  • I personally look forward to the “10 Things I Love” posts!
    Those mixers are so gorgeous!

  • Favorite : the giveaways…lol. ;p kidding

    10 things I love is great, as is the make over stories
    It’s hard to pick one! Congrats to you too!
    I’ve wanted one of the mixers for a long time. Their so lovely! I tell my hubby that if I had one I’d cook for the family more…hehe

  • These mixers are the ‘bees knees’! 🙂 Topping the very long list of favorites on your blog would have to be the daily outfits! Instant inspiration for me to go rummaging about closet!

  • I love ’10 things I Love’ and your outfits…and pics of your store…and about your wedding…and biz advice…and I should stop (but I could keep going)

    My hand mixer just broke, so you should pick me… 🙂 I am in need!

  • I LOVE THE ’10 things I love’ post. They are very inspiring and always gorgeous!!

  • Those are so beautiful, I could whip up so many whoopie pies with one of those! I love the DIY Projects section. So many incredible ideas, and so easy! Thank you for that.

  • I love your Project Restyle posts and the shots of your store! And the outfits… Oh, I can’t choose!

  • my favorite feature is 10 Things I Love on Sundays! it always gives me something pretty to look at on a quiet sunday.

    congrats on your 1 million views!!

  • How fun! I love all of your posts, but my favorites are the “10 things I love.” I always find out about something new:)

  • I love EVERYTHING about your blog, but if I had to choose one thing, I would say the “10 Things I Love” posts.

    Congrats on a million!

  • I love love your outfit post and your post about RVA. RVA is so cute and I love all of the things you guys have done to it. I hope im not too late for the giveaway.

  • DIY projects are my favorite. You really are a great blogger. I stumbled across your page a few months ago and I dont follow more than enough blogs to remember them by name. I dont know if it’s a feature, but I know Im not the only person that is inspired/encouraged by the way you and your friends get things done/start businesses. So really, if your motivation and hard work was a feature, as cheesy as that may be, that would definitely be my favorite feature.

    I dont blog or even comment often, so its hard to even want to comment when so many people have entered in this but we registered for a mixer when we got married and didnt get it. We didnt really get anything from the registry, haha, I just did it for fun and we had so many people traveling for our wedding, we didnt really expect to get the gifts. Im sure the majority of these people dont have mixers and would obviously like one but I could write an essay on why I would be “most fit” (haha) to have one. I bake all the time! And if I could win this, it would be another nudge to start blogging myself because I have more than enough to share.

    Sorry for this lengthy comment. In the almost 4,000 comments someone else might have wrote more than me but I figured, if Im going to say something, I’d leave a piece of myself.

  • Oh my gosh, I would die of happiness if I won this blog giveaway. Having a KitchenAid Mixer is a DRRRRRRREAMMMMMMM!!!

  • Whoops – I was so excited, I didn’t post my favorite feature. I really love the Vintage Makeover series – such fun! 10 Things I love is great too, I’m always finding something new and pretty 🙂

  • Your 10 things I love! There is always a 100% chance of smiling and being cheered up by all the pretty in them!

  • I love love love to come and see your outfits… mainly your sunglasses as they are one of my favorite items as well. But just the pure joy I have in all the colors on your blog really jump starts my happiness.

  • Hmmm either the makeovers, or 10 things I love, can’t decide between those two. Thanks Elsie!

  • AHHHHHH I would love a Kitchen Aid ! It’s really one of my dreams hehe

    What I love about your blog are the picture of your store !! Wish I lived close enough to pop by !

  • My favorite thing is seeing the changes and updates happening in your store. Everything from your look book teasers to window displays! I heart Red Velvet!

    -kortnee b.

  • As a bride-to be, I always look forward to your wedding features. Since I am planning a DIY wedding, I always check for new inspiration and to see what neat little things you are doing to make you and Jeremy’s wedding your own!

  • 10 things I love.
    Because, for me it’s a way to get to know the people I follow better.
    It’s almost like a squiz (a look see) into your brain or diary, whichever the case may be.
    Plus so many stunning things that I probably never would find on my own.

  • I love the posts about your store and all the “vintagey” goodness you have. I also really like the posts when you showcase the way people have given new life to old things.

  • I really enjoy your 10 Things I Love and seeing what you are wearing. I don’t know you personally, but I can tell you are alot of fun!

  • My favorite feature is the makeover stories – I like to see how an outfit can really change a person.

  • I mostly just love everything! Your blog is very inspiring in so many ways.

  • i love your outfit posts and the 10 things i love posts!

    -Lyndsey

  • you are my favorite thing about a beautiful mess! thanks for being such and inspiration!

  • Elsie,

    I’ve been reading your blog for over four years now and it always keeps me inspired and makes my day brighter. Congrats!!!

    10 Things I Love is my most favorite, because you always pick such pretty things that I want to buy!!!!

    Thanks for sharing yourself with us!

    L

  • the 10 things i love section is great! it gives me a heads up on so much lovely stuff i might have missed otherwise.

  • Your wedding posts are my favorite. I just got married in October and I have to admit that I am still OBSESSED with looking at wedding blogs and seeing what others are planning for their wedding. I can’t wait to see everything all finished for yours!

  • I love the photo’s of your store, its so quirky and cute! The photo’s of your bird display is fab!

  • you are so sweet elsie!! congrats on such a successful month!! i really love your outfit posts as well as just fun daily life stuff 🙂

    ♥elycia

  • I love your colors lately! You can tell your mind is on spring!
    I also love the make-over series, as do so many of your fans!

  • “10 things I love” is a definite fave. I like that I don’t always agree, but that there is always something that peaks my interest. Congrats on 1 million!

  • CONGRATS (!!!) on the million views, how amazing! Hats off to you :]

    My favorite feature would have to be all of your DIY posts. er… or maybe your “10 Things I Love” posts. er… or haha–everything!

  • i abselutely love everything´but mostly an outfit a day and diy.

    thank you so much

    pazya kraus

  • I love the daily outfit posts. Your style inspires me to wear lots more color and branch out in terms of patterns. Which is super important in Nowhere, Midwest. 🙂 I also always look forward to ’10 Things I Love’.

  • elsie : thanks for keeping me entertained when i’m bored-to-tears at work 🙂

    love love the ‘le wedding party’ !! your eclectic and rustic style translates so beautifully. congrats!!

  • Oh my! what a giveaway! These kitchenaids are so fancy!
    And congrats with that awesome number of people visiting your blog 🙂
    My favorite features are do it yourselves and the makeovers that you do.

    Floor

  • uh ehm it-s not a feature, it-s just any single photo you take and post. always inspiring from a visual point of view.

    have a lovely day!
    Vale

  • Hi Elsie
    My favorite feature is “10 things I Love” I look forward to it all week.
    Congratulations on the 1 million in 30 days. Thats so crazy and so great.
    Thank you
    Sherry

  • So fun!

    I love your makeover stories. My favoirte part about it is that you make the people over with vintage clothes! Old is new 🙂

  • I love 2 things – the daily outfit and the makeovers. I can’t choose between either of them! Thanks for writing everyday… It is a nice lunch break treat I indulge in every day when my class goes to the cafeteria. 🙂

  • 10 Things I Love Post is my favorite, but I’m also a thrifter and love all of your thrift store finds!

    My sister is getting married and I would love to give her a Red mixer.

    🙂 Deborah Hodgin

  • Congratulations on one million visits!
    A Beautiful Mess is lovely all together but my fav part must be all DIY projects. You should definitely include more of these, sooo inspiring! ^^

  • I loved when you featured areas of your new store. It’s just so cute and a lovely design.

  • “10 things I love” is my favourite feature and is what brought me to your blog in the first place. It makes me smile to see fantastic images, objects and people, all of which are very inspiring.
    🙂

  • Hey Elsie,

    my favourite feature is 10 things i love……

    loves xxx

    Kelly

  • awesome giveaway!!! I truly love everything but my most fav is hearing about your wedding plans (I’m getting married in September and having a almost 100% DIY affair) and your 10 things I love Sunday’s. It’s fun to catch up on Monday morning and have something to look at first thing while I’m drinking my coffee. Congrats!!!

  • Great Giveaway! 🙂

    I loooove reading posts about your wedding preparation at the moment. But your outfits are also gorgeous! 🙂

  • DIY, 10 favorites, and beautiful photography are my favs. : )

    Congratulations on a beautiful dream coming to reality!

  • Your DIY’s and everything about the Red Velvet store! Congratulations on one million views. Stay cute!

  • I’m definetely in love with 10 things I love Sunday, ’cause i adore eye candies <3
    Fingers crossed!!!!

    🙂

  • Hello! I’m Brittany and my favorite feature that you do are the makeovers that you do for young women and older women. They always look so confident when you are finished with them! 😀

  • MY FAVORITE FEATURE IS “DAILY OUTFITS”…I’VE GOTTEN SOME REALLY GOOD IDEAS FROM YOU, OH AND I “STOLE’ YOUR HAIRCUT…TALK ABOUT A STALKER, EH?

  • This may just be my favorite giveaway EVER! As for my favorite feature on your blog, it would have to be the makeover stories…I love seeing the transformations!

    fingers crossed,
    corrie mae.

  • I love your wedding posts. You always have fresh, creative ideas that I hope to use one day 🙂

  • I love your DIYs and Red Velvet peeks/ behind the scenes photos! But I seriously love everything you post- I’ve read your blog for around 3-4 years now and I’m still hooked!!

  • Right now I’m enjoying your wedding preparations…. it looks like it will be a beautiful wedding….Congrats to you and Jeremy!

  • I absolutely adore your blog!

    If I had to choose one thing that I like the most about A Beautiful Mess it would have to be your “10 things I love” feature.

    You always post fresh new ideas & visual inspiration.

    -lace

  • Hey Elsie,
    congrats on this many viewers!
    My favorite feature are the DIY’s. I try to do them once in a while and got a lot of great compliments of what I’ve done.
    Also your blog made me believe in true love again and I love you for that.
    Love,
    Nienke

  • I love all the posts about your new store displays!
    Ahhhhh! The aqua mixer!

  • I lovelovelove the new ‘Make Over’ posts, they’re so inspirtational! And I constantly look forwards to ’10 things I love’ posts, my week wouldnt be complete without them! I’ll have to admit though, I miss all the painting and DIYs!

    Hannah-Rose ox.

  • Love this blog! I love it when you post about tatoos! so inspiring!

  • My girl reads your blog all the time for tips on the vintage store she is in the infancy of opening….and she would turn inside-out for a mixer!!!!

  • I really liked the makeover story posts and the tutorial you posted about Emma’s fantastic hair-do with braids. What a generous competition. Thanks!!

  • I love your 10 things, a look into your store (since I can’t visit and see myself) and I love pretty much all of your how to’s for things 🙂

    <333

  • I love when you post pics from your store! And I also love the makeover stories, makeovers are my favorite thing to see!!

  • I love the makeover stories! And random post about different things!!!!

  • The “10 Things I Love” series is always so beautiful – and you point your readers towards some amazingly beautiful things out there in the modern (and vintage) world!!

    maryruthcan(at)hotmail(dot)com

  • woah! best giveaway ever! my fav things are just the little day to day tidbits you share about what you are up to…

    🙂

  • I love your pictures!!!I bet I am too late for the contest.

  • Too many really but if I did have to pick one it would be your personal posts, you still keep it personal even though your Business has grown and that is great to read 🙂 You are truly inspirational x

  • wow that’s awesome congrats! i love to see pictures from your shop and all the fun you get to have there. I also love taking your e-courses and your posts introducing them always get me so excited!

  • Glimpses of your home, studio space and now of course: the shop, is by far the thing I like best. I’d love to see a little more of your surroundings!

  • oh heyyy. congratulations my dear!!

    my always favourite posts on your blog are your 10 things i love sunday posts.

    but, my new favourite posts are your monthly roundup posts.

    lovelove jeremy.

  • i always like to see your outfits & also anything at all about your shop is so fun…

    congratulations!
    what an awesome accomplishment!

  • oh i hope i win. i was just recently engaged and i know my hubby will love me to cook him goodies. i love the wedding details on your blog. definitely getting some awesome ideas. but i mostly love the makeovers. you are a sweet lovely lady.

  • ahhh, I’ve wanted one of these for so long! But so much $$$.

    My favorite part of your blog: is what new idea you come out with next. You’re always a day before the big “trend” happens…I guess that means you are a trendsetter 🙂

    sonia

  • I always love reading and looking at the pictures of the makeover stories. How sweet they all are and the styling is always spot on, of course :]. Thank you for the opportunity to enter the contest! Baking is my favorite and I have always been in love with KitchenAid mixers!!

  • I love the photos of your shop &
    your outfits. Always a treat!
    I’m DYING for a kitchen aid….

  • 10 things I love is very inspirational and leads me to discover lots if new artists. Well done you for sharing.

  • Congratulations on your very first 1 million blog views in 30 days!!!

    I just like your energy and enthusiasm with which you start and describe your projects that you later share with us. With your advices you help us see thing in different ways. But most of all I always eagerly expect new layouts of shop that you and Emma prepar with such joy. Congratulations to both;)

  • Awesome – congrats! Emily Barklage – “10 Things I Love” is my favorite part of the blog – OF COURSE!

  • I love 1O things I love but even better are your daily outfits they really inspire me before I found your blog I was trying to keep up with fashion that didnt suit my style or my body now I have you for inspiration I’m finding my own style
    xxxx

  • CONGRATS!! I love your DIYs! And just seeing what’s happening in the world of someone who is successful at what they are passionate about! Thanks for this opportunity!

  • I love makeover stories (great tips that I could use myself!!) and 10 things i love, for the perfect inspiration and pick up to my week! 🙂

    Congratulations Elsie, it is so well deserved! BIG hugs, xoxo Kristen.

  • Hi Elsie,

    The favorite feature on your blog for me is the DIY (like the pinhole camera you made with your dad). I love such ideas and ooooh how I’d love to have a kitchen aid for me. They are sooo expensive here in Austria! I cross my fingers and toes!

    Love from far. far away, Doris.

  • i love the 10 things i love sunday 🙂 what a great way to end the week!

  • I love the posts about the progress of your little shop. 😉 you and emma are so inspirational to those who have dreams that seem out of reach.

  • i love when you share your playlists, and link over to jeremy’s blog to see what he’s working on! you two are brilliant 🙂

  • What an achievement! It is always a pleasure to be a reader, I must say I adore the Project Restyle segments. Proof that potential is there for those who choose to see it.
    Best Wishes

  • I love ’10 things I love Sunday’! I always discover lots of lovely and inspirational things from it! Thank you!

  • I love love LOVE the DIY projects! Being in college away from all of my crafting supplies is pretty sad, but going through all of your DIY posts is super inspiring. I told my friend who is from Springfield to go check out the store for me over the summer. Hopefully he does!

  • My favorite features is reading about your new shop (including the sweet shop too!). I love seeing the beautiful pictures of your new displays inside. It’s all very inspirational!
    Jessica M. 🙂

  • I love Everything!!! ha ha, but I especially love outfit posts and makeup tutorials 🙂

  • I hope I’m not too late! I really like both your outfits and the “10 Things I Love!”

  • Hi Elsie!

    I enjoy the 10 things I love things posts. I love to start my mondays back to work my reading it first thing with my tea. (makes mondays fun and give me inspiration!)

  • I love love the makeovers!!! You guys always do such an inspiring job on those lucky ladies! (and gents?!) 🙂

  • I like the photography on this blog. It is so bright and cheery! 🙂
    <3

  • The camera reviews today are fabulous! Love the blog, so glad I found you!

  • Love love ur blog and would love the opportunity to win these great give away. My fav would have to be ur “makeovers”.

  • Claudia Navarrete =D

    I love how humble you are and how you give tips to others who are striving to be entrepreneurs… 🙂 So my favorite feature is the tips/FAQ’s you post for people starting their own business!

  • gotta love the Makeover stories! I love when women start to see themselves as beautiful… a little self-confidence goes a long long way 🙂

  • OH wow! These are beautiful. My old egg beaters are jealous.
    I really like your Makeover posts, because that’s something I like to do in my head with random people I see on the bus!

  • there are so many great things on this site ! you are so original and i cant help but checking it numerous time throughout the day! my runner up would be the make-overs.. they are so fun! but my absolute favorite is checking every sunday for “10 things I love”! you are so inspiring!

  • Oh gosh, what’s not to love?

    Congrats on your 1,000,0000! Wow that is a lot of zeros!

    If I had to pick one, it’s your photography posts. I just eat those up, and your fashion, crafts, shop….

    I can’t choose!

    xo,

  • My favorite are the makeover series and the 10 things I love posts. I also love the wedding sneaks and can’t wait to see more.

    Fran Heupel

  • I love your DIY posts!! Always so fun! Thanks for the AWESOME SAUCE giveaway! I want one so bad! Congrats on the 1 million mark!

  • Definitely Things I Love. I do also love seeing what Emma’s got cooking in her corner of the store also!

  • Hello from Estonia (small country of Europa)! =)
    Oh ummm… Maybe “this 10 things I love…”. 🙂 I don’t know. I just enjoy reading your and others blogs.
    Jätka samas vaimus!!! (it is estonian – I am not sure about how to write in english, but it sounds like “Continue the good work!”) =)

  • Cameras, photo tips and info on cameras… makeovers and daily outfits and 10 things I Love… love how you connect us with other cool stuff too!! =]]

  • I love the outfit posts of you and your sister as well as the styling up every day people!

  • My dream appliance! and all i have to do to enter is tell you how inspired i am by your “home decor” section?! I love what you do, and I’m totally styling my space right now! <3

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