I thought it would be fun to share a little about our plans for A Beautiful Mess with you. We've been going through our current sections and features and getting organized. We will be continuing a lot of your favorite features (our favorites too!) like Sister Style, DIY projects and recipes. We have plans to expand the home section in major ways. We're also planning brand new features (TBA in the next few weeks!). We're excited to incorporate more videos here on the blog and we are looking forward to the challenge of growing as photographers!
2013 will also be a pretty special year for us because our first co-authored book will be released this coming summer. We also have a few new product collaborations in the works that we will be able to share with you later this spring and summer. Also there are wedding plans in the works for 2013. Yep- all exciting things! We can't wait! 
P.S. If any of you blogged your 4 Simple Goals please leave us a link! We are planning to share a few this week. 🙂
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I can’t say I’ve achieved them all (knitting is HARD) but here’s mine…
http://thelittlestbakehouse.wordpress.com/2012/11/09/four-simple-goals/
You two are seriously the cutest things ever! I just adore your site and really love sharing your stuff with my teenage daughter! We both love it! Excited to see what you two lovely
(and oh-so-creative) girls have up your pretty little sleeves for the New Year.
Love Elsie’s outfit ‘today’ – very Jill Monroe 😉
New Year’s day will be spent gathering at my folks place for a relaxed family meal, the night before being a quiet one at home as is our usual these days with kiddos in tow 😉
And then I am looking forward to hibernating myself away offline for the duration of January as I take time to plan what is to come this 2013. I have a few ideas but am excited to see what this solitary time will further reveal…
-peace-
I love that last photograph and I cannot wait to see what you lovely ladies are up to for 2013…you’re both such an inspiration.
I participated in the 4 simple goals challenge and I was surprised at how successful I was at achieving my goals…so, thanks!
http://www.isntthatsew.com/2012/09/four-simple-goals-before-2013.html
http://www.isntthatsew.com/2012/11/update-4-simple-goals.html
you guys look beautiful!
Valentina
http://valentinaduracinsky.blogspot.com/
especially love those black & white photos! after spending NYE out the past couple years, i’m very content to enjoy a night in with some good food & company 🙂 cheers to 2013!
-kim
50 things to do in 2013!
http://midnight-snark.blogpot.com
Lovely outfits and photographs. Can’t wait for your announcements 🙂 xo
http://gravityandshe.blogspot.co.uk
I’m so excited for 2013 on ABM! I’m soo glad you’re expanding on the home section- those posts are always my favourite 🙂 Congrats, Emma and Trey! xo
Exciting post! I hope 2013 is a good year for ye! Here’s what happened to my version of 4 simple goals this year, I think you like it: http://www.turquoiseflamingo.com/2012/12/change-of-plan.html
Cathy
Turquoise Flamingo
love these! oh, and coffee dates are the best 🙂
…yay! all exciting things!! 🙂 I hope you guys use reusable cups though for all those coffee dates…right? Maybe you can fashion some out of mason jars? (I was going to try this…since I heard you can now buy plastic sippy lids for them). Anyhoo, I’m so excited to see what you guys have in store…I just die a little inside everytime I see a paper cup, since they can’t be recycled…lol.
You two provide me with so much inspiration. My goal for the New Year; start my blog (which is long overdue), start by etsy shop, pick up my photography again, (I am taking your 365 project challenge) & mostly importantly enjoy every day as it’s my last.
Thanks ladies, I learn something new each time I visit your site 🙂
http://ediblepotential.blogspot.com/2012/12/4-simple-fall-goals-black-white-light.html
The Coffee Ethic has the best chai lattes! You ladies look adorable! Working on my list of goals right now! It’s never too late to do the things you’ve always wanted to do!Good luck!
Ahh…I’ve been meaning to try out the Coffee Ethic for ages. I might have to run by for something on my way to meet my friends for First Night!
Kate
crazylovelyme.com
Elsie I love the printed sweater you are wearing and emma I love that red hat! Beautiful style as always.
Carlee
http://almostendearing.blogspot.com/
Gals, I love your outfits! They’re so cute. Also I’m excited to see what you have in store for the new year.
-Jess
http://www.jessicaswonderland.com
My four simple goals that I blogged:
http://www.jessicaswonderland.com/search/label/FOUR%20SIMPLE%20GOALS
I love your cozy outfits 🙂
I blogged about my 4 simple goals here: http://thislittleport.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/4-simple-goals.html
And then an update post here: http://thislittleport.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/how-my-4-simple-goals-are-going.html
All 4 goals are going well, and I’m so happy for the push!
I love Emma’s outfit! I would definitely wear something like that, too. Lovely little post, ladies ♥
Here’s the link to my 4 simple goals…I’ll add a link to the updates once I do that follow up post in a few days.
http://www.princessandthe-p.blogspot.com/2012/10/4-simple-goals.html
Love your blog!
Here are my goals! 🙂
http://lauryngreen.blogspot.com.es/2012/09/4-simple-goals-before-2013.html
I recognize that! I stopped into the Coffee Ethic during a pit stop in Springfield while road tripping this summer. It was excellent! For a Pacific Northwest girl, the coffee culture of the Midwest was a bit of a challenge. Springfield was a lovely city. Thanks for sharing!
these are some of my favorite outfits! can’t wait to see what 2013 will bring 🙂 happy new year!
I am so excited to hear all your new plans for ABM! You too look great, I love how you each styled your outfits!
Xo, Kelsey
http://www.trashtotrend.blogspot.com
I’m excited to tag along on the exciting year to come for you two and all TBM team! For NYE we have tickets to a party at a really fun bar, where there will be live bands. Here’s wishing you a happy new year.
Loulou
Can’t wait to see what flavor of GENIUS the two of you will invent in the year to come. Love the photos. coffee photos never get old. <3 from Berlin.
A book?! Oooh, I’m so excited! 🙂
this is a great idea! i’ll have to get started on my goals! i love that cardigan too!
I’m so excited for next year…blogging wise and in general! I can’t wait to hear more about Emma’s wedding planning…I am such a sucker for weddings! I hope I can get my blog as organized for the new year as you two have!
♥Brooke
http://youreinbrookelynn.blogspot.com/
so excited for more of the home section! love it.
http://mattandcarlycross.blogspot.com/
i love Emma dress.. 🙂 Happy New Year ! 🙂 http://lovesimplegreen.blogspot.com/
Love your blog, and so excited for you guys and to see what you have in store for 2013! Keep up the amazing work.
Can’t WAIT to see the wedding plans!! And looking forward to more of your home ideas.
Here are my links for 4 Simple Goals:
{Part 1}: http://www.catherinedenton.com/2012/10/4-simple-goals-hula-hoop-ing.html
{Parts 2 & 3}: http://www.catherinedenton.com/2012/12/4-simple-goals-part-2-3-grateful-playful.html
{Part 4}: http://www.catherinedenton.com/2012/12/4-simple-goals-part-4-bedtime.html
I love Emma’s dress, and I can’t wait to see what you two come up with for next year! 🙂
-Lindsey
http://ettu-tutu.blogspot.com
Love your blog, and looking forward to all you share in 2013!
http://2ndhandknowledge.wordpress.com
a hot cup of coco sounds perfect right now!
http://www.styleandshades.blogspot.com
Lovvve Elsie’s sweater! These new things are exciting!!
xo Ashley
luckylittlebird.blogspot.com
My goal for this year is to make at least one new piece of jewelry to add to my shop a day. I have been slacking due to the holidays, and need to build up my collection, especially since I want to start the craft fair circuit soon!
Can’t wait to hear about yours!
Sarah
http://www.etsy.com/shop/owleyevintage
Reading about all the excitement for the new year is very contagious – I am really looking forward to 2013!
I wrote about my 4 simple goals here: http://www.findingjoyinallthings.com/2/post/2012/12/4-simple-goals-before-2013-recap.html.
Accomplished 3 out of 4 – more than I had accomplished before I set the goals!
I just came across your guys’ blog through a Google search and LOVE it! I especially love your Photoshop tutorials… they are so helpful! 🙂
XO,
SWEATshirt DRESSshirt
I’m excited to see what’s in store!
Christen
http://www.anunordinaryhello.com
You girls are just great! I can’t wait for another year of reading more wonderful things on your sweet blog!
I actually did 7 goals, does that still count?? ha! Here’s the link… http://pienthesky.blogspot.com/2012/12/heres-to-new-year-goals.html
im so excited to read that youre planning to incorporate more videos! i have always thought that your projects would be so enhanced with video, and it would be great to see you guys work and talk
xo
Paige
http://www.punkrockparti.com
Love the photos!
xo, N
http://www.natashasolae.com
Pretty Outfits!
A happy new year to you two and everyone involved with a beautiful mess!
I love that sensation when starting a new year, everything is possible!
Love planning and making list for the new year,
One of my plans, keep on visiting my favourite blog ; )
You are so inspiring. And beautiful. Really looking forward to follow you in 2013!
Love your outfits! It has been a great year following A Beautiful Mess. You ladies never fail to inspire me with your creativity and energy. I’m really looking forward to 2013!
Fang Ting
http://ftashion.blogspot.com/
I can’t wait to see what’s up in 2013 for ABM! 🙂
You can find my 4 goals (not totally achieved…) here: http://sunny-roads.blogspot.fr/2012/09/goals-before-2013.html
Happy New Year to you guys 🙂
Cute pics !!
Check out my new post : http://www.thestilettoholic.com/2012/12/31/laura-dans-tous-ses-etats/
yay! so excited
Hi Elsie & Emma,
We loved your 4 goal challenge and we have been doing them ever since. Funny when you make these goals with a positive attitude, that they go so well!
All the best wishes for 2013!
Suzan and Kim – Studio Jopie
http://www.studio-jopie.com/
Happy new year for all,
I Loveee oufits that you both wearing for today, looks beautiful as always,,
oh, and I just have a goal, it’s the title of my thesis accepted by my professor before the new year, and when I checked this morning, it was the title of my thesis is perfectly acceptable, I mean it’s going to start writing my thesis at the beginning of 2013.
Once again you two look absolutely cute! I love your style so much! 🙂
My goal for 2013 is to start again from scratch after a breakup and live life to the fullest!
Emma, your shoes are super cute!
I appreciate your sharing these. I did wonder how the actual scenes looked like.Â
love emma’s shoes!
http://www.mamajulesbrussels.blogspot.com
4 simple goals from the South West of England! Thank you both and the rest of the team at ABM for inspiring me! http://capturebylucy.com/4-simple-goals/ Happy New Year xx
mine is here,
http://www.bonitarose.com/2012/11/november-4-simple-goals.html
Cute photo’s! Especially love the grey shoes! http://www.flaircat.com
Really great pics and I love coffee. And I wish the best in 2013 and that dreams comes true. Nice day.
http://www.fashiondenis.com/
Great post! Your blog is so inspiring to a newbee such as myself.I am inspired to created bigger goals for my blog in 2013.I am actually drinking a cup of coffee as I write this comment. :-)Happy New Year!
http://shopaholicundercover.com
Exciting! I just love your blog and appreciate all you do. You two are some workhorses, that’s for sure!!
I am so excited for your book!
Cute looks! Hope you all have a lovely 2013! Happy new year! xxx
http://www.creativityandchocolate.blogspot.com
I am a blog lurker and love how your site has evolved over time. I’ve been visiting forever. I enjoy wandering over and seeing what’s new. love the outfits in today’s post.
My hubby and I are staying home for the first time in years.. just a quiet evening at home with some good food and a movie.
Happy New Year!!!! looking forward to what’s in store for 2013.
=)
No 4 Simple Goals in 2012 for me, but I’ll be doing a monthly version for 2013! I need all the motivation I can get 😉
http://frombostontoboise.blogspot.com/2012/12/january-goals.html
Happy 2013, Elsie + Emma! I’m in awe of your creativity! 🙂
I’ve listed my four goals here:
http://thebottomsupblog.com/?p=22180
You girls are so amazing! You both look beautiful, as usual! Can’t wait to see what 2013 brings you. 🙂
xoxo,
Laura
http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/
yay! i love your blog, you guys inspire me so much. my main goal is to not buy anything “new” (excepting of course food, gas, etc). i’m a little nervous, but excited for the challenge… and possibly learning to sew my own undergarments! i got a serger for xmas so i’m set (thanks mom!!)
I’m excited for your new goals and projects coming up in 2013. I have to ask though, what are your plans for Red Velvet Vintage? I live in Branson and make a trip there every few months (after discovering it and your blog earlier this year). It is literally the only place I have bought clothes this year that make me feel good and actually fit. I do hope you will keep it open and continue to stock it with lovely frocks. Fingers crossed for it remaining my #1 place to shop!
Victoria,
We are planning to sell our local vintage store. We have had such a wonderful adventure there, but we simply don’t have the time to do all we do anymore. Something had to give. The good news is that we are selling it fully stocked so there is a good chance that the new owner will keep a very similar store open in the same spot!
Thanks for your comments and we’re honored that you enjoy our store!!
Elsie
I made a goals list! It’s here: http://fashionisevolution.blogspot.com/2012/12/four-simple-goals-for-2013.html
If you girls every need beanies, check out Tactics.com/womens we have the best beanies around 🙂 Super cute cupcake ones, and fuzzy bear ones too.. and regular ol’ slouchy beanies like the one Emma’s wearing! Just lettin’ ya know there are better places to buy beanies than Walmart 🙂
oh and i do love your outfits. love love love. i dont’ think I could pull off emma’s shoes, my feet are just too large lol but they’re all so presh!
Oh I can’t wait to see what you gals come up with. I sure hope you have more blog secrets to share.
Here’s an update on my four simple goals: http://www.boun-see.blogspot.com/2012/12/four-simple-goals-update.html
I absolutely loved your blog in 2012 and can’t wait to see what is to come in the new year! You ladies are gorgeous and so talented, I wish you both the best!
Xxx
Michaela
Fashion415.com
I am tardy to the party and I have 5. Just couldn’t narrow it down!: http://www.allysonwonderlandphotography.com/2012/12/31/2013-looking-ahead/
you girls are just adorable 🙂
have a great 2013!
Xoxo
http://kendra-genevieve-rose.blogspot.com
I finally updated my 4 Simple Goals here:
http://princessandthe-p.blogspot.com/2012/12/life-as-it-is.html
Thanks for the inspiration!
Katie @ Princess and the P
i’m so excited about another year of ABM!
can’t wait to see what you girls have planned 🙂
xo, cheyenne
I like your 4 simple goals concept – here are my new ones for the coming year! http://dianaandme.co.uk/?p=1713
Happy new year to you two!
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
I have blogged about my failure with my “simple goals” but still wanted to say “Thank you!” to you. Because you played a part in contributing to a big change in my life while giving the idea of making the goals.
Thank you very much!
http://pleasuresoflifeblog.blogspot.de/
Lovely, ladies! Emma’s shoes are awesome.
Here were my goals for Fall:
http://jellybonesblog.blogspot.com/2012/09/this-girls-goals-fall-2012.html
Trish
http://www.jellybonesblog.blogspot.com
Oh, I love that sweater!!
xx
http://www.naturally-christina.blogspot.com
Love Elsie’s boots and Emma’s tights 🙂
XO Nat
http://www.natinlove.com?cm=1
Both outfits are lovely. So excited to see how the blog expands this year.
I love the 4 simple goals. Here is the link to mine! http://happyapple.us/?p=1345
Happy New Year!
I commented on the original post…and now I’m probably too late, but here’s the link anyway!
http://heidi-and-seek.blogspot.ca/2012/09/goals.html
Here’s to a happy new year! 🙂
lovely pictures as ever. And the coffee is a must int his cold season. 🙂 can’t wait for your book to come out. You’re such an inspiration.
http://glamagem.blogspot.com
I am in love with that tribal sweater! You both look so adorbs!!!!
~ Jillian
http://forelyse.com/blog/
I love how creative you ladies are. Looking forward to your new content.